reverse for 5BSS

[theo]

I am currently working on a design regarding the modification of my Baja 5bSS to incorporate a reverse gear. Is there anyone who can give me advice on this matter?

 

[Spectre]

don't bother? I never really used reverse on my other RC's and all it does is add driveline drag and weight.

 

[csp1971]

If your Baja gets caught in a place that would require reverse to get you out, just bring your wife or kid instead. Have her run out, pick it up and face it the correct direction.

 

[frumpy]

I am currently working on a design regarding the modification of my Baja 5bSS to incorporate a reverse gear. Is there anyone who can give me advice on this matter?

Brice Arnold has done a reverse set up,PM him over at HBF:detective:

 

[Timmahh]

hes actually got a pretty full write up on it, he used an electric motor tied into the spur gear that was actuated. ie, it would move into the spur to roll it backwards, and then disengauge to move out of the way.

he said it was a Fun project, but totally not an easy thing to do, had to use a 2nd radio to opperate the engaugement/disengaugement feature as well as Reverse the baja, as well as it added about 8 lbs or so total.

 

[frumpy]

Here's a vid from Brice:detective:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wzkTbbEbe0

 

[icecreamslick]

If your Baja gets caught in a place that would require reverse to get you out, just bring your wife or kid instead. Have her run out, pick it up and face it the correct direction.

Ah, a man after my own heart! :devil2:

 

[Shiny]

I think going for 2 speed gearbox is more useful than reverse. I hade a Revo and hardly ever used the rivers function even if I needed to (I forgot it exists).

 

[theo]

Finally a use for my wife and two daughters

many thanks for your wise remark. You have enlightened me! Now, if only my wife and daughters will cooperate!