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The Traxxas Ecosystem
The RC bug has bit me, bad. I currently have two RC cars, a Losi 8ight 1/8th scale buggy, and a Traxxas X-Maxx that I bought used (barely used) with Traxxas batteries and charger(s). But this post is more about the Traxxas RC ecosystem, with a Product Manager’s eye on their efforts.
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And it is time to change the ESC and battery connectors
I wanted to keep the Traxxas battery connectors and the two 6700mAh batteries that came with my used X-Maxx, really I did. I even bought a pair of SMC 9400 mAh batteries to give me more run time, with Traxxas connectors.
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Traxxas life – Batteries
As I descend into the realm of RC cars, there are decisions to make. One is battery choice.
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The X-maxx Files – Day 1
As it arrived yesterday (super fast shipping for those who care, I Paypal’d the money on Thursday, and the truck arrived on Monday) I felt the need to get the rubber side down and test it out. First, the body is perfect. No noticeable blemishes. A stock X-maxx with any real ‘bashing’ on the clock…
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Oops, I did it
Well, the contagion continues. The bug to go big – ignited by Kevin Talbot’s YT channel, made me look seriously for a used Traxxas X-Maxx 8s. Now one is on the way
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RC Cars – stripped screw redux
Well, I think I figured out why I stripped that fucking button head screw. To facilitate the repair, I removed the steering post. It appears that instead of using thread locker (aka Locktite), the builder used cyanoacrylate adhesive. For the uninitiated that is super glue.
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RC Drivin’
Finally got to fire up the new toy, and boy howdy, it is FUN.
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Hobbies – Delayed
All good things come in time. A missed essential means that I am not driving this weekend, but I am still excited about joining the world of RC cars
