Tekin RS Gen 2
#1202
#1203
I've been having a new problem with my ESC and I am wondering if anyone has any insight for me...
I am running an RS Gen 2 with a Trinity D4 17.5 or 13.5 depending on what class I want to run my SC5M in. The ESC is in Locked Spec mode and The battery is a Trinity Revtech Brick. Everything works great and I can run 6-8 minute mains without any problems. Well, without any electrical problems....
If I put in a 10.5, the truck will lose all go after about 3 minutes of running. I have steering, but no throttle. By the time I get back to the pits, throttle comes back and everything works (until next time). When the temp is checked, both the motor and ESC are at about 140*
I have tried different motors (SMC, Reedy, and a new Trinity D4) but it happens with all 3. If I put the 17.5 or 13.5 back in, no problems. I run the suggested gearing in the manual, and nothing feels excessively hot.
Any ideas? The RS Gen 2 is supposed to be rated down to 8.5 which one other local racer uses without any problems. So I am at a loss.
Should I just trade up to an RSX?
I am running an RS Gen 2 with a Trinity D4 17.5 or 13.5 depending on what class I want to run my SC5M in. The ESC is in Locked Spec mode and The battery is a Trinity Revtech Brick. Everything works great and I can run 6-8 minute mains without any problems. Well, without any electrical problems....
If I put in a 10.5, the truck will lose all go after about 3 minutes of running. I have steering, but no throttle. By the time I get back to the pits, throttle comes back and everything works (until next time). When the temp is checked, both the motor and ESC are at about 140*
I have tried different motors (SMC, Reedy, and a new Trinity D4) but it happens with all 3. If I put the 17.5 or 13.5 back in, no problems. I run the suggested gearing in the manual, and nothing feels excessively hot.
Any ideas? The RS Gen 2 is supposed to be rated down to 8.5 which one other local racer uses without any problems. So I am at a loss.
Should I just trade up to an RSX?
What radio? Servo? Receiver?
Have you data logged the stoppage?
#1204
Tech Master
iTrader: (13)
Just a quick one anyone running the RS Gen2 8.5T combo in a 2WD buggy and have any issues with it thermoing?
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
#1206
Just a quick one anyone running the RS Gen2 8.5T combo in a 2WD buggy and have any issues with it thermoing?
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
#1207
Tech Regular
iTrader: (2)
Just a quick one anyone running the RS Gen2 8.5T combo in a 2WD buggy and have any issues with it thermoing?
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
I know gearing and ambient temperature etc adds to this but I’ve never ran and ESC with it max motor before.
I only ask as I’m looking to get one for my RB6.
Cheers
#1209
R/C Tech Elite Member
iTrader: (20)
Sorry, I forgot I even asked a question here.
I have since upgraded to the RSX and all issues have gone away. However the same exact thing started happening in my buggy. So I went ahead and upgraded it as well.
To answer your questions though...
The Radio is an Airtronics MT4, Servo is Spektrum S6040 and receivers are the Airtronics RX-37W or RX-461.
I have not data logged anything because honestly I forgot it had that capability.
Lowspark, the RSGen2 does not have a fan.
#1210
I have a tekin RSX Gen2 installed in my DEX 8T Truggy. Whenever I lightly tap the trigger it skyrockets forward. I want to have smooth control, anyone know how I can set this?
#1212
Sorry I'm actually using the RX8 Gen2. Yes radio has been calibrated to radio, I'm running a 5000mAH, 50C 4S battery with Tekin 2000kv motor. I don't know what you mean by what esc settings.
#1214
Tech Champion
#1215
I run a 8.5 in my buggy with a RS Gen 2. You should have no problem keeping your motor or esc cool.