X1-CR Runaway, Glitch? Please Help
10-14-2007, 04:09 PM
#1
X1-CR Runaway, Glitch? Please Help
I just built my new Jammin X1-CR with Jammin .21, JR Servos and Spektrum reciever. But I have huge problem, every now end then when you give it throttle it goes to full throttle and full left steering for a couple of seconds.
I have tried to run the wiring every way you could think of with no change. I have also charged the reciever pack so I know its not that. I had the reviever and one of the two servos in a touring car and never had a problem with either one of them. I have been racing rc cars for over 10 years and have never had a glitch I couldnt figure out, but this one has blown my mind. I have been lucky so far, but I need some help before It ends up hitting something flipping over and blowing the motor up.
Has anyone ever had a ploblem like this?
Any help would be great. Thanks
I have tried to run the wiring every way you could think of with no change. I have also charged the reciever pack so I know its not that. I had the reviever and one of the two servos in a touring car and never had a problem with either one of them. I have been racing rc cars for over 10 years and have never had a glitch I couldnt figure out, but this one has blown my mind. I have been lucky so far, but I need some help before It ends up hitting something flipping over and blowing the motor up. Has anyone ever had a ploblem like this? Any help would be great. Thanks
10-14-2007, 04:41 PM
#2
check for any metal to metal contact points.. linkage, check the pipe connection to see if the rubber may be damaged allowing a metal to metal connection..
about the only thing I can think of with the spektrum... you could try rebinding the transciever
about the only thing I can think of with the spektrum... you could try rebinding the transciever
10-15-2007, 04:00 AM
#9
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most of the time if your system is bound correctly the failsafe should kick in to a neutral steering position and throttle to idle or full brake. Make sure that it is bound that way 1st.
I've had two problems with spektrum glitching and one time it was a bad solder joint in my switch on the radio box. The other time it was a weak wire on the reciever pack. Try to run without the switch and see if it fixes the problem. You can also try a spare battery pack. Process of elimination my friend...
Good luck, you're dealing with the most frustrating part of the hobby...
I've had two problems with spektrum glitching and one time it was a bad solder joint in my switch on the radio box. The other time it was a weak wire on the reciever pack. Try to run without the switch and see if it fixes the problem. You can also try a spare battery pack. Process of elimination my friend...
Good luck, you're dealing with the most frustrating part of the hobby...
10-15-2007, 05:09 AM
#10
check your rx pack...
I have a brand new Team Orion pack and it will just randomly dump and shows the same results that you are experiencing. My Venom 1600 does a good job though
It may not be the battery but it's just an idea.
I have a brand new Team Orion pack and it will just randomly dump and shows the same results that you are experiencing. My Venom 1600 does a good job though
It may not be the battery but it's just an idea.
10-15-2007, 11:19 AM
#11
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Well, I had a similar problem with my Futaba FASST system. Was the laughingstock at the track, 'cause it would go dead all the time (both servos to neutral position).
Turned out both my Rx packs were faulty, dropping voltage unexpectedly, and the failsafe kicking in....it had me puzzled for a time, 'till I tried a third pack and it worked fine.
It might also be the switch . Try by-passing it and go over the connectors. Also, check the Rx antenna. A split cable inside it's plastic sleeve can go unnoticed and drive you nuts!!!
We're assuming the Tx works ok??....and you're sure your servos and Rx are compatible??
Hmmm, can't think of anything else now...
Turned out both my Rx packs were faulty, dropping voltage unexpectedly, and the failsafe kicking in....it had me puzzled for a time, 'till I tried a third pack and it worked fine.
It might also be the switch . Try by-passing it and go over the connectors. Also, check the Rx antenna. A split cable inside it's plastic sleeve can go unnoticed and drive you nuts!!!
We're assuming the Tx works ok??....and you're sure your servos and Rx are compatible??
Hmmm, can't think of anything else now...
10-15-2007, 11:22 AM
#12
^I was the laughing stock because as soon as I noticed the glitching I grabbed my buggy by the wing and it hit full throttle...sending a brand new set of bowties into the woods because I couldn't get to the flywheel fast enough and they came unglued....
10-15-2007, 12:41 PM
#13
Well, I had a similar problem with my Futaba FASST system. Was the laughingstock at the track, 'cause it would go dead all the time (both servos to neutral position).
Turned out both my Rx packs were faulty, dropping voltage unexpectedly, and the failsafe kicking in....it had me puzzled for a time, 'till I tried a third pack and it worked fine.
It might also be the switch . Try by-passing it and go over the connectors. Also, check the Rx antenna. A split cable inside it's plastic sleeve can go unnoticed and drive you nuts!!!
We're assuming the Tx works ok??....and you're sure your servos and Rx are compatible??
Hmmm, can't think of anything else now...
Turned out both my Rx packs were faulty, dropping voltage unexpectedly, and the failsafe kicking in....it had me puzzled for a time, 'till I tried a third pack and it worked fine.
It might also be the switch . Try by-passing it and go over the connectors. Also, check the Rx antenna. A split cable inside it's plastic sleeve can go unnoticed and drive you nuts!!!
We're assuming the Tx works ok??....and you're sure your servos and Rx are compatible??
Hmmm, can't think of anything else now...
One of the sevros and the rx was in my sedan, and was working fine. The next thing Im going to try is a new power switch. If that dont fix it ill then try a rx pack. Earlier the first person that posted back mentioned metal to metal contact, but the pipe connections were fine. He also mentioned linkages. Does anyone know what he was talking about? Maybe where the brake linkages run through the loops? What types of failsafe is everyone running? With the problem I have now the failsafe in the spektrum isnt kicking in so I wouldnt think its loosing signal from the tx.
10-15-2007, 02:33 PM
#15
I any metal to metal contact will do it.. your throttle linkage rubs on the aluminum post for ex..
Any of your linkages..could cause a problem check for rubbing metal to metal..
The pipe connection I had happen to me.. my seals went bad and it must have taken me 2 race days to figure out what the heck was causing this mysterious right turn glitching..
Assuming you tried Rebinding the Reciever to the TX..??
I have also had switches and batteries go bad on me .. deffinately worth a check.. even grab a buddies Batt just to see if there is any difference..
I know several racers here who have all together done away with switches for this purpose..
I will indeed say that glitching is by far the most annoying part of this hobby.. It ranks right up there with changing diff fluids..!!!!
Any of your linkages..could cause a problem check for rubbing metal to metal..
The pipe connection I had happen to me.. my seals went bad and it must have taken me 2 race days to figure out what the heck was causing this mysterious right turn glitching..
Assuming you tried Rebinding the Reciever to the TX..??
I have also had switches and batteries go bad on me .. deffinately worth a check.. even grab a buddies Batt just to see if there is any difference..
I know several racers here who have all together done away with switches for this purpose..
I will indeed say that glitching is by far the most annoying part of this hobby.. It ranks right up there with changing diff fluids..!!!!