So after the first time I took my batteries out of my Octane I knew I had to change the setup. Trying to get everything crammed in there was a huge pain in the ass. I took matters into my own hands and did this easy modification.
What you need:
Step 1 fold the server extension cable in half and cut it. Save the male end because you can make an extra long charge cable out of it.
Trim off the extra wire since this is just for the battery.
Cut one of the battery wires. Just do one so you don't shock yourself.
Join both the new female and existing female together with the battery wire and solder them. Don't just tape them because you might end up with a runaway truck:
Shrinky dinky doo:
Do the other wire:
Now shrink them together:
Do the other battery and stuff all that crap back in the battery/innards box. I used a zip tie to keep them together as well as not let them slide out any further from the box. Don't want it rubbing on anything.
Charge:
I am using the new extension wires as the ones to charge from. This is an easy mod and takes about 20 minutes. No more fighting wires in the truck.
Smooth out
What you need:
- 2 x Servo Extensions
- Soldering Iron
- Solder
- Heat Shrink Tubing
- Heat source
Step 1 fold the server extension cable in half and cut it. Save the male end because you can make an extra long charge cable out of it.
Trim off the extra wire since this is just for the battery.
Cut one of the battery wires. Just do one so you don't shock yourself.
Join both the new female and existing female together with the battery wire and solder them. Don't just tape them because you might end up with a runaway truck:
Shrinky dinky doo:
Do the other wire:
Now shrink them together:
Do the other battery and stuff all that crap back in the battery/innards box. I used a zip tie to keep them together as well as not let them slide out any further from the box. Don't want it rubbing on anything.
Charge:
I am using the new extension wires as the ones to charge from. This is an easy mod and takes about 20 minutes. No more fighting wires in the truck.
Smooth out