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Moto freak 12-13-2002 07:36 PM

Changing my pcb
 
I don't know if i want to change my pcb or not the advantages arnt that great?

Just lookin for advise.

Thanks,

naturecured 12-13-2002 08:29 PM

i have found dozens of sites explaining the exchange. a soldering iron and a set of balls willing to rip apart their zip is all it takes
i have a clone and have thought of doing it but havent got much experience (looks too easy b ut it may be)
the clone speeds along with all the motors from a zip in it proving the pcb is better but its still a tough decision (even with 4 zipzaps still in the boxes)

Stridex 12-13-2002 08:43 PM

It's completely your call. Personally, after my first PCB swap, I'd never play with one out-of-the-box again. First thing I do to a brand new Zip is cut out it's PCB. The PCB swap makes such an improvement, I can't believe I actually liked zips before I knew of this mod. You might want to hold off if you have any doubts. Wait til' a few of us are able to test the new Sharper Image Clones. They're the same size as ZZ's, but we're all hoping they come with a better PCB board. They're on back order and mine should be here right before Christmas.

naturecured 12-13-2002 09:23 PM

by same size do u mean bodies, motors, etc? 1/64th etc?

Moto freak 12-14-2002 07:29 PM

Could you give the name of one of those dozzens of sites.

Stridex 12-14-2002 07:34 PM

Quote:

by same size do u mean bodies, motors, etc? 1/64th etc?
Body and chasis length look the same. I've only seen pics. I suspect the motors are also the same size.

BigPimpin 12-14-2002 08:24 PM

if you gonna do it heres some tips:

1) Make sure you write down the layout on both PCB's
2) Have a FINE POINT soldering iron
3) Have to have some time

naturecured 12-15-2002 01:51 AM

start out here:

http://www.questformadness.com/

http://www.twistedinternet.com/gijoe/micro_rc/swap.html

http://webpages.charter.net/mattydia...erformance.htm


http://www.geocities.com/pikamoy/BuntaZZmods.html

let me know how you fare with this adventure. try a google.com or dogpile.com search for zipzaps and you are sure to be steered into several other directions...they dont call it the information superhighway for nothing :D

marc515192 12-15-2002 10:29 AM

Hear's another PCB Swap

I2ed 12-17-2002 12:29 AM

this is a noob question but if u switch pcb's with a clone, do their frequences have to be the same?

hogjowlz 12-17-2002 10:35 AM

no you just need the clone controller


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