3LikesTekin RX8 1/8 Scale Brushless ESC Thread
08-16-2013, 09:41 PM
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Hi All,
I did a search and this seemed like the best place to put this.
My Tekin T8 2050Kv motor seized up on me last Sunday. I was coming down the straight 2 laps into my main and all 4 wheels locked up. I had steering but no throttle.
I got back to the pits to find it would not roll.
Now the motor is over 3 calender years old, but I only put about 3 - 3 1/2 hours a year total ( yes, you read that right....3+ hrs a year.) on my equipment.
I only get out on race days and run my three 5min quals and my 10 min main.
I race about 6 races a year.
It has never been over heated and well taken care of. I'm just about to open it up and take a look.
Any guesses???
I did a search and this seemed like the best place to put this.
My Tekin T8 2050Kv motor seized up on me last Sunday. I was coming down the straight 2 laps into my main and all 4 wheels locked up. I had steering but no throttle.
I got back to the pits to find it would not roll.
Now the motor is over 3 calender years old, but I only put about 3 - 3 1/2 hours a year total ( yes, you read that right....3+ hrs a year.) on my equipment.
I only get out on race days and run my three 5min quals and my 10 min main.
I race about 6 races a year.
It has never been over heated and well taken care of. I'm just about to open it up and take a look.
Any guesses???
08-16-2013, 10:04 PM
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ESC is fine, nothing burnt. Motor is maintained nicely. Nothing in there.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
08-16-2013, 10:29 PM
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yep is done looks like the windings let go , rotor seems fine , i would still send it in maybe Tekin guys can chime in and advise
08-17-2013, 10:27 AM
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I try not to nag very often, and last time I asked I received no response, so any word on any kind of hand held programmer? There was once mention of one with no hint of a eta, but that was quite a while ago.
08-17-2013, 11:39 AM
ESC is fine, nothing burnt. Motor is maintained nicely. Nothing in there.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
Tekin has preliminarily announced an Android smartphone/tablet app that will work with the Hotwire adapter. No release date is known, but at least we know what they consider 'better than a handheld programmer'.
08-17-2013, 04:25 PM
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The magnets came off the rotor, but it looks clear otherwise. If you can pull the magnets out along with any debris, you should be able to get that motor going again just with a new rotor. If you don't want to try, pm me and I'll make an offer for the motor as is. I have a friend who is too cheap to buy Tekin, but keeps frying the cheap stuff.
I will try and get them out. Some of the winding is/has come loose. I'll get a better idea of where it's at when I get the magnets out.
I picked up a 1900Kv today.
08-19-2013, 04:36 AM
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Auuthorization code
How long does it last, has I have had it about a month now just been busy.
Thanks
Thanks
08-19-2013, 03:52 PM
Tech Adept
lvc question
hi, i have a question new to escale coming from nitro buggy, if i use 2200 mah in 5 minutes in a 5000 mah 4 c pak would i be able to make a 10 minute main? if used 4400 out of the 5000 mah pak?? or would it be at lvc on the esc or close? If someone could explain be great... thanks
08-19-2013, 03:58 PM
Youd probably be cutting it close. You would have to drive really smart and easy to pull i off.
08-19-2013, 04:56 PM
ESC is fine, nothing burnt. Motor is maintained nicely. Nothing in there.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
I pulled the motor out when I got home that night. Everything rolls free. Tried turning the motor by hand...seized up tight. Even using a pair of pliers wouldn't budge it.
I opened it up and this is what I found. I'd say it's done. Weird. I know it's old calender wise, but it has what I would assume to be very little run time. I'm picking up a 1900Kv tomorrow.
If you've never opened it before, a small rock or piece of debris could have cycled through the motor snagging the wrap and causing the failure.
08-19-2013, 05:01 PM
Then use a Gen2 %^&* to make adjustments.
08-19-2013, 05:01 PM
08-19-2013, 05:02 PM
hi, i have a question new to escale coming from nitro buggy, if i use 2200 mah in 5 minutes in a 5000 mah 4 c pak would i be able to make a 10 minute main? if used 4400 out of the 5000 mah pak?? or would it be at lvc on the esc or close? If someone could explain be great... thanks
What car? motor? Gearing? Size of the track?
08-19-2013, 05:53 PM
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08-20-2013, 04:55 AM
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