Cut fingers quad copter12/29/2023 ![]() Those props are sharp and, with the speed they spin, you will loose a finger or gash yourself if the quad gets out of control. Fly in an open area clear from anything that bleeds! Yes.In most cases, zip ties will do for good since you can just cut them if you need to move something. Don’t finalize any gluing or irreversible securing of components until you have fully tested the unit.If you look close enough you will see its from a Logitech mouse package and it works like a charm. You will want to cover the electronics with a dome.These Traxxas shafts have saved me a lot of coin. Update Dec 2014: I’ve had this quad for 8 months now and have bent a total of 5 shafts to date (and counting). I even found them at FutureShop (Canada)… This is a much cheaper alternative than replacing the motors. The 2640’s are available at most hobby stores. I’ve copied a pic below and can confirm that these fit just fine. ![]() Yep! They have the exact diameter (3.15mm) as the motor shafts, but are a bit longer (but are easily cut down). If you end up going with the D2822/17 Brushless Outrunner 1100kv motors, I came across readily available Traxxas 2640 RC shock towers.Each time I crash I always have 2 good motors, swap them out, then after flying go and install new shafts to the bent ones. (Edit – I have now had the quad for nearly 1 yr, and have replaced 6 shafts. ![]()
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