New Tekin RX8 1/8 scale brushless ESC

[Sleepytime]

I do agree maxamps are on the pricey side but mine have been great packs so i would not agree with the turd comparison.

[Sleepytime]

Juall-

I would get a 4S 5000 pack if you already have the 1900kv motor. What brand battery you get is up to you and your wallet.

[Juall]

that was my battery of choice. the tekno manual was really leaning toward running the 5s with the 1900, but the 4 sounds like the way to go

[Randy_Pike]

Originally Posted by lovezyy

Hi, randy

I send you 4-5 emails, but just first one get reply. Did you receive my email about the case of rs pro and rotor for T8?

Thank you

Yes, I responded. Yours was trapped in a spam filter...sorry.

[warpig]

Originally Posted by warpig

Can I bypass the switch on the RX8 (solder the wires together) so I don't have to worry about that little switch failing on me? Will I still be able to program it with the hotwire if it is on all the time?

Also, the rotor shaft seems a tad short for my 8ight-E. Is anyone having any issues with this. I am not too worried about it. But, I'd like it to be longer. I'm just curious if it's normal.

Last, I ended up getting a 2050kv. I wanted the 1900kv but I got a good deal on this one. I'm looking for a good starting setup for the ESC.

Any help would be appreciated!

thanks,
Ben

Any help? What kind of BEC are people running. I used a novak on my crawler with great success. I was wondering if I could use the Losi voltage regulator. It's basically a BEC...

[j.d.roost]

I think someone asked this a few pages back but got no answer.
I am looking to buy (go brushless)this week and was sold on the Tekin setup until I read about the rotor failure problem. Are you guys seeing more of one kv motor (ie.2050/1900) going bad over another?
I don't have the funds to carry a spare motor around right now "just in case". My other option is to get the esc and another brand motor but I like the idea of havng a sensored setup.I drove a castle 2650 and 2200 buggy and they were a bit overpowered so I am looking at the 1900kv on 4s.
I could just stick with nitro until this all gets fixed too but what fun would that be?
Thanks for any help.

[RBMike]

Originally Posted by Jube

You must understand that you dont have to have as much MAH when you go to a higher voltage(more cells). 4s 5000, 5s 4000 and 6s 3300 are all about equal as far as stored energy/ runtime is concerned. + or - a little for efficiency gains going to higher voltage. What Im saying is you can go to a higher cell count and run smaller batteries which means equal to or less weight for the batteries.

TRUTH, I run a T8 1400Kv in my MBX6 with these packs:

http://www.rcdude.com/servlet/the-13...X--dsh-/Detail

I can get 15 minutes at all but the biggest tracks (with a 21V cutoff) & the pack cost $125 & weighs 405 Grams. Charges fast & never gets hot. My car comes in at 7lbs, 4 too 6oz (depending on tire selection). After a 5 minute heat with a couple of minutes of warm up I will put between 900 & 1000mA back into the pack.

[JodyJ]

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I think someone asked this a few pages back but got no answer.
I am looking to buy (go brushless)this week and was sold on the Tekin setup until I read about the rotor failure problem. Are you guys seeing more of one kv motor (ie.2050/1900) going bad over another?
I don't have the funds to carry a spare motor around right now "just in case". My other option is to get the esc and another brand motor but I like the idea of havng a sensored setup.I drove a castle 2650 and 2200 buggy and they were a bit overpowered so I am looking at the 1900kv on 4s.
I could just stick with nitro until this all gets fixed too but what fun would that be?
Thanks for any help.

At first I did, but after I got it repaired I've put 40 4S 5000mah packs through it within a two weeks and it still running strong. My only issue I have is the fan, all my blades are gone LOL. Waiting for a replacement one.

[j.d.roost]

Did you go 1900 or 2050?

[JodyJ]

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

Did you go 1900 or 2050?

1900 using 16/46 gearing and low timing.

[j.d.roost]

Yea I guess thats what I am worried about. Sort of makes me wish Tekin had an answer for us that they found all the bad ones. (like,manufacture # xxx through xxx are bad just send them back) Guess it's going to be a gamble if I get a good one or not. I would hate making the jump only to have my 1st or
2nd outing run short due to a motor problem. I don't think my nitro buds would let me live that down.

[Jube]

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

Yea I guess thats what I am worried about. Sort of makes me wish Tekin had an answer for us that they found all the bad ones. (like,manufacture # xxx through xxx are bad just send them back) Guess it's going to be a gamble if I get a good one or not. I would hate making the jump only to have my 1st or
2nd outing run short due to a motor problem. I don't think my nitro buds would let me live that down.

Ya cuz lord knows nothing ever goes wrong with nitro's.....

[JodyJ]

Originally Posted by j.d.roost

I don't think my nitro buds would let me live that down.

Yes, but when it does work, you'll leave them in the dust and they will start crying LOL

[B.A. Racer]

name one product that came out that didnt have problems at first..tekin has fixed their problems and now they are working great!

[j.d.roost]

Ya cuz lord knows nothing ever goes wrong with nitro's.....
LOL
Yea thats why I am making the jump.
It's just that I have a few extra nitro motors. Until I get geared up with the
brushless stuff it's going to be a rough weekend.
If it breaks I am stuck.
Trust me, they have been ribbing me for two weeks now after I told tham I was "crossing over".