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Build Guide

Model 14: Max Team

Version 1.1

3D printed radio controlled

2WD scale model.

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Max Team – version 1.0.3 technical specs.

  • Dimensions: 64 cm length, 30,5 cm width (incl. mirrors), 27 cm height
  • Model weights roughly 4.5 kg (including battery)
  • Permanent rear wheel drive with opened differential (locked differential alternatively)
  • Remote controlled steering and speed control; active cooling fan for motor possible
  • Suspension with real springs and dampers for good on-road capabilities
  • Reduction BeltDrive gearbox with 1:12 gear ratio
  • Doors, hood , trunk can be manually opened, side sliding doors are functional
  • Electronics and battery hidden under the floor, not compromising cargo space

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Max Team – version 1.0.3 changelog

“Model 14: Max Team” v1.1.3, release date: May 10, 2023:

  • Fix part STL - "Wheel H - inner" and print plate - "Print 61 - Wheels H - Inner" (MINI, MK3S, g-code, 3D printer 20x20)
  • Fix print plate - "Print 54A - Locked Axle Rear - 1" (MINI, MK3S, g-code, 3D printer 20x20) - remove "Front Differential - Drive Gear" and added second "Rear Differential - Drive Gear"

“Model 14: Max Team” v1.0.3, release date: January 1, 2023:

  • Fix parts "Fender Front - left", "Fender Front - right" in print plate - "Print 11 - color change Bodywork Front - Fenders" (MINI, MK3S, g-code, 3D printer 20x20) – misaligned screw holes for Front Spoiler in specified .3mf parts;

“Model 14: Max Team” v1.0.2, release date: December 27, 2022:

  • Fix part "Panel 4A Top - right" in print plate - "Print 34 - color change Rear Panels - Top right Side" (MINI, MK3S, g-code, 3D printer 20x20) – missing screw hole;

“Model 14: Max Team” v1.0.1, release date: December 17, 2022:

  • Fix missing print plate "Print 0 - calibration" (MINI, MK3S, g-code, 3D Printer 20x20)

“Model 14: Max Team” v1.1, release date: February 14, 2023:

  • fixed incorrect stub alignment on "Panel 1A Bottom - left.stl"
  • stronger rear suspension arms ("Control Arm - lower.stl", "Control Arm - upper.stl")
  • deleted unnecessary sliding door lock stub on "Door Sill Side.stl"
  • updated Front Frame Members to be compatible with future versions ("Frame Member - left.stl", "Frame Member - right.stl")
  • fixed support anomaly on "Rear Door - left.stl"
  • added missing differential parts to "STL folder"

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Before you start

  • Get ready all tools.
  • Buy necessary parts that cannot be printed (screws, bearings, motor etc.), these parts are listed on next page.
  • Make sure that your printer is calibrated well – print our “calibration part” to ensure that you can fit bearings on shafts properly! Calibration part is located on “Print 0 - Calibration”.
  • Use higher printing temperatures – use about 210-215°C for PLA to have firm layer adhesion!
  • Use some heat-resistant filament (PC Blend) for specific drivetrain parts noted later in this Guide!
  • Most of the bodywork (middle & rear parts, roof) are optimized for 0% infill setting to reduce printing time dramatically. Open provided .3mf files in Prusa Slicer to see the printing setup for specific prints.
  • If you will generate your own GCodes, test one side Body Panel if you want to use “Arachne” perimeter generator. Parts are optimized to “classic” perimeter generator, Arachne may cause visible marks on the surface.

  • Build guide is divided on steps and subassemblies. Subassembly is a sequence, where you will make some independent sub-part like gearbox, axles etc. Later you will install subassembly in the car.

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Color Printing guide here

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Are you new to the Radio Controlled models?

Don’t worry, Radio Controlled (RC) models are not as complicated as they can look! However, it’s a good to know some basics before you will start buying parts.

Most mechanical parts in our products will be 3d printed on your own printer, so we will focus here on RC electronics.

On-line beginners guides:

If you have any questions regarding our models, feel free to ask us (or other 3D Sets

builders) on our Facebook discussion group, available here: Facebook – 3D Sets

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Max Team – version 1.0.3: What do you need?

  • LINKS for PARTS PURCHASE! ➡︎ list of required non-printed parts is here (continuously updated): click for non-printed parts spreadsheet
  • Print Filament: To print this model you will need around 4000 g of print filament in total. We print our models from PLA material. If you will use the geared gearbox with 540DC motor, you should use ASA/Prusament PC Blend filament for Motor Pulley, Motor Frame, as it has better temperature resistance. For the differential gears its recommended to use Prusament PC Blend. You can use variable color for chassis and body. Tested and recommended filament: Fillamentum PLA Extrafill or Prusament PLA.
  • Gearboxes choices (more info about gearboxes is on page 53):
    • BeltDrive 4x4 gearbox (recommended option):
  • Model is driven by brushless motor 3530 - size
  • Timing belts: HTD 144-3M-06 (HTD profile, 144 mm long, 3 mm teeth distance, 6 mm wide) – 4 pcs
  • All parts can be printed from PLA or other filaments
  • Geared Gearbox (older design):
  • Model is driven by 540 DC motor (27 T)
  • All gears and shaft are 3D printed. Don’t use PETG, ASA or ABS for gears!
  • Steering servo in standard size (39x19,5x38,5mm) – minimum torque: 10kg, optimum 20kg
  • Speed controller (ESC) max size 40x30x25mm
  • Ball Bearing 10x15x4 mm - 6700ZZ: 27 pcs. (or less depending on gearbox type and axles configuration)
  • Shock -Coil springs, inner diameter max 18mm, length 60-70mm: 4 pcs. (longer for rear axle, shorter can be for front axle)
  • Rubber tires - Outer Diameter: 90mm, Rim diameter 2.2 inches
    • Please follow these dimensions, otherwise the tyres could collide with fenders or axle arms!
  • 7.2V (2S) Battery with dimensions max 138x48x26mm
  • Optional cooling fan, 5V, maximum mounting holes distance (square matrix) is 40 x 40 mm
  • Electric connectors: 2 pairs (battery connectors, motor <–> ESC connectors)
  • Servo cable extension – about 50 cm long
  • cables & soldering equipment – for extending wires from ESC to motor
  • Clear Binding Covers, or any transparent foil up to 0,5 mm thick – material for “Glass”.
  • Grease and Thread Locker for securing fasteners on moving parts

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Max Team – version 1.0.3: Required hardware

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Screws and nuts (in metric size):

  • M2x6: 110 pcs.
  • M2x8: 28 pcs.
  • M2x10: 70 pcs.
  • M2x12: 5 pcs.
  • M3x6: 44 pcs.
  • M3x8: 120 pcs.
  • M3x10: 85 pcs.
  • M3x12: 54 pcs
  • M3x14: 12 pcs
  • M3x16: 46 pcs.
  • M3x20: 6 pcs.
  • M3x25: 12 pcs.
  • M3 nuts: 60 pcs.
  • M3 locknuts: 12 pcs.
  • M3x6 Socket(!) Head: 5 pcs.
  • M3x6 Set Screw : 2 pcs.

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Check 3d printer calibration!

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Please at first test whether the bearing can be inserted into the calibration part. If you have problems or the bearing fits too loose, please make sure that the printer is properly calibrated. Dimensions of the printed parts should match dimensions of the 3d model.

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Max Team – Front Chassis & Windscreen

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and front body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 1 - Chassis Front - Floor“
  • "Print 2 - Chassis Front - Tunnel“
  • "Print 3 - Chassis Front - Wheelhouses“
  • "Print 4 - Bodywork Front - Windscreen A“
  • "Print 5 - Bodywork Front - Windscreen B“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M2x10: 1 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 10 pcs.

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  • "Print 6 - Bodywork Front - Windscreen C“
  • "Print 8 - Bodywork Front - Windscreen Glass Template A“
  • "Print 9 - Bodywork Front - Windscreen Glass Template B“
  • "Print 13 - Bodywork Front - Hinges for Hood and Door“

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Postprocessing – removing supports

Before you start building, carefully remove printing supports (marked red) integrated to specific parts rendered below. You can use pliers and sharp knife to make the procedure easier. Be very careful as you can harm yourself!

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Windshield

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At first, you will make a “windscreen glass” from any transparent foil up to 0.4 mm thick. Thicker material is more durable than thinner, but we found that “Clear Binding Covers” are OK.

Place the Windscreen Template A and Windscreen Template B on the foil, sketch the Windscreen Glass to foil and then cut the Windscreen glass by scissors or sharp knife.

Sheet of transparent foil, max. 0.5 mm thick.

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Chassis Front - step 1-2/3

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4x M3x8

2x M3x6

4x M3x10

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Chassis - step 3/3

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Windscreen - step 1/4

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1x M2x10

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Windscreen - step 2/4

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2x M3x6

2x M2x6

2x M3x10

This single part cannot be printed on the Prusa Mini because the front window is very wide. When building the window, omit the seal, it has only a minimal effect on the appearance of the model.

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Windscreen - step 3/4

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2x M2x6

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Windscreen installation - step 4/4

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Max Team – Front Bodywork

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and front body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 10 - Engine Details“
  • "Print 11 - Bodywork Front - Fenders“
  • "Print 11 - color change Bodywork Front - Fenders“
  • "Print 12 - Bodywork Front - Door Sills and Brace“
  • "Print 13 - Bodywork Front - Hinges for Hood and Door“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x10: 11 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 13 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 2 pcs.

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 1/6

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3x M2x10

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 2/6

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2x M3x10

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 3/6

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 4/6

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3x M3x8

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 5/6

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3x M3x8

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AC, Brake Booster, Front bodywork – step 6/6

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Max Team – Seats & Vipers

In this procedure you will assemble the seats.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 14 - Seats - Top and Bottom“
  • "Print 15 - Seats - Mounts“
  • "Print 16 - Wipers“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x10: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 2pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 8 pcs.

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Seats - step 1/2

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2x M3x16

2x M3x16

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Seats - step 2/2

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Max Team – Front Grille

In this procedure you will assemble the front grille.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 17 - Front and Ramp Lights and Radiator“
  • "Print 18 - Grille“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M2x8: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 2pcs.

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Grille - step 1/3

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4x M2x8

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Grille - step 1/3

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Max Team – Front Doors

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 19 - Doors Front“
  • "Print 20 - Doors Front - Details“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x10: 10 pcs.

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Front Doors

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At first, you will make a “door front glass” from any transparent foil up to 0.4 mm thick. Thicker material is more durable than thinner, but we found that “Clear Binding Covers” are OK.

Place the Door Front Frame - left and Door Front Frame - right on the foil, sketch the Door Front Glass to foil and then cut the Door Front glass by scissors or sharp knife.

Sheet of transparent foil, max. 0.5 mm thick.

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Front Doors - step 1/3

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3x M2x10

3x M2x10

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Front Doors - step 2/3

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2x M2x10

2x M2x10

Note: the bottom M2x10 screws are fixing the Wing Mirrors in place.

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Front Doors - step 3/3

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Max Team – Rear Chassis

In this procedure you will assemble the rear chassis.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 21 - Floor Parts A“
  • "Print 22 - Floor Parts B and Battery Bay“
  • "Print 23 - Floor Parts C“
  • "Print 24 - Floor Parts D“
  • "Print 25 - Floor Parts E“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x6: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 13 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 6 pcs.
  • Nut M3: 2 pcs.

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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2x M3x8

2x M3x6

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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2x M3 nut

5x M3x8

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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2x M3x10

2x M3x8

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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4x M3x10

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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4x M3x8

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Rear Chassis - step 1/3

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Max Team – Roof

In this procedure you will assemble the roof.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 26 - Roof 1 - No Infill“
  • "Print 27 - Roof 2 - No Infill“
  • "Print 28 - Roof 3 - No Infill“
  • "Print 29 - Roof 4 - No Infill“

Non-printed parts:

  • Nut M3: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 9 pcs.

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Roof - step 1/3

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2x M3 nut

3x M3x12

Push the M3 nuts carefully into place and check that nut holes are reachable! You can try to mount the crew into the nut before assembling the roof parts together.

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2.

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Roof - step 1/3

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2x M3 nut

3x M3x12

Push the M3 nuts carefully into place and check that nut holes are reachable! You can try to mount the crew into the nut before assembling the roof parts together.

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Roof - step 1/3

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2x M3 nut

3x M3x12

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Push the M3 nuts carefully into place and check that nut holes are reachable! You can try to mount the crew into the nut before assembling the roof parts together.

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Max Team – Roof Spoiler

In this procedure you will attach the Roof Spoiler.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 30 - Spoiler Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x8: 4 pcs.

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Roof - step 1/1

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4x M2x8

It is recommended to instal “Team” spoiler now, as it will be more difficult (but doable) on completed car. Also don’t forget to drill marked holes for the Sunshade.

2xØ2,2mm

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Max Team – Rear Bodywork

In this procedure you will assemble the rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 31 - Rear Panels - Top Left Side“
  • "Print 32 - Rear Panels - Bottom Right Side“
  • "Print 33 - Rear Panels - Bottom Left Side“
  • "Print 34 - Rear Panels - Top Right Side“
  • "Print 35 - Rear Panels - Bottom Corners“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 19 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 12 pcs.

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Postprocessing – removing supports

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Rear Bodywork - step 1/11

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2x M3x8

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Rear Bodywork - step 2/11

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4x M3x8

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Rear Bodywork - step 3/11

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2x M3x8

2x M3x6 (!)

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Rear Bodywork - step 4/11

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3x M3x6

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Rear Bodywork - step 5/11

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2x M3x8

3x M3x6 (!)

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Rear Bodywork - step 6/11

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2x M3x10

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Rear Bodywork - step 7/11

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2x M3x10

2x M3x8

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Rear Bodywork - step 8/11

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2x M3x8

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Rear Bodywork - step 9/11

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2x M3x10

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Rear Bodywork - step 10/11

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Rear Bodywork - step 11/11

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Max Team – assembling the rear bodywork

In this procedure you will assemble the top and bottom of the rear body together.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 37 - Sliding Doors“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x6 Socket Head: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 9 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 12 pcs.

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Rear - assembly - step 1/3

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Bend bodywork sides outwards slightly and then you can “click” the chassis inside the areas marked orange.

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Rear - assembly - step 1/3

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4x M3x10

4x M3x8

4x M3x8

7x M3x10

To correctly fit the rear chassis with the bodywork, tighten the screws heading from the rear side to the front.

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Rear - assembly - step 1/3

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3x M3x6

1x M3x10

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Max Team – Sliding Doors

In this procedure you will assemble Sliding Doors and you will install them into the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 36 - Sliding Door Handle and Pins“
  • "Print 37 - Sliding Doors“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x8: 9 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 3 pcs.

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Sliding Doors - step 1/4

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2x M2x8

2x M2x8

2x M2x8

2x M2x8

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Sliding Doors - step 2/4

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1x M2x8

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Sliding Doors - step 3/4

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3x M3x10

To improve the operation of the sliding doors, apply a small amount of grease inside the rails.

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Sliding Doors - step 4/4

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3x M3x8

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Max Team – attaching the front bodywork

In this procedure you will assemble the rear and front body together.

Non-printed parts:

  • Nut M3: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 4 pcs.

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Rear & Front body assembly - step 1/2

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2x M3 nut

4x M3x8

4x M3x10

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Rear & Front body assembly - step 2/2

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Max Team – Dashboard & Rear Lights

In this procedure you will assemble the Dashboard.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 38 - Dashboard A“
  • "Print 39 - Dashboard B“
  • "Print 40 - Turn Signals“
  • "Print 41 - Lights Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 2pcs.
  • Screw M2x8: 2pcs.
  • Screw M2x10: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M2x12: 4pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 2 pcs.

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 1/6

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3x M3x12

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 2/6

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 3/6

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 4/6

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 5/6

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Dashboard & Rear Lights - step 6/6

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Max Team – Grille installation

In this procedure you will install the front Grille into the cor body.

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x8: 1pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 2 pcs.

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Grille instalation - step 1/1

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2x M3x10

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Max Team – Radiator & Cooling fan

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 10 - Engine Details“
  • "Print 17 - Front and Ramp Lights and Radiator“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x10: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x20: 4 pcs.
  • Nut M3: 4 pcs.
  • Optional – Cooling Fan 5V, max. 40x40 mm mount. holes

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Radiator & Cooling fan - step 1/2

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The use of a cooling fan is optional but recommended. The fan should have mounting holes that are up to 40x40 mm (square) and be rated for 5V. You can connect the fan to the receiver output at a later stage.

4x M3x20

2x M2x10

4x M3 nut

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Radiator & Cooling fan - step 2/2

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Max Team – Engine details & Hood

In this procedure you will assemble the Engine details and mount the Hood.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 10 - Engine Details“
  • "Print 13 - Bodywork Front - Hinges for Hood and Door“
  • "Print 42 - Hood“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 3pcs.
  • Screw M2x10: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 2pcs.

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Engine details & Hood - step 1/3

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1x M3x8

1x M3x8

2x M2x6

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Engine details & Hood - step 2/3

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Engine details & Hood - step 3/3

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1x M2x10

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Max Team – Front Doors installation

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 20 - Doors Front - Details“
  • "Print 43 - Doors Front Interior Panels“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 10pcs.
  • Screw M2x10: 2 pcs.

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Front Doors installation - step 1/2

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Front Doors installation - step 2/2

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Max Team – Rear Doors

In this procedure you will assemble and install the Rear Doors.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 44 - Rear Doors Frames“
  • "Print 45 - Rear Doors“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M2x8: 1 pcs.
  • Screw M2x10: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6 Socked Head: 2pcs.

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Rear Door

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At first, you will make a “rear door glass” from any transparent foil up to 0.4 mm thick. Thicker material is more durable than thinner, but we found that “Clear Binding Covers” are OK.

Place the Door Rear Frame on the foil, sketch the Windscreen Glass to foil and then cut the rear door glass by scissors or sharp knife.

Sheet of transparent foil, max. 0.5 mm thick.

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Rear Doors - step 1/3

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2x M3x6

2x M2x6

2x M2x10

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Rear Doors - step 2/3

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2x M2x6

1x M2x8

2x M2x10

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Rear Doors - step 3/3

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4x M2x10

2x M2x6

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Max Team – Bumpers, Battery Bay and Electronics

In this procedure you will install the Bumpers and the Battery Bay with Electronics.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 22 - Floor Parts B and Battery Bay“
  • "Print 46 - color change Licence Plate Front“
  • "Print 47 - color change Licence Plate Rear“
  • "Print 48 - Bumper Front“
  • "Print 49 - Bumper Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 2 pcs.
  • Nut M3: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 4 pcs.

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Postprocessing – removing supports

Before you start building, carefully remove printing supports (marked red) integrated to specific parts rendered below. You can use pliers and sharp knife to make the procedure easier. Be very careful as you can harm yourself!

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supports marked in red has to be removed

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Bumpers, Battery Bay and Electronics - step 1/4

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4x M3x12

2x M2x6

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Bumpers, Battery Bay and Electronics - step 2/4

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2x M3 nut

2x M3x16

2x M3x16

2x M3x6

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Bumpers, Battery Bay and Electronics - step 3/4

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Electronics and wire layout

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battery

receiver

ESC switch

ESC

(speed controller)

Cooling fan

3 wires from ESC to the motor

Steering servo cable

+ Cooling Fan cable

Steering Servo

location

Motor location

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Max Team – Gearbox choice

There are two different gearboxes available for Max Team:

new BeltDrive

classic Geared Gearbox

New BeltDrive features:

  • silent running
  • brushless 3530 motor compatible
  • requires timing belts HTD 144-3M-06
  • easy to print
  • 2S-3S battery compatible
  • slightly faster than geared gearbox
  • can be printed from various filaments

New BeltDrive is recommended choice. It can handle more power (up to 3S battery) and is very silent.

For BeltDrive, proceed to next page (114).

Classic Geared Gearbox features:

  • noisier than BeltDrive
  • 540-size DC 27T motor compatible
  • uses 3D printed gears
  • requires more 3D printing experience
  • 2S battery compatible
  • slower than BeltDrive gearbox
  • requires high-quality PLA or high-strength filament (PC Blend, Nylon..)

Classic Geared Gearbox is good choice if you have previous experience with and if you require 540 DC 27T motor and maximum precision of throttle response.

For Geared Gearbox, proceed to page 133.

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BeltDrive Gearbox

Required print plates:

  • "Print 50A - Belt Drive Gearbox - 1“
  • "Print 51A - Belt Drive Gearbox - 2“
  • "Print 52 - Shafts - Print with brim“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x6: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 9 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x25: 6 pcs.
  • M3 nuts: 22 pcs.
  • Electric motor: 1 pc.
  • Bearings: 10 pcs.
  • Timing Belt: 4 pcs.

In this 8-step procedure you will assemble belted gearbox with the motor. To complete this task, get the following parts ready:

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Shafts

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If you will print the part “Shafts” from the .stl file instead of printing from provided gcode, please use following slicer setup:

  • Infill density: 100%
  • Infill type: Rectilinear
  • Perimeters: 3

correct printing bed orientation of the Drive Shaft - Cardan and Front Wheel Shaft – marked part MUST LAY FLAT on the bed!

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Postprocessing – removing supports

Before you start building, carefully remove printing supports (marked red) integrated to specific parts rendered below. You can use pliers and sharp knife to make the procedure easier. Be very careful as you can harm yourself!

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supports marked in red has to be removed

Be careful – do not damage the “ball” part!

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Postprocessing – drilling holes

Please carefully drill through the marked holes that have not been printed through to make printing easier.

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19xØ3mm

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BeltDrive Gearbox – introduction

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BeltDrive Gearbox uses 4 identical timing belts – HTD 144-3M-06 (HTD profile, 144 mm long, 3 mm teeth distance, 6 mm wide).

BeltDrive Gearbox in the Max models share the front half with the "BeltDrive 4x4", so you can re-built your existing one to the "Max compatible" version. All non-printable parts are the same (belts/screws/bearings), so you need to reprint only the "rear half" of the BeltDrive including last pulley set. With this gearbox model is moving faster and has more power. Gearbox is very silent and reliable when assembled properly. Gearbox work with brushless outrunner 750-1000 kV and 2S-3S battery

Please check motor temperature by hand if you are driving in rough terrain or for long periods! If you are using model in hot weather, please print gearbox case (enclosure) from PET-G or other heat resistant material.

Internal belts/pulley configuration is shown below:

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Important features

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Bearings calibration

It is very important to check if small 3d printed shaft ends fit the bearings properly, because such small printed objects may shrink too much.

There are two sizes of the “Pulley Shaft small” parts (located on print “Belt Drive Gearbox - 2”):

S” = standard size; “L = larger size

Please try if the “S” sized part fits the bearing without any gap. The bearing must hold on place firmly, otherwise, the gearbox can be damaged! If there is any gap between the bearing and printed part, then use a slightly larger “L” sized part.

Service holes

BeltDrive 4x4 v1.1 features 3 service holes with covers. These holes have following purposes:

  • to help assembly of the gearbox; you can use the tip of the screwdriver to place belts in their position on the pulleys
  • allows you to check the internals of the gearbox without disassembling (heat, noises, wobbling, etc.)

Service holes are marked white on the picture below:

Is there any gap? Then use the “L” marked part!

Service holes

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 1/9

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2x

2x

4x M3x8

M3 nut

9x M3 nut

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 2/9

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2x M3x12

Double check that the pulleys are peripendicular to the shaft and do not wobble. Make sure there is NO CONTACT between the casing walls and the pulleys!

Please secure both screws on shaft with the thread lock and tighten them properly!

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 3/9

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2x

M3 nut

3x

3x M3x6

4x M3x16

Make sure that the Output Pulley assembly is symmetrical and do not wobble. If not, please clean the internal cavity in the pulley and tighten the screws properly.

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 4/9

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M3 nut

5x

M3x8

2x M3x25

For the easiest belt installation, first place the belt around the large pulley and then install the adjoining small pulley at the same time as the Box Front B.

Choose “S” or “L” marked part, more info on previous pages!

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 5/9

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2x

M3 nut

4x

4x M3x25

Make sure that the Pulley 5 is assembled correctly. You can use some force to push the Pulley Shaft small into the cavity.

Choose “S” or “L” marked part, more info on previous pages!

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 6/9

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M3x12

Use

screws

packed with

your motor!

M3x12

2x M3x16

Make sure that the Pulley 1 - Motor is assembled correctly. It should not wobble when mounted on the motor!

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – step 7/9

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4x M3x12

4x M3x8

It is very important to check proper motor position - there must be 0.5-1 mm clearance between the Pulley 1 - motor rim and the Box Front D! If these parts are too close together, you can adjust their position by underlaying the Motor Mount with washers to achieve the correct clearance.

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – 8/9

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2x M3x10

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – 9/9

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Apply grease to the spherical and conical surfaces before assembling!

push until click

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BeltDrive 4x4 Gearbox – finished

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Max Team – BeltDrive installation

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 53 - Arms Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x8: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 2 pcs.
  • M3 Nuts: 4 pcs.

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BeltDrive installation – step 1/2

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4x M3 nut

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BeltDrive installation

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2x M3x10

4x M3x8

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Geared Gearbox

Required print plates:

  • "Print 50B - Geared Gearbox - 1“
  • "Print 51B - Geared Gearbox - 2“
  • "Print 52 - Shafts - Print with brim“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x10: 12 pcs.
  • Screw M3x25: 7 pcs.
  • Screw M2x6: 16 pcs.
  • M3 locknuts: 7 pcs.
  • M3 nuts: 10 pcs.
  • M3x6 setscrew: 2pcs.
  • Electric motor: 1 pc.
  • Bearings: 12 pcs.
  • Grease

In this 8-step procedure you will assemble the gearbox with the motor. To complete this task, get the following parts ready:

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Geared Gearbox – step 1/8

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Put the gears onto corresponding shafts. Pay attention to combine the parts correctly!

Correct configuration

of gears is shown above.

Recommended material for gears: Fillamentum PLA Extrafill, Prusament PLA. Any PET-G will be too fragile for gears.

Use higher printing temperatures, about 210-215°C for PLA!

Top material choice for gears is Prusament PC Blend.

It’s very strong yet easier to print than Nylon, which is suitable too.

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Geared Gearbox – step 2-3/8

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Put the bearings on each shaft end. If you printed and checked the “Test part” with a bearing successfully, bearings should fit smoothly.

Insert shafts into the right side of the gearbox housing. Then apply grease on the gear tooths.

10x

Important! – for best gearbox endurance, use a lot of grease, as the grease will disperse the heat through the gearbox.

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Geared Gearbox – step 4/8

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7x M3 locknut

7x M3x25

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Geared Gearbox – step 5/8

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Motor pinion – version A:

use this pinion if you are using “round head screws”

M3 nut

Recommended material for motor pinion: ABS or CPE, as the PLA can melt due the heat from the motor shaft and PET is too flexible (pinion will slip from the shaft).

M3 nut

Insert nuts into the holes in the motor pinion.

Motor pinion – version B:

use this pinion if you are using “socket head screws”

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Geared Gearbox – step 6-7/8

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Now mount the motor and bearings to their positions. Then install the motor pinion on motor shaft.

2x

2x M3x10

2x M3x6

8xØ3,2mm

8x M3x10

Recommended material for “Gearbox housing - front”: ABS, ASA, CPE or PET-G, as the PLA can melt due to the heat from the motor if you drive continuously or in warm weather. It is strongly recommended to install an optional motor heatsink, preferably active! Purchase links are here or use any similar heatsinks.

active heatsink

passive heatsink

Test the gearbox before mounting to the chassis!

You should be able to turn the gearbox output shaft by hand with some force (attach Cardan Joint Yoke to the output shaft). After that, you can connect a 3 - 7 V battery directly to the motor, it should run.

8x M3 nut

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Geared Gearbox – step 8/8

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1x M3x10

1x M3x10

Apply grease to the spherical and conical surfaces before assembling!

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Max Team – Geared Gearbox installation

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 51B - Geared Gearbox - 2“
  • "Print 53 - Arms Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x8: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 2 pcs.
  • M3 Nuts: 4 pcs.

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Gearbox installation – step 1/3

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4x M3 nut

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Gearbox installation - step 2/3

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2x M3x8

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Gearbox instalation - step 3/3

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4x M3x8

2x M3x10

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Max Team – Rear Suspension Arms

In this procedure you will assemble the rear chassis of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 53 - Arms Rear“

Non-printed parts:

  • Lock Nut M3: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 3 pcs.

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Arms + Ball joints

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1x M3x6

Apply grease on Ball joint.

Press Ball joints in arm ends. Pay attention to combine parts correctly! Ball joints requires correct orientation on specific arms – check next page!

Option A: use a hammer

Be careful as you can break the arm if you use too much force!

Option B: use a Vise

This is a prefered method as you can proceed slowly.

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Arms + ball joints

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On the pictures below are rendered final Rear Arms assemblies. Please note that some Rear Arms requires opposite Ball joint orientation!

Blue marked Ball joint – upside down!

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Rear Axle Arms - step 1/3

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3x M3x16

3x M3 locknut

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Rear Axle Arms - step 1/3

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4x M3x12

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Max – Rear Axles choice

There are two different rear axles available for Max:

With new Opened Differential

With No Differential (locked)

New Opened Differential features:

  • Medium print and assemble difficulty
  • Excellent for indoor driving and exterior hard surfaces
  • Excellent maneuverability and small turning radius
  • Low drivetrain/gearbox stress

Classic No Differential features:

  • Easier to print and assemble
  • Excellent for heavy terrain driving
  • Not recommended for hard surfaces (interior floors etc.) – using locked differentials on both axles results in high stress on drivetrain/gearbox parts.

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Rear Axle

For Rear Axle with Opened Differential, proceed to next page (151).

For Rear Axle with No Differential

, proceed to page 156.

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Rear Axle with Differential

In this 4-step procedure you will assemble the rear axle. The axle includes a locked differential and driveshaft.

Required print plates (for Prusa i3):

  • "Print 52 - Shafts - Print with brim“
  • "Print 54B - Differential Axle Rear - 1“
  • "Print 55BA - Differential Axle Rear - 2 - Print with brim“ - print from PLA or PC Blend

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x10: 18 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 2 pcs.
  • Bearings: 11 pcs.
  • Grease
  • Thread Locker

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Postprocessing – removing supports

Before you start building, carefully remove printing supports (marked red) integrated to specific parts rendered below. You can use pliers and sharp knife to make the procedure easier. Be very careful as you can harm yourself!

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Rear Axle (with differential) – step 1/4

It is recommended to print these specific parts from high-strength material like Prusament PC Blend: specifically the Axle Gears and Differential Pinions. Do not use ABS or PETG for gears, as they are weaker even then PLA!

Prusament PC Blend

6x M2x10

Prusament PC Blend

3x M3x8

2x M3x10

Open differential – section view:

Use screw ISO 7380 or screw with max height head 2mm!

Apply grease on gear tooths.

Use screw ISO 7380 or screw with max height head 2mm!

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Rear Axle (with differential) – step 2-3/4

1x M3x10

5x M2x10

7x M2x10

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Rear Axle (with differential) – step 4/4

1x M3x10

Please, use Thread Locker on Drive Shaft - Cardan! This will prevent the screws from loosening during use. Loosening these screws may lead to damage to the drive train.

1x M3x12

1x M3x12

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Rear Axle with Locked Differential

In this 6-step procedure you will assemble the rear axle. The axle includes a locked differential and driveshaft.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 52 - Shafts - Print with brim“
  • "Print 54A - Locked Axle Rear - 1“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 14 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 1 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 1 pcs.
  • Bearings: 6 pcs.
  • Grease
  • Thread Locker

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Rear axle – step 1-2/4

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1x M3x10

4x

Recommended material for differential gears & cardan joints: PLA, as it is rigid enough for this purpose.

Apply grease on gear tooths.

1x M3x10

7x M2x6

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Rear axle – step 3-4/4

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1x M3x10

7x M2x6

1x M3x16

1x M3x12

1x M3x12

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Max Team – Rear Axle Installation

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M3x12: 3 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 4 pcs.

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Rear Axle installation - step 1/3

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1x M3x12

3x M3x16

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Rear Axle installation - step 1/3

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2x M3x16

2x M3x12

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Subassembly #3 – Front axle

In this 10-step procedure you will assemble the front axle. The axle assembly includes an independent suspension system, steering servo and front bumper.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 56 - Axle Front - Arms“
  • "Print 57 - Axle Front - Frame“

Non-printed parts:

  • Nut M3: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 12 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 10 pcs.
  • Screw M3x14: 10 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 8 pcs.
  • Screw M3x25: 2 pcs.
  • Bearings: 4 pcs.

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Front Axle – step 1-4/27

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4x M3x10

2x M3x8

4x M3x6

2x M3x10

4x M3x12

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Front Axle – step 5-8/27

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2x M3x8

4x M3x12

2x M3x16

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Front Axle – step 8-9/27

2x M3 nut

2x M3x8

Use these specific Ball joint II here!

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Front Axle – step 10-11/27

2x M3 nut

2x M3x8

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Front Axle – step 12-13/27

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2x M3 locknut

2x M3x16

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Front Axle – step 14-16/27

1x M3x25

1x M3x14

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Front Axle – step 17/27

4x M3x14

1x M3x16

1x M3x12

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Front Axle – step 18-19/27

2x M3 nut

2x M3x8

Use these specific Ball joint II here!

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Front Axle – step 20-21/27

2x M3 nut

2x M3x8

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Front Axle – step 22-23/27

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2x M3 locknut

2x M3x16

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Front Axle – step 24-26/27

1x M3x25

1x M3x14

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Front Axle – step 27/27

4x M3x14

1x M3x16

1x M3x12

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Max Team – Front Axle installation

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Non-printed parts:

  • Nut M3: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M3x10: 4 pcs.

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Front Axle instalation - step 1/3

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4x M3 nut

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Front Axle instalation - step 1/3

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4x M3x10

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Max Team – Spoiler & Fender Flares

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 58 - Team Trims - Fender Flares“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 4 pcs.
  • Screw M2x8: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x6: 6 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 7 pcs.
  • Screw M3x12: 2 pcs.

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Front Axle instalation - step 1/3

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2x M3x6

2x M3x8

1x M3x8

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Fender Flares installation - step 1/2

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4x M3x6

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Fender Flares installation - step 2/2

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4x M2x6

2x M2x8

2x M3x12

4x M3x8

M3x8 screws are installed already – just unscrew them, place Fender Flare in position a screw them back again.

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Max Team – Sidesteps, Lights and Sunshade

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 17 - Front and Ramp Lights and Radiator“
  • "Print 59 - Team Trims - Side Steps and Light Ramp“
  • "Print 60 - Team Trims - Sunshade“

  • Screw M2x10: 2 pcs.
  • Screw M3x8: 6 pcs.

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Fender Flares installation - step 2/2

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6x M3x8

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Front Axle instalation - step 1/3

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Sunshade & Light Ramp - step 1/2

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Max Team – Wheel H

In this procedure you will assemble the front chassis and rear body of the car.

Required print plates:

  • "Print 61 - Wheels H - Inner“
  • "Print 62 - Wheels H - Middle“
  • "Print 63 - Wheels H - Outer“

Non-printed parts:

  • Screw M2x6: 52 pcs.
  • Screw M3x16: 4 pcs.

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Wheels - step 1/2

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5x M2x6

8x M2x6

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Wheels installation - step 1/1

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4x M3x16

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Max Team - finish

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Max Team – general tips

  • Always use a proper battery charger. Bad charging of the Li-Pol battery may lead to a risk of fire!
  • Disconnect the battery when the model is not used. The small switch on the ESC doesn't disconnect the battery and the ESC may draw a small amount of current even in OFF-state.
  • Do not go into water unless you have waterproof electronics!

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