Krypton motor problem.
07-07-2003, 02:27 AM
#17
I guess it's the heat or something which loosens up the adhesive of the magnets.
07-07-2003, 10:49 AM
#18
Well this weekend our local hotshoe had the same thing happen to him. The mag has come loose. The motor will be sent back to Reedy, but this is not a positive trend. When our local fast guys are having issues with this motor the rest of the racers seem to shy away. We are also experencing alot of comm wear compared to other mods that we run...has anyone else been experencing such wear...kinda a seration type wear on the brush and comm...we still use the 766's in it but we have not been overly pleased with the KR.
Jeff
Jeff
07-07-2003, 10:57 AM
#19
I should be receiving my Kr based motor soon. I'm glad to hear about these problems so that I am aware of them. Since the Kr is primarily R&D'd by the factory drivers, Mike Reedy himself probably personally ensured the motors they get are perfect. The production motors everyone else gets may not get the same attention to detail. Based on everyone's posts, it would seem so.
07-07-2003, 12:05 PM
#21
Difuser, that is exactly what I am seeing. Is this just the wear characteristic of the motor or is there something that can be done to get a better wear? The motor is a tocket but needs alot of attention to keep it up to speed. I undertand mod motrs need more work at times but the same wind in a Top Based mod (Peak, Orion) does not show that kind of wear...but none of them seem to wear quite like the D5. That thing is apowerhouse but it wears out brushes in a hurry...
Would love to get the KR working better any tips would be great!
Jeff
Would love to get the KR working better any tips would be great!
Jeff
07-07-2003, 12:18 PM
#22
Jeff,
I spoke to Mike Reedy at the NATS regarding this same problem. He mentioned to tweak the Positive spring. Making it stiffer so that the brush dosen't bounce as much. I believe in the 180 degree but don't quote me on that one. The motor makes so much RPM that this seems to help with the comm wear.
Hope this helps,
Mark
I spoke to Mike Reedy at the NATS regarding this same problem. He mentioned to tweak the Positive spring. Making it stiffer so that the brush dosen't bounce as much. I believe in the 180 degree but don't quote me on that one. The motor makes so much RPM that this seems to help with the comm wear.
Hope this helps,
Mark
07-08-2003, 10:05 AM
#23
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
It turns out one of my magnets is slightly loose. Should I send it back to Reedy or just put some Ca to keep the magent glued?
Its really a shame since this was the fastest motor I've tried.
Its really a shame since this was the fastest motor I've tried.
07-08-2003, 10:11 AM
#24
Originally posted by rcpilot
It turns out one of my magnets is slightly loose. Should I send it back to Reedy or just put some Ca to keep the magent glued?
Its really a shame since this was the fastest motor I've tried.
It turns out one of my magnets is slightly loose. Should I send it back to Reedy or just put some Ca to keep the magent glued?
Its really a shame since this was the fastest motor I've tried.
07-08-2003, 01:35 PM
#25
Tech Regular
Thread Starter
I wish I could but customs will charge me like $30 in taxes once I get it back. I will try gluing it back for now and if that doesn't work I guess I have no choice.
07-08-2003, 08:53 PM
#26
Originally posted by rcpilot
I wish I could but customs will charge me like $30 in taxes once I get it back. I will try gluing it back for now and if that doesn't work I guess I have no choice.
I wish I could but customs will charge me like $30 in taxes once I get it back. I will try gluing it back for now and if that doesn't work I guess I have no choice.
Still send it back anyways..... ..but dang 30$ is kind of $$
-Dave
07-09-2003, 02:51 AM
#27
Tech Addict
I don't think CA will take the heat, we boil our off road tires to loosen them up. Use Industrial Epoxy or something like that. Wrap the arm in a piece of paper to hold the magnet in place till the epoxy dries.
07-09-2003, 11:33 AM
#28
is the kr can a yokomo can? i think there are only yokomo and top cans on the market, right? does trinity have its own can? 
07-09-2003, 11:42 AM
#29
Originally posted by TC3
is the kr can a yokomo can? i think there are only yokomo and top cans on the market, right? does trinity have its own can?
is the kr can a yokomo can? i think there are only yokomo and top cans on the market, right? does trinity have its own can?
07-09-2003, 11:53 AM
#30
ok, but what is the kr can?