29LikesHobbyTown Tucson AZ
10-26-2017, 07:41 PM
#1007
Tech Regular
Layouts look really nice. Should be a really good weekend of racing!
11-03-2017, 01:09 PM
#1009
Add another 1/12th car to the ranks, I should be out to knock down some boards next week!
12-03-2017, 09:09 AM
#1010
seems to be some mass confusion concerning 1/12 scale, with ESCs
Punch control = current limiting, nothing more... all ESCs have it as a tuning option even in blinky mode
some ESCs like Hobbywing V3.1 have two stage punch customization, for making a car more controllable at low end and full punch where you select it to be....again this is not boost. clones from Sky Toro TS120, Gforce 1S 120A, therefore have the same option and possibly the Cerix PRO 120 1S
Newer HW brand ESCs have punch control in a different way called softening value. Softening function (HOBBYWING-initiated) for milder or wilder driving control and better driving efficiency you can add softening in lower throttle range like 0-30%, hence taking away punch, and then have zero softening at 30%+ throttle, which is full punch. hence two stage punch
zero softening = full punch
Boosters enable racers to use ESCs from their buggies, TC,s and cheaper just stock $48 low end esc's. they do not boost power to the motor, they are used raise the voltage for the receiver and servo https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/prod...iant=577781305
Punch control = current limiting, nothing more... all ESCs have it as a tuning option even in blinky mode
some ESCs like Hobbywing V3.1 have two stage punch customization, for making a car more controllable at low end and full punch where you select it to be....again this is not boost. clones from Sky Toro TS120, Gforce 1S 120A, therefore have the same option and possibly the Cerix PRO 120 1S
Newer HW brand ESCs have punch control in a different way called softening value. Softening function (HOBBYWING-initiated) for milder or wilder driving control and better driving efficiency you can add softening in lower throttle range like 0-30%, hence taking away punch, and then have zero softening at 30%+ throttle, which is full punch. hence two stage punch
zero softening = full punch
Boosters enable racers to use ESCs from their buggies, TC,s and cheaper just stock $48 low end esc's. they do not boost power to the motor, they are used raise the voltage for the receiver and servo https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/prod...iant=577781305
Last edited by fast-ho-cars; 12-05-2017 at 09:03 PM.
12-04-2017, 11:57 AM
#1011
Tech Rookie
VTA
When is the track is going to follow US VTA 8 minute mains format.
12-04-2017, 12:38 PM
#1012
Hey, if you're buying 1/12th tires, look for the HT stickers. I got 2 pair last week that didn't have them.
12-04-2017, 05:41 PM
#1013
12-04-2017, 09:57 PM
#1014
about that time days prior there was a temp shortage on X2 pink rears, they had spec PU fronts and spec PU rears. probably ended up putting the pinks on the shelves to get them out faster, many were needing them due to cooler track temps. i would talk to HT owner or race director there, sure they will hook you up
12-05-2017, 08:54 PM
#1015
two stage punch explained by Hobbywing website
https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/blog...an-bachman-spd
this ESC https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/prod...iant=290105626 in the case at hobbytown has two stage punch option. so will rebranded clones of it
https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/blog...an-bachman-spd
this ESC https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/prod...iant=290105626 in the case at hobbytown has two stage punch option. so will rebranded clones of it
12-09-2017, 11:05 PM
#1016
12th tires did not come in, talked race manager, he said tires were showing in transit as of this past tuesday, no status past that. was also informed they are added pink rears to the HT spec tire list along with XX Pink, and Spec Purple rears.
some had to run non store spec tires tonight to race 1/12th, was a non-issue, no advantages noted
lonny, i did not see what your car was or not doing, we need to get you dialed to the asphalt
some had to run non store spec tires tonight to race 1/12th, was a non-issue, no advantages noted
lonny, i did not see what your car was or not doing, we need to get you dialed to the asphalt
12-24-2017, 08:46 AM
#1017
HT is allowing VTA tires now to be used on Tamiya semi truck class, from what i was told there is a shortage and backlog on the stock tires and wheels. i know the kit wheels have had a issue with the centers cracking/busting out.
HT 1/12th shipment of tire came in shortly after previous post, pink rears are hooking up really good.
HT 1/12th shipment of tire came in shortly after previous post, pink rears are hooking up really good.
12-25-2017, 12:21 PM
#1018
The two tracks look great. I was curious about what tires the 12th scale guys are running on the asphalt track. In the summer we have a parking lot series and we run F1. It might be neat to try the 12th scale cars outside. In one entry the Desert Rat preferred buggy grip for traction compound. Is that the preferred choice? Thanks and happy holidays.
12-25-2017, 10:30 PM
#1019
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The two tracks look great. I was curious about what tires the 12th scale guys are running on the asphalt track. In the summer we have a parking lot series and we run F1. It might be neat to try the 12th scale cars outside. In one entry the Desert Rat preferred buggy grip for traction compound. Is that the preferred choice? Thanks and happy holidays.
"..buggy grip for traction compound. Is that the preferred choice?" - We have an open sauce policy, but many use Paragon, either FX II (least aggressive), Special FX (rubber tire - Most aggressive), and of course Ground Effects (very good, well rounded for most surfaces/compounds).
12-26-2017, 07:36 AM
#1020
"I was curious about what tires the 12th scale guys are running on the asphalt track" - We have a track tire rule, we run BSR tires, Spec Purple stripe fronts, Rears, with optional Pink or Double Pink Rears as well.
"..buggy grip for traction compound. Is that the preferred choice?" - We have an open sauce policy, but many use Paragon, either FX II (least aggressive), Special FX (rubber tire - Most aggressive), and of course Ground Effects (very good, well rounded for most surfaces/compounds).
"..buggy grip for traction compound. Is that the preferred choice?" - We have an open sauce policy, but many use Paragon, either FX II (least aggressive), Special FX (rubber tire - Most aggressive), and of course Ground Effects (very good, well rounded for most surfaces/compounds).