It's Time To Start Making Your Own RC Car Upgrades | Here's How!

Let's take a look at making RC Car upgrades for Traxxas Arrma Team Corally Redcat and Losi 1/10 Scale and 1/8 Scale RC car bashers. We will use 3d printing and laser cutting to make your own RC Bashing upgrades!
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[@meirdeaph]

You made that easy to understand thanks a ton for that❤ awesome video an super awesome channel 🙌

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@GeddyRC]

I got into 3D printing specifically for designing and printing RC parts, best decision I ever made.

[@DoRC]

Yep. It's very handy.

[@brendancurtin252]

3d printing is amazing tech. What we can all create with these machines is awesome

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's definitely a game changer!

[@Blimpus]

All this tech blows my mind! 3d printing is so impressive to me, great job

[@DoRC]

It's definitely awesome!

[@angrymelon]

Enjoyed the knowledge transfer! If I were to 3D print something, it would probably be 1/10 touring car scale tire ramps, or maybe tools and oil orgainzer trays for my pit bags.

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed I'll be doing the drawing soon!

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Me too , can I pay you to print me couple parts 😅, lazer cutter is cool

[@magnusstone]

Wow, the laser cutter is a lot easier that I realized! It seems like you’re a big fan of designing your own parts. I struggle a bit with the 3d modeling, but I am able to make some useful parts with Shapr3d (which is basically the adult version of tinkercad). I would love to feel and use some laser cut flexible parts like the granite grom bumper. Maybe one for the Outcast 4s that fits with the m2c bash bar?

[@DoRC]

I don't have an outcast 4s at the moment but if you win and you can send me the dimensions I should be able to make one for you.

[@magnusstone]

@@DoRC oh, what happened to it? I thought you really liked it :) I will see if I can come up with a good design.

[@DoRC]

@@magnusstone I did really like it but I sell most of the RC cars that I buy in order to be able to buy more RC cars :-)

[@tonytravers5122]

Absolutely amazing ….you sir are by far the most informative and hands on KZbinr I’ve ever seen in rc ….you use your engineering knowledge to give us amazing content ….i subbed to you a long time ago and your always first on the do watch list ….ive learnt so much from your video builds , upgrades and most importantly your honest opinion on the rigs you review etc …..keep up the amazing work and seriously you should have at least 10 times the subs …appreciate the content and knowledge … Regards Tony (based in the uk)👋👍

[@DoRC]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoy! I try to share as much of my knowledge as possible.

[@TA-8787]

Just today I made a grind effect underfloor for my Bandit! I love making my own upgrades

[@DoRC]

Nice!

[@Nerm78]

I need both of those in my life. Great video!

[@DoRC]

Yeah they definitely both have their advantages and disadvantages and are awesome tools to have.

[@rockncoop665]

I recently came across your channel and I’m glad I did as your content is very enjoyable to watch and is very knowledgeable

[@DoRC]

Thanks glad you're enjoying!

[@andyb9994]

Great video, you are definitely up on the tech!!! Very knowledgeable!!!👍👍

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@troycutsforth9234]

Great content. Ive done some 3d printing for RC parts. Lots of Roof skids and Bumper springs for my mt10 and Kraton. TPU seems to hold up great so far. I printed a Grom servo/ESC mount out of PETG and seems to be holding up great. TPU was a bit too flexible being so thin. Ive been checking out the laser cutters. So much can be done at home now a days.

[@DoRC]

They have some 98a tpu on Amazon that's a little less flexible than the standard 95A. It works really well for thinner parts.

[@troycutsforth9234]

@@DoRC I'll have to check that out thanks.

[@Patrick-xp6vs]

.... and i´s just the beginning 🤯😁.... again, nice video 👍

[@DoRC]

Thanks!

[@Deepinyu]

this is an amazing video been looking for this for a while

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@WildBoyRC]

This video & bumper you made remind me of T-bone racing bumpers they used to have. Would be nice to have them back, miss them & all those options

[@DoRC]

Yeah it's a bummer that they went away. I'm kind of surprised no one has come in to fill the space.

[@WildBoyRC]

@@DoRC me too!

[@RC-4-LIFE]

Amazing tools you have there! I think a 3D printer and laser cutter would really help a lot of people in this hobby! I guess if I won the contest I’d ask for some better body mounts for the 4s Kraton! I’ve already broken 2 and I’m trying out the Proline body mounts. Something like part number PRO6375-00! Thanks!

[@DoRC]

Yeah they can be really useful and are a lot of fun to mess with!

[@readeracingRC]

i made a wire connection and always wanted to have someone 3Dd this part for me. for an XMaxx... i can't explain it, but would have to send a photo of my prototype. as usual you made another very informative video. that 3d printing is way over my head. lol have fun.

[@DoRC]

Cool I'll be in the drawing soon. Maybe we can work together on it!

[@charliesschroedinger]

With improvements in the filament happening every day, it won't be long until printed is equal to injection 👏👏👍

[@DoRC]

Maybe though they're going to have to come up with some way to overcome the layer adhesion disadvantage before it will

[@ryano8613]

I would love a delrin, losi tenacity center diff/motor mount replica or a Axial Capra skid... Either printed or cut and either part, whatever is best for you to make! Thanks for the chance!

[@DoRC]

Sounds good!

[@sturner151]

That is great, I would love that bumper for my Granite Grom

[@DoRC]

Sounds good The drawing will be soon!

[@brucebaker0316]

Now that would be awesome for making replacement x-maxx bumpers actually a guard to protect the original bumper LOL😂

[@DoRC]

I've been running 3D printed bumper mounts for the x series vehicles for a while now. They work way better than the stock ones.

[@SteveSoper1979]

Good to point out where 3d printing doesn't go well. A-arms, gears, etc. But in thinkcad (not good in fusion) i've made some lipo battery holders with straps, etc. so long as it's not a super structural part, it works. I print in PLA but wouldn't mind trying TPU someday for what it can do. if I win, how about a simple 3d printed roll cage to fit any sort of standard traxxas slash body. I could find lexan driver figures myself. I'm looking for a roll cage for it... And not the steel one that'll bend form intengy. Just the cockpit part. doesn't have to be the full length of the car. thanks.

[@DoRC]

I'm sure we can work something out. Yeah TPU is way stronger for most RC car applications than PLA. It also doesn't melt in the sun :-)

[@GemFarmer76]

Awesome 👍 I want a whole channel of just making stuff for rc. I would want to win a custom wing and mount for the Rival MT8.

[@GemFarmer76]

I recently picked up an ender3v2 for $100 locally. It has been pretty good so far for getting into 3d printing

[@DoRC]

Yeah they are definitely good printers though they require you to learn some things in the slicer that something like a bambu lab printer wouldn't require

[@GemFarmer76]

@@DoRC Just like the MT8 was cheaper up front but required some extra effort

[@aiden10doc73]

Taller battery hold downs for the Traxxas XRT would be amazing for larger batteries

[@DoRC]

I think we can make that happen!

[@wallacebates6454]

I stick to the basic. Thx for info.

[@DoRC]

Understood:)

[@Macgyver46]

Pretty cool stuff. Besides money I also have no place to put those machines. I was offered an old 3D printer but literally have no place to put one. I'd be producing stuff all the time if I could.

[@DoRC]

Yeah not having room is definitely a bummer. If you can find the space though it's a worthwhile thing to get into especially these days.

[@Macgyver46]

@DoRC I'm finally moving out of this studio next year into a much larger 2-bedroom apartment. Currently my bedroom is also the RC storage and work area and I only have room for 18th scale or smaller anything larger will be on the floor in the kitchen/ living room.

[@DoRC]

@@Macgyver46 gotcha.

[@richardbrown6762]

I've been making my own parts for years I been in rc cars for years now and I've always made parts when I can I get broken pieces from my friends when they wrecked their car I use those as patterns😮😁

[@DoRC]

I started 3D printing about 6 years ago and while I don't do it everyday I definitely do it often enough to make it worthwhile!

[@jeremycravens6973]

Tekno definitely missed the mark with the bumper springs! Mine broke first run!

[@DoRC]

Yep. These work really well!

[@basherz_den]

Man.. i could really use an 8s kraton front bumper insert.. 😉.. great video man

[@DoRC]

Glad you enjoyed I'll be doing the giveaway soon!

[@basherz_den]

@DoRC absolutely man always enjoy your content I seem to learn something everytime I tune in.. and I'm just playing with you about the bumper support for the 8s kraton.. hook someone up who needs something.. I'm gonna be here watching reguardless.. but very cool of you to do a giveaway.. you're appreciated.

[@DoRC]

@@basherz_den :)

[@toolbaggers]

One way to get around the grain problem in 3d printing is to design and print the part with that in mind. Like how structural wood used in houses have the grain in the longitudinal direction. Using the wrong orientation of the wood grain is how karate kids easily break wooden boards. When designing and printing 3d parts, make the part print at a 45 degree angle. This will reduce the chances of the part failing along the grain as the grain will now be at a 45 degree angle to the main stresses the part will see.

[@DoRC]

You can do this but with a lot of parts the layer adhesion is a problem no matter what angle you put it at. Arms for instance will only hold together if they're printed flat but then they'll pop apart at the hinge pins. If you print them at a 45° angle they'll just shear apart in the middle.

[@insanebmxthomas]

@@DoRC would printing an arm laying on its thin side help? so it would build up a contour around the hinge pin hole

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Need countersink drill bits or just drill half way bigger

[@DoRC]

I have them. I just didn't bother to do it.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Figured as much

[@jeffrogers255]

Someone needs to remake the T-bone bumpers and wheelie bars

[@DoRC]

I agree. They had some pretty cool products and no one has really come into fill the gap yet.

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

Wonder if it is because so many people print own parts , horizon could’ve bought them , small change for them better than nada got t bone

[@blakamin]

I sold my 3d printer, and hobby cnc, about a year before getting into RC 😩 Lucky I still have my laser 😉

[@DoRC]

Now is a great time to get another 3D printer. The Bambu lab printers are so easy to use.

[@jkeavyolson]

Cool

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching :-)

[@YesIgen]

I would like to print rear skid plates for Rlaarlo omni terminator :D Its a shame, that i dont have a room for 3d printer tho :/

[@DoRC]

Sounds like a great idea!

[@danielc5191]

Possible to 3D print out the Grom differentials?

[@DoRC]

It's definitely possible to do but it wouldn't work. The 3D printed parts would not be as strong as the original injection molded counterparts so you'd end up with a weaker part.

[@samb1818]

Wheelie bar/wing mount for kraton 8s exb!

[@DoRC]

Sounds good I'll be doing the drawing soon :-)

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

I’m see I can get my boss to order one we can use to cut gaskets , could I put laser cutter in my house ? Does it have an exhaust. You bought one for Rc?

[@DoRC]

Yes you can. It does have an exhaust though you'll probably want to run a more powerful fan in parallel with the fan that comes with since the exhaust isn't the strongest so you might still get smell in your house without better airflow

[@RcPlayer-tt2vw]

@@DoRC nice, I’m look into them , I had fans set up for soldering 🧑‍🏭, even though I just been holding my breath 😆.

[@DoRC]

@RcPlayer-tt2vw I do the same:)

[@jeremycravens6973]

Damm bro sell me 2 of those tekno bumper springs. Both of mine broke first pack. I'd gladly pay for them

[@DoRC]

Shoot me an email..

[@rayharris2654]

Need a wheelie bar.

[@DoRC]

I'm sure we can work something out if you win!

[@needlejuse1113]

🙌😃👍

[@DoRC]

Thanks for watching!

[@CooperBrown-fv5wh]

Was the Gladiator body rc car an Arrma Granite?

[@CooperBrown-fv5wh]

And also, what brand TPU is that?

[@DoRC]

No that's an MT410 2.0.

[@DoRC]

The TPU is some generic 98A stuff I got on Amazon. I don't even remember what brand it is

[@ShawnMoreland317]

So,I've seriously been thinking about getting a 3d printer and have been pricing them. Now I may have to look into a laser cutter instead. Decisions Decisions....🤔😴

[@DoRC]

They both have their advantages and disadvantages. I think a 3D printer is a little bit more versatile for RC but it's hard to know for sure which one would be better for you it depends on what you're going to be doing with it

[@ShawnMoreland317]

Well, I was leaning more towards RC related products, but was talking to my wife about how I could make things for around the house as well. (Really trying to sell her on why we need a 3D printer.😂) But after seeing what you were able to do with the laser cutter I'm not sure. I never really thought you could do so much with one. You've gotten my creative gears going on what I could do with a laser cutter. Eventually, I think I would like to have both. I'd be curious to see what else you've managed to make with both of them.

[@DoRC]

@ShawnMoreland317 I've done a lot more 3D printing than I have laser cutting but I've designed and printed various brackets hooks small replacement parts for vehicles lids for things pen holders bases for my partners nail polishes a bezel for a motorcycle gauge cluster etc etc. Laser cutting has been mostly limited to prototyping creating gaskets RC car skid plates I cut out a wood frame support for an air conditioner for my RV and a few other bits and pieces.

[@ShawnMoreland317]

Ok, that really helps.. I'm thinking that I should start with a decent 3D printer first, and then maybe add a laser cutter down rhe road. I appreciate all of your input and look forward to maybe seeing more videos about this from you in the future. None of the other channels that I follow have ever done a video on this subject before, so it's nice to see another aspect of the hobby.

[@DoRC]

@ShawnMoreland317 I'd strongly recommend getting a Bambu lab printer. They are all good Just get whichever one you can afford. They integrate their slicer really well and it prevents you from having to deal with a lot of the trial and error settings fiddling that you have to with some of the lesser brands.

[@nitroman365]

Get a Bosch 12v 1/4 clutched impact and thank me later.

[@DoRC]

I use power tools most of the time. I was just using hand tools because I was talking and it's hard to talk over the power tools. I even have an entire video about modifying the one that I use daily :-)

[@tillyjohnson5160]

Why would you not use a drill

[@DoRC]

For what specifically?

[@tillyjohnson5160]

For the screws your unscrewing. Work smarter not harder I'm 45 and after working with my hands my whole life your Hands will hurt when your older after working on things so save your self some pain in the future everything you do adds up in the long run.

[@DoRC]

@tillyjohnson5160 ah. I didn't use my driver because I was talking and it's hard to talk over the noise. I generally always use power tools.

[@tillyjohnson5160]

@@DoRC it all good man I wasn't trying to be a smart ass, It's something I even tell my buddy's at work when they are hand sanding when the have a sander or hand nailing when the have a nail gun because I was that guy when I was young I did everything the hard way on purpose just for a work out basically but I didn't realize that when I was in my forties I would have so much pain.

[@DoRC]

Yep. I've been a professional mechanic for 25 years and unless I have a very specific reason not to I always use power tools.

[@PtsdRC]

Id like something

[@DoRC]

Sweet! What do you have in mind?

[@PtsdRC]

@@DoRC a mount plate for a hobbywing Quicrun bl120 esc

[@DoRC]

@@PtsdRC sounds good!