Originally Posted by tc3team

and watch out for that USB cable getting hot with all your setup changes...

Originally Posted by B4james

I can see it now, temping motors, escs and the USB cable, might have to put a fan on it

Originally Posted by chris_dono

I'd be careful running the X12 without changing the insert first. I span it up and it was overtimed with the 0 insert on 30 boost (40 on the motor by default apparently) so with the above setup, you've got 75 degrees at the top of the boost range, then another 10 at full throttle (85 in total)

Try it by all means, but temp it after a minute or two. Personally I think it's too much timing.

Originally Posted by Victory Side

So what are you saying. To take some timing out of the motor with one of the inserts?

Originally Posted by Benzaah

Today i joined the dark side

Originally Posted by Pattojnr

so you liked it then ? hahaha i think TEKIN is going to have to up their manufacturing for a while to cope with the guys who are actually trying to compete with non Tekin cars. they will have to change sooner or later

Originally Posted by Victory Side

So what are you saying. To take some timing out of the motor with one of the inserts?

Originally Posted by 20 SMOKE

i thought it was 15 but that must be the x11 motor

either the motor or timing boost,try 10 and turbo 10 and watch temps

Originally Posted by chris_dono

Correct, it's the X11. the X12 has loads if timing built in already... really doesn't like a lot of additional timing applied to it.

Originally Posted by Victory Side

Anyone have a starting point for x12 13.5 for tc. I read in the manual for the motor that it doesnt like extreme advance timing. I bought one to try and I am worried it may not be a good fit. Suggestions?

Originally Posted by chris_dono

I'd be careful running the X12 without changing the insert first. I span it up and it was overtimed with the 0 insert on 30 boost (40 on the motor by default apparently) so with the above setup, you've got 75 degrees at the top of the boost range, then another 10 at full throttle (85 in total)

Try it by all means, but temp it after a minute or two. Personally I think it's too much timing.

Originally Posted by Victory Side

So what are you saying. To take some timing out of the motor with one of the inserts?

Originally Posted by Skiddins

I have run the Nosram version of the 10.5 x12 a few times now, with the standard timing insert and circa 40 on the timing.
It has never gone above 50degC and outside on a medium sized track was a missile that still never really got warm.

Remember, the x12's have a lot of torque so the gearing can be a bit taller than some other motors.

Skiddins

Originally Posted by Benzaah

Today i joined the dark side

Originally Posted by B4james

looks like my laptop is going to be working overtime for the next few meetings

Originally Posted by niznai

Not sure if you're running on or off road. Remember high end servos can have very high stall currents. I use JR servos as well but have never had any problems. I think your problem is a cumulated drain which surpasses the available power. Remember some radios drain more than others too (for example some Spektrum receivers pull higher currents than expected).
Check if the esc wires are capable of delivering in excess of 6A to the radio so the servo is properly powered and assess if you should change them. I changed mine to a wire size equal to that of the servo I use (which is clearly heavier gauge than the little wires the Tekin comes with).

A powerful capacitor might just get you over the drain spikes but I don't regard it as a permanent solution if this is your problem.

Originally Posted by Krio

Yup.

Originally Posted by SlowerOne

Solder posts are the only heatsink needed - don't cut them down or insulate them (with heatshrink). It's not insane, it's just good design.

Originally Posted by tc3team

Just for clarity for all reading, is that with a tc too Skiddins, or 1/12th?

Because, as we know, the powerband will differ...