Friday, February 25, 2011

The Beginning (..is gone)

I should have started a journal for my radio controlled vehicles 2 years ago, but I didn't so I will start with this post, and a crash-introduction into what I have and so forth. My sweety bought me a very expensive gift two years ago, and something I have been interested in, and loving for ages. My first hobby-grade radio controlled vehicle, offroad to boot; and it was probably one of the most legendary trucks ever made :)
The Traxxas Stampede. I got the XL5 version, with waterproof electronics. I lost my photo's from those first few days, but I will put up one or two here from the original Traxxas site (including the original specifications).

This is pretty much exactly what it looked like stock.




EDIT! I found one photo of the chassis, stock standard :)
So here's my photo, and the traxxas photo for extra fun. I can't believe how clean it was... but now it's got alot of legacy character attached to it at least...

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Using the Titan 12 Turn motor and XL5 E.S.C, waterproof (including the servo). Everything out of the box kicked so much ass, it's not even funny. More than enough torque, speed and control.
I am sure Traxxas won't mind me using their specifications page, since I have already stated how awesome they are :)

STAMPEDE (#3605) SPECS
Length:16.25" (413mm)
Front Track:12.75" (324mm)
Rear Track:12.75" (324mm)
Weight:65.3oz (1.85 kg)
Height (overall):9.5" (241mm)
Wheelbase:10.63" (270mm)
Front Shock Length:Long
Rear Shock Length:XXLong
Front Tires (pre-glued):Talon™ 2.8"
Rear Tires (pre-glued):Talon™ 2.8"
Front Wheels:2.8" Mirror-Chome (All-Star™)
Rear Wheels:2.8" Mirror-Chome (All-Star™)
Electronic Speed Control:XL-5™ Electronic Speed Control
Motor (electric):Titan® 12T 550 (12-Turn)
Steering Servo:#2056 High Torque Waterproof
Receiver:#2216 4-Channel Micro
Gear Ratio (internal):2.72 (final drive: 12.34)
Differential Type:Planetary
Gear Pitch:48-Pitch
Transmission:Magnum 272™
Steering:Single Point
Chassis Type:Modified Tub
Chassis Material:Composite Nylon
Top Speed:30+mph**
Skill Level:1
*Battery Tray Dimensions:138mm x 46mm x 26mm
Included Batteries:Traxxas Power Cell
Battery (NiMH, 7-C Stick)
Required Batteries:8 "AA" (transmitter)


XL-5 (WATERPROOF) ESC SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage:4-8 Cells (4.8 to 9.6 Volts DC)
Case Size:1.23"W x 2.18"D x 0.61" H
Weight:2.44 Ounce
Motor Limit:15-turns** (540 Size)
12-turns** (550 Size)
On Resistance Forward:0.007 Ohms
On Resistance Reverse:0.014 Ohms
Peak Current - Forward:100A
Peak Current - Reverse:60A
Braking Current:60A
Continuous Current:14A
BEC Voltage:6.0 VDC
BEC Current:1A
Power Wire:14 Gauge / 5"
Input Harness Wire:26 Gauge / 9"
Transistor Type:MOSFET
PWM Frequency:1600 Hz
Low Voltage Detection (LVD):2-Stage indicators, switchable (on or off)
Thermal Protection:Thermal shutdown
Profile selection:Sport Mode:
    100% FWD, 100% brakes, 100% REV
Race Mode:
    100% FWD, 100% brakes, no REV
Training Mode:
    50% FWD, 100% brakes, 50% REV
Single-button setup:Yes, Traxxas EZ-Set®

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