3D printed 2wd buggy “E-basher”(v1.1)
Step by step assembly instructions
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477mm
302mm
~223mm
~233mm
~275mm
~175mm
- Images show model with 96mm front tires and 100mm rear tires. If you are using different tire sizes, the ground clearance and height of the model may be different.
- The rims of the model in the image have an offset of + 5mm. If you use other rims, the width and track of the model may be different.
~42-45mm
Before you start
Screws and nuts for body:
Screws and nuts for wheels:
Other:
Fastening materials
Non 3d-printed parts
(Click the name of the part to follow the link to aliexpress to buy)
(i used transmission like on image, but it have low quality, therefore this transmission is not recommended)
4pcs Wheel tire: Outer diameter 96mm - 100mm. Also you can combine them. Small for front and bigger for back. I am not recommend to use tires bigger than 100mm.
20mm
Electrical and electronics components placing
540-550 class
DC motor
AX10 Transmission
Box for placing electronics:
radio receiver and light module
Box for placing battery.
Box size: 32x44x165mm. �Perfect for placing 3S li-po 4200mah battery.
Servo
Servo wire
Headlights wire
Tail light wire
Top tail light wire
ESC wire
Motor wire
ESC
Step 1: Main body post processing and pre assembling
Attention! The instruction shows the assembly of the body consisting of two parts, but in the archive, in the folder "Groups", you can find the body combined into one part. This may make it easier to assemble the model, but you need to make sure you and your printer are ready for 40+ hours of non-stop printing!
Post processing: supports removing
Remove inserted supports marked in red!
Battery cable hole. You should only cut it on one side.
Post processing: finish drilling holes
3mm drill bit
3 - 3.2mm drill bit
2mm drill bit
Post processing: finish drilling holes
3mm drill bit
4mm drill bit
4mm drill bit
3mm drill bit
Post processing: nuts and magnets inserting
4pcs x M4 nut
2pcs x M3 nut
3x3x3mm - 2pcs
cube magnet
Attention! If the nuts and magnets do not fit tightly enough, then you must glue them or solder them with a soldering iron to avoid them falling out!
Life hack how easy to install M4 nuts in the back. Put the nut on the screw and pull it!
Post processing: Body parts connecting
You can glue or solder the main body parts with a soldering iron. This will make the body a little stronger. It will also simplify the assembly of the model in the next steps. But this is not a mandatory procedure.
10mm filament cut - 4pcs.
(They will help to correctly position the body parts in relation to each other.)
Battery box lockers installation
Battery box locker - 2pcs
3x3x3mm cube magnet - 2pcs
Battery box locker cap - 2pcs
M2x6 - 4pcs
Bottom caps
M3x10 - 2pcs
Electronics box bottom cap - 2pcs
Battery box bottom cap
Bottom caps should be installed after placing electronics and battery!
The battery cap has magnetic locks. You can get quick access to the battery in just a few seconds.
Footboards installation
Footboard R
Footboard L
M2x8 - 2pcs
The triangle indicates the correct orientation of the footboard. Should be facing front.
M2x6 - 4pcs
Step 2: Front suspension pre assembling and attaching to main body
Post processing: nuts inserting
Servo bracket pre assembling
Servo bracket
M3 nut - 4pcs
Attention! If the nuts do not fit tightly enough, then you must glue them or solder them with a soldering iron to avoid them falling out!
M3x10 - 4pcs
Suspension front top arm bracket - 2pcs
M3x25 - 2pcs
Servo installation
Servo shaft must be oriented forward
Standard size Servo 15-25kg
M3x10 - 4pcs + washers
Steering system assembling
M4 ball joint - 4pcs
Steering rod tube -2pcs
M4x35mm threaded shaft - 2pcs
M3x12 - 3pcs
M3 washer - 3pcs
Ball ends must be rotated 90deg relative to each other as shown
M3 nuts - 3pcs
Steering support link -2pcs
Servo arm
Steering rack
M3x16 - 2pcs
The render shows a 3d printed servo arm, but for more reliability you can use an aluminum servo arm with 20mm center-to-center
20mm
54-55mm
Make sure the distance between centers is approximately 54-55mm!
Steering system installation
M3x20 - 2pcs
M3 washer - 4pcs
M3x5
M2x5
Front suspension bottom parts pre-assembling
Attention! If the nuts do not fit tightly enough, then you must glue them or solder them with a soldering iron to avoid them falling out!
M3 nuts - 4pcs
M3x12 - 2pcs
Suspension front basic part
Front skid plate
Suspension arm
front lower - 2pcs
Suspension subframe front
M3 washer - 4pcs
3x42mm metal
rod - 2pcs
Front suspension bottom parts pre-assembling
M3x16 - 2pcs
The triangle indicates the correct orientation of the suspension arm. Should be facing front.
3x31mm metal
rod - 2pcs
M3 washer - 4pcs
Suspension hub FR
Suspension hub FL
M2x5-6 - 2pcs
Steering knuckle pre assembling and installation
M4x30
M4 washer
Front wheel washer
(3d printed)
10x15x4 bearing - 2pcs
M3 washer - 4pcs
M3x12 - 4pcs
Steering knuckle L
Front wheel shaft
Suspension front top arms installation
M2x5-6 - 2pcs
Suspension arm front top - 2pcs
M3 washer - 2pcs
M3x25 - 2pcs
Front suspension top and bottom parts attaching
M3 washer - 2pcs
M3 nut - 2pcs
M2x5-6 - 2pcs
M3x16 - 2pcs
M3x20 - 2pcs
M3x20 - 3pcs
Front suspension attaching to main body
M3x12-16 - 2pcs
M4x40 - 2pcs
Step 3: Rear suspension pre assembling and attaching to main body
Rear suspension assembling
Suspension hub RL
5x10x4 bearing
10x15x4 bearing
Suspension Arm rear lower - 2pcs
M3 washer - 8pcs
Suspension hub RR
Transmission subframe
3x48mm metal rod - 4pcs
The triangle indicates the correct orientation of the suspension arm. Should be facing back.
Rear suspension assembling
M3 washer - 4pcs
M3x25 - 2pcs
M3x16 - 2pcs
Suspension Arm rear top - 2pcs
Rear suspension assembling
M2x5-6 - 8pcs
Use these small screws to prevent the metal shafts in the suspension from falling out and loosening the main screws.
Rear shock absorbers installation
M3x16 - 2pcs
110mm shock absorber - 2pcs
Attaching the rear suspension to the main body
M4x40 - 4pcs
M3x16 - 2pcs
Suspension T-bracket rear
Tighten the screw, but do not attach the shock absorber at this stage!
Drive shafts installation
Traxxas Slash front drive shaft - 2pcs
12x5mm hex - 2pcs
Transmission and motor installation
If you are using the same transmission as me, then I recommend installing a protective cover on it.
Don't forget about fixation screw!
Usually come in set with drive shafts.
M3x8 - 4pcs
M3 nuts - 2pcs
Step 4: Interior parts, cage tubes, final assembling
Body top caps, central dashboard, pedal unit installation
M2x6 - 14pcs (for attaching all parts on this step)
Battery box top cap
Pedal unit
Electronics box top cap right
Electronics box top cap left
Rear cage parts pre assembling
M3x12 with socket head - 2pcs
Cage center tube RR
Cage side tube RR
Cage center tube RL
Cage side tube RR
Rear cage parts pre assembling
M2x8 - 4pcs
Tail light lamp
Tail light assembly recommendations on next page!
M2x10 - 4pcs
4040 fan bracket
You can install a 4040mm fan for additional cooling of the motor, but this design is not very efficient. I made this bracket for installing a fan while waiting for an aluminum heatsink from aliexpress.
Tail light glass making example
I used 1mm thick clear plastic. I cut 45x12mm rectangles out of it. I used the body of the taillight to give the glasses the correct shape. Then I cleaned the glass with sandpaper and painted it red. I removed the paint from the side that will be turned towards the LEDs. Now, if we shine at the end of the glass with the help of a red LED, we will get a beautiful effect.
But if you don't plan on using LEDs, then you can simply print this part out of red filament. You will find the STL in the archive in the Glass folder.
Rear cage installation
M3x16 - 6pcs
Dashboard installation
M3x16
Dashboard
Steering wheel
M3x10 - 4pcs
M3x25 - 2pcs
Rear cage cross tubes and top tail lights installation
Cage cross tube RL
Left top tail light and glass
M2x6 - 2pcs
M3x10 threaded shaft - 2pcs
(This is a hidden connection! Rotate the tube around the body part to tighten the threaded shaft.)
Top cage pre assembling
M3x10 threaded shaft - 2pcs
(This is a hidden connection! Rotate small tube around the bigger part to tighten the threaded shaft.)
Cage side tube CL
Cage side tube CR
Cage cross tube FR
Cage cross tube FL
Cage center tube CR
Cage center tube CL
M3x12 with socket head - 2pcs
Top cage installation
M3x12 - 4pcs
M3x16 - 2pcs
M3x12 with socket head - 2pcs
Cage central cross tubes installation
Cage cross tube central front
Cage cross tube central rear
M2x8 with socket head - 6pcs
ECS installation
Recommended position for placing ESC.�You can install ESC with cable ties or double-sided tape. ESC must be installed before installing the seats!!!
Seats installation
M2x6 - 6pcs
Seat - 2pcs
Front shock absorbers installation
M3x16 - 2pcs
M3 nut - 2pcs
98mm shock absorber - 2pcs
Front cage pre assembling
Main headlight and glass - 2 pair
Cage center tube FR
Cage center tube FL
M2x8 with socket head - 2pcs
Headlights bracket
You have to install the headlights now, because later it will not be possible to install them!
M2x6 - 2pcs
Front cage installation
M2x8 with socket head - 2pcs
M3x10 - 4pcs
Front cage installation
M3x12 with socket head - 2pcs
M3x10 - 2pcs
Cage side tube FR
Cage side tube FL
Wheels assembling
M2x8 - 6pcs
M2 nuts - 6pcs
Rim A inner
Rim A outer
Rim spacer circle
Tire. Recommended 96mm outer diameter tire for front wheels and 100mm tire for rear wheels. Not recommended to use bigger than 100mm tire on rear wheels!
The rim has a 4mm center hole, but for use on the rear wheels you have to drill it down to 5mm.
It is also recommended to glue the rear tire to the rim. The model is very fast and the tire may not hold onto the rim!
Wheels installation, Finish!
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the model assembly!
Add radio controls and battery, and you're ready to ride!
I hope you enjoy this model and leave a good review about it!
M4 lock nut - 2pcs
M5 lock nut - 2pcs
Recommendation: Adjust the endpoints of the steering servo!
Normal steering angle ✓
Wheel steering angle too large ❌