Damper and link balancer

thingiverse

After getting some inspiration from an RC forum, I created this tool to help you find the perfect links and shocks for your RC car. Just mount the links in the device, and the angle indicator shows how close or far they are from being the right length. To check your shock mounts, simply insert them into the device and push down on the slider. If there's any difference in spring rate, the angle indicator will move towards the side with the softer spring. This device has been tested with soft crawler shocks, but I'm not sure how it will perform with on-road or buggy shocks. I deliberately kept the design minimal to ensure a clear overview. If you want to add your own markings, there's plenty of space for that. After printing, simply thread an M4 screw through the "bricka" and secure it inside the angle indicator. Then, attach everything to the ruler as shown in the picture, using a nut on the underside of the ruler. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions – I'll do my best to help. As for print settings, I used: Printer: Wanhao i3 V2 Rafts: Doesn't matter Supports: Yes Infill: 20% I printed mine with PLA, using whatever settings suited my filament. I recommend doing the same, as the device will be subject to some load from the shocks. At least 20% infill is essential – maybe more. The slider's fittings are designed to be snug, eliminating any potential misreadings caused by movement. To ensure accurate prints, set up your printer for high-resolution printing. I managed to fit all the parts on my print bed by flipping the bricka and ruler upside down and positioning the slider upwards. However, you know your printer best, so print accordingly.