Adam?

Cool, thanks shaggy!

How much benefit is all this timing on smaller tracks with heavy cars (rubber tire / carpet / sedan?) I've toyed with it all quite a bit, and it seems like all it does is shift the power band around, and often lead to more heat, but not really change the overall speed if geared correctly. Maybe it matters more on big tracks where the motors have time to wind up?

shaggy1

adam,
i had tried turning the motors timing all the way up to 20 degrees but the motors(both 13.5 and 17.5) seemed a little flat, then i read a post on here where the guys from EA were using the duos and had found that setting the timing at 10 degrees the motor had more torque coming out of the hole so I tried it sun. and was pleased with the results. the motors seem to pull real hard out the corners and the top end was excellent. couple of questions, what motor u using and how big a track are u runnin on? I'm runnin on two different size tracks 75' by 48' and 100' by 48' so maybe I can suggest a good rollout to start at.

Adam?

Running a DUO 13.5 (Fantom) on a 70x60 (pictures) carpet track in rubber tire sedan. We've managed to get very quick with the LRP ESC using the 10 degree timing hole on these motors, and gearing them between 4.5 and 5.0. I can't seem to get my Tekin to rip like the LRP, however, and always end up going back to it.

I've also noticed, when using boost, the motors sound a lot different when using the Tekin. It's almost as if they're not winding up, 'cause the sound is kind of... strained, I guess.

Adam?

It's pretty, man, don't get me wrong! With the popularity of netbooks on the rise, we're going to see more devices of low resolution popping up. In fact, it seems like they'd make a nice little track companion for browsing, and keeping up with all the software required to race toy cars these days.

IIGQ4U

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Hi guys, I am looking for a Tekin RS (Non-Pro) to purchase so if you are interested in selling yours, let me know asap.

I can't wait to experiment with this esc.

Trips

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For what it's worth, I don't have a 14" screen here, mine is 12"diagonal, or 9 5/8" wide. I have the options of 800x600, or 1024x768. In 1024 mode, the actual screen resolution stays the same, but the image on screen scrolls when you get the the edge of the screen with the mouse. It's like having an 800x600 "window" into a 1024x768 screen. IT's an ancient Dell latitude, Pentium mmx 233mhz CPU...

Just posted that tip cause it helped me, I guess it won't work for everyone... I'd also LOVE to see a standard interface for the hotwire software... while it's working here, it is DOG slow on this hairy old laptop...

When I DO slide the window open it takes upward of a minute to happen, but it does eventually get there...

At least the option to turn the fancy skin mode off would be welcome...

Micro_Racer

Thanks for listening to the racers! For the money, the mini laptops are the best pit tool!

Randy_Pike

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Adam? I'm curious to hear that you don't have the rip of the LRP. I'd like to see your esc settings.

We should have every bit of rip or more if setup correctly.

addicted2rc

guys, anybody knows what's the specs of the small powercap?


that's one clean install!

miller tyme

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330 micro farad 16volt

Adam?

I've tried a number of things, but it always feels a little soft on the bottom. Any suggestions for a starting point on the RS (with a DUO 13.5) that should feel similar to the LRP? I'd much rather use the Tekin.

addicted2rc

thanks!

bucatl

I'll like to thank Chris Cooper for his great assistance at the Nexus Track in Atlanta, ga. this past weekend. I just bought the rs pro and the 17.5 for my 12 scale and he helped me set everything up. It was awesome. I'm trying to get the gears right, but my car was extremely fast. He is an awesome team member for tekin because he offers so much attention to all drivers and he also has a great attitude.

Shawn Buchanan

bucatl

I have a question, I have the hotwire system. Should I increase the timing on my motor as well as on the hotwire system or just on the hotwire system through the boost? I was just using the boost, but I see that some people are durig both.

Shawn Buchanan

miller tyme

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It's preference and a little motor brand/track dependent. Some motors like the grunt of low mechanical timing and the top end offered through the speedo timing. For 17.5 1/12, with a Putnam tuned Duo motor I run midtiming and about 5 degrees of boost. I'm still playing around but I think I prefer to gear the motor and set-up the car for 0 boost and then use the boost as a fine tune and for that little extra top-end through the sweeper.