Introduction: Upgrade Wltoys 104311 to Traxxas TRX-4
Here I will guide the specific steps to upgrade the Wltoys 104311 to Traxxas TRX4 with available components that are extremely cheap and easy to use.
Specific upgrades are as follows:
- Front and rear LEDs can be turned on and off from the remote
- Daytime positioning lights
- Bodywork is reworked with rear bumper, support frame, fuel tank, spare wheel
- Upgrade steering with Servo, review in:
- Controlled by TX, RX GT3B
- Dual ESCs control dual bridges
- Powered by 2 18650 batteries
Step 1: Prepare Components
First you need to prepare the necessary components as follows:
- TX, RX GT3B
- Esc brushedI8A3 30A x2: https://bit.ly/2HvhCU2
- Led control circuit x1: https://bit.ly/35ApjRf
- 18650 battery x2
- 4x4mm sledge plastic bar: https://bit.ly/2IB3fOe
- 5mm, 3mm round and square led lights + reflector x 15
- Decorative accessories: tires, gas tank,...
- Power cord 1007 24awg
Step 2: Wiring Controller Box
- Cut the wire and connect the power cord, switch wire for 2 ESCs
- Use the Y-cable to connect the control wires of the 2 ESCs
- Solder the DC jack to supply the power
- Paste the led controller into the box and wire
- Install the 12V heatsink fan on the lid
- Screw the control box to the car body and out the wires
Step 3: Attaching the Rear Port
- Modify a discarded toy car port
Step 4: Attached LED Lights at the Front and Back and Led Body
- Using 3mm gold led is square led as daytime LED connected directly to the source of the RX
- Led 5mm for headlights, front and back lights Led connect controller output
Step 5: Make Protective Frame for the Car Body
- Using 4x4mm ABS plastic bars
- Use fire to soften the corners then bend them in shape
- Finally paint black and wait to dry
Step 6: Connect the Wire to RX From the Control Box
- Servo wire --> CH1
- ESC wire --> CH2
- LED controller board --> CH3
Step 7: Mount the Body on the Kit and Run
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