Rc Flip Head Lights DIY step by step

Finally, I got myself motivated to make this DIY Flip Lights. I been ask several times to make another DIY flip lights this time I took some pictures

I will be using a recycled Onevia body, I got from my friend.

The DIY is really simple and it can be applied to any other bodies.


Part: One Assembly rod

Cut off an opening for the new buckets make sure its straight.

* for Trueno AE86 body follow the outline of the lid and save the Lids*






Insert the push rod into the antenna straw then bend the rod into V shape

Place the assembly rod inside the rc body for measurements

Once you have the right measurement bend the other end of the rod into V shape



Place the assembly rod inside the body and either use tape or hot glue to hold in place temporarily





Now glue hot glue or tape the Lid on the V shape rod



Check if everything is aligned



Do a manual flip test



Now you can permanently epoxy the antenna straw and the Lids






Part: Two Light buckets

Here's my version for light buckets, you need to make a triangle and for the width measure the opening in the body




Glue the bucket with the lid temporarily



Check for alignment and glue pemanently



Cut little cardboard triangles for the side of the buckets
I painted them with black markers and glue them on the sides of the buckets



Outline the front lens with a black marker



Important !
Add a piece of straw on the end of the assembly rod to prevent from moving





Part: Three Servo arm

You need a servo arm for the light bucket



Glue the arm on the side of the light bucket





You need a servo push rod for final piece bend the ends

Measure the length and where you want place the servo



Install one end of the push rod to the light bucket



Do the same on servo



Placed the servo on an angle where the wheels are free to move



Run the servo wire on the side where the receiver for easy access



Your Done!



* adding lights is another story *

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