New Tekin SC4X Motors
10-01-2010, 03:55 PM
#256
Funny how Castle took over a year to fix the MMM yet people kiss their butts about how awesome their products are. BTW, Castle even said do not use low quality batteries as this can damage the ESC. Anyways. Tekin is all about racing. Why on earth would you spend thousands on kits, and electronics then go cheap on the battery? You deserve to have your ESC fried at that point. Tekin is expensive but the great thing about it is you only have to buy it once. If you do not like Tekin then don't post and enjoy getting passed on the track by one. 
. Yes I am a Tekin fanboy b/c Tekin got it right and deserves my support.
. Yes I am a Tekin fanboy b/c Tekin got it right and deserves my support.
10-01-2010, 08:41 PM
#258
Just pick up a pair of caps, keep a spare. TT3520's for the caps.
IT's a prentitive measure, most can run just fine with a single cap.
IT's a prentitive measure, most can run just fine with a single cap.
10-02-2010, 08:18 PM
#260
10-02-2010, 10:20 PM
#261
Two Sc4x running here this weekend: www.rescuerc.com
10-02-2010, 11:34 PM
#262
No, The rest are whining.
10-03-2010, 07:31 AM
#263
And this is why I don't understand Tekin does not solder ESC's or motors in the factory. Especially a motor like the SC4X that you KNOW is going to be used in dirty circumstances would benefit by a properly soldered set of wires. I know I can do it but I don't know many others that can. This is where Caslte does a better job with monster series. De motor has a good wires, well soldered (for a chinese product) and de MMM has 6,5mm sockets instead of tabs you have to solder first. First thing I will do with my first Tekin motor is solder Castle connectors on there. At a certain moment the motor has to come out (for maintanance) and then you have a problem with your fixed wires.
Thanks for the Kv ratings, now I really would like to see the power ratings (continuous and peak)
Thanks for the Kv ratings, now I really would like to see the power ratings (continuous and peak)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXJPY4&P=7
The real electrical connection is not very good on this type and could lead to an intermittent open circuit. This is very bad for the controller as the voltage spike from an open circuited inductor (motor winding) that has current flowing in it could be upwards of 1,000V. In the past I have solved several people's radio and ESC issues (including my own) by simply removing the bullets and replacing them with good solder joints.
The only suggestion I have for Tekin is that maybe there should be some sort of insulated divider between the power posts on their esc's. It could be something as simple as a thin piece of plastic that is part of the case.
10-03-2010, 07:42 AM
#264
Thats because some of us paid for them in early June and still dont have them! I want to know where they got theirs from too. I had to be one of the first to preorder on Tower. I have a brand new Ten-SCT built just waiting. It is actually starting to collect dust now. Please hurry Tekin.
10-03-2010, 09:32 AM
#265
Perhaps, but when I see photos of some of the soldering some people have done is would have been a blessing for them. I have no problem soldering mine apart from the fact I'm lazy and I 'd rather not. If you think about the sparks a 5 or 6S Lipo can make when shorted..... I have not seen many people that have shielded their "work" with something like heatshrink.
Last edited by DJLeonardo; 10-04-2010 at 02:18 AM.
10-03-2010, 03:48 PM
#266
Thats because some of us paid for them in early June and still dont have them! I want to know where they got theirs from too. I had to be one of the first to preorder on Tower. I have a brand new Ten-SCT built just waiting. It is actually starting to collect dust now. Please hurry Tekin.
10-04-2010, 02:42 PM
#267
any video of the cars running ? Any pictures of motors in cars ? Please post your speed control setups and pinions you were running.
10-04-2010, 04:20 PM
#268
Evidently A-Main hobbies got a few in, but not enough to cover their back orders as normal check in still shows out of stock. Mine should be here by the weekend 
10-04-2010, 05:29 PM
#269
I tested the latest Sc4x in a 6.5 wind. The motor has a great smooth bottom end pull with very nice top end. Running outdoors on a large track geared with an 18t pinion in a Hyper 10. I was told it was the fastest looking truck on the track by many that were there. I managed to qualify 3rd and finish 2nd behind a fellow Team Driver.
Both myself and team driver Ron K. were using the Sc4x. Ron's was in a Platinum Slash geared 15/45(stock I believe) although Ron had the 5.5 .
Both myself and team driver Ron K. were using the Sc4x. Ron's was in a Platinum Slash geared 15/45(stock I believe) although Ron had the 5.5 .
10-04-2010, 05:39 PM
#270
I tested the latest Sc4x in a 6.5 wind. The motor has a great smooth bottom end pull with very nice top end. Running outdoors on a large track geared with an 18t pinion in a Hyper 10. I was told it was the fastest looking truck on the track by many that were there. I managed to qualify 3rd and finish 2nd behind a fellow Team Driver.
Both myself and team driver Ron K. were using the Sc4x. Ron's was in a Platinum Slash geared 15/45(stock I believe) although Ron had the 5.5 .
Both myself and team driver Ron K. were using the Sc4x. Ron's was in a Platinum Slash geared 15/45(stock I believe) although Ron had the 5.5 .