It's Time To Start Making Your Own RC Car Upgrades

It's Time To Start Making Your Own RC Car Upgrades | Here's How!

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Ай бұрын

Let's take a look at making RC Car upgrades for Traxxas Arrma Team Corally Redcat and Losi 1/10 Scale and 1/8 Scale RC car bashers. We will use 3d printing and laser cutting to make your own RC Bashing upgrades!
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@GeddyRC Ай бұрын

I got into 3D printing specifically for designing and printing RC parts, best decision I ever made.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yep. It's very handy.

@brendancurtin252 Ай бұрын

3d printing is amazing tech. What we can all create with these machines is awesome

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah it's definitely a game changer!

@Blimpus Ай бұрын

All this tech blows my mind! 3d printing is so impressive to me, great job

@DoRC Ай бұрын

It's definitely awesome!

@meirdeaph Ай бұрын

You made that easy to understand thanks a ton for that❤ awesome video an super awesome channel 🙌

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@TA-8787 Ай бұрын

Just today I made a grind effect underfloor for my Bandit! I love making my own upgrades

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Nice!

@tonytravers5122 Ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing ….you sir are by far the most informative and hands on KZfaqr I’ve ever seen in rc ….you use your engineering knowledge to give us amazing content ….i subbed to you a long time ago and your always first on the do watch list ….ive learnt so much from your video builds , upgrades and most importantly your honest opinion on the rigs you review etc …..keep up the amazing work and seriously you should have at least 10 times the subs …appreciate the content and knowledge … Regards Tony (based in the uk)👋👍

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Thanks I'm glad you enjoy! I try to share as much of my knowledge as possible.

@angrymelon Ай бұрын

Enjoyed the knowledge transfer! If I were to 3D print something, it would probably be 1/10 touring car scale tire ramps, or maybe tools and oil orgainzer trays for my pit bags.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed I'll be doing the drawing soon!

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

Me too , can I pay you to print me couple parts 😅, lazer cutter is cool

@Nerm78 Ай бұрын

I need both of those in my life. Great video!

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah they definitely both have their advantages and disadvantages and are awesome tools to have.

@magnusstone Ай бұрын

Wow, the laser cutter is a lot easier that I realized! It seems like you’re a big fan of designing your own parts. I struggle a bit with the 3d modeling, but I am able to make some useful parts with Shapr3d (which is basically the adult version of tinkercad). I would love to feel and use some laser cut flexible parts like the granite grom bumper. Maybe one for the Outcast 4s that fits with the m2c bash bar?

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I don't have an outcast 4s at the moment but if you win and you can send me the dimensions I should be able to make one for you.

@magnusstone Ай бұрын

@@DoRC oh, what happened to it? I thought you really liked it :) I will see if I can come up with a good design.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@@magnusstone I did really like it but I sell most of the RC cars that I buy in order to be able to buy more RC cars :-)

@WildBoyRC Ай бұрын

This video & bumper you made remind me of T-bone racing bumpers they used to have. Would be nice to have them back, miss them & all those options

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah it's a bummer that they went away. I'm kind of surprised no one has come in to fill the space.

@WildBoyRC Ай бұрын

@@DoRC me too!

@charliesschroedinger Ай бұрын

With improvements in the filament happening every day, it won't be long until printed is equal to injection 👏👏👍

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Maybe though they're going to have to come up with some way to overcome the layer adhesion disadvantage before it will

@rockncoop665 Ай бұрын

I recently came across your channel and I’m glad I did as your content is very enjoyable to watch and is very knowledgeable

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Thanks glad you're enjoying!

@brucebaker0316 Ай бұрын

Now that would be awesome for making replacement x-maxx bumpers actually a guard to protect the original bumper LOL😂

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I've been running 3D printed bumper mounts for the x series vehicles for a while now. They work way better than the stock ones.

@Patrick-xp6vs Ай бұрын

.... and i´s just the beginning 🤯😁.... again, nice video 👍

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@troycutsforth9234 Ай бұрын

Great content. Ive done some 3d printing for RC parts. Lots of Roof skids and Bumper springs for my mt10 and Kraton. TPU seems to hold up great so far. I printed a Grom servo/ESC mount out of PETG and seems to be holding up great. TPU was a bit too flexible being so thin. Ive been checking out the laser cutters. So much can be done at home now a days.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

They have some 98a tpu on Amazon that's a little less flexible than the standard 95A. It works really well for thinner parts.

@troycutsforth9234 Ай бұрын

@@DoRC I'll have to check that out thanks.

@ryano8613 Ай бұрын

I would love a delrin, losi tenacity center diff/motor mount replica or a Axial Capra skid... Either printed or cut and either part, whatever is best for you to make! Thanks for the chance!

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Sounds good!

@RC-4-LIFE Ай бұрын

Amazing tools you have there! I think a 3D printer and laser cutter would really help a lot of people in this hobby! I guess if I won the contest I’d ask for some better body mounts for the 4s Kraton! I’ve already broken 2 and I’m trying out the Proline body mounts. Something like part number PRO6375-00! Thanks!

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah they can be really useful and are a lot of fun to mess with!

@Deepinyu Ай бұрын

this is an amazing video been looking for this for a while

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@aiden10doc73 Ай бұрын

Taller battery hold downs for the Traxxas XRT would be amazing for larger batteries

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I think we can make that happen!

@andyb9994 Ай бұрын

Great video, you are definitely up on the tech!!! Very knowledgeable!!!👍👍

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@sturner151 Ай бұрын

That is great, I would love that bumper for my Granite Grom

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Sounds good The drawing will be soon!

@SteveSoper1979 Ай бұрын

Good to point out where 3d printing doesn't go well. A-arms, gears, etc. But in thinkcad (not good in fusion) i've made some lipo battery holders with straps, etc. so long as it's not a super structural part, it works. I print in PLA but wouldn't mind trying TPU someday for what it can do. if I win, how about a simple 3d printed roll cage to fit any sort of standard traxxas slash body. I could find lexan driver figures myself. I'm looking for a roll cage for it... And not the steel one that'll bend form intengy. Just the cockpit part. doesn't have to be the full length of the car. thanks.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I'm sure we can work something out. Yeah TPU is way stronger for most RC car applications than PLA. It also doesn't melt in the sun :-)

@readeracingRC Ай бұрын

i made a wire connection and always wanted to have someone 3Dd this part for me. for an XMaxx... i can't explain it, but would have to send a photo of my prototype. as usual you made another very informative video. that 3d printing is way over my head. lol have fun.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Cool I'll be in the drawing soon. Maybe we can work together on it!

@GemFarmer76 Ай бұрын

Awesome 👍 I want a whole channel of just making stuff for rc. I would want to win a custom wing and mount for the Rival MT8.

@GemFarmer76 Ай бұрын

I recently picked up an ender3v2 for $100 locally. It has been pretty good so far for getting into 3d printing

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah they are definitely good printers though they require you to learn some things in the slicer that something like a bambu lab printer wouldn't require

@GemFarmer76 Ай бұрын

@@DoRC Just like the MT8 was cheaper up front but required some extra effort

@wallacebates6454 Ай бұрын

I stick to the basic. Thx for info.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Understood:)

@richardbrown6762 Ай бұрын

I've been making my own parts for years I been in rc cars for years now and I've always made parts when I can I get broken pieces from my friends when they wrecked their car I use those as patterns😮😁

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I started 3D printing about 6 years ago and while I don't do it everyday I definitely do it often enough to make it worthwhile!

@jeremycravens6973 Ай бұрын

Tekno definitely missed the mark with the bumper springs! Mine broke first run!

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yep. These work really well!

@Macgyver46 Ай бұрын

Pretty cool stuff. Besides money I also have no place to put those machines. I was offered an old 3D printer but literally have no place to put one. I'd be producing stuff all the time if I could.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yeah not having room is definitely a bummer. If you can find the space though it's a worthwhile thing to get into especially these days.

@Macgyver46 Ай бұрын

@DoRC I'm finally moving out of this studio next year into a much larger 2-bedroom apartment. Currently my bedroom is also the RC storage and work area and I only have room for 18th scale or smaller anything larger will be on the floor in the kitchen/ living room.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@@Macgyver46 gotcha.

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

Need countersink drill bits or just drill half way bigger

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I have them. I just didn't bother to do it.

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

Figured as much

@jeffrogers255 Ай бұрын

Someone needs to remake the T-bone bumpers and wheelie bars

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I agree. They had some pretty cool products and no one has really come into fill the gap yet.

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

Wonder if it is because so many people print own parts , horizon could’ve bought them , small change for them better than nada got t bone

@toolbaggers Ай бұрын

One way to get around the grain problem in 3d printing is to design and print the part with that in mind. Like how structural wood used in houses have the grain in the longitudinal direction. Using the wrong orientation of the wood grain is how karate kids easily break wooden boards. When designing and printing 3d parts, make the part print at a 45 degree angle. This will reduce the chances of the part failing along the grain as the grain will now be at a 45 degree angle to the main stresses the part will see.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

You can do this but with a lot of parts the layer adhesion is a problem no matter what angle you put it at. Arms for instance will only hold together if they're printed flat but then they'll pop apart at the hinge pins. If you print them at a 45° angle they'll just shear apart in the middle.

@insanebmxthomas Ай бұрын

@@DoRC would printing an arm laying on its thin side help? so it would build up a contour around the hinge pin hole

@jkeavyolson Ай бұрын

Cool

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching :-)

@blakamin Ай бұрын

I sold my 3d printer, and hobby cnc, about a year before getting into RC 😩 Lucky I still have my laser 😉

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Now is a great time to get another 3D printer. The Bambu lab printers are so easy to use.

@basherz_den Ай бұрын

Man.. i could really use an 8s kraton front bumper insert.. 😉.. great video man

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed I'll be doing the giveaway soon!

@basherz_den Ай бұрын

@DoRC absolutely man always enjoy your content I seem to learn something everytime I tune in.. and I'm just playing with you about the bumper support for the 8s kraton.. hook someone up who needs something.. I'm gonna be here watching reguardless.. but very cool of you to do a giveaway.. you're appreciated.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@@basherz_den :)

@YesIgen Ай бұрын

I would like to print rear skid plates for Rlaarlo omni terminator :D Its a shame, that i dont have a room for 3d printer tho :/

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Sounds like a great idea!

@needlejuse1113 Ай бұрын

🙌😃👍

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@samb1818 Ай бұрын

Wheelie bar/wing mount for kraton 8s exb!

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Sounds good I'll be doing the drawing soon :-)

@danielc5191 Ай бұрын

Possible to 3D print out the Grom differentials?

@DoRC Ай бұрын

It's definitely possible to do but it wouldn't work. The 3D printed parts would not be as strong as the original injection molded counterparts so you'd end up with a weaker part.

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

I’m see I can get my boss to order one we can use to cut gaskets , could I put laser cutter in my house ? Does it have an exhaust. You bought one for Rc?

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yes you can. It does have an exhaust though you'll probably want to run a more powerful fan in parallel with the fan that comes with since the exhaust isn't the strongest so you might still get smell in your house without better airflow

@RcPlayer-tt2vw Ай бұрын

@@DoRC nice, I’m look into them , I had fans set up for soldering 🧑‍🏭, even though I just been holding my breath 😆.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@RcPlayer-tt2vw I do the same:)

@rayharris2654 Ай бұрын

Need a wheelie bar.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I'm sure we can work something out if you win!

@ShawnMoreland317 Ай бұрын

So,I've seriously been thinking about getting a 3d printer and have been pricing them. Now I may have to look into a laser cutter instead. Decisions Decisions....🤔😴

@DoRC Ай бұрын

They both have their advantages and disadvantages. I think a 3D printer is a little bit more versatile for RC but it's hard to know for sure which one would be better for you it depends on what you're going to be doing with it

@ShawnMoreland317 Ай бұрын

Well, I was leaning more towards RC related products, but was talking to my wife about how I could make things for around the house as well. (Really trying to sell her on why we need a 3D printer.😂) But after seeing what you were able to do with the laser cutter I'm not sure. I never really thought you could do so much with one. You've gotten my creative gears going on what I could do with a laser cutter. Eventually, I think I would like to have both. I'd be curious to see what else you've managed to make with both of them.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@ShawnMoreland317 I've done a lot more 3D printing than I have laser cutting but I've designed and printed various brackets hooks small replacement parts for vehicles lids for things pen holders bases for my partners nail polishes a bezel for a motorcycle gauge cluster etc etc. Laser cutting has been mostly limited to prototyping creating gaskets RC car skid plates I cut out a wood frame support for an air conditioner for my RV and a few other bits and pieces.

@ShawnMoreland317 Ай бұрын

Ok, that really helps.. I'm thinking that I should start with a decent 3D printer first, and then maybe add a laser cutter down rhe road. I appreciate all of your input and look forward to maybe seeing more videos about this from you in the future. None of the other channels that I follow have ever done a video on this subject before, so it's nice to see another aspect of the hobby.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@ShawnMoreland317 I'd strongly recommend getting a Bambu lab printer. They are all good Just get whichever one you can afford. They integrate their slicer really well and it prevents you from having to deal with a lot of the trial and error settings fiddling that you have to with some of the lesser brands.

@CooperBrown-fv5wh Ай бұрын

Was the Gladiator body rc car an Arrma Granite?

@CooperBrown-fv5wh Ай бұрын

And also, what brand TPU is that?

@DoRC Ай бұрын

No that's an MT410 2.0.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

The TPU is some generic 98A stuff I got on Amazon. I don't even remember what brand it is

@jeremycravens6973 Ай бұрын

Damm bro sell me 2 of those tekno bumper springs. Both of mine broke first pack. I'd gladly pay for them

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Shoot me an email..

@nitroman365 Ай бұрын

Get a Bosch 12v 1/4 clutched impact and thank me later.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

I use power tools most of the time. I was just using hand tools because I was talking and it's hard to talk over the power tools. I even have an entire video about modifying the one that I use daily :-)

@PtsdRC Ай бұрын

Id like something

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Sweet! What do you have in mind?

@PtsdRC Ай бұрын

@@DoRC a mount plate for a hobbywing Quicrun bl120 esc

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@@PtsdRC sounds good!

@tillyjohnson5160 Ай бұрын

Why would you not use a drill

@DoRC Ай бұрын

For what specifically?

@tillyjohnson5160 Ай бұрын

For the screws your unscrewing. Work smarter not harder I'm 45 and after working with my hands my whole life your Hands will hurt when your older after working on things so save your self some pain in the future everything you do adds up in the long run.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

@tillyjohnson5160 ah. I didn't use my driver because I was talking and it's hard to talk over the noise. I generally always use power tools.

@tillyjohnson5160 Ай бұрын

@@DoRC it all good man I wasn't trying to be a smart ass, It's something I even tell my buddy's at work when they are hand sanding when the have a sander or hand nailing when the have a nail gun because I was that guy when I was young I did everything the hard way on purpose just for a work out basically but I didn't realize that when I was in my forties I would have so much pain.

@DoRC Ай бұрын

Yep. I've been a professional mechanic for 25 years and unless I have a very specific reason not to I always use power tools.