Kraton Haastnooits Kraton 6S EXB

[Haastnooit]

Chassis assembly

Yesterday I received my new EXB chassis, unfortunately the new battery tray and side guards I ordered together with the chassis are on backorder. I was planning to wait for all parts needed, but I could not hold back and started with the rebuild of the chassis.

Offcourse I de-anodized the servo mount and T2T brace. Started the rebuild of the chassis with the install of the motor mount, center diff, ESC plate and the servo mount. I 3D printed a endbell support for the motor, for now this is still a mock-up piece. I want to add a way to attach the support to the motor.

Then installed the complete rear- and frontclip and center drive line. I forgot to cut off the rib on the ESC tray before so I had to disassemble it put it back in again.

Just the T2T brace, center body support and front bumper remaining for now. I will install the radiobox, receiver and ESC when the new battery tray and side guards come in.

A new body to “finish” it off for now. It took me some time to fit it correctly, I did not notice I installed the rear body mounts upside down. Second pic below shows the body in the rear sitting high due to my error. After correcting this the body fits nicely.

Roller state ….

I hope my last parts come in quickly and I can finalize the chassis and install all electronics and then go rip ….

 

[MisterEMM]

As I wrote: better than new.
Good work
I wish you a lot of fun with the Kraton.

 

[Haastnooit]

Well finally I finished the K6 rebuild … unbelievable long wait for parts.

When I ordered the replacement chassis 20-03-2023 I also ordered new side guards and a new battery tray. My LHS did not have stock for those plastic parts at that time, so they had to order them from Horizon Europe. I got my parts in one at a time, the chassis immediately and the mudguards came a few days later end of march. The battery tray however kept being postponed and postponed …

Eventually I put the K6 in a box and set it aside because I could not finish the electronics installation/placement without the battery tray and receiver box installed. On April the 20th I finally received the battery tray. I tossed it in the K6 box because I was preoccupied with other things.

Yesterday evening I got everything out and finalized the electronics installation … the truck is now finally done. Pics to tell …

New parts, receiver box not in the picture but also a new part

I 3D printed a holder for the HW power switch.

Everything in and zip-tied up.

 

[Mirkdiggler]

Well finally I finished the K6 rebuild … unbelievable long wait for parts.

When I ordered the replacement chassis 20-03-2023 I also ordered new side guards and a new battery tray. My LHS did not have stock for those plastic parts at that time, so they had to order them from Horizon Europe. I got my parts in one at a time, the chassis immediately and the mudguards came a few days later end of march. The battery tray however kept being postponed and postponed …

Eventually I put the K6 in a box and set it aside because I could not finish the electronics installation/placement without the battery tray and receiver box installed. On April the 20th I finally received the battery tray. I tossed it in the K6 box because I was preoccupied with other things.

Yesterday evening I got everything out and finalized the electronics installation … the truck is now finally done. Pics to tell …

New parts, receiver box not in the picture but also a new part

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I 3D printed a holder for the HW power switch.

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Everything in and zip-tied up.

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Well done !! I would change out those motor mount screws. It will save some heartache.

 

[Haastnooit]

Well my misfortune did not end there. I tried to take the motor out of the motormount, but again some serious glue is used. I used heat on the screws but could not break the glue bond, only 1 screw came loose. I used so much heat I could no longer hold the motor in my hand for longer time. Not a good thing for the motor.

I F’d up really bad and stripped out the hex on two screws trying to get them out, one on the mount and one on the motor. I have decided to give up on trying to get the motor out. Guess the motor mount will be the only red part on the truck then …

Already had the heartache ... the motormount screws and motor screws are glued in tight, they ain't going anywhere ...

 

[Surchaufeur]

Already had the heartache ... the motormount screws and motor screws are glued in tight, they ain't going anywhere ...

Is the power switch printed in petg?

 

[Haastnooit]

Is the power switch printed in petg?

no, solid PLA tough.

 

[Mirkdiggler]

Already had the heartache ... the motormount screws and motor screws are glued in tight, they ain't going anywhere ...

No, I meant when it’s time to take them off. Those screws strip very easily. I put cap heads on.

 

[Haastnooit]

No, I meant when it’s time to take them off. Those screws strip very easily. I put cap heads on.

Tried to get them off, did not work because they are glued in tight by previous owner. Already stripped 2 screws ! Damage is already done ... !

 

[Sandracer_NL]

Tried to get them off, did not work because they are glued in tight by previous owner. Already stripped 2 screws ! Damage is already done ... !

If you damage the motor mount or want a black one, I’ve got a complete Fireteam motor mount (black).

 

[Surchaufeur]

no, solid PLA tough.

Will try to print one in pla. I print pretty everything in tpu because it doesn't fail. I had to secure it with zipties