Tuesday , 26 March 2024

Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build – Part 7 – Electronics

Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build - Part 7 - Electronics

The Build – Part 7

In this, the final step of the Team Associated Factory Team F6 build, we will be installing the rest of the electronics. We’ll be using a Reedy Blackbox 510R Competition ESC, Reedy Zappers 3600mAh 7.6V HV Shorty LiPo and my Futaba 4PX radio system.

Build Notes:
Team Associated supplied their Reedy Blackbox 510R Competition ESC for this build, but I would have preferred a much smaller unit. The 510R is great, but a bit big for this chassis so I may swap it out for an 800Z at some point.

Depending on the system you use, you may need to have a soldering iron handy to wire everything up. Make sure that, during the install, you don’t hinder the mobility of the rear pod. This can cause serious handling issues.

Step 1:
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build - Part 7 - Electronics
Attach the rear battery retainer to the chassis as shown. This step is necessary whether you’re using the standard battery mounting or the inline.
Step 2:
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build - Part 7 - Electronics
I’m not going to get all into the electronics install; it will really be dependent on what system you use. I suggest test fitting everything prior to taping things down; this will ensure you wires reach and there is room for things like a transponder or external capacitor.

The Blackbox 510R was a bit big and made it slightly difficult to run the wires correctly, so I had to angle it slightly. As you can see I also taped the battery in sideways. I’ll experiment with inline mounting at a later time.

Step 3:
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build - Part 7 - Electronics
A reverse shot of the electronics mounting. You can see the blinking brake light wiring running to the receiver in this shot as well.
Step 4:
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1 Build - Part 7 - Electronics
Insert a pair of the 5x10mm bearings into each front wheel (blue shield facing out) and slide onto the front axle. Secure with the M4 locknut.

Slide the rear wheels onto the rear axle and secure with the M4 serrated locknut.

Congratulations on finishing the build of your Team Associated Factory Team F6.

I’m not showing the body mounting since there are quite a few different ones to choose from, but I would suggest marking the mounting holes prior to painting. This will make it much easier to mount.

Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Opening Page
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 1 – Shock, Damper Tubes & Turnbuckles
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 2 – Front Suspension & Servo
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 3 – Steering
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 4 – Rear Suspension
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 5 – Rear Axle
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 6 – Wings
Team Associated Factory Team F6 Build – Part 7 – Electronics

About Tony Phalen

Tony Phalen - As an avid RC enthusiast, Tony has been building, bashing and racing RC Cars for over 30 years. He has participated in every kind of surface racing events - 1/18 scale trucks, 1/10 scale TC, Rock Racers, Rally - if it had wheels, he's raced it! He's also worked on both sides of the industry fence; collaborating with many major manufacturers (as well as being a sponsored driver) to working for a high-profile industry magazine. During this time he has learned many tricks, tips and techniques and is sharing that knowledge on CompetitionX - the most informative RC website on the internet!

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