Originally Posted by xDIEGOx (Post 12622522)

Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.

My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by xDIEGOx (Post 12622522)

Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.

My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by lbenton (Post 12623214)

Would there be any benefit to using an external cap such as the TT3552 to prevent power ripples into RX8. I assume this one would be good for anything 6S, but I also see lower voltage ones as I look around. I am not talking about a glitch buster for the radio, but a big power cap to smooth out the power to the RX8 itself.

Originally Posted by micrors4guy (Post 12624364)

what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?

it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.

I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?

Originally Posted by Krio (Post 12624376)

If you apply throttle or brakes, will the flashing lights switch from 1-3 to 5-7?

Originally Posted by micrors4guy (Post 12624364)

what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?

it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.

I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?

Originally Posted by Mullet1 (Post 12622692)

I have about 15 Tekin ESC's and have had 3 burn within 20 minutes of use. I just accept that a certain % of them will fail and sometimes quickly. send it back for warranty.

Originally Posted by micrors4guy (Post 12624364)

what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?

it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.

I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?

Originally Posted by micrors4guy (Post 12624364)

what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?

it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.

I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?

Originally Posted by Mullet1 (Post 12624558)

yes I'm quoting myself........

had a gen 1 RX8 crap out today. Put a brand new Gen2 RX8 in, it was hotwired. 10 minutes later I turn it on to try it out and 2 seconds later it smokes. Needless to say I'm not happy. I guess my fail rate is around 30+%

Originally Posted by xDIEGOx (Post 12622522)

Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.

My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by Randy_Pike (Post 12625680)

Both of these "quotes" are not the norm and having those types of failures we should have been approached to sort the issue out. In general if a guy has one failure, it can happen. 2 failures in back to back problems...we're missing an attributing factor.

A bad or shorted motor can run fine but will start taking down esc's if it's not caught. SO if you're one of those guys please either contact me here or via email: [email protected] and I'll help sort out your car.

Originally Posted by Mullet1 (Post 12625716)

I've also had 4-5 ESC's in the last 2 months crap out with 3 of them with less than 30 minutes of run time.