My 5iveT v1.5 basher build thread

[Basher5iveT420]

I was so exited to run the 5iveT tomorrow. Now it won’t be running for several days till the switch arrives in the mail or I find one locally.
Just thankful it didn’t catch fire, this was a total rookie mistake. So happy I caught it in time. It could have been so much worse

So far the servos seem ok, although on one of them the wires melted a little but it doesn’t look like it burned all the way thru. Which sucks because they are only a week old

Today I learned a valuable lesson, check and double check all connections before hitting the power switch.

I Figured out what caused it. I crossed the power cables, total rookie mistake

 

[DougStar]

thats the way it goes learning curve........could have be much worse lucky

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Question, today while I was putting together my new set of wheels.
http://www.davesmotors.com/Losi-5ive-T-2.0-Wheel-and-Beadlock-Set-Florescent-Yellow
With Proline Trencher tires
http://www.davesmotors.com/Pro-Line...I-Baja-5T-5SC-Losi-5ive-DBXL-Front-Rear-.html


I noticed that the HEAD on the screws had a different ALLEN KEY size from left and right rim.

I thought it was weird so I opened the second pack and It was the same way.
What’s the deal with that??

 

[DougStar]

not sure about that? i bought the v1 floro rims and the screws are half cap screws and half button head . button on the inside and cap outside
should be the same size Allen though?
take a few more pics of the trenchers..... been thinking about getting some.....what inners ?

 

[crucialRC]

Yeah as Dougstar said there are different allen screws for inner and outter beadlocks

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Look close to see the difference in the ALLEN KEY HEAD.


Which size goes where ?



I didn’t know any better so I used all the bigger Allen bolts in the rear wheels and the smaller ones in the front wheels

 

[crucialRC]

Socket on outer. Button on inner

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Here is a few pics of the rims and tires.
The foams I have are the red hostile zero growth.
I haven’t ran the 5iveT yet so I don’t know how they perform. But I feel a little air space between the tire and foam, I really hope they don’t ballon because I don’t like taping my tires


I also installed the Bartalone skid mounts front & rear

 

[Seandonato73]

I read your post then went and reread it... was gonna tell you to tape up the tires lol. It may not be an issue with those foams.

 

[DougStar]

Look close to see the difference in the ALLEN KEY HEAD.


Which size goes where ?

View attachment 48223View attachment 48224

I didn’t know any better so I used all the bigger Allen bolts in the rear wheels and the smaller ones in the front wheels

Rounded head ( looks more flat ) are button heads go with the inner beadlock

ring. The reular cap screw go with the outer beadlocks

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Rounded head ( looks more flat ) are button heads go with the inner beadlock
View attachment 48238
ring. The reular cap screw go with the outer beadlocks
View attachment 48239

Crap I did mine wrong for sure
I used all the cap screws for the rear wheels.
And the button heads for the front wheels ??‍
I’ll fix it before I run it.

The AIR between the foam and tire has me more concern honestly, I’m hoping ones I run them the foam expands and fills in??

On a side note. I can’t wait to test out the Futaba 4PV
So many features but all I really need is good range, to be able to adjust endpoints, kill switch and some lights.

 

[Gamefan]

Nice Futaba you have there!

 

[Seandonato73]

I love my 3pv I'm sure you'll love the 4pv

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Well the power switch arrived today, installed it only to find out that I had also fried the throttle servo...which was brand new btw, it’s now toasted....


I installed the original throttle servo again, it’s working good for now. I guess I’ll buy another servo when the original gives out.....

So far this was a $180 lesson. It could have been a lot worse if the whole 5iveT would have burned down

 

[DougStar]

What a shame about your servo handy that gou had the stock on laying about

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Ok I need help here with Setting up the Futaba 4PV

- I want to know how I can turn the lights ON & OFF with the remote.

I have my Kill switch on channel 3
Lights are set up on channel 4

Using the “ SWITCH “ function in the 4PV I’m able to set up P1 or P2 button to kill my engine no problem.

BUT
When I try to set up either p1 or p2 to kill the lights on/off
It does nothing???

Thanx in advance fellas

I attached pictures of the instructions I’m following.

 

[DougStar]

Turn up the travel and exponential up to 100/max on the channel that you wanna use for the lights sure that will do the trick

 

[Basher5iveT420]

Turn up the travel and exponential up to 100/max on the channel that you wanna use for the lights sure that will do the trick

I tried it’s not working.
The lights stay on doesn’t matter if I put them in Ch.3 or 4
I’ve been trying different settings and nothing.

I’m able to turn off the kill switch in either channel no problem.

 

[Seandonato73]

So as far as I know the RX always sends power and ground out. It's the signal wire that tells everything what to do.

 

[Basher5iveT420]

got another question;

When I punch it, the front tires sorta shake a lil bit on take off
Did I set something up wrong ? Or is this normal?


And great news, I officially have the full kit to rebuild the shocks



More DDM goodies on the way


Also have these mud guards for the front and rear coming