3LikesTekin RX8 1/8 Scale Brushless ESC Thread
08-20-2009, 09:52 AM
#3826
08-20-2009, 11:05 AM
#3828
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08-20-2009, 11:25 AM
#3830
08-20-2009, 02:05 PM
#3831
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side note: the sensored system is just awesome. being able to just creep around then just nut it and over jump a triple is incredible!!!
In a 6 minute qual. i was 13 seconds faster with the ebuggy than my nitro buggy. 4 races on the nitro and 1st time out with the ebuggy. it just makes you smile on the stand.
08-20-2009, 04:29 PM
#3832
Sorry Reaper I'm a lil late on this but I feel for you because I myself had way too many problems with the product so it's in the corner of the cubical here at Ofna and ordered and Castle product.
08-20-2009, 05:04 PM
#3833
I must say I myself am dissappointed also as I just installed my RX8 in my Buggy and It has been determined by Tekin that I have a bad sensor in my motor.
The good news was they told me it is an easy fix. The bad news is they don't have the part in stock
Randy I originally spoke to you and I was leary of trying a new system with out seeing it first and you were going to find some team guys so I could check it out, I never received a reply, I guess no team guys in Tampa.
I gave it a shot anyway and right out of the box problems. I hope this system ends up being worth it seeing how it is almost $100 more than the Mamba with the Hot Wire.
The good news was they told me it is an easy fix. The bad news is they don't have the part in stock
Randy I originally spoke to you and I was leary of trying a new system with out seeing it first and you were going to find some team guys so I could check it out, I never received a reply, I guess no team guys in Tampa.
I gave it a shot anyway and right out of the box problems. I hope this system ends up being worth it seeing how it is almost $100 more than the Mamba with the Hot Wire.
08-20-2009, 05:30 PM
#3834
I must say I myself am dissappointed also as I just installed my RX8 in my Buggy and It has been determined by Tekin that I have a bad sensor in my motor.
The good news was they told me it is an easy fix. The bad news is they don't have the part in stock
Randy I originally spoke to you and I was leary of trying a new system with out seeing it first and you were going to find some team guys so I could check it out, I never received a reply, I guess no team guys in Tampa.
I gave it a shot anyway and right out of the box problems. I hope this system ends up being worth it seeing how it is almost $100 more than the Mamba with the Hot Wire.
The good news was they told me it is an easy fix. The bad news is they don't have the part in stock
Randy I originally spoke to you and I was leary of trying a new system with out seeing it first and you were going to find some team guys so I could check it out, I never received a reply, I guess no team guys in Tampa.
I gave it a shot anyway and right out of the box problems. I hope this system ends up being worth it seeing how it is almost $100 more than the Mamba with the Hot Wire.
Last edited by 20 SMOKE; 08-20-2009 at 06:58 PM.
08-20-2009, 06:55 PM
#3835
Less then one minute into my "test run " (on LEVEL DIRT!NO JUMPS!)
My "revised" new rx8 esc stopped working
Servo works,no chirps,no fan on startup.
So to recap.... I have bought my 1st esc Early July and that one lasted about 5 minutes. That gives me about 6 minutes of total run time since early July.
I know what you all are thinking."He must be doing something wrong". Well I have been using a Castle esc (with the 2050) while the 1st one was out for repair with no problems (aside from broken fans). I also let a fellow racer (electronics repair person) solder this one (just to be sure I did not mess the last on up).
No luck....
I am going to try a reset with the hotwire and check all the wires but it don't look good.
I don't know what else to say... VERY mad right now.
BTW I had five other racers that were at track with me that can vouch as to what happened.Not sure why I feel the need to say that ,just do.
My "revised" new rx8 esc stopped working
Servo works,no chirps,no fan on startup.
So to recap.... I have bought my 1st esc Early July and that one lasted about 5 minutes. That gives me about 6 minutes of total run time since early July.
I know what you all are thinking."He must be doing something wrong". Well I have been using a Castle esc (with the 2050) while the 1st one was out for repair with no problems (aside from broken fans). I also let a fellow racer (electronics repair person) solder this one (just to be sure I did not mess the last on up).
No luck....
I am going to try a reset with the hotwire and check all the wires but it don't look good.
I don't know what else to say... VERY mad right now.
BTW I had five other racers that were at track with me that can vouch as to what happened.Not sure why I feel the need to say that ,just do.
Last edited by j.d.roost; 08-20-2009 at 07:02 PM. Reason: btw
08-20-2009, 06:59 PM
#3836
It won't connect with the esc at all(hotwire). I did work before the test run.
What can I try next?
What can I try next?
08-20-2009, 07:19 PM
#3839
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I'm thinking of getting the RX8 setup.
Advise would be appreciated.
I'm limited on space on my Z01B and moving the chassis brace/diff is not an option.
Would a 1550kv with 19t pinion work better or
1700kv with 17t pinion.
running 4S 5000mah. 95% of the time.
I don't want it to overheat. and smallest pinion I can fit on my car with tekin motor is 17t.
Advise would be appreciated.
I'm limited on space on my Z01B and moving the chassis brace/diff is not an option.
Would a 1550kv with 19t pinion work better or
1700kv with 17t pinion.
running 4S 5000mah. 95% of the time.
I don't want it to overheat. and smallest pinion I can fit on my car with tekin motor is 17t.
08-20-2009, 07:28 PM
#3840
when you power it up from a battery do all the light flash or nothing at all
Faast rx and servo boot up.
No lights.
I don't get get it. Maybe they sent me someones to be serviced esc by mistake? There is no way this was a tested new one.
I have been in the hobby for 25 years and have never had bad luck like this. I used EVERY precaution on this one.No screws,gyro jelly pad,clean solder job,no jumping.I know how to treat my equipment. (sorry feel the need to say that too).I guess I am in a bit of shock about this all.
Faast rx and servo boot up.
No lights.
I don't get get it. Maybe they sent me someones to be serviced esc by mistake? There is no way this was a tested new one.
I have been in the hobby for 25 years and have never had bad luck like this. I used EVERY precaution on this one.No screws,gyro jelly pad,clean solder job,no jumping.I know how to treat my equipment. (sorry feel the need to say that too).I guess I am in a bit of shock about this all.