Tips- Splash-proof E-Maxx

 

Wanna keep those electronics nice 'n dry?

Lets face it, the E-Maxx is one heck of a fun ride. And since it seems to be able to run anywhere and anytime, you might just wanna take it out for a spin when its wet or snowy outside. Its all fun and games until you hit that one puddle that splashes a few drops of water right on top of that ESC or receiver and *BAM*. You got one dead Maxx.

A few easy steps can help you avoid this scenario, and help keep those 'lectronics nice and snug.

 

 

A word of Warning!

This is NOT "water proofing", so it will not allow you to go deep-sea diving with your truck. It will help protect the rig from random splashes, but when operating the truck in wet conditions, use common sence. Or not.

 

 

 

> Step 1: Cover up openings on the lower part of the chassis, like battery compartment and such. I taped some plastic strips inside the battery compartment and covered it with some extra tape on the outside.

> Step 2: Plug the openings around the steering and shifter servos. I just jammed some rubber weatherstipping in between there. If you wanna go crazy with it, you could seal the servo cases with silicon, I never bothered and have not had any problems so far.

> Step 3: Take a pair of standard length antenna rods. Wrap a little tape around each end (to increase thickness a bit), then jam each end of the rods into the front & rear chassis bolt holes, making a pair of "tent poles".

> Step 4: Find a suitable piece of semi-water proof material. A perfect fit is a raincover for bicycle helmets, since it also "breathes", but even one of those saran-wrap covers or a shower cap will do. You do want something with elastic around the opening. Wrap the cover over the top of the "tent poles", fixing the elastic around the sides to the bottom of the chassis.

> Taa-DAH! And there you have it! The "poles" will keep the cover off the hot motors and ESC, and give a certain amount of air for the electronics to breath in. Between battery swaps check and see if it seems very hot in there, if so let it cool for a few minutes. I have been using this with stock motors, modified motors and even with my dual brushless set-up in all sorts of conditions; summer & winter. It does such a good job of keeping splashes, snow and even dirt out that I always run with it. Hope it works well for you too!

And yes, it does work....