Dig Transmission explained - how does it work and when is it useful? 

As far as I'm concerned, you are the authority when it comes to all things RC crawler. Great presentation and your videos really demystify some of these technical terms for beginners.

Thanks dude. Basher who just got into crawling. Thanks for the help with all the Capra vids 😎

Short and concise video. Thank you!

I have my dig on a 3 way switch. 4wd, freewheeling, and locked. Great video man

Will definitely watch cause we all support the channel

Thank you for making a great, and simple explanation on how to use DIG.

Clear and appreciable as usual ! Personally I think that for no-race crawling it's more funny to use that channel/servo/gearbox feature to have a 2 speed transmission (that helps in much more situation and gives a more realistic driving).

If they would have remote locking diffs like the trx4 id buy one for sure.

This is really good info. Thank you!

Very cool for maneuvering! For that last scenario with the super steep climb, Dig doesn't seem effective at all. I understand you're using it to prevent tipover but you're also not making any headway. Seems like overdriven front axle would have been better. Or how about overdriven front and ~25% drag on the rear axle?? Not sure how that would be set up but that seems ideal for most situations like that. Love your channel btw 👍

Hello Francis, could you try a 3 settings dig set up on the capra transmission: 1. 4wd, 2. fwd. Locked rear, 3. fwd. freewheel rear.

Basically what I do with my cars E-Brake in the winter, lol. It's fun to yank on the e-brake, punch the gas, and slide your front end around to do what would otherwise be a multipoint turn.

Nice explanation. At 2:54 your truck is making a lot of noise but no wheels are turning. How can the motor be moving without the wheels - is it slipping a slipper or something? Or is that just electrical whine from the motor and ESC but the motor isn't actually turning?

Very good explanation sir. It would be great if you can help me how to handbrake(rear wheel lock) my DBX-07 with radiolink rc6gs. Please!

When a crawler is setup with significant overdrive/underdrive gearing and is attempting to sidehill a steep section, I find that the dig's "freewheeling" option (third position) can be a very useful tool. Instead of having overdriven front wheels drag along the underdriven rear wheels through a sidehill section in 4WD mode, letting the rear wheels "freewheel" helps the rear to follow the front better by not slipping downward as the crawler progresses on the side slope. Although I only need to use "freewheeling" ocassionally, it can be a useful option when sidehilling with an overdrive/underdrive geared crawler.

If I’m being honest, the dig looks like more of a hassle and not worth it as an option in virtually all situations. 🤔🤔. Great video as always and great honest review my friend. God bless and stay healthy and safe.

Thank you,well explained 👍☕️☕️✌️

very good explanation... question at 5:54 minutes what is that nice brown body pickup?

Love your videos and your channel and my trx-4. But i dont like the Premiere/Notification Function.

Can you set the dig servo so it gives you either 4 wheel drive or dig or rear free wheel?

Could you also make a video on the Upgrades for axial umg 6x6? Idk if you already did one. Thanks

Where is the web site for your store

What about the dig free wheel. There is 2 dig settings.

great vid man, i was on the fence for a dig,,,,,now i want one,,,,haha

I really enjoy your videos. Just out of curiosity what are your top ten best performing crawlers in the past 5 years with mods? I’d love to hear your thoughts 👍🏼🤔

I would Love to see you test some cheap crawler Cars(fastte...banggo...) . (And of Course more Videos about the Trx4 Sport.

Nice Video. I enjoyed watching it. And I have a question, your Axial Scx 10 iii was black. How do you paint it again? From the outside? Best greetings from Germany.

Can you make a video on the best upgrades for the traxxas k5 blazer

QUESTION??? Will Reef’s micro 99 work for the dig/2speed? Thanks

Salamat kuya!!!

What’s a good replacement dig servo for the gladiator? I know reefs but looking for something less expensive but better than stock. Also I believe the stock has 20t so what are you doing to make it work for you since some of the dig servos have different count

Wow that was really useful, thanks a lot,😀😀😀

What dig can i use on a gmade Bom

As above really both the axial capra and the scx10iii are capable of the free wheel option

What about differences between dig and 3 points dig?

What is your favorite or most used Transmitter for your crawlers? Seen you do reviews on a bunch of different radios. Just curious which one you like to use most (and why, if you're willing to add that information too!)

What body do you have on it there?

What’s with the screaming esc? I see that all the time on RU-vid but I’ve never had one of my cars do that? What causes it??? Sounds soooo loud. Haha.

Awesome content.

Awesome vid

OK I get it, very cool but when I run my RC 4 x 4 crawlers I like realism as much as possible it reminds me of the days back in Montana and I drove the real thing up in the mountains. Definitely more challenging but how are you this is kind of cool.

I like the cartoon effect at the end, looks cool.

how to set did up. someone pleasw show me

You can also set dig so it does not lock rear wheels but merely disconnects them. That would allow you to climb better and not be held back by rear wheels being locked. Your descending issue would also be fixed and improved as the rear wheels would still have traction and not slide but torque can be applied to front wheels.

What size tires are you using on that blue/grey vanquish rc?

Do you run the vanquish SLW hubs? What size?

What’s that whine?

I still get lost with my dig I end up putting it in neutral so until I get used to it yes it’s not serving me that well

Like a hand brake..😁

Dig has 3 positions 4wd free wheel and locked. The hill decent should have been in the free wheeled position and not locked in the rock line chosen for video.

Soooo, a DIG will help impress friends? 🤭

Dig can certainly be very useful. But it might be good to note that it is only legal in class 3 SORRCA rules. Class 1 + 2 it is not allowed.

It is rather unfortunate (and confusing) that the RC (and to some extent, the full-size) crawling community has chosen to use the word 'locked' here, in reference to a DIG/dig unit. The traditional meaning of 'locked' as it pertains to a transmission is in reference to preventing a differential from applying a differential torque to either out-drive (it's intended purpose) - that is, both outdriven wheels are locked to one another and there is no differential in torque applied wrt either; but both wheels are free to turn. Perhaps 'hand-brake' or 'rear-braked' is a more sensible choice, but alas...

Nice video, but you did not explain HOW dig works, it was just how to use it.

What’s with the thumbs down? This is a well done video well thought out and correct. Haters lol

in real life, scale 1.1, are crawlers using this technic to turn? never see...