RC Beginner Series - How to Change Pinion Gear and Set Gear Mesh

[@rikjansen3314]

Very nice video keep up the good work you make it very easy to understand things on your videos

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Rik for watching. Always glad to provide good info!

[@SMDz]

I agree with you

[@superjoint57]

What is the size of the pinion gear grub screw? Or another way to ask...what size tool do you use so you reduce the chance of stripping it? Thanks! 🤘🏻

[@BrixDownUnder]

Hi RCNetwork, I've recently been looking into airplane and multi-rotor brushless motors, and I was wondering if they would be able to work with the set screw pinion gears that you show in the video (as they don't have a 'D' shape shaft). Thank you.

[@TheRCNetwork]

They might.....you can always Dremel the shaft to a "D" shape

[@BrixDownUnder]

@@TheRCNetwork thanks! After researching some alternative ways, I think I will just CNC machine the gear so that I can choose all of its dimensions and just solder it on instead. Thanks for all of your helpful videos and advice!

[@00godlovesus]

hey Rich Marc here you have the same voice as Mark Goodman on the 80s XM radio station pretty cool I like to listen to both of you keep up the great work love the videos!!! M

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Marc.....I thought I recognized the Mark Goodman name....I remember him from MTV, back in the day! Thanks for the compliment. People have suggested I do voice work

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

Is whining normal? I have a hobao hyper vse with a hobbywing max8 combo.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Not sure that I know what you mean?

[@user-dz2jv4in5z]

@@TheRCNetwork I think it's okay, other people's hyper vs' sound the same.

[@DummVines]

Great series! Just in time as I'm about to start hopping up my sprint 2, some more parts just came in yesterday

[@TheRCNetwork]

Nice! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe!

[@DummVines]

The RCNetwork I've been a sub for ages ;)

[@LakersFan4Life]

Thanks for the video. At the end you spin the spur gear to look for tight spots. What would cause that and how do you fix it?

[@TheRCNetwork]

If the spur gear is out of round....there could be tighter spots on the spur/pinion mesh

[@babyonboard123]

Best video for this thank you

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks buddy!

[@clutchcrusade]

I just went from a 27 turn brushes motor to a 10.5 turn brushless motor, do I need to change the size of the gears or anything? Dumb question I’m really new to this

[@AvidRCWorld]

Thanks for posting this video

[@TheRCNetwork]

Glad to help! Thanks for stopping by

[@freebigups1018]

Great video

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks!

[@new2boost596]

Do the gears have a kind of spring to them as they turn?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Huh?

[@superjoint57]

burnt 650r I know what you mean. Yes....kind of a “bounce” or “spring” as you check it after setting the mesh by rocking it back & forth. Hope this helps (and makes sense...a little hard to explain!).

[@new2boost596]

D.P.T. I was hoping that the bounce was normal. At first I was concerned. Then thought it might just be caused by the magnets in the motor.

[@ghanks9589]

Got a question, Hope you respond. I replaced my Pinion and I tightend it all the way down where you could not move forward or backwards, You could only move it with the gearing to side to side. I took it out for a test drive and got everything tuned up to what I wanted it to be, The Pinion gear just keeps coming lose and flying off. Do I need to glue it? Or what do I need to do ? Thanks

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, use thread lock on the little grub screw and let it dry for a few hours before use

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

Thanks for another great video.

[@TheRCNetwork]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@CDShavinMurphy]

So I'm really thinking about getting into this I am fairly mechanically inclined... when I lack in mechanical ability I make up for in common sense but it looks very intimidating LOL I definitely am looking at Traxxas Stampede 4x4 vxl tsm, which I realize is skill level 2 but I have quite a bit of experience as a kid and teenager just not much as an adult but I do have a lot more respect for mechanical devices that I did as a kid LOL. How complicated are these really to work on? I don't plan on working on it right out of the box other than to change out the pinion gear and then of course I'll probably purchase the recommended charging station I saw...

[@TheRCNetwork]

You'll be fine. All you'll need is common sense, the ability to read the manual and some basic RC tools - 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm hex wrenches and a 5.5mm/7.0mm nut driver

[@CDShavinMurphy]

Ok, I am def going to go with the RTR box, that way I can replace and upgrade things as I go, may be a tad more expensive in the long run and less practical, BUT I think it would be easier to learn that way? Thoughts?

[@TheRCNetwork]

CD Shavin' Murphy RTR’s are a perfect learning tool - they work from the start and get you some instant gratification. Like you said, you can start upgrading as you go and when you buy for example higher quality electronics, they can be easily transferred to a newer vehicle down the line.

[@CDShavinMurphy]

Awesome, ill look into one of these soon, thank you so much for your help and I subscribed...you have a great channel!!!

[@dylanrink3130]

Nice bro, I used the paper method and found it not as good as the method you show here, i was left with excessive noise cause of the spur not being round, nice job

[@TheRCNetwork]

Very true on the paper method

[@barryg4452]

Will this wok on the Team Associated ProSC 4x4 SCT? Do you have a part number?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Barry G yep, same platform. Link is in the video description.

[@barryg4452]

Thanks!

[@rikjansen3314]

good day got my hobbiewing motor and esc where can i get the best wire for the motor and the bullet connecters

[@TheRCNetwork]

The wires should have come with the ESC- I would use those, they're pretty decent. As for bullet connectors, I buy in bulk off of ebay...make sure they're a well known brand like Maclan (That's what I use) for the battery terminals...if you're connecting the motor to the ESC - any 4mm bullet will work

[@rikjansen3314]

thanks for the info my hobbywing motor didnt come with any wire

[@Spoogitywoogums]

I used to use printer paper, but my full-scale mechanic brother told me to try a folded sales reciept and haven't looked back yet. Super close but not tight

[@TheRCNetwork]

I just can't use the paper method...it's unreliable and takes more time....the method I use works and hasn't failed

[@Spoogitywoogums]

I can't do it purely by eye and hand. But folded receipt paper holds up a lot better than printed paper for some reason

[@bradleyanderson3624]

Another nice vid

[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks Bradley!

[@br1ann88]

I really hope my pinion hear keeps on falling off because i did not screw it on right, I’m so confused on why my pinion keeps on falling off?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Make sure you're setting the grub screw on the "D" side of the motor shaft...use loctite and wait 24 hours before driving. Be sure you're gear mesh is good as well

[@br1ann88]

The RCNetwork yes, thank you! I never knew about that D shaft Until YOUR video! Thanks! I hope this and buying blue loctite will help!

[@RieklinRideR]

no grease on the gears?

[@TheRCNetwork]

You should never grease the spur/pinion on RC's. It just attracts dirt/dust and will kill your RC

[@cre8tivity06]

What do you do if you cannot get the pinion gear off?

[@TheRCNetwork]

It should easily come off....I've used a flathead screwdriver before to pry it off the shaft...but be careful

[@SVKRCCommunity]

Nice video, I found the gear mesh part helpful because I had a lot issues with that. Isnt your spur gear worn out a little? :/

[@TheRCNetwork]

SVK Rc Community yeah, she's a little damaged, but still has full contact

[@doylecholesterole1927]

I noticed your pinions aren't greased. Is that ok?

[@TheRCNetwork]

You shouldn’t grease pinions, it will just collect dirt and grime whether it’s open or in a case.

[@doylecholesterole1927]

@@TheRCNetwork oh ok, I didn't know that. Cause I just assumed since it's metal and all I'd think that it too needs grease to lessen wear and tear like the diffs. But thanks for the tip

[@TheRCNetwork]

@@doylecholesterole1927 most RC’s have a metal (steel or aluminum) pinion and a plastic Spur gear. The idea is if there is a failure point, a $4 plastic spur gear is better than a $80 transmission or a $100 motor. Even if you’re running a steel spur and hardened steel pinion, no grease is recommended.

[@doylecholesterole1927]

@@TheRCNetwork okies, that's something new I learned. Thanks again for the tip and replying. Stay safe 🙃

[@mushyzachman7731]

Do I have to add loctite?

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yes, you should always clean the set screw and add loctite to it to prevent the pinion from coming loose

[@redtiptattoos9261]

I have done everything on the book to keep my pinion gear on my motor but it goes flying

[@jairusloo4106]

Tiny pinion gear there heheh! I usually use huge 64pitch 50+t pinion gears and tiny spurs

[@jairusloo4106]

Mesh is definitely important i have stirpped quite a few spurs

[@JoelSmithR1]

Always best to do it by sound and eye. Paper method does not work.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Yep! I tried the paper method once and didn't trust it.....

[@MaytHa001]

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[@TheRCNetwork]

Thanks for watching...sorry, no subtitles

[@steveskiba471]

If you put a small piece of paper between the gears, push them together, and tighten down the motor, you will set the gears perfect every time.

[@TheRCNetwork]

Steve S with all respect Steve....that never works, especially with finer pitched gears. The best way is the method I've shown. Gear mesh is crucial to a great running RC and keep any unneeded load on the electrics.

[@steveskiba471]

It works great for me. I haven't stripped a gear in years. For the finer gears I use a thinner piece of paper like a receipt. As long as you hear that little click

[@LakersFan4Life]

Steve S you can use paper to set the mesh but that doesn't mean you shouldn't check the clicking sound after. Paper is soft and you can easily set the mesh incorrectly if you don't apply enough pressure or apply too much.

[@steveskiba471]

Jason Cioffi obviously u should check to make sure the mesh isn't too tight or loose after setting it. Sometimes there is more than one way to solve a problem. To say "that never works," is very inaccurate.

[@TheRCNetwork]

"that never works" is way of saying I wouldn't trust a system that involves chance with in this case a $250 RC, let alone a $1,000 RC. I don't want to give advice that involves chance and saying "just shove a piece of paper in between the gears and you're good." In your case, you said "perfect every time" That is very inaccurate, Steve

[@TheJmoniez1]

I had no idea samcrac liked rc cars 🌝

[@TheRCNetwork]

I've heard this before.....lol