Redcat Ascent LINK RISER! Making the impossible..possible!

[@clintdyson5765]

I got my son one for Christmas. We live 20 minutes from A-main hobbies store. Swung in there today and grabbed him a fusion se. About to throw it in as I watching this

[@HobbyDrop]

Ohhh that will be a very pleasant upgrade! It’s a must have for me.

[@mattreetz3361]

Cool video, got the wife a 2 pc body Acent and myself a Fusion a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to figure out why I hadn't got into this something like this before instead of changing up my trail trucks to crawl... I've been having a blast watching these two walking over what would stop my other trucks and shrugs it off like it's nothing ...1st time here I'll be back to see what else you got... good footage...

[@HobbyDrop]

@@mattreetz3361 heyyy thanks for tuning in!! It’s good to see people rocking the ascents! Hopefully you find more of my content beneficial for you!

[@ZxXskidooZxX]

My Ender 3 is on the way, so gonna find out what it’s all about. Excited to try 3d printing out. Nice crawling

[@HobbyDrop]

They are a lot of fun! Especially if you learn how to design your own.

[@09tacoheadfred]

That made such a big difference!!!!, great video as always

[@HobbyDrop]

Thank you! I was surprised!

[@smokin0137]

So I open youtube and get a choice, HobbyDrop, or that Harley guy. So here I am. Looks like the tires are better already. I think the link riser might add to the torque twist. The right front was up even on a right hand side hill. Needs more testing. Thanks for sharing.

[@HobbyDrop]

Eyyyy I feel honored!! Haha that’s funny! Huh I didn’t notice that. I’ll have to check it again!

[@smokin0137]

@@HobbyDrop I liked both of my choices.

[@smokin0137]

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[@HollerRC]

That’s awesome that you’re designing your prints now. The scx24 link riser was my first product. Print strength for 1/10 is a challenge. Solid doesn’t necessarily mean stronger, but it looked like it broke in a thin area. Higher temps make parts stronger, especially at the layer lines, even if the part comes out looking weird from the high temp.

[@HobbyDrop]

I guess that makes sense. Cause then it’s melted together more.

[@JW-cn6op]

Maybe get those link risers done out if aluminum on a cnc router. ?

[@HobbyDrop]

Yeaaaah ima need to do something for sure. I can reinforce it a little more and print it out of a stronger material first. Then may try that.

[@JW-cn6op]

I see DSM makes a riser for $9.99 so mine is on the way.They look beefy in the pics.

[@HobbyDrop]

@@JW-cn6op $10 is pretty cheap to! That’s like half in just shipping.

[@Gozer7]

Excellent driving and a great video. I like to get the very most I like to get every modification that’s free before I pay any money towards an upgrade.

[@HobbyDrop]

Thanks man! I’m the same way!

[@GarryCox-tx5mw]

I think from all iv heard and seen those are some great tyres

[@jordanwaters7110]

I would love to get my hands on the file

[@HobbyDrop]

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[@oldmanjeepingandbiking9621]

3D printing has changed the way we make many things, but it is very difficult to engineer a part for suspension that won't break due to the forces we tend to put on these things. I personally can't even run stock plastic axles and have to upgrade to Treal, Vitivon, or Vanquish aluminum housings and other bits on every vehicle I build. I'm just too hard on my parts, I guess. Thank you for working on this, but it might take some time to find a shape and material type to survive.

[@HobbyDrop]

Haha yeah it can be a struggle! I’ve only broken one plastic axle. You must be hard on things 😂

[@Jerroldbubbataylor]

Sweet I just got one this month February 2024 so far loving it . Want to do a comparison to my ecto

[@HobbyDrop]

Nice! That would be cool! I’ve always wanted an ecto!

[@Matt-it8jh]

Looks like your on to something. That truck ate some nasty obstacles.

[@HobbyDrop]

I think so 🤔

[@CornholioMcGeeRC]

Another great video man!! 👍

[@leonelmolinajr2]

That’s a nice crawling spot,where is this at?

[@HobbyDrop]

It is huh!? Haha St George, Utah

[@leonelmolinajr2]

@@HobbyDrop ok cool!

[@Love2Wander]

Been thinking about my stock tires from my Capra. I might start running them just to see. As for 3d printing, I would love to but money tight. Great content. Stay safe and happy new year. Will be in Utah this February.

[@HobbyDrop]

Dude I didn’t like the Capra tires!

[@Love2Wander]

@HobbyDrop ok won't waste my time with them. Like the look of the redcat tires. Going to try to fine a set

[@HobbyDrop]

@@Love2Wander they do look pretty aggressive. I’d be interested if you found none stock tires but the same and see if they are better. Like buying Nikes from the mall instead of shoe carnival 😂

[@jddd8385]

Please let me know how I can get one from you and how much it cost cost

[@Casitascrawlers]

Interesting I found a Co. Called Htech it’s a Chinese brand the have a billet aluminum metal link riser my order will be here in a day or so I ordered that link riser front bumper & magnetic body mount they have a You Tube video of the Ascent parts. I also have the Rock Pirates shock mounts & a bunch of Treal stuff including metal axles. It’s got a Fusion SE 1800kv & Protek servo. I have the Red Ascent. Love those rims. 👍

[@HobbyDrop]

Ohhh cool, I’ll have to check em out! I’d be interested to hear how the magnetic body mount is. Wait….is it for the ascent?

[@Frankredline]

Great video. I have 2 questions. 1st question how much degrees is the link riser ? Ive seen a couple diffrent ones out there. 2nd whats the benefit of putting the shocks upside down? Thanks in advance.

[@HobbyDrop]

I’m not sure what the degrees difference is. Haha shocks upside down just lowers the weight that little bit.

[@Frankredline]

​@@HobbyDrop thank you

[@westdesertwheeler]

Really enjoying the content! Keep it up 🤘🏼

[@HobbyDrop]

Thanks man!! Haha that’s awesome! 🤩 thanks. 🙏🏼

[@thedousehousewatercolorexp5745]

Great vid! Merry Christmas and happy new year. What shock setup did you settle on?

[@HobbyDrop]

Ive got the stock shocks, removed the internal springs and add losi soft springs to the front and mediums to the rear. Link in the description

[@clasherroyale4957]

what does the link rise do exactly? would it still work even after i install a 1tenthrc SOA and 4 link mount on my acsent?

[@HobbyDrop]

@@clasherroyale4957 so the link riser raises up the rear upper links on the axle to help keep the nose down while climbing. So, yes it would still work with the SOA.

[@machinedred]

Awesome rider dude can you put the STL file in the comments?

[@HobbyDrop]

Huh…hadn’t thought about that. I could that when I get home

[@machinedred]

@@HobbyDrop prototyping always gets easier with a bigger team for r+d

[@167switchback]

Front and rear you put a rizer??

[@HobbyDrop]

No just in the rear 👍🏼

[@adamshull2027]

Do u make the link riser to sell. I'd be interested in one.

[@HobbyDrop]

I could sell you one. Only thing is I haven’t nailed a design/material that is bulletproof (as you can see in the video) haha.

[@adamshull2027]

@HobbyDrop gotcha I'm watching it now. I'll be interested if u get it nailed.

[@bobbymulwee7641]

The guy he's talking about is RC Dungeon I believe

[@HobbyDrop]

Yess! You are right!

[@clasherroyale4957]

I bought quite a few DL shocks for my Redcat ascent but im wondering what combo to run. I have SOA and 4 link conversion on it so it will generate much more flex with longer shocks, but I also want to maximize it as a performance rock crawler ( don't want it to look like a trx4 high trail). I also prefer no spring under the piston, and use the weight of my crawler for droop (so it maximizes flex). Should i go: 1)100mm front and rear 2)90mm front, 100mm rear 3)100mm front, 110mm rear 4)90mm front, 110mm rear Please help me out, thank you so much

[@HobbyDrop]

@@clasherroyale4957 nice, Soa is the way to go. If you’re wanting a performance rig I like to have about a tire height of travel front and rear. I have found that is a good mix. My go to shock set up is traxxas 2260s

[@ShoddyRC]

What material are you printing with?

[@HobbyDrop]

This one was just regular PLA, I have a pla+ one right now. I’d try abs but I don’t have any haha

[@ShoddyRC]

@@HobbyDrop oh ok. I’ve been thinking of trying the Ninjatek Armadillo TPU for things like this. My friend prints parts for his Xmaxx with it and it holds up surprisingly well.

[@HobbyDrop]

@@ShoddyRC oh really for an xmaxx? Wow. I do have some TPU….i could try it

[@jasonkearns3041]

What's your shock setup?

[@HobbyDrop]

I removed the internal springs. Replaced the shock cups with desert RC LCG shock cups. And swapped the external springs with some mini t rear springs.

[@coreystollings0025]

Would you consider selling one i need one for my ascent lol

[@HobbyDrop]

I could! I would just feel bad if it breaks on ya 😂

[@coreystollings0025]

@@HobbyDrop thats a risk im willing to take lol

[@HobbyDrop]

@@coreystollings0025 haha hit me up on FB and we can flesh out the details.

[@jordanwaters7110]

I am I'm about to subscribe

[@GarryCox-tx5mw]

Forgive my ignorance, when you say link riser what do you mean?

[@HobbyDrop]

No worries! It’s an attachment that raises the real upper link mounting position. Which pushes the nose down on steep climbs

[@GarryCox-tx5mw]

Me bad I see now?

[@GarryCox-tx5mw]

I'll have to look for some videos on link mounting points, I have some extra mounting points for links on my fx118 and Evo pro but to be honest I don't know the difference it would make for better or worse

[@HobbyDrop]

@@GarryCox-tx5mw yeah honestly link positioning is a little advanced for me, I just know that raising the rear uppers is helpful 😂 but all and all I haven’t done a lot of link experimenting.

[@jddd8385]

How much do you charge for the link riser?

[@HobbyDrop]

$10 shipped

[@jddd8385]

How much is the part?

[@jddd8385]

Or is that all together you’re saying

[@HobbyDrop]

@@jddd8385 correct that’s all together

[@jddd8385]

@@HobbyDrop how do I contact you?

[@aja_rc]

Good 🛞 tires

[@clintdyson5765]

My neighbor has a printer. I might have him make me a riser

[@HobbyDrop]

Worst that could happen is it breaks :D

[@chriskryder2994]

You need to study physics. In order to do what it claims you have to have huge wheel speed there is no way around it. A sway bar will keep the rear end from shifting which is what's causing the front wheel to lift. If you think I'm wrong I can direct you to several suspension design books

[@HobbyDrop]

Nah physics sucks :D I’d rather just drive cars and figure it out haha

[@zachtyler5649]

Use stronger filament man

[@HobbyDrop]

I’ve got a good print now. Hasn’t broken still! Haha

[@jddd8385]

How much do you charge for the link riser?