Tekin RX8 1/8 Scale Brushless ESC Thread
@Lonestar You're lower geared than I'd be on that track. 180f isn't "dreaded" at all actually. I don't worry until I'm over 200f after a rull run. even then if it's 202 it's not a big deal.
Sandy tracks like the one in that pic has lots of wheel spin and being geared too low will make more heat than being over geared by a tooth. Gear up to a 16T and try it.
Sandy tracks like the one in that pic has lots of wheel spin and being geared too low will make more heat than being over geared by a tooth. Gear up to a 16T and try it.
Hi Tekin,
I have a RX8/Pro4 in a Losi SCTE. I'm having a problem with the radio/ESC calibration. After the initial day of calibrating and racing the truck; which everything worked great. Then this past weekend, the radio/ESC kept losing the throttle calibration. Meaning every time I unplugged the battery and installed a full charged battery, the ESC would not have any throttle response. The steering was working and the LED's on the ESC would move in relation to the throttle input on the radio. Is this an ESC problem? The weird thing was after 5 of sitting with both the ESC and radio on, the ESC would chime and then everything was working again until I unplugged the battery.
Thanks
I have a RX8/Pro4 in a Losi SCTE. I'm having a problem with the radio/ESC calibration. After the initial day of calibrating and racing the truck; which everything worked great. Then this past weekend, the radio/ESC kept losing the throttle calibration. Meaning every time I unplugged the battery and installed a full charged battery, the ESC would not have any throttle response. The steering was working and the LED's on the ESC would move in relation to the throttle input on the radio. Is this an ESC problem? The weird thing was after 5 of sitting with both the ESC and radio on, the ESC would chime and then everything was working again until I unplugged the battery.
Thanks
Hi Tekin,
I have a RX8/Pro4 in a Losi SCTE. I'm having a problem with the radio/ESC calibration. After the initial day of calibrating and racing the truck; which everything worked great. Then this past weekend, the radio/ESC kept losing the throttle calibration. Meaning every time I unplugged the battery and installed a full charged battery, the ESC would not have any throttle response. The steering was working and the LED's on the ESC would move in relation to the throttle input on the radio. Is this an ESC problem? The weird thing was after 5 of sitting with both the ESC and radio on, the ESC would chime and then everything was working again until I unplugged the battery.
Thanks
I have a RX8/Pro4 in a Losi SCTE. I'm having a problem with the radio/ESC calibration. After the initial day of calibrating and racing the truck; which everything worked great. Then this past weekend, the radio/ESC kept losing the throttle calibration. Meaning every time I unplugged the battery and installed a full charged battery, the ESC would not have any throttle response. The steering was working and the LED's on the ESC would move in relation to the throttle input on the radio. Is this an ESC problem? The weird thing was after 5 of sitting with both the ESC and radio on, the ESC would chime and then everything was working again until I unplugged the battery.
Thanks
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@Lonestar You're lower geared than I'd be on that track. 180f isn't "dreaded" at all actually. I don't worry until I'm over 200f after a rull run. even then if it's 202 it's not a big deal.
Sandy tracks like the one in that pic has lots of wheel spin and being geared too low will make more heat than being over geared by a tooth. Gear up to a 16T and try it.
Sandy tracks like the one in that pic has lots of wheel spin and being geared too low will make more heat than being over geared by a tooth. Gear up to a 16T and try it.
many thanks. one thing for sure, the performance delta between both motors is more than obvious... will try 16 tomorrow evening and report back.
any "optimal efficiency timing" advice for us?
thanks again
Paul
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ok...what's NW? Neutral width? I'm using an Airtronics MX-sport radio, not sure if i have that adjustment.
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I believe Randy means the Neutral Width setting on the esc. You can adjust it right on the rx8 by selecting 'NW' and increasing it until it regularly arms on power up. If anything, max it out to guarantee it will work and then slowly reduce the NW.
Thanks!!! I will check this out tonight!
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Got a weird question my rx8 goes wide open when I turn the wheels and shuts off when I hit the throttle. Does anyone have a clue why. I changed the receiver and tries a diff radio????? Only thing I can think of is I have a bad speed control.
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Have you tried re-programming the ESC to your radio ?
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I have a wlc100 weller 40 watt solder station. Will I be able to solder the wires to the posts on the esc safely with this and flux and 60:40 rosin core solder?
Next "test" is to swap channels in your receiver. Put the Rx8 into CH1 and use your steering to test it. Result?
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I have a decent size chisel tip. Does it matter the diameter of the solder. I think if I get 63/37 it comes in .005"