MN Model MN128 Upgrading to Brushless

In this episode, we try to upgrade the MN-128 to brushless. The upgrade worked, but it proved too powerful for the crawler. However, I learned a lot and got the foundation ready for the right motor later.
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[@perohijo]

Can you add the link for parts you used?

[@BillsWorkbench]

Hello, although this upgrade worked. It ran way too fast for crawling. But for trail running, it may be just fine. Here list the list of parts that I used: Note: the drive shaft is not in this video, but I did break one crawling with this upgrade. HOBBYWING Quicrun 2435 4500KV amzn.to/3VVHmg7 Hobbywing QuicRun-WP-16BL30 amzn.to/3VUE6RY HOBBYWING ESC LED Program Card Box: amzn.to/3VRBEeW Zeee 2S Lipo Battery 2200mAh: amzn.to/3zapu82 Metal Drive Shaft: amzn.to/3z7Pa5d

[@plastudios1328]

Hi Bill...first, I want to say "thanks" for the detailed video. I'm just starting out and found your guide video very, very helpful. I'd like to make one suggestion though, could you possible use an overhead lamp during your bench work? With everything in the vehicle being black already, you can't really see in great detail where certain screws are going, or differentiate one part from another. Also, if possible, could you do a detailed video on lighting? I see that you installed lights on your 4 spotlights on top. I'd like to understand how to construct the wiring for the lights, how to determine the proper voltage, and where to plug the new lights into the board. I haven't checked out all of your videos yet, so maybe you've covered lights in one of those, but I certainly need the knowledge, one way or the other. Thanks again for your "how to's" and taking out the time to put something like this together! Cheers!

[@BillsWorkbench]

I agree with you on that one. The black plastic is tough to see. I have two large studio flat panel lights right above the workbench. Looks like I need one more. I am starting to do a better close-up of what I am doing to each part. Watch for that in future videos.

[@BillsWorkbench]

I did some studio upgrades and hopefully my latest videos will look better. I have a new version of this video on the todo list.

[@perohijo]

Thanks for the info.

[@BillsWorkbench]

You bet!

[@GTroop]

Is it plug and play already or there is a little bit of modification?

[@BillsWorkbench]

It's not plug and play. I do have a new version of this video coming soon with a motor I hope works better.

[@GTroop]

Thanks a lot bro

[@MillyAire]

Doesn’t show us how to dissemble 😢

[@BillsWorkbench]

I am sorry about that. I thought I showed that in a different video. I will make a quick video showing how to dissemble the MN128. Look for that this weekend.

[@BillLionaire12]

Howndo.you get the top off and howany screws is it? Thanks and great video

[@BillsWorkbench]

@@BillLionaire12 there are 8 screws to remove the body. There are 4 in the middle, and two under each wheel. On my video about the lights, I show where those screws are.

[@BillLionaire12]

@@BillsWorkbench thanks a lot Bill

[@tctv7084]

Hi, can I replace it with a 2845 motor or similar motors? And what module gear do you use to make the car run smoothly? Thanks.

[@BillsWorkbench]

Although the motor I used "worked" it was not good from crawling. It was great for trail and high speed stuff. It lacked low end control. I am trying a new motor from Injora, but I am still waiting on the ESC. I will have a video on that adventure soon.

[@BillsWorkbench]

But to answer your question. You need to find a motor with a 2mm shaft and 15-16mm spacing for the mounting screws. You will need to file the motor mount with a rat tail file to make it work as well. The length of the motor is also important no more than 55mm.

[@Russelleuler]

What module pinions work with this vehicle?

[@BillsWorkbench]

@@Russelleuler 97.6% sure it's .5 module

[@Russelleuler]

Thank you

[@BillLionaire12]

Help!!....I haven't had this for 2 weeks yet and it's not responding to the remote...should I return it or is this an easy fix?

[@BillsWorkbench]

It could be many different things. 1. These are not waterproof. If you go in the mud or water, they could be fried. 2. You must have your radio on first before turning on the MN-128 or other MN model crawler 3. If the crawler's lights are blinking, it means it can't find the controller (transmitter). 4. There is a light somewhere on the transmitter. Could you make sure it's lit up? Could you check the batteries in the transmitter? 5. Depending on how rough you are with the battery connector or wire, it may break or come loose from the radio board. That is an easy check. I would check this if the lights on the crawler are not lighting up. Hope this helps.

[@adikx5]

Hello. What wheels you have in this car? Any links? :)

[@BillsWorkbench]

WONFAST 4PCS 1.55 inch Metal Beadlock Wheel Hub RC Car Aluminum Alloy Wheel Rim Compatible with 1/10 RC Crawler Car Model D90 TF2 Tamiya CC01 CC02 LC70 LC80 (Grey) amzn.to/4beI7q1 RC4WD Mickey Thompson 1.55 Baja MTZ Scale Tires RC4ZT0058 amzn.to/42mqtfO