3LikesTekin RX8 1/8 Scale Brushless ESC Thread
06-09-2009, 09:14 PM
#2357
So I take it it's not safe to order this ESC yet? I hear all kinds of good stuff about how smooth it is and I don't want to bash something so promising, but I can't afford to let our short Michigan summer slip away while I'm staring at my buggy waiting for a replacement.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
06-09-2009, 09:34 PM
#2358
So I take it it's not safe to order this ESC yet? I hear all kinds of good stuff about how smooth it is and I don't want to bash something so promising, but I can't afford to let our short Michigan summer slip away while I'm staring at my buggy waiting for a replacement.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
06-09-2009, 09:40 PM
#2359
So I take it it's not safe to order this ESC yet? I hear all kinds of good stuff about how smooth it is and I don't want to bash something so promising, but I can't afford to let our short Michigan summer slip away while I'm staring at my buggy waiting for a replacement.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
I'll keep checking here. When the smoke settles, I definitely want one.
06-09-2009, 09:46 PM
#2360
THe RX8 is solid. We're having so few failures compared to how many are in operation.
So far most failures can be attributed to bad solder joints. I can stress enough that a good flow is VERY neccessary to reliability. The solder joints we're seeing often show little to no flow under the wire and are simply soldered on the sides of the solder posts, not all the way in the valley.
People are running everything from 2s on up to 6s and it works great.
We are taking care of any issues that do come up as fast as we can. Call us on the phone, shoot us an email we will respond. If anyone is looking for setup tips you can shoot me an email here:
[email protected]
I'll do whatever I can to help.
So far most failures can be attributed to bad solder joints. I can stress enough that a good flow is VERY neccessary to reliability. The solder joints we're seeing often show little to no flow under the wire and are simply soldered on the sides of the solder posts, not all the way in the valley.
People are running everything from 2s on up to 6s and it works great.
We are taking care of any issues that do come up as fast as we can. Call us on the phone, shoot us an email we will respond. If anyone is looking for setup tips you can shoot me an email here:
[email protected]
I'll do whatever I can to help.
06-09-2009, 10:37 PM
#2361
So far I'm impressed with the capability of the RX8 ESC. I used 2s2p A123, 4s1p and 6s1p A123, all with the same motor and gearing. I have yet to thermal the ESC. Today the Pletty reached 170F, batteries 148F and the ESC didn't complain. Wires were at 123F.
06-10-2009, 03:30 AM
#2362
unc,I glued the spool to the magnets, then too the shaft on both rotors. You need to make sure your spacing is correct.I've tested one of the glued ones and so far so good. Our local team driver's son's rotor came loose immediately, where mine each had two 15 min runs on them.
06-10-2009, 04:31 AM
#2363
Does the RX8 esc and motor have the ability to work with the Tekno kit that uses mechanical brakes and a engine clutch system?? Similar to this one....
http://http://www.amainhobbies.com/p...ovak-Motors%29
http://http://www.amainhobbies.com/p...ovak-Motors%29
06-10-2009, 05:06 AM
#2364
Man I'm sorry but I don't see how you can expect any fan to take that kind of abuse. If I was a manufacturer and I saw that photo, I wouldn't warrenty a broken fan blade or an overheated ESC. Also, if I was getting that much mud inside my car, I'd put some kind of screen over the ESC.
but anyway, I would never let my esc get like htat normaly, but it was the bigest race of the year and I accualy had a chance at wining...(stupid A-arm...
)the esc never got past 3leds with it like that.
besides, most of that is not water, its shock oil
a little dirt does get flung up under the body, but not much.
06-10-2009, 05:52 AM
#2365
unc,I glued the spool to the magnets, then too the shaft on both rotors. You need to make sure your spacing is correct.I've tested one of the glued ones and so far so good. Our local team driver's son's rotor came loose immediately, where mine each had two 15 min runs on them.
Mine had about 15 minutes on em.
06-10-2009, 08:17 AM
#2366
Does the RX8 esc and motor have the ability to work with the Tekno kit that uses mechanical brakes and a engine clutch system?? Similar to this one....
http://http://www.amainhobbies.com/p...ovak-Motors%29
http://http://www.amainhobbies.com/p...ovak-Motors%29
I run the Tekin set-up on my Tekno D8, runs great, no issues!
06-10-2009, 09:28 AM
#2367
Their distributors (Horizon, etc) do not have the fan. Can I buy the fan directly from Tekin?
06-10-2009, 12:51 PM
#2368
Dont have much time on my RX8 but so far the best ESC I ever had.
Quark was unreliable, MGM does not brake enough.
However T8 motor failure rate is quite scary. Two my friends already had magnet separated from the rotor. One almost immediately, the other after 2 weeks. I bought backup engine just to be safe.
Quark was unreliable, MGM does not brake enough.
However T8 motor failure rate is quite scary. Two my friends already had magnet separated from the rotor. One almost immediately, the other after 2 weeks. I bought backup engine just to be safe.
06-10-2009, 01:23 PM
#2369
Dont have much time on my RX8 but so far the best ESC I ever had.
Quark was unreliable, MGM does not brake enough.
However T8 motor failure rate is quite scary. Two my friends already had magnet separated from the rotor. One almost immediately, the other after 2 weeks. I bought backup engine just to be safe.
Quark was unreliable, MGM does not brake enough.
However T8 motor failure rate is quite scary. Two my friends already had magnet separated from the rotor. One almost immediately, the other after 2 weeks. I bought backup engine just to be safe.
FM, call the office number and we can get them for you!
06-10-2009, 01:58 PM
#2370
they went through your standard support and rotors should be on the way. So they were taken care of. Thanks.
However since i got my motors as soon as they were available i guess i am doomed to have them fail as well.
I just hope both wont fail in one day
However since i got my motors as soon as they were available i guess i am doomed to have them fail as well.
I just hope both wont fail in one day