Kraton Good Base to Start From, K8s Build.

[Primarrma]

Started a build on my Kraton 8s I think I'll be having fun by the weekend, I hope.

Thought I'd do a quick comparison with some of my spare equipment:

 

[BashingBrian]

I think you need a bigger motor ????

 

[kratonwatch]

Good lawddd. Can’t wait to see this thing finished and running

 

[Primarrma]

Finally finished getting this all together, the hardest thing was working out the telemetery, if anyone has looked into it, you'll know there is next to no info at all on how to configure the sensors. I thought I could use the stock receiver, but it only does voltage without an adapter (which doesn't seem to exist). I ended up buying a TM1500 to run temp and voltage monitoring (I can set an alarm to sound on the transmitter when the preset value is met. Once I can figure out which rpm sensor to buy I'll be getting one of those too.

All I've done so far is the Chassis, Servo Saver Bearing Spool, Motor Mount with Large Pinion Slide, Front Support Brace, and Max 5 Adapter Plate.

I've got the Front Shock Shafts and the Piston Upgrade Kit, but I'm waiting on the Rear Shafts before I rebuild my shocks.

I ordered a 39T pinion a month or more ago and it's still in transit, so I'll have to start with the 34T I have. Hopefully it won't feel too slow.

I will order a 43, 44, and 45T pinion soon, but wanted to see how it goes with the 39T first.

The cool thing about the DX5C Transmitter I got (later versions have this) is that it can monitor temps, rpm, voltage, current draw, even a GPS module if I can find the right one. I wanted this as Hobbywing still haven't released their new line of ESCs that should be able to monitor the temps at least.

Castle Creations has a Spektrum X-Bus link that will pick up all this stuff on their new MMX8S ESC when tied to the 1717 and 2028 motors. I should have just gone with that, but lesson learnt.


For those of you who care, the v1.5 has the rear base that connects the rear diff housing to the center tower, the M2C chassis won't directly work with this as stated on their site, but if you turn the brace upside down it will still fit, just minus the screw that locks it into the chassis on the original design. Mitch says you don't need it, but I can't see how it will hurt the way I've installed it and surely it must be doing a little bit to hold the rear, just thought I'd share it with you anyway.

Good lawddd. Can’t wait to see this thing finished and running

Me too, thanks.

 

[Pfaulk54271]

Finally finished getting this all together, the hardest thing was working out the telemetery, if anyone has looked into it, you'll know there is next to no info at all on how to configure the sensors. I thought I could use the stock receiver, but it only does voltage without an adapter (which doesn't seem to exist). I ended up buying a TM1500 to run temp and voltage monitoring (I can set an alarm to sound on the transmitter when the preset value is met. Once I can figure out which rpm sensor to buy I'll be getting one of those too.

All I've done so far is the Chassis, Servo Saver Bearing Spool, Motor Mount with Large Pinion Slide, Front Support Brace, and Max 5 Adapter Plate.

I've got the Front Shock Shafts and the Piston Upgrade Kit, but I'm waiting on the Rear Shafts before I rebuild my shocks.

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I ordered a 39T pinion a month or more ago and it's still in transit, so I'll have to start with the 34T I have. Hopefully it won't feel too slow.

I will order a 43, 44, and 45T pinion soon, but wanted to see how it goes with the 39T first.

The cool thing about the DX5C Transmitter I got (later versions have this) is that it can monitor temps, rpm, voltage, current draw, even a GPS module if I can find the right one. I wanted this as Hobbywing still haven't released their new line of ESCs that should be able to monitor the temps at least.

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Castle Creations has a Spektrum X-Bus link that will pick up all this stuff on their new MMX8S ESC when tied to the 1717 and 2028 motors. I should have just gone with that, but lesson learnt.


For those of you who care, the v1.5 has the rear base that connects the rear diff housing to the center tower, the M2C chassis won't directly work with this as stated on their site, but if you turn the brace upside down it will still fit, just minus the screw that locks it into the chassis on the original design. Mitch says you don't need it, but I can't see how it will hurt the way I've installed it and surely it must be doing a little bit to hold the rear, just thought I'd share it with you anyway. View attachment 92300

Me too, thanks.

I did the same thing with the rear brace?? nice build!

 

[Primarrma]

I did the same thing with the rear brace?? nice build!

Cheers mate thanks for commenting!