Here is a 1/8th scale Crono buggy, converted to electric. The project was done with only a few parts needed to convert the nitro buggy to electric. This project is not only limited to the Crono buggy, but it can be done to any other 1/8th scale buggy or truggy. The parts needed for this project were: Tekno 2200kv motor (part #TKR4260-2200), Tekno motor mount (part #TKR40002A), a Tekno pinion gear (shown is a 15 tooth pinion, but pinions range from a 12 tooth part #TKR4152 to a 18 tooth part #TKR5158), and a battery tray.On this project, there are a few things needed to be done by hand to get all the parts to fit. Holes needed to be drilled into the chassis to make the motor mount fit on the chassis. Holes also had to be drilled in the chassis to secure the battery tray. A dremal was also used to cut the servo tray because only the steering servo is used now since the esc controls the throttle and brakes.
After testing the e-Crono, here are some advantages of converting a nitro car to electric. The biggest advantage is the instant power. There is no waiting for the engine to spool up and the clutch to engage. Another advantage is no more tuning a nitro engine, it is just charge and go. There is also no nitro fumes to smell or bother your eyes.
The main advantage for nitro engines is the sound that the nitro motors make. Another advantage of the nitro engine is the continuous play time by just having to refuel. But that may not be that big of an advantage if you buy a few battery packs.
TKR4260-2200 MSRP $179.99
TKR40002A MSRP $9.99
TKR4152 (12t) MSRP $14.99
TKR4153 (13t)
TKR4154 (14t)
TKR4155 (15t)
TKR4156 (16t)
TKR4157 (17t)
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