Novak GTX
05-01-2006, 06:34 PM
#556
I want to get this ESC but I'm concerned that it's been out for a while. Does it compare well, to say the QS3 or the Tekin G11pro?
05-01-2006, 08:17 PM
#559
Tech Master
the GTX is AWESOME. very adjustable and small. i also have to say that jimmy babcock is one hell of a nice guy, he runs a great series, track, hobby shop and gave me a power cap for the GTX.
05-01-2006, 08:46 PM
#560
Power cap? What's this and do I need one? And thanks I think you guys sold me on this ESC.
05-01-2006, 09:17 PM
#561
Novak has stated several times that the GTB in brushed mode is their most powerful brushed ESC. It also has the option of doing for brushless.
If you're looking for their -best- ESC, and don't care about size, the GTB would be it. That said, it's hard to beat the size of the GTX. It's probably due for an update, but it's a damn fine ESC, and as competitive as anything on the market currently.
If you're looking for their -best- ESC, and don't care about size, the GTB would be it. That said, it's hard to beat the size of the GTX. It's probably due for an update, but it's a damn fine ESC, and as competitive as anything on the market currently.
05-01-2006, 09:33 PM
#562
Tech Master
the power cap that comes attached to the speedo broke off on mine and jimmy had one to give me. i ran it without it and it came off cool but i wouldnt recommend running without it.
07-09-2006, 06:32 AM
#563
Originally Posted by Mission Mad MI2
Need Help .I have a GTX and was wandering if any one has struck a problem with there speedy losing performance in the second half of a days racing .At first i thought it was batteries or Motors but it has done the same thing with differant batteries and motors now for about 4 meets .Funny thing is it is ok again the next week until you get half way through the day .Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
My GTX speed contol loses power after I run several races thorugh the day. It acts like the battery has dumped during a race, normally within the first minute. But again this only happens after several races have already been run. This has happened over several weeks now but it does not always happen. And I can just reset the ESC and it will work fine for a while. Right now I am running it in my Tamiya 415 with a Spektrum DSM receiver, 4300 batteries, JR Z590M servo and a 19-turn motor. And I have tried it using my FM receiver as I thought it might be a receiver problem, but same problems... Help. But I think I'm going to have to send it in for warranty to be checked out.
07-09-2006, 02:41 PM
#564
best program for 1/12th
just got one and would like to to know which program is the best for 19t and stock 1/12th
08-14-2006, 07:54 PM
#565
Update to my above post. I got my GTX replaced by Novak (reman unit and it took a while and they did send it to the wrong address and had to resend it, but whatever). Anyway, this one seems to work fine, Thanks Novak. Your customer service was very sincere.
10-16-2006, 06:01 PM
#566
The manual says that there is a 36Amp Shottky built in the GTX. I have an external Novak 36A shottky soldered on the ESC. Does it give any advantage or it is just extra weight in the car??? Can I make the wires of it at least shorter? I've heard or read somewhere that you should not cut the shottky's wires???? Does that make any sense?
Also the capacitor takes a lot of space do I need it when running 19T?
Also the capacitor takes a lot of space do I need it when running 19T?
Last edited by cvt01; 10-16-2006 at 08:14 PM.
10-16-2006, 08:23 PM
#567
Originally Posted by bugsee2
just got one and would like to to know which program is the best for 19t and stock 1/12th
Bugsee2 - I ran my GTX in program 3 for 19t and program 1 for stock. The second setup sheet tells you that for stock applications you may want to go to a more aggressive program. You just have to try each one and see what appeals to your taste.
10-21-2006, 02:24 AM
#568
is GTX capable in handle lipo batts???
10-21-2006, 03:16 AM
#569
Would running a GTX without the capacitor on 4 cell be OK. Just wanting to tidy up my 1/12 electronics. I normally run 9-10 turn motors. Thanks in advance. 
