My DIY Huina 1580 V4 Conversion!

More mass! More power! Yes!! Huina 1580 goes hydraulic! My Huina 1580 RC excavator was definitely better after the first round of upgrades (https://youtu.be/M5xmmF577og), but it wasn't enough! (Is it ever?!) So today, we're doing the Huina 1580 hydraulic upgrade! If you're wondering how to upgrade your RC excavator to hydraulic power, I hope you find this video to be just what you need. I want to build the best cheapest hydraulic RC excavator - let's get started! -- What to Buy: Huina 1580 Excavator: https://amzn.to/3XF1hkj (or the cheaper WLToys 16800 (lacks extra attachments): https://amzn.to/4gnwwaE ) Hydraulic Kit I Used: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mNYOLpR FlySky i6S Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3Xm59VZ FlySky FS-iA10B Rx: https://amzn.to/4dZus7b Rotating LED Light: https://amzn.to/3ToqrRC Oil Cooler: https://amzn.to/47u5z1a Stepper Bit (for pwr. switch): https://amzn.to/4efNlm4 14mm stand-offs (13-16mm is fine): https://amzn.to/3MG6npZ XT60 connectors: https://amzn.to/4ejn4mK XT30 connectors: https://amzn.to/3Zf5wEh 14ga wire: https://amzn.to/3TjNxbN 22 wt. or lower hydraulic jack oil (I used 44 in this vid, it was too thick) Total spend on absolute budget: ~USD$1k (16800, hydraulic kit, basic radio, existing tools & sundries) -- Related Videos: Original 1580 Review: https://youtu.be/rdGVIrY-_HU Huina 1580 Upgrade: https://youtu.be/M5xmmF577og Huina 1580 with FPV: https://youtu.be/AHXCgrAwyiU Smallest RC Excavator in the World: https://youtu.be/7rRagmrzZ0I My 1/12 Hydraulic RC Excavator: https://youtu.be/pKm4xhfe-I8 -- Parts in this build: Kit + BYO Parts: - Hydraulic tube* - New arm w/cylinders* - Power Switch* - Dual ESC for Tracks* - Pump Brushless ESC* - Valve Block* - Pump & Tank* - Turret Servo & 32P Pinion* - 7ch+ Radio System - Wire, heat shrink, s/iron - Battery connectors - Angle grinder, heavy pliers - Regular workbench tools - 4 to 7 hours to do the install * = came with the kit -- Electronics Tools I Use & Like: $$ USB-C Iron: https://amzn.to/3XEW4Jh $ XT60 3S Iron: https://amzn.to/3XzUQid Tip Cleaner: https://amzn.to/3XoDgMK Solder: https://amzn.to/3zdLjUJ Snips: https://amzn.to/3MIHjid My Fave Tweezers: https://amzn.to/47okVUJ Flux: https://amzn.to/4cZHEb2 Hot Air Gun: https://amzn.to/3Tmv4eI Wire Stripper: https://amzn.to/4dVI6YV Heat Shrink: https://amzn.to/3XBXh3W Silicone Work Mat: https://amzn.to/3TsPYZN USB Pit Light: https://amzn.to/3ATk0iU -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRx09JE3sYu4AgWTHR9fNdg/join Articles: What's the Best RC Car? https://rc-tnt.com/guides/best-rc-car/ Best RC Crawler? https://rc-tnt.com/manufacturer/multiple/what-is-the-best-rc-rock-crawler/ Follow us: Website: https://rc-tnt.com/ Twitter @rctrailandtech and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rctrailandtech/ WHERE TO BUY RC STUFF: Buy kits, models & upgrades here: https://www.asiatees.com/shop-now?rc_pal=3736303730 -- Chapters: 0:00 Huina 1580 Upgrades 1:21 How Excavators Move 2:05 RC Hydraulics 101 4:36 1580 Hydraulic Kit 6:42 Kit Installation 22:59 Best Cheap Tools 25:55 Troubleshooting 26:46 Hydraulic Test 37:02 Finishing Up 40:40 Test Dig! 42:46 One Last Issue 44:54 Final Thoughts #rcconstruction, #rcreview, #rchydraulics, #rcexcavator,