RC Crawlers

[allen.wrench]

Did anyone else here see the display at the Outdoor Expo of the guys that 3D model various off-road routes? They had a scale version of Hell's Gate that was very cool.

There was a guy at Cruiser Fest with RC trucks and a built obstacle course. Should be there this year too.

Allen

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

There was a guy at Cruiser Fest with RC trucks and a built obstacle course. Should be there this year too.

Allen

He will be.

 

[60wag]

This is the group that was at Outdoor expo:

CRAWLAGON: A fully configurable, 3D-printed RC rock crawling course!

Fully customizable 3D-printable modular hexagonal tiles for epic RC rock crawling courses! Build massive terrains, inclines & obstacles for 1/18-1/32 scale crawlers. Secure interlocking pins, XL options, various packs available. Instant downloads at www.crawlagon3d.com

crawlagon3d.com

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

This is the group that was at Outdoor expo:

CRAWLAGON: A fully configurable, 3D-printed RC rock crawling course!

Fully customizable 3D-printable modular hexagonal tiles for epic RC rock crawling courses! Build massive terrains, inclines & obstacles for 1/18-1/32 scale crawlers. Secure interlocking pins, XL options, various packs available. Instant downloads at www.crawlagon3d.com

crawlagon3d.com

That’s super neat!

 

[allen.wrench]

Crawlagon does seem neat. I do like the punny name.

But I am confused by the pricing between about $2-$230 for 3d printing file download. I appreciate the guy put in a lot of his time ("1000s of hours" per his About Me page, link: https://crawlagon3d.com/pages/about-us). At the same time, what is the justification on some of the pricing? Is the value in all the models already being checked to fit together in random configurations and accounting for different printer settings? If someone has a 3d printer plus the experience of using a 3d printer (software and freely available websites), then what is Crawlagon adding? Is he printing the models and shipping them to people?

A couple specific observations: the Crawlagon system resembles gridfinity used by many with 3d printers to organize tools & hardware. Examples of free gridfinity for organizing: https://www.printables.com/tag/gridfinity

Then there are already examples of free 3d print crawling obstacles: https://makerworld.com/en/collections/3905380-crawler

What is the difference between Crawlagon and printing free crawling obstacles on a gridfinity base?

I do not mean to dismiss Crawlagon. Maybe the models are really good, and well thought out. He does have a few models available for free which is cool. Maybe the free models are also intended to get people hooked into the system.

Sorry he called himself an engineer, and got my curiosity/engineers tism tingling. There are many people who call themselves this or that to make a buck at the expense of the truth.

At the same time I recognize I can be ignorant. Is the Crawlagon system worth paying what he's charging?

Allen

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Add some lights to the Vanquish.
Ready for night wheeling.
Still waiting on some brass weights to come in.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

I also bought the print file for this body kit. My buddy is going to print it for me

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

40 body progress

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

New wheels (thanks @Doughboy) for the buggy.
The wheels came with Maxis Treps, but I’m really liking the grip these yoki’s have.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

40 body progress

I got the body from my buddy, but I forgot to send one file over. It’s the cowl, front fender piece. So now I wait a little longer.

 

[Lastresort576]

Little man and I were testing out the changes I made..new tires/wheels. It finally seems like this thing is trail worthy and won’t tip over at the first sight of a bump.


View: https://youtube.com/shorts/TGr83AdB9zY?is=qP383XYsrNcT21O6

 

[Lastresort576]

Such a nice afternoon, we had to bust out some speed to test out the newly cleared land.

View: https://youtu.be/j7v-GjER1vY?is=zhXgjIOOPjbGYmty

 

[Corbet]

What's everyone using for battery chargers? I need to get a new one. Both of mine are on their last legs. I need something that is easy to change setting for different size and cell count batteries. Don't want to break the bank but like something decent. bonus if I can connect it to my truck battery to charge RC in camp.

 

[Doughboy]

What's everyone using for battery chargers? I need to get a new one. Both of mine are on their last legs. I need something that is easy to change setting for different size and cell count batteries. Don't want to break the bank but like something decent. bonus if I can connect it to my truck battery to charge RC in camp.

I have the older version of this guy. https://a.co/d/07FL5LUh

I've had mine for 10+ years and it works like a champ. Easy to navigate, change voltage and cells. Can connect to your truck if you have 110 haha.

 

[Lastresort576]

I have this one, and it works really well. Except it doesnt do a storage charge.

Spektrum RC S155 G2 AC Smart Charger (2-4S/5A/55W) [SPMXC2050]

The Spektrum S155 G2 AC Smart Charger makes advanced, user-friendly Smart G2 charging technology affordable for any RC hobbyist. It is a great option... SPMXC2050

www.amainhobbies.com

but would like to get one of these eventually.

Venom Pro Duo Charger 2-Port 80Wx2 AC/DC Battery Charger (6S/7A/80W) (US Plug)

The Venom Power Pro Duo Charger (6S/7A/80W) features a monolithic vertical stance and saves valuable bench space by providing two complete charging circuits, each with its own dedicated 80W integrated power supply in a footprint equal to most single charger solutions. Having two dedicated power...

rcbattery.com

 

[Doughboy]

Last weekend with @Notyourmomslx450

We're going to RRE Sunday if anyone wants to join

 

[MountainGoat]

What is RRE?

 

[Doughboy]

What is RRE?

Red Rocks Elementary school.

 

[MountainGoat]

Duh. I go there almost every weekend. It's frickin awesome for RCing.