Kraton 1st Time builder! KRATON EXB!

[GregsaurusRex]

I just got a kraton exb and it is my First time building an RC, what should I know beforehand?

 

[a2lowvw]

Congrats, check every fastener and have some
Locktite on hand. Read up on servicing the diffs and their fill level and decide if you want to top them off before you start.

 

[GregsaurusRex]

Congrats, check every fastener and have some
Locktite on hand. Read up on servicing the diffs and their fill level and decide if you want to top them off before you start.

Thanks! What’s the difference if it is topped off or not?

 

[Cheez]

You may want to check out the build threads.

 

[a2lowvw]

Thanks! What’s the difference if it is topped off or not?

A well lubricated diff will last longer

 

[GregsaurusRex]

You may want to check out the build threads.

I’m on it!!

 

[KevinC]

Lipo research…..unless you know about lipos already.

 

[GregsaurusRex]

Wazzup fellows!
This is the setup I'm planning to get to my Kraton EXB:

• Arrma Kraton 1/8 EXB EXtreme Bash Roller 4WD Monster Truck - ARA106053
• 2 Gens Ace Bashing Pro 3S LiPo Battery Pack 100C (11.1V/8000mAh)
• Hobbywing EZRun MAX6 V3 Sensorless Brushless ESC & Motor Combo w/4985SL (1650kV)
• ProTek RC Flame Resistant LiPo Charging Bag Large
• RPM ARRMA 6S Kraton/Outcast Rear Skid Plate
• Savox SB-2290SG Black Edition Monster Torque Brushless Steel Gear Servo
• Spektrum RC DX5C 5-Channel DSMR Surface Radio w/SR6100AT Receiver

What's your opinion? Is it a good 1st setup?

 

[JuanOrez]

Wazzup fellows!
This is the setup I'm planning to get to my Kraton EXB:

• Arrma Kraton 1/8 EXB EXtreme Bash Roller 4WD Monster Truck - ARA106053
• 2 Gens Ace Bashing Pro 3S LiPo Battery Pack 100C (11.1V/8000mAh)
• Hobbywing EZRun MAX6 V3 Sensorless Brushless ESC & Motor Combo w/4985SL (1650kV)
• ProTek RC Flame Resistant LiPo Charging Bag Large
• RPM ARRMA 6S Kraton/Outcast Rear Skid Plate
• Savox SB-2290SG Black Edition Monster Torque Brushless Steel Gear Servo
• Spektrum RC DX5C 5-Channel DSMR Surface Radio w/SR6100AT Receiver

What's your opinion? Is it a good 1st setup?

I think that's a great setup. You might be able to save a little money going with a different servo (a lot of guys go with the DS china specials - link below). I have nothing bad to say about the Savox, however. Solid choices!

https://smile.amazon.com/ZOSKAY-Cor...5&qid=1646836380&sprefix=,aps,329&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[MambaSenton]

Roller
Batteries
Power plant
I’d go batt safe over lipo bag (my opinion)

https://www.amainhobbies.com/batsaf...MI1YHNkNm59gIVROG1Ch00Aw82EAQYASABEgI1gPD_BwE

Skids
Savox(never owned but ppl like here)
Tx/rx Remote has good reviews

One for sale from a member it’s a rugged(listed like new)
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/dx5-rugged-like-new.49757/

N a receiver.
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/...telemetry-surface-receiver.49776/#post-709099

My take. You’ll hear from others I’m sure

 

[GregsaurusRex]

I think that's a great setup. You might be able to save a little money going with a different servo (a lot of guys go with the DS china specials - link below). I have nothing bad to say about the Savox, however. Solid choices!

https://smile.amazon.com/ZOSKAY-Coreless-Digital-Stainless-arduino/dp/B07SBYZ4G5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1PTSA600M1QTK&keywords=DS3235&qid=1646836380&sprefix=,aps,329&sr=8-5&th=1

Wow! I can shave $100 off with this servo! Thank you!!!

 

[GregsaurusRex]

Roller
Batteries
Power plant
I’d go batt safe over lipo bag (my opinion)

https://www.amainhobbies.com/batsaf...MI1YHNkNm59gIVROG1Ch00Aw82EAQYASABEgI1gPD_BwE

Skids
Savox(never owned but ppl like here)
Tx/rx Remote has good reviews

One for sale from a member it’s a rugged(listed like new)
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/dx5-rugged-like-new.49757/

N a receiver.
https://www.arrmaforum.com/threads/...telemetry-surface-receiver.49776/#post-709099

My take. You’ll hear from others I’m sure

Thanks for taking the time to answer, my friend!

 

[SIK-RC]

I'm for the bat safe

 

[GregsaurusRex]

Boom!! Just got it!!!
I’m gonna check the screws, diffs, put all the other stuff together and SEND IT!!

 

[Thumper33]

I might suggest an easy thing to do that makes the truck feel more solid (in my opinion) is properly shimming the slop out of the wheel hubs and steering assuming that you have that. Most do from stock. For me, it's one thing that isn't hard to do, inexpensive, and I'm really glad I did.

 

[L3phturn]

Wazzup fellows!
This is the setup I'm planning to get to my Kraton EXB:

• Arrma Kraton 1/8 EXB EXtreme Bash Roller 4WD Monster Truck - ARA106053
• 2 Gens Ace Bashing Pro 3S LiPo Battery Pack 100C (11.1V/8000mAh)
• Hobbywing EZRun MAX6 V3 Sensorless Brushless ESC & Motor Combo w/4985SL (1650kV)
• ProTek RC Flame Resistant LiPo Charging Bag Large
• RPM ARRMA 6S Kraton/Outcast Rear Skid Plate
• Savox SB-2290SG Black Edition Monster Torque Brushless Steel Gear Servo
• Spektrum RC DX5C 5-Channel DSMR Surface Radio w/SR6100AT Receiver

What's your opinion? Is it a good 1st setup?

Good setup. I second the DS servo.

I run one of these chargers: https://www.skyrc.com/D100_v2_Charger https://www.amazon.com/SKYRC-Balance-Charger-Discharger-Battery/dp/B07PRWD9F9

Get 1 of these: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Batt...ics&sprefix=lipo+tester,electronics,63&sr=1-9

Get a 5 pack of these: https://www.amazon.com/Battery-Volt...d=1647284471&sprefix=lipo+alarm,aps,71&sr=8-2

The first checker can balance, discharge (very slowly), give you internal resistance, and more. The 5 pack of alarms are great when you want to diagnose an issue or just to check how much voltage drop you are getting at a per-cell level under load. Those little alarms monitor the voltage of each cell and will alarm if any individual cell in the pack hits the set alarm point. I don't run them often, but when I try new gearing, new electronics, a new battery, or I'm having any issues I'll run the truck with one of these set to 3.2v or 3.0v on each balance plug. You will almost always have one of the cells hit the alarm under load before you hit your low voltage cutoff. Its useful to see if you have one bad cell in or if you are drawing more power than you expect across all cells.

What connector is coming on your batteries? If I remember correctly the Max 6 comes with XT90 connectors. Never run an adapter between your batteries and ESC. You can use an adapter to charge the batteries, but not to connect them to the ESC. That said, whatever connectors you use for your ESC and batteries - pick up some charging leads on Amazon. They are cheap.

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Welcome and pretty solid car. With that power you may want to consider a wheelie bar to protect your rear wing.

 

[L3phturn]

Be sure to watch this. Bookmark it.

 

[KevinC]

That Dx5 has a bit of a learning curve to it. There’s a few good videos on YouTube you may want to check out.

cheers,
kev

 

[GregsaurusRex]

That Dx5 has a bit of a learning curve to it. There’s a few good videos on YouTube you may want to check out.

cheers,
kev

I ended up changing from the Dx5 to Dumborc X6 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q112TQ...t_i_01XWA2JHNVE0CSG4WJR5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
Are you familiar with Dumborc ?