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Any idea when the VTX-10BE will be back in stock?
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Originally Posted by Barge
(Post 12818552)
Any idea when the VTX-10BE will be back in stock?
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yeah guys I was in the same dilemma. I needed a new ESC for my truck. I grabbed the reg VTX10 (orange one) and with the improvements in A55, you won't be disappointed. If you are in need of an ESC right now, I suggest that one. I will be grabbing an 'R' for my 22-4 when I get back from Ohio next month.
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Originally Posted by micrors4guy
(Post 12815798)
Nick is there any sort of epoxy holding the top of a vtx8 on? I want to send the orange part in to get anodized black.
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Originally Posted by nikos2002
(Post 12819081)
Yes, its part of the way the system is waterproofed. Wouldn't really recommend taking it off. Live the Orange -- Love the Orange!!!
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Speaking of orange - to let the cat out of the bag for those that didn't know or learn from me previously....
The original color VTX10 and VTX10R unit have been updated over the years as we learned by making the Black Edition. Buying a VTX10 or VTX10R now is like buying a Black Edition - they are as similar as they can be made, except for the color on the case. Newer style even come with the pig tail capacitors, its just a more efficient way to make the units works. So don't worry about buying orange, its the latest and greatest as well. Let me know if you have any other questions. |
I have been running my orange vtx10 in mod 2wd buggy since the end of last year and it has been excellent. Have a orange vtx10r in my 44.2 and it as well has been great.
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I plan on picking up an 8th scale buggy after Christmas, and am expecting to put a VTX8 in it. My question is if the Progauge card I have for my VTX10 will work to program the VTX8? What is the difference between the EZ Link and the Progauge, or are they the same thing with a new name?
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Originally Posted by DangerCow
(Post 12819521)
I plan on picking up an 8th scale buggy after Christmas, and am expecting to put a VTX8 in it. My question is if the Progauge card I have for my VTX10 will work to program the VTX8? What is the difference between the EZ Link and the Progauge, or are they the same thing with a new name?
EZ Link is just the programmer. Progauge has the battery voltmeter and server checker. Just another option to save everyone a couple bucks. |
So what is the difference between the vtx10 and the black edition besides the case color? How would you know if you had the latest vtx10 esc?
Is the software updateable in the vtx10 or tje the black edition? |
Great, thanks for the info Bob Barry. One more question: there is a reviewer in the VTX8 page of Amain that says there is problems with the esc and "high voltage" servos. Does anyone have experience with the esc and this Protek servo:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...age-Metal-Case Is the problem (if there is one) due, perhaps, to running 7.4 V as opposed to 6V? Thanks again! |
Originally Posted by EJF
(Post 12819626)
So what is the difference between the vtx10 and the black edition besides the case color? How would you know if you had the latest vtx10 esc?
Is the software updateable in the vtx10 or tje the black edition? |
Originally Posted by jkas10
(Post 12809380)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...222910_689.jpg
Grabbed the box from Viper out of the mailbox on the way to the track for some mid-week club racing with my son. Running late, I soldered the last wire on the VF8 1900 in Cole's car right as the first qualifier of ebuggy was running warm up laps. He ran a couple laps and went on to win that qualifier, TQ, and win the main. :nod::D:nod::D:nod: We are very pleased with the smooth power of the motor. Geared with a 16t pinion in the RC8.2e, the motor ran very cool on our medium size, technical indoor track. Lots more potential in this black beauty! Thanks, Viper, for another great power plant! http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...6664ac0e9b.jpg |
Servo Voltage
Originally Posted by DangerCow
(Post 12819632)
Great, thanks for the info Bob Barry. One more question: there is a reviewer in the VTX8 page of Amain that says there is problems with the esc and "high voltage" servos. Does anyone have experience with the esc and this Protek servo:
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...age-Metal-Case Is the problem (if there is one) due, perhaps, to running 7.4 V as opposed to 6V? Thanks again! You can run any steering servo on any voltage up to 7.0 volts via the VTX8. Of course, the higher the voltage, the faster and hotter the servo will operate, which could lead to premature failure. Robert Conner Omaha, Nebraska |
Originally Posted by Ray Kindstrom
(Post 12819697)
Just the color of the case. All the good stuff is already inside. You can update both the VTX10/R and VTX10/R- BE by downloading the appropriate software from the Viper website. The software is model specific...so one version is for the VTX10/R and the other is for all Black Edition models. (You will also need the vLink connector)
The software is model specific but not in the way you described. The VTX10 and VTX10 BE take the same software The VTX10R and VTX10R BE take the same software VTX1 and VTX8 each have their own software. |
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