Found Another MT410 V1

[devnull]

I ran searches on eBay over the last month or so looking for another MT410 V1 I could set up as a less technical truck than the one I have. I went overboard on the various technologies you can tack onto these things and really have a FPV vehicle as much as just your run o' the mill MT410. I don't own FPV goggles but do have a transmitter on the truck along with GPS and what is described as a DVR. I can record on a micro SD card on the DVR, which is what I wanted to do.

It's an analog system so the components, even in '19, were pretty cheap.

However, I knew I wanted another 1/8 scale MT410. I've got tons of parts and feel I'd be better off with two.

I was thinking of buying an extended chassis, such as the ET48, and just so happened to find one on the 'bay with it, along with some of the other bits one would like insofar as M2C components are concerned. I never installed the aluminum bulkheads I bought long ago, along with some other components that I know I'll probably not use (or not soon, anyhow) unless I set up another one.

I'm also messing around with using an ESP32 Arduino board in order to use in wheel motors as opposed to one central motor with the drivetrain. If I think I can realistically use the MT410 for that project I might go that route. I can always convert it back if I'm inclined. Long way from being ready for that at this point, however. Yeah, I know all the caveats. It's just a hobby project.

 

[RustyUs]

So you are basically making a monster truggy. Yes?

 

[devnull]

That is correct, sir. It's an MT410 with the truggy frame. Just what I wanted.

Some of those listings on eBay for the V1 are....uh, well, wishful thinking. But they are getting harder to find. The one I bought I thought was reasonable considering the extra bits.

 

[devnull]

Here is is in all its glory.

I added the set of tires. Already had them.

I have a spare MGM ESC/Lehner motor I can use for this truggy. The ESC is a first gen X-Series, the motor is a 1950. I have an X2-Series and a very similar if not the same motor on my other MT410, and it's a great combination.

 

[mweeks]

Nice rig. Congrats.

I did this to a new one. Similar setup with the M2C Chassis and bracing. I don't regret it at all. I like this setup better than the original. The great thing is, if you ever want to go back to the original setup it is pretty easy.

 

[devnull]

Nice rig. Congrats.

I did this to a new one. Similar setup with the M2C Chassis and bracing. I don't regret it at all. I like this setup better than the original. The great thing is, if you ever want to go back to the original setup it is pretty easy.

Thanks.

The truck seems to be good condition. Some scuffs and marks, but nothing I'm concerned about.

The option to revert is always good to have.

I'm working on some other things presently and I'll be working on this one when I'm inclined. Need to figure out how to mount the ESC and then how to protect it. Need to replace the motor connectors on the ESC too. And also battery connector needs to be altered from a dual battery series setup.

But overall it doesn't need too much work.

 

[Nicochau]

This kit is legendary! Go big or go home!

Enjoy the truck!