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XRated SCT 09-23-2013 06:28 PM

What's the percentages for current limit tuning on the esc without Hotwire

RiceP 09-23-2013 06:57 PM

Ok found that I had the esc in bl fw/rv moved it to bl dl think this is brushless with delayed reverse hope this helps. But I was wanting to look at the setups on tekin site for the rx8 gen2 with the 4300kv pro4 but when I pull it up it opens but unreadable format what do I need to open in.

slashracer111 09-23-2013 07:25 PM


Originally Posted by Randy_Pike (Post 12550487)
No, the board layout is different and thus the housing is different as well.

Thank you for the answer, Mr. Pike. :)

fq06 09-23-2013 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by RiceP (Post 12571002)
Ok found that I had the esc in bl fw/rv moved it to bl dl think this is brushless with delayed reverse hope this helps. But I was wanting to look at the setups on tekin site for the rx8 gen2 with the 4300kv pro4 but when I pull it up it opens but unreadable format what do I need to open in.

Yeah, brushless delay is what you want.

I think the links now downloading the ESC setup to your hotwire files now so you just open it in hotwire and apply. They used to be a PDF, but now it loads the actual setup for you.

If you look, the link is not in the PDF column, it's in the profile column. Nothing in the PDF column.
http://www.teamtekin.com/hotwire/ESC...up-sheets.html

slammedwagon 09-23-2013 09:30 PM

hey guys looking at getting a new RX8 Gen2 and just wanted to know if they still have that common fault of catching fire after a hard impact.

fq06 09-23-2013 09:38 PM


Originally Posted by XRated SCT (Post 12570892)
What's the percentages for current limit tuning on the esc without Hotwire

Here's the quick tune menu that also shows the default settings, CL is none.

http://www.rctech.net/forum/attachme...read-tekin.jpg

XXXDad 09-24-2013 04:14 AM

Problem with PDF on Tekin site
 
I am also having problems viewing PDF from Tekin site

Originally Posted by RiceP (Post 12571002)
Ok found that I had the esc in bl fw/rv moved it to bl dl think this is brushless with delayed reverse hope this helps. But I was wanting to look at the setups on tekin site for the rx8 gen2 with the 4300kv pro4 but when I pull it up it opens but unreadable format what do I need to open in.


fq06 09-24-2013 06:44 AM

There are pdf's for RX8 but only profiles for RX8 gen2. No PDF to see from what I can tell.

Integra 09-24-2013 07:33 AM


Originally Posted by slammedwagon (Post 12571417)
hey guys looking at getting a new RX8 Gen2 and just wanted to know if they still have that common fault of catching fire after a hard impact.



Never did the Rx8's have an issue with catching fire, Ya sure the odd one might go up, But Overall Ive seen FAR more CC's go up in smoke than Tekin, As a matter of fact ive never actually seen a Rx8 Melt down due to normal Running circumstances.

justpoet 09-24-2013 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by Integra (Post 12572259)
Never did the Rx8's have an issue with catching fire, Ya sure the odd one might go up, But Overall Ive seen FAR more CC's go up in smoke than Tekin, As a matter of fact ive never actually seen a Rx8 Melt down due to normal Running circumstances.

The "land hard and catch fire" issue was with the original RX8, if I remember correctly. That was pretty much fixed with the 3 hole case revision, and Tekin stated they had even further protected against hits with the Gen2. I think we should be good there.

sam1950 09-24-2013 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by XRated SCT (Post 12570892)
What's the percentages for current limit tuning on the esc without Hotwire

I asked pretty much the same question with no results. My best guess would be
LM 1 = 0%
LM 1-2 = 8%
LM 2 = 17%
LM 2-3 = 25%
LM 3 = 33%
LM 3-4 = 41%
LM 4 = 50%
LM 4-5 = 58%
LM 5 = 66%
LM 5-6 = 75%
LM 6 = 83%
LM 6-7 = 91%
LM 7 = 100%

Randy_Pike 09-24-2013 10:16 PM

The Rx8 Gen2 setups are direct download files, not pdf's hence the reason you can't read them.

You can use RX8 Gen1 setups in the Gen2 and 99% of the setup features will work.

RavensNightFury 09-25-2013 05:05 AM

hey guys I just had my first tekin failed how do I go about claming my rx8 gen 2 under warranty as I brought from tower hobbies

Scooter72 09-25-2013 09:22 AM

Just wondering.
 
On the Tekin website is states:

"Tekin recommends LiPo batteries with at least a 40C discharge rate for 1:8 applications."

What could or would happen if you used LiPo batteries with less the 40C?

MonsterSummit 09-25-2013 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by Scooter72 (Post 12575876)
On the Tekin website is states:

"Tekin recommends LiPo batteries with at least a 40C discharge rate for 1:8 applications."

What could or would happen if you used LiPo batteries with less the 40C?

Nothing from my experience. I have ran a ton of 20c 4s batteries for practice runs before. Never had an issue. Anymore I use a 55c, not because I thought I had to, just because its what I bought.


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