Wltoys A959 Super Fast Brushless Conversion With DIY Arduino Remote!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Hi guys. My longest video so far. Hope you like it. Please tell me your opinion. Thanks

[@flamehawk1895]

TheDIYGuy999 all the parts in this video, How much did you spend? And did you have to buy a new Lipo battery?

[@hydrainarms3135]

TheDIYGuy999 have by any chance place a metal gear herd it suppose to keep the run smooth and tight.

[@jonnyvolta4456]

long or short is enjoyed equally. Thank you

[@Soccereddie]

What gears did you end up putting in to replace the stripped gears, part numbers please:)

[@emmacrockett568]

What dp and how many teeth for pinion and spur gear

[@1peanut]

I have 3 Remo Smax. they are great once i upgraded the shocks to oil. very durable trucks.

[@RCRoads]

Nice upgrade. Nice run with the WLtoys. 👍👍

[@IamJay02]

This looks really easy. Might make my a959b brushless In the future.

[@POLITICALYCORRECTify]

They go hard anyway for brushed ey.

[@deejaytrizay]

Seriously....I have this exact car and a brushless motor upgrade that I got from someone. I have no expert knowledge of RC cars...this video is GREAT! good job man. I am good with my hands and working with things but this helped! Thank you!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

you're welcome

[@EBthere]

Awesome job. Runs strong!

[@robertkelly5515]

Good conversion, could be a cheap way to get a good buggy, motor + esc only cost about £20 on Bangood.Either get this setup or just go all out and get the ZdRaptor Buggy, I trust ZD racing because of my positive experience with their d16 DRIFT CAR, really reliable. The A959 is quite reliable, my motor blew after about 3 months, I got bits here so they could be good spares if I get another, think I would go for the B version for the extra power. Rob

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thank you

[@evhexrc1765]

I’m planning on installing a brushless system with a 540/550 size motor and run up to 4s lipo in the short course version of your buggy. It’s gonna be FaSt!

[@HoloScope]

@Foto4Max lol

[@roadstar499]

i really like this setup did motor and esc stay cool? also what battery you use ??? 2s 1500 40c ??? thanks

[@HoloScope]

I would love to drive one of those down my street, haha my little brother would love it

[@lordcabbage5240]

Holo Scope love ur profile pic, are you a fan of mha?

[@HoloScope]

@@lordcabbage5240 ofc

[@Gabriel83580]

Looks like you need some down force now. Side fins and front splitter to help it make steady fast turns with out flipping.

[@mattschneider8361]

What gearing are you using. I've tried the conversion with a 17t pinion but all I get is cogging and no drive.

[@UrbanoTVofficial]

I have one of these. I modded it to work with a 6s lipo lol. It goes 100mph+

[@TheDIYGuy999]

6s and 100mph+ sounds realistic ;-)

[@UrbanoTVofficial]

Considering the car is literally smaller than the transmitter lool

[@UrbanoTVofficial]

Lmfao why would anyone lie about shit like this? Why not try it yourself and see what Im saying lol

[@That1E_K1129]

UrbanoTV video or it didn't happen. Cuz I kinda smell b.S.

[@UrbanoTVofficial]

Fine, ill take a picture of the setup later and record a video as soon as I get my gyro for it

[@mailmanx69]

That thing is a rocket ship! Great work!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it‘s faaaaaaaast

[@ludovi1233]

Is brushless produce more speed? Thanks

[@everythingisvibration]

Great Video, Love mine, put a better brushed motor & pinion & made it blazing fast.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yest, this thing is a blast

[@robertowens7771]

I skipped the brushless motor and went with a modified 540 8 turn motor and a 480 amp fan cooled esc It makes my tires turn into pizza cutters I had to cut the body a little it's fast as lightning ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡ also got a cooling fan on the 8 turn too

[@peterlowks631]

I put a 540 sized brushless mortor in one of thoose and hit 51mph but it would lift the front end up every time and I ended up wrecking it

[@timothybrostrom4541]

Thanks for the very nice video! I just got my a979 and I'm already thinking about upgrading to a brushless system. I'm very new to the hobby so I'm sorry for the newbie level of my questions :) Should I use a 245 brushless motor with 4500 kv or the one with 4800 kv? Also what battery should I use with this brushless system. Thank you for your time :)

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You're welcome. I'm using a 4800KV motor. All the required material is listed in the video description ;-)

[@robertowens7771]

If it's not fast enough make it fast, I dropped a modified 8 turn brushed 540 motor in mine it hauls azz, I also have a fan cooled 630 amp Esc and motor cooling fan,i also upgraded my transmitter and receiver,and the turnbulkes, it drives in a strait line very well

[@Tfbruh]

Really good video awsome emotionless voice lol but try upgrading the A959-b

[@RS-nl2lp]

You can fix the toe angle of the fromt wheels by bending the plastic hub of each wheel where the rod connects to the steering machanism. I used a lighter to heat the plastic. Works perfectly, takes 1 minute and the hubs does not get brittle after heating.

[@JeepITguy]

Explain to me how an OS receiver does anything at all to address stripped gears?

[@Bakwod]

just letting you know....those rims are not going to take to much of a beating....try to get it on its tires... its cheaper...Nice build man...

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks for the praise. Believe me, the rims already took A LOT of beating!

[@JayDauglash]

Nice video! What other wheels can fit on there?

[@seanocansey2956]

Does the car come with front wings? Because that could help keep it on the ground

[@smitheshn6637]

When using this ESC and motor with NiMH battery what will be the Low Voltage Cut Off should be? And what is neutral range ?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

They are not really critical, so no cutoff is required. Neutral range is the range where you can move the throttle and nothing happens. Leave it at the default.

[@smitheshn6637]

TheDIYGuy999 Thanks a lot 👍

[@BenPortmanlewes]

I've done exactly the same mod....Like racerstar stuff, have many quads with racerstar parts

[@pravinsharmasharma9983]

Bro does it have break function?

[@cengizkadric9282]

shocks are bit bouncy but awesome work on it 👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@manrocket9414]

Awesome upgrade/video sir...i have a959b...i was wondering what different model motor i can use,so i dnt have to change the bore..keep up great content...thx for ur help

[@hafizulizham8692]

Hello sir...can standard vortex each and moto use Moto fan?I mean install it to standard each...

[@zomasur13]

This guy created a fuckin beast

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it's crazy fast for its size

[@nnanyereugoogu2514]

You are a genius

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@moonmanmigz]

So sick.. this car is amazing

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it is

[@moonmanmigz]

TheDIYGuy999 I really think I am going to be this. Sick video

[@jasonherman4833]

Hey bud, sorry if I missed it... how much will you have in it total when done adding brushless? Thanks

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can find the prices in the banggood links below.

[@troyporter3825]

Hi great video!..Can you say what you mean by 'deadzone'....and what is the benefit of changing the ESC?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Deadzone means the area around neutral, where you turn your steering wheel and nothing happens on your steering. You don't want that. Changing the ESC and the motor makes the vehicle a lot faster.

[@troyporter3825]

@@TheDIYGuy999 oooh ! Thanks for quick response!!!

[@skytalon74]

Great and easy upgrade. I also used the 2435 4800kv w/ 25amp esc.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@royalweapon4706]

hello, I would be interested in realizing the project of the brushless machine driven by arduino, modifying my rc car vortex 4wd brushed machine, can you send me the link of the remote used in the video in order to buy it? and is it possible to use the same remote control already present in the machine and the same servomotor? Is the new remote control expensive? Thanks in advance for your attention, I look forward to you. I would like to make this project for my June graduation exam. Samuele

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can't buy it, but the GitHub link, where you can download the Eagle board PCB files and the software is in the video description. The PCB can be ordered on www.oshpark.com

[@TheACCmy]

Great video and thanks to the detailed explanation. So how to fix the too slim motor stick problem? you didn't provide a link

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I don't understand your question

[@TheACCmy]

@@TheDIYGuy999 I can't fit the brushless motor in the original mount. And also the shaft of the brushless motor is too thin for the pinion

[@TheDIYGuy999]

@@TheACCmy Then it is the wrong motor

[@rcsendandblast1579]

He k yeah the wobbly pinion gear will make a big difference on longevity. Why bother then. Not just fixing it in the first place why man.

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

How do you solve the problem of charging the batteries using the regular charger from a WLToys RC? when is charging the red lithe is on but after 10 or 15 minutes goes out. Why WLToys five us this charp battery chargers?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I never use the WLtoys charger

[@aux_juul8584]

What did u do about the pinion

[@camrowdrone6497]

Really fast,I want to do this mod👍🏻

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yes, its insanely fast for its size

[@dcabusas]

How can I buy a receiver ? And can I use original sero

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can't, you have to assemble it by yourself. The servo needs to be replaced. Links see video description.

[@AnDrew-lo1mh]

I was planning to upgrade brushless motor.. do i need new radio control on it? Tnx

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes. The original receiver includes the ESC and the servo is a 5 pin type.

[@hammerT2997]

Where do you get another remote?? I'm planning on going brushless soon

[@RS-nl2lp]

Original shocks are fine, just fill with some 500 CPS silicone oil.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

They don‘t have a rod sealing and the oil will spill out immediately

[@seanocansey2956]

May be a stupid question, but how is this a 4-wheel drive? Must be some interesting gearing?

[@rcbustanut2057]

There's a front & rear differential. A center drive shaft connects them both together. The reduction gear is on this center driveshaft which connects to the pinion on the motor.

[@areldcookie5581]

Nice video man , can you oil fill the metal shock ?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Yes, you can. The upgraded shock have O-Ring seals

[@toddolatheks.1328]

Great video....... Thanks 🙏

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You‘re welcome

[@xXDiver12Xx]

What's that tool you used at 9:47?

[@arnaldomoser3212]

What is the best motor for this? Brushless or 540 motor brushed?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

The 540 motor is not bad, but its efficiency is not the best and your battery will be flat in no time. So better use:This 35A ESC: www.banggood.com/Racerstar-35A-ESC-Brushless-Waterproof-114-116-118-RC-Car-Part-p-1082604.html?rmmds=search&cur_warehouse=CN and this 2440 4600KV motor: www.banggood.com/Racerstar-2440-Motor-Brushless-Waterproof-Sensorless-608046004000KV-118-116-RC-Car-Part-p-1112737.html?rmmds=search&ID=514253&cur_warehouse=CN

[@themaninthemirror3447]

could you try making a wltoys a979b with a leopard 4370kv and 60a and use a 2s.and then put the dromida monster truck tires on it. It could be a good video and I would love to see that. Pls do it if possible

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I will probably do an A979-B upgrade video. I already have some parts lying around. But it will take some time

[@EJDRIFTZ]

Is this servo replacement a stronger servo ?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It is a bit stronger than the original one. The main reason to replace it was, that the original one is 5 pin, but the electronics swap required a 3 pin one. Material links are in the video description.

[@EJDRIFTZ]

TheDIYGuy999 thanks dude currently modding my 979b and have been looking into a brushless motor and esc replacement , I’m aware you need a digital servo to be compatible with multi channel radio but I’d like to get the steering angle slightly larger using a stronger servo with a larger steering radius, I’ve noticed that there are extension adaptors for the hubs to give the rc car a wider wheel base giving me more room for the larger steering angle , hopefully this will also fix the problem of it being unpredictably controllable at high speeds and give it overall better handling.

[@mpoerot8013]

that motor has 2mm shaft. what pinion did you use?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It's been a long time since then, but I think it's the stock pinion.

[@Mason-Dain]

How did you fit 2.3 bore pinion to 2mm shaft

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I made a bushing on the lathe

[@mckieaniki9125]

What controller and receiver did you used?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

It is my own, Arduino based DIY system. You can find the GitHub link in the video description. Of course you can also use any other standard 2.4GHz system

[@mckieaniki9125]

@@TheDIYGuy999 Sir can you make a video how to upgrade wltoys a959-b?

[@pravinsharmasharma9983]

Can you add brake function for good car control?

[@closed2459]

You pump the throtal in back fast it breaks

[@pravinsharmasharma9983]

@@closed2459 ok😊

[@Bathurst_1000]

Hello, can you please send me a list of all the items I need to make my WLTOYS A979 as fast as yr one

[@TheDIYGuy999]

You can find the list in the video description ;-)

[@manueljr2974]

Why do u replace the servos for

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Because a standard receiver needs a 3 pin servo. The stock ones are 5 pin

[@RAZER_OfficialSounds]

Would this motor work in a tamiya tt01 ?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

No, you need a3650 size: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DXqml3ncegn5o

[@bricewires6876]

Is this faster than the a959b?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I never measured, but I think it's a bit faster

[@mohammedbob6650]

How much it cost in American dolar

[@VroomvroomNY]

I need a pinion with a 3.175 hole where can I find one?

[@mysliphoto8400]

Does it go 70kmh stock?

[@FXV56]

The ESC is holded by glue?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

No, double sided tape, as usual

[@closed2459]

Your tires blooming gives you less tire surface = less control an inless you have metal gears most likely them are now stripped . as cool as blooming looks hurts when blows up in your face .

[@loriwithers1909]

does the esc have low voltage alarm? & top speed??

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it has. I’m guessing, that the top speed is about 70km/h.

[@shilpam8105]

does it have speed control?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, of course. Throttle and steering are proportional.

[@gabrielbeck2007]

Brazil....top vídeo...

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks

[@kanishkakasturi2798]

How to find mortor guard

[@ParRagon-]

Bitte nutz nicht immer loctite. Wenn ein Teil Plastik is ( schraube oder Loch) dann geht's schneller kaputt wenn du beim nächsten mal die schraube rausdrehen möchtest.

[@POLITICALYCORRECTify]

This might be a cheap project for me to learn how to mod cars

[@djgzone1811]

Are you in the UK 🇬🇧

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Switzerland

[@AustinPetDetective]

Why only a 25A ESC with this combo ?.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

25A is enough for this size of car. But you're right, maybe iI will upgrade to a 35a with 2440 motor...

[@beast_slayer-bf9yg]

Can it do 3s

[@couchgaming5577]

Does anyone know if the a595b uses the same battery as the a959?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it has a Deans instead of a JST connector

[@couchgaming5577]

TheDIYGuy999 so they're interchangeable? Awesome

[@TheDIYGuy999]

No, as I said, they have a different plug

[@couchgaming5577]

TheDIYGuy999 oh sorry, misunderstood you. Thanks! I think I'm going to get the b version

[@ltygol3221]

I wanted to buy this car but then i got an expensive nitro buggy And i spared up for a nitro buggy sooooo long and then the day after i went to an rc store and i saw this 1 and noticed how small it was so for the people that want to buy it be aware rhat its not bigger than your hand

[@jimmitchell8357]

Yes it is a 1/18 scale RC ...

[@lanyburnett7966]

I want to like these cars. But, it takes nearly 2 months for this stuff to arrive from China. That is unreasonable and makes driving these things difficult.

[@1peanut]

Ebay USA stock. www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-WLtoys-A959-B-2-4G-1-18-1-18-4WD-70KM-H-Electric-RTR-Off-Road-Buggy-RC-Car/372687738968?hash=item56c5eb9858:g:4pYAAOSwzahc~ya0

[@AlexRides808]

wheel bearings?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

They are still in original condition. Sinter bronze bushings, no ball bearings. But they could easily be replaced with ball bearings.

[@rohithalakshman3810]

How to cover in motor

[@lolsoos4205]

Hoffe mal du bist deutsch wirkt aber so also lohnt es sich das Teil zu kaufen will es mir vielleicht zulegen

[@randomstuff-wg6nj]

16:05 what u doing i can see that the servo works at 13:44

[@TheDIYGuy999]

I'm adjusting the servo end positions (in degrees). Yes, it work at 13:44, but the end positions were not yet adjusted properly.

[@jhdjsshshhsh4288]

Switzerland ?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes

[@severinschmid7714]

haha hani mer au denkt

[@riozflyti]

This supports 3s

[@michaelluciano7774]

That much power on a short wheel base is pointless, you can't control the darn thing.

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, the controllability is not the best. That's why I deigned an automatic stability control: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaaqo42ijrh2mrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWPOiGqsg5x-f5o

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Great upgrade vid mate. I have one off these trucks I'll have to do a vid of my upgrades. Please look at my channel am only new at this. 😊👊👍👊👍

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks for the praise

[@TonysRcTechboom]

Your welcome mate 😊👊👍

[@sjn.mohamadadam9035]

Hi..im wltoys rc car player 144001..from malaysia

[@mikedisher30]

That’s insane lol

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Yes, it is. Thanks.

[@WhenTheyGoLowWeGoHigh]

nice video max speed?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. I have not measured the speed, but I assume 60+ km/h

[@WhenTheyGoLowWeGoHigh]

TheDIYGuy999 Thank you

[@bearcom6958]

you should make it all metal

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Why? it just adds more weight and it can't flex during a crash

[@huge3000]

so where is the pinion mod video?

[@TheDIYGuy999]

No pinion mod is required with this brushless motor

[@meatman9570]

much light

[@edetam22000]

hello TheDIYGuy999 it's 6 months that I tried to remake your tx and rx but I can not get my question is can you do me a tx and rx and send it to me in France your price is mine

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Hi, sorry, but I just don‘t have the time to sell them. What exactly was your problem? Did you use my PCB design? Or was it a software problem?

[@SweetRainerrr]

whaeir did you that moter

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Isaac Vergara the parts links are in the description

[@RcOffroad9513]

Good video bro! I have the same car, I have been building on my channel, check it out!

[@TheDIYGuy999]

Thanks. Your brushless A959 also looks pretty fast

[@mymailmo69]

Whatever!!