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10-12-2015, 06:01 AM

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Fixmybug... it does sound like a over heating issue.

did you check that your fan is working on the esc?

10-12-2015, 09:04 AM

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Sorry had a hard time searching this thread but can you plug a fan into the data port on the Gen2?

10-12-2015, 09:17 AM

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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?

This can be a few things to be honest.

What radio? Servo? Receiver?

Have you data logged the stoppage?

11-01-2015, 08:17 PM

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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.
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11-02-2015, 07:42 AM

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I've never had any issues running my 8.5 Gen2 in my RB6. I run plenty of boost too at times. Just make sure nothing binds and that the gear mesh is set correctly.

11-02-2015, 08:52 AM

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What type of surface do you plan to use it on??

11-02-2015, 09:38 AM

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Not an apples to apples comparison but for what it's worth I run a 6.5T Gen2 in a Short Course truck. I run the factory motor timing and leave the ESC in blinky. The thermal performance to be quite good. The only time it ever reached 160* I discovered I had some drivetrain binding after a wreck.

11-02-2015, 11:51 AM

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Thanks for all your replies and I'll give it ago.
Not sure why I questioned Tekin stuff as it's the only stuff I use.

Randy I run on dirt track
I think I'll even try an 8.5T in my RT6 ST

11-02-2015, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy_Pike

This can be a few things to be honest.

What radio? Servo? Receiver?

Have you data logged the stoppage?

Randy,

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.

11-04-2015, 01:41 PM

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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?

11-04-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iamnotalobster

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?

RSX is not rated for 8th scale let along truggy. You should be using a RX8 ESC.

With all that being said has the ESC been calibrated to the radio and what are your ESC settings? What battery motor setup are you running?

11-05-2015, 11:40 AM

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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.