Thursday , 28 March 2024

Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 10 – Electronics

Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 10 – Electronics
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 10 – Electronics

The Build – Part 10
You need to supply your own electronics with the Team C TM4, so we’ll be dropping in some old favorites; Savox, Hobbywing and Racer’s Edge. We’ll be keeping everything in line with Futaba’s new 4PX radio system.

Build Notes:
None.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 112
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 112
The first step is to find out what pinion gear you’ll need for the motor you are running. There is a small chart in the manual that gives you a good idea where to start. Attach the pinion to the motor and thread the pair of M3x8 screws in about 1/2 way.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 113
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 113
Wrangle the motor into the center mount as shown. If the motor doesn’t slide it easily, back the two M3x8 screws off a 1/4 turn and try again. Once in, set the gear mesh and tighten down the screws. Note the angle of the motor and where the motor wires will attach. This is important that you don’t have the motor twisted to far over that these tabs come in contact with the top deck.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 114
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 114
Install your receiver and ESC and complete the wiring. Your setup may vary a bit depending on where you mount your electronics, but these are the suggested locations.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 115
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 115
Attach the two battery posts. A dab of threadlocker is suggested here.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 116
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 116
Assemble the two battery thumbwheels. A dab of threadlocker is suggested here as well.

Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 117
Team C TM4 Buggy Build Step 117
Drop your battery into place and secure with the battery strap and thumbwheels. You can now see the why the notch was needed in the top deck for the battery plug.

You can, at this time, fire up your TM4 to make sure everything works well.





Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 1 – Main Chassis Prep
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 2 – Differentials
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 3 – Gearboxes
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 4 – Center Clutch
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 5 – Steering
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 6 – Top Deck/Shock Towers
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 7 – Front Suspension
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 8 – Rear Suspension
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 9 – Shocks
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 10 – Electronics
Team C TM4 Buggy Build – Part 11 – Wheels, Tires, Body

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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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