Danchee Ridgerock mods and upgrades

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robdude1969

Күн бұрын

Danchee Ridgerock is a great hobby grade rock crawler right out of the box. But since this is a hobby, here are some of the best rock crawler mods I did to my daughters Ridgerock. You don't really need to upgrade the Ridgerock Rock Crawler, but you may want to try some of these modifications out for fun.
Wheels are weighted with stick on automotive weights and bbs were put in the tires.
Lighting is done with 3D printed light fixtures and LEDs.
Wired with Deans style connectors and JST plugs.
Extreme Velcro holds the body on and comes off quick and easy.
We painted the original body with polycarbonate safe paints from Tamiya.
Fun stickers were added for more personalization.
Future upgrades will be steering linkage and better servos front and back.
The brass pinion gears are soft and will probably wear out if you are rough on this rig, so maybe consider getting a set as a backup - I have a video on that repair as well.
#redcat #danchee #ridgerock
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@think2cre81 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . I just bought one so I can have some fun with all the grandkids. I love the lights . And all the upgrades. Very cool .

@paulgoulet4599 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job man! Great mods! Merry Christmas!

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! How’s yours going? Any other upgrades you got going? I may need stronger servos with these weighted wheels.

@paulgoulet4599 3 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 I have been too busy with other things, haven't even got the new gears ordered yet that striped, it's been on the back burner for a while. I had to order new servo's too cause one craped out on me.

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

You're a frikken hero my man! You went round the bead lock bolts in a star type pattern!!!!!!!!!! 😁😁😁 Hehe, since I used to be a tire fitter back in the day, I always do that with any car, including my RC crawler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@RCPhysics 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I think I need one of these in my life!

@tooleyzrc1973 2 жыл бұрын

Great mods man! I use that same lipo in mine. Endless run time.

@thindigital 3 жыл бұрын

Another helpful video thankyou, very happy with mine, doing the wd-40 tire treatment too!

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, the kid loves it because it's pink!!!!!!! I painted mine black, and then splodged yellow and red sort of camo, just to look different.

@awilds 3 жыл бұрын

Love modifying Rc's. Good job! I must say all that rotational weight is going to wreak havoc on the drive train..."plastic gears"...personally I stick to un-sprung non rotational weight. Also it's only a 380 motor...another problem with more weight....appreciate the video always fun to watch what others do! 😊

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

funny - the plastic gearing in here is stronger than the metal - at least for the pinion gear! we drive it slow anyway... thanks for watching!

@fabianfisher6740 2 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me

@justusyael6708 2 жыл бұрын

@Fabian Fisher Instablaster =)

@fabianfisher6740 2 жыл бұрын

@Justus Yael thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

I messed with the suspension links too, using ally tube and pivot ball connectors from something else.

@chuckr5458 2 жыл бұрын

Does the esc come standard with a low voltage cutoff so it does not kill your lipos? Or do you have to make sure not to run them way down?

@NV3814 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Ridgerock vids. Since adding the BBs to each tires has the crawling ability improved?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

it adds weight right at the point of contact. I believe it works better. It's slower and noisy, but I like the mods so far!

@k0nzs 3 жыл бұрын

I have had a ridge-rock for about a year now but my chassis keeps breaking any tips

@silenteyes-rp6ij Жыл бұрын

How have the gears and pinion held up with all the extra weight? On mine i lowered it by removing the lower shock caps & chopped the body, then tucked the belly up with bully comp tyres(with stock foams) and got a bigger battery (2s 5200mAh 50c) for more weight.. but been using it a bunch now and find it a bit more capable with the sm stock battery.

@michaelmeinzer5863 3 жыл бұрын

It desperately needs a better servo, steering in front is awful on this thing. Any suggestions?

@austinjensen9646 2 жыл бұрын

I liker the lights good 💡

@BangForYourBuckRc 3 жыл бұрын

Great mod ideas for this rig! You should pitch this concept to Mattel* and their Barbie line. It would be an “Extreme” Barbie rock crawler! My daughter would of loved this when she was a kid! And I would of loved it too!👍🏻👊🏼💯🌟. I’m lovin my ridge rock bro! And I have even done one mod yet! Great video my dude!

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@stevenguzman1732 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what motors can replace the stock ones?

@PastorDanplaysboardgames 3 ай бұрын

How and what did you use to paint the ridgerock body?

@specializedbighitfsr 3 жыл бұрын

Did the wheel weights yesterday, but didn't do the bb's. Not sure how I feel about the weights yet. on smaller natural terrain like sharp rocks, the added weight combined with the softer tires from removing the foams, the crawler does great. Nice tire deformation and awesome traction. However on my wooden crawler course, it almost seems like it struggles with traction now with the added weight. Especially descending down very steep sections, the added weight reduced the hill hold ability and now freewheels down. Pros and cons I guess...

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear your feedback!

@joseywilds3133 2 жыл бұрын

Factory tires are crap on wood to begin with, upgrade tires.

@zoridor16 3 жыл бұрын

What are the recommended parts to upgrade to better quality parts? How durable is the lion hexfly battery and charger?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

I don't use that charger or battery. I am sure they will work, but I would suggest a battery charger that can show you voltage from each cell and balance while it charges. This may seem like overkill, but I use one of these but with 4 batteries charging at once. This does 2 at once. you can plug into wall or off your car battery while outside somewhere. amzn.to/37ERiBj

@GeorgiesGirlFPV 3 жыл бұрын

can this take an external receiver, like crossfire?

@user-xs1bu7ot8s 6 ай бұрын

What motor upgrades can i do

@maxgamez5170 3 жыл бұрын

Are there any different bodies for it?

@think2cre81 3 жыл бұрын

The light bars that are linked to Amazon that are not 3D printed, are they as good as the ones you printed and put in your own LEDs ? Just wandering because I have access to 3D printer. Hopefully you see this and get back to me . I subscribed. Thanks again for the helpful video .

@rva1945 2 жыл бұрын

I have the Danchee. The tires' material seems different to other trucks, namely the TRX4. Is it rubber or a soft rubber-like plastic?

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

Seems similar to other rc cars I have... Same feel on my traxxas rigs, my axial seemed to have softer, but maybe just a thinner sidewall?

@palazzolo.realestate 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, awesome mods! I bought the ridgerock for my daughter and wondering if you still have the printer file for the body/velcro mod. I would love to do this for her. Thanks!

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

I found it on thingiverse.com

@jonathanmcguirt1972 3 жыл бұрын

What battery connector do you need to go with the upgrade is it mini Tamiya to Dean's?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

I would solder a deans connector on the car speed controller instead. Not really a fan of those Tamiya style plugs.

@BarticusMax Жыл бұрын

Where is the link for the motor upgrade?????

@happyman8521 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips.can you use nimh battery? Stay safe my friend.

@KarmeloPlays 3 жыл бұрын

Yes 👍

@LeverActionLarry 2 жыл бұрын

Did you put the weights on all 4 rims, or just the front? Thanks in advance

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

I did all four. it slows it down but seems to be very firmly planted when it makes contact.

@thibster5590 3 жыл бұрын

Are you running stock esc, if so does it have low voltage cut off for that 2s lipo your running?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don’t remember it cutting out on me. I run a 2s 5000 mah pack so it usually outlasts us.

@specializedbighitfsr 3 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 On average, how much run time would you estimate the 2s 5200 to last? Thanks.

@cycoworx4439 3 жыл бұрын

Awsome Build for Yur Daughter..!! ThanXs

@bombshell31600 3 жыл бұрын

cool........... how did you make the dig- stand can you make a vid on it `? thx

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

a buddy passed it on to me...

@dustinplee5067 3 жыл бұрын

Can you just plug the lights into the receiver or is it a all in one receiver or will I have to get another receiver and transmitter to plug in lights

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

I made a jumper plug that goes inline between my battery and ESC. The 6v LEDs don't mind the 2s lipo at all... I just soldered two deans together with the wires coming out of the middle. On a 3s system for other cars, I would just add a little BEC in before the LEDS.

@dustinplee5067 3 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 but can I just plug lights in to the esc I don’t want to do the dean’s connect way

@stephancrain9018 2 жыл бұрын

Are there specific connector sizes for 7.4v-LI-ION ? Could you use XT60 connector?

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

I soldered my own connectors. xt60 are great!!

@stephancrain9018 2 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 thankyou for following up considering that im not the only 1 asking questions. So here’s mine.the steering and suspension upgrades are.first. The servo upgrades i can order but the linkage , transmission line I believe, i dont have the tools. And my hands are not up to it. Would you consider fabricating the required parts and selling them tome? What would be amt for the parts?

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephancrain9018 sorry, I don't have time for that.

@stephancrain9018 2 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 no worries. I'm thinking I'll up grade when something breaks. Thanks for KZfaq videos and the people who make them.

@stevelieberwirth3325 2 жыл бұрын

I am an old cowboy with a neighbor that has 2 big mean dogs. I chased them home yelping with this crawler. I hope it lasts... Can I get a skunk body for it? The entire Santa Fe animal control are now on the lookout.

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

that's effing hilarious! put a cheap FPV camera set up on it and you can watch from driver's view. I'm sure you could put on a stuffed animal skin.... skunk puppet? amzn.to/3E40XA3

@stevelieberwirth3325 2 жыл бұрын

Currently building a Chupacabra.

@machinedred 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video ! Thanks for your help please can you add your body post STL files to thingiverse and any other prints you've made since ,thankyou

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

Body posts are stock. Thanks for watching, have fun!

@brenenupchurch7393 3 жыл бұрын

How did you fit the kilo in the battery tray did you have to modify?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

Fits like it was made for it.

@brenenupchurch7393 3 жыл бұрын

@@robdude1969 than you!

@silenteyes-rp6ij Жыл бұрын

Has anyone 3d printed or made a beer can holder for the remote? New to rc and not being able to drink & drive is my only issue so far.

@robdude1969 Жыл бұрын

Best question ever! Let me know when you find one.

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

What else? Oh, I lowerded the body. I got rid got the side bars, trimmed a bit off the body and mounted it directly on top of the chassis above the shocks. It was a real hack though and looks kind of scrappy.

@Petrock51 3 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you put foams inside your tires? Instead of bbs?

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

The idea is that the weight is right at the contact surface bringing the center of gravity as close to the the ground as possible. It’s certainly interesting. Nice and slow. Makes fun sounds but sticks great.

@Mark-qv4bn Жыл бұрын

Doesn't putting weights in the tires wear.them out allot quicker? I was given wheels and tires off a Redcat Gen 7 almost new. I don't like the fiddly beadlocks, gluing is just fine If I could get tires and wheels assembled even better. $80 for 4 tires ridiculous for us old people.

@KarmeloPlays 3 жыл бұрын

His daughter: dad can we take the beads out the tires yet their so loud! Him: NO ITS ONE OF MY MODS

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a fun sound!

@rva1945 2 жыл бұрын

When climbing or descending the BB's will not be at the botom when the grip is.

@robdude1969 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe not if you are going fast. But crawling puts weight on the contact patch.

@mobileupload4374 3 жыл бұрын

Pauly shore does crawler vid 😎😂

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

True story. I sat next to him on an airplane once.

@wordreet 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, car wheel balance weights on the axle, and lead inside the wheel. Though I used plumbers solder wire. and double sided tape, then wrapped it in electrical tape.

@panasrsm 3 жыл бұрын

I got mine yesterday. I tested a couple of aluminum rear links i had leftovers from my Axial scx10 and they fit (1/8" shorter then the stock plastic danchee links) so i ordered another set from Amazon to have 4 of them : www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0752932GM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This kit comes with 2 front links and 2 rear links, but only 2 of them are longer, I think the front will be 1/2 too short. i think the scx0010 is the rear longer rear link i fitted in my Danchee front, i just ordered another kit of 4 just in case to use those 2 longer pieces in the back to have a total of 4 aluminum links. Now to chase how to accomodate aluminum tie rods. I'll also be doing the mods in this video as well. Thanks a lot.

@thibster5590 3 жыл бұрын

Hows those axial links working for you

@seadonkey8135 2 жыл бұрын

I used the metal links from the Everest 10 - perfect fit. Redcat Racing #18084. Order two for the full set of four links. I reused the Danchee ball joints.

@travisleach5916 3 жыл бұрын

Zip ties and you didn't mention Chad W?

@_Schreintime 3 жыл бұрын

I used old bike chain inside the tires

@robdude1969 3 жыл бұрын

that, sir is very innovative!

@cagelexi8954 2 жыл бұрын

Just spray the tires wuth WD40. 👍 quick tip there. Instead of oil.

@richl4827 3 жыл бұрын

No Foams? Better with foams.

@2fmrc 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, what in the?!!! And those bbs rolling around everywhere 🤦🏻‍♂️

@ericcxxxx 2 жыл бұрын

you loss traction with bb, your tires cant flex with the rock so you loss traction. more your tires give more traction you have that why it better to have soft tire.