Does the Tekin hotwire need an additional cable to connect to a Gen2 esc?

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01-29-2014, 07:15 PM

moch8

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Does the Tekin hotwire need an additional cable to connect to a Gen2 esc?

Does the Tekin hotwire need an additional cable to connect to a Gen2 esc?

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01-29-2014, 07:26 PM

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Yes it does, when you purchase any gen 2 rs or rx8 it is included

01-29-2014, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by moch8

Does the Tekin hotwire need an additional cable to connect to a Gen2 esc?

Thanks,
Alex

There is a separate one made so you don't have to unplug the main one from the Receiver but it's not necessary. More of a convenience thing. There is a 3 pin connection on the ESC just for this extra cable. I purchased one from Tower Hobbies. There should be one included with the new ESC.