3LikesTekin RX8 1/8 Scale Brushless ESC Thread
06-15-2010, 08:11 PM
#8237
Bought an china brand ESC to try out to see how it ran. It was ok, for the price, but I don't like the lack of brake adjustability and the weird stuttering it does as it's version of punch control. So, I'm going back to my RX8 cuz its the best damn ESC for 1/8th. Period. .. .... 
I also tried out a buddies Ve8 to see how it handles and jumps, but he is running a brand 'C' setup and gawd sensorless feels like crap after running sensored for 2 years.
I also came up with a better way to keep fan blades from breaking off. 1) cut out a square of lexan the size of the fan body. 2) drill four holes in the corners lined up with the fan mounting screws. 3) cut out a circle in the middle of the lexan square so that the diameter of the hole is smaller than the tips of the fan blades. 4) slide the fan and lexan square (on top of the fan) into the RX8 housing and install the mounting screws through the lexan into the fan body. Now the fan blade tips are secured under the lexan and cannot catch on the RX8 case 'bars' and break off.
Can't really get a clear pic of it, but I think I described it well enough.
I also tried out a buddies Ve8 to see how it handles and jumps, but he is running a brand 'C' setup and gawd sensorless feels like crap after running sensored for 2 years.
I also came up with a better way to keep fan blades from breaking off. 1) cut out a square of lexan the size of the fan body. 2) drill four holes in the corners lined up with the fan mounting screws. 3) cut out a circle in the middle of the lexan square so that the diameter of the hole is smaller than the tips of the fan blades. 4) slide the fan and lexan square (on top of the fan) into the RX8 housing and install the mounting screws through the lexan into the fan body. Now the fan blade tips are secured under the lexan and cannot catch on the RX8 case 'bars' and break off.
Can't really get a clear pic of it, but I think I described it well enough.
06-15-2010, 09:23 PM
#8239
I didn't take it personal and i think my point was kind of missed. Using these cars as they are intended, on a track, in a racing situation, should not be considered abuse. That is what most of the people in here complaining seem to have in common. They are the ones loosing money on lost race fees. I will apologize for my tone but not for what i said. I am a true believer of not releasing products and letting the buying public test it and whether that as the intention or not(and i don't think it was) that is what is happening. I realize there is a lot of pressure to get product to market right now since this part of racing is so new and you guys have done a great job of "walking the walk" but there is no two ways about it, when you leave the track before you are ready, it sucks!
06-16-2010, 08:54 AM
#8242
Pretty sure it needs to go to Tekin in the US. However you should run it as is. There are people that have had good luck. You might be one of the lucky ones. Some things you can do to prolong its life are use a few layers of servo tape (the spongy kind). I have even heard of guys packing the case with foam but have never tried it. Might not be recommended by the Tekin guys.
06-16-2010, 10:01 AM
#8243
Even though there's 4 holes it still might be one of the hand modded cases. Take a close look at the hole closest to the servo lead exit point. If it looks slightly different than the others it's got a hand modded case. The hand modded cases are holding up VERY well and should be good to go.
06-16-2010, 10:17 AM
#8244
randy / ty,
when the esc gets sent out after being repaired, do we get an email saying its been sent? is there any sort of tracking with usps?
not sure if mine has been sent out yet, ty said it should be but i havent received any notification..
when the esc gets sent out after being repaired, do we get an email saying its been sent? is there any sort of tracking with usps?
not sure if mine has been sent out yet, ty said it should be but i havent received any notification..
06-16-2010, 10:44 AM
#8245
It went out on the 10th, LC314917100US. You can punch that number into the usps.com site and it will track it. Not sure how up to date it is once it leaves the states but it's on the way to you!
06-16-2010, 10:51 AM
#8246
I did a quick search but never found anything, but this past weekend I ran into a problem with my RX8... My car started to cut out for a second or 2 during a race. Now my ESC shows led's 1 and 5 blinking. I did a factory reset but it took a couple time to get recognized when I hooked it up to hot wire. I put my setup back on and when I turn it on, it inconsistently chimes, but always goes back to led's 1 and 5 blinking. Is she toast or am I missing something?
06-16-2010, 11:04 AM
#8247
06-16-2010, 11:11 AM
#8248
Make sure it's led 1 and 5. I'd wager that it's led's 1 and 4 which do cycle from 4 to 1 showing you the onboard temp. This of course is normal.
If you're running a DSM system, make sure to add a cap to your receiver. We're passing a lot of power through the receiver and sometimes they will brown out causing a hesitation or loss of power.
If you're running a DSM system, make sure to add a cap to your receiver. We're passing a lot of power through the receiver and sometimes they will brown out causing a hesitation or loss of power.
06-16-2010, 11:29 AM
#8249
Make sure it's led 1 and 5. I'd wager that it's led's 1 and 4 which do cycle from 4 to 1 showing you the onboard temp. This of course is normal.
If you're running a DSM system, make sure to add a cap to your receiver. We're passing a lot of power through the receiver and sometimes they will brown out causing a hesitation or loss of power.
If you're running a DSM system, make sure to add a cap to your receiver. We're passing a lot of power through the receiver and sometimes they will brown out causing a hesitation or loss of power.
06-16-2010, 01:30 PM
#8250
Folks all I know there are not many manufacturers that have the brass to come on here and post for us. I want to reiterate to the Tekin Team that you did a great job of taking care of my RX8 problem, thank you again.
If we keep beating on the guys that are trying to help us, does anyone want to guess what the next problem we will have is? That's right they won't come on here and share up to date information. I am thankful that they do come on publically and share info.
I bought alot of high end gear and it has failed me at some point, what is important is that the manufacturer stands behind it like Tekin has been.
I have had the following go back near new.
Kyosho hubs
Futaba 604
Tekin - obviously
What matters to me is how the manufacturer stands behind it. I watched other ESC give drivers problems at our track MM, LRP...So give these guys a fair shot to help you
If we keep beating on the guys that are trying to help us, does anyone want to guess what the next problem we will have is? That's right they won't come on here and share up to date information. I am thankful that they do come on publically and share info.
I bought alot of high end gear and it has failed me at some point, what is important is that the manufacturer stands behind it like Tekin has been.
I have had the following go back near new.
Kyosho hubs
Futaba 604
Tekin - obviously
What matters to me is how the manufacturer stands behind it. I watched other ESC give drivers problems at our track MM, LRP...So give these guys a fair shot to help you