RC28 modding
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Re: RC28 modding
Thanks guys.
I designed shock collars and printed them in white. I also designed a new bulkhead that looks more reminiscent of RC10 front arm mounts. I still want to make some changes to it, but you get the idea. It also leaves room for a body post in front of it, just like a real RC10. I printed it and the arms in white, it looks much better with the correct colors. Heres where it started, and where it is now. Looks a bit better to me
I designed shock collars and printed them in white. I also designed a new bulkhead that looks more reminiscent of RC10 front arm mounts. I still want to make some changes to it, but you get the idea. It also leaves room for a body post in front of it, just like a real RC10. I printed it and the arms in white, it looks much better with the correct colors. Heres where it started, and where it is now. Looks a bit better to me

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Re: RC28 modding
That looks sooooooooo much better than the factory chassis and I'm soooooooo jealous of you guys and your 3d printers. Is there any limit to what can be made with one? I think not.
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Re: RC28 modding
I agree, best way to learn is to just jump in.
My recommendation is to download Fusion 360, set it up as a hobbyist which will allow you to use it for free, and watch the Titans of CNC building blocks tutorials- all are free. Just watch the first part of each block where they are teaching the cad drawing. The cam and cnc parts won’t help you. Buy yourself a solid entry level machine, my Monoprice Mini makes very good prints for around $150! Creality has some very affordable small machines as well. That’s all you need I get started.
My recommendation is to download Fusion 360, set it up as a hobbyist which will allow you to use it for free, and watch the Titans of CNC building blocks tutorials- all are free. Just watch the first part of each block where they are teaching the cad drawing. The cam and cnc parts won’t help you. Buy yourself a solid entry level machine, my Monoprice Mini makes very good prints for around $150! Creality has some very affordable small machines as well. That’s all you need I get started.
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Re: RC28 modding
Thanks again for the encouragement. I really should stop stalling and just order the darn thing.
I'm pretty sure I can handle the CAD part. In a past life, I held a design engineer's position and have used Pro-E, Solidworks, and Inventor (and a couple others that I can't remember). I reckon Fusion works just like all the rest so it should be a short learning curve. I use Sketchup for home projects (woodworking, home renovation, etc.). It's great for visualization but it's not efficient at modeling complex shapes.
I'm pretty sure I can handle the CAD part. In a past life, I held a design engineer's position and have used Pro-E, Solidworks, and Inventor (and a couple others that I can't remember). I reckon Fusion works just like all the rest so it should be a short learning curve. I use Sketchup for home projects (woodworking, home renovation, etc.). It's great for visualization but it's not efficient at modeling complex shapes.
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Re: RC28 modding
Your learning curve on Fusion will definitely be super short then. I've used ProE for many year, and SolidWorks before that and i feel like Fusion is really good. Ive used other free packages like Sketchup, FreeCAD, etc, and i thought they were complete crap, at least for my uses.
You'll have a little learning curve on the printing side, but for a technically oriented person it won't be bad, plus there's tons of forums, discussion groups, etc for support.
Go for it!
You'll have a little learning curve on the printing side, but for a technically oriented person it won't be bad, plus there's tons of forums, discussion groups, etc for support.
Go for it!
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Re: RC28 modding
No real updates, just a video i put up on YouTube about the project
I think next i need to pull the donor car apart and start working on mounting things in the pan, the rear bulkhead, etc.
I think next i need to pull the donor car apart and start working on mounting things in the pan, the rear bulkhead, etc.
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Re: RC28 modding
This is soo cool!
Hey Brian! you need to come up with a new name for this car. It's not a mod anymore
Hey Brian! you need to come up with a new name for this car. It's not a mod anymore

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Re: RC28 modding
Great work Brian.
How about calling the modified buggy RC10m - micro or mini.
Look forward to seeing more of this project.
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How about calling the modified buggy RC10m - micro or mini.
Look forward to seeing more of this project.
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Re: RC28 modding
Thanks guys for the kind words and enthusiasm. It didn't start off as my intention, but it pretty much is turning into a whole new car. The RC28 will just be a donor for body, wheels/tires, and electronics.
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