plug on fan
 

Hey all, random question, maybe someone knows.... What type of plug is installed on the fan? If I wanted to find a plug like that what would it be called? It looks like a plug for a servo but it's smaller....

The unit is safe to be turned off before the fan has shut off.

Really big oops?
 

Hello all, hoping for some good advice here but it seems as though all is not well over here! It seems as though something is wrong with my RSX esc. I have had nothing but good times with my RX8 GEN 1 and 2 GEN 2, and Two RSX ESC's.... I am now experiencing lights 1,2,5,7, flashing on one of my RSX. I have tried two different motors. Does anyone have any advice or am I doomed to have to spend money this time? Are there any options out there for me? If it send it in for service how much does something like that cost? I'm sticking with Tekin anyways, just hoping I didn't fry my ESC.
Thanks all!

I'm sure you already looked up what that code means. Did something specific happen that caused it to kick out the code? Usually that code (when the right type of motor is hooked up to the ESC) is the code of death. Did you check the programing to make sure somehow it didn't get switched to another motor type? I think I remember Randy posting that you can do a master reset of some sort and it could possibly fix it. I'm sure he will be through shortly and be able to get you sorted. If you do have to send it in I wouldn't worry. Tekins customer service is top notch, and if I remember right, the pricing is really good.

Yeah I was installing it in my 22sct and hadnt installed the cap yet. Just wanted to be sure things were done right. Calibrated it. Gave it a bit of throttle and then a bit of brake. All was well. Shut it down and then i tried to turn it back on and she gave me the code.... I did check the programming via hotwire.... all was well.[AaQUOTE=Mantis Toboggan;14060006]I'm sure you already looked up what that code means. Did something specific happen that caused it to kick out the code? Usually that code (when the right type of motor is hooked up to the ESC) is the code of death. Did you check the programing to make sure somehow it didn't get switched to another motor type? I think I remember Randy posting that you can do a master reset of some sort and it could possibly fix it. I'm sure he will be through shortly and be able to get you sorted. If you do have to send it in I wouldn't worry. Tekins customer service is top notch, and if I remember right, the pricing is really good.[/QUOTE]

Get in touch with Tekin to get an RMA and send it back into them. If you've tried a different motor and a factory reset it's beyond what you can do. They always take care of me quickly.

I tried to, but heat was an issue. If you only run a few minutes at a time you might be ok. It is definitely not recommended.

To much truck for a buggy motor

i asked on another tekin specific thread for my gen 2 rx8, but got a reply which made no sense, figured id ask here as id like to set the voltage on my rsx manually as well...

what do you set the manual voltage cutoff at to achieve 3.5v a cell? do i just set it at 3.5v or do i set it according to number of cells... example 2s would be 7v, 4s would be 14v etc etc...

can you get a fan houesing and where

The voltage cutoff is for the entire pack, so it is like the second scenario you typed up. 7 volts is what you'd set the cutoff to if you want 3.5 volts per cell on a 2S pack.

THANK YOU!... caps intended... funny that you would answer my post, the rsx is in a caster s10b, running panther slicks, guess i need a paint job and ill be set...

You "could" but I don't recommend it at all. It will run hot.

how can I view 'saved' runs without the hotwire2 attached?

When I try to open a saved run, windows is asking which program to use. Even if I choose tekin, it still doesn't load.

Am I missing something here?

The Hotwire must be attached to the PC device to view saved runs.

I'm sure that this has been asked before, but is there a right and wrong way for the fan to go,,I actually was questioning this for an rx8 initially, but looking at my rsx I'm not sure if it's on correctly either

Sticker side down

Motor Compatibility
 

I was just about to purchase a reedy. Has this been resolved? Also, are there the same issues with Orion and SMC motors? Thanks!

Hi Tekin / Randy / fellow Tekin motor owners,
Is there a motor rebuild guide somewhere on the Tekin site? I've had my redline gen 2 motor for over a year now. The motor has been going great without any issues. I thought it might be a good time for a clean and inspect, or rebuild?
I've never done it before, so a guide would be great.
Reason that I ask if there was one on the site is because I mostly use my mobile device (phone). I can't really search much when on mobile site mode

I found a video on YouTube for my pro 4 motor, shouldn't be to different, or there is probably something for gen2 motors on there

Here's a youtube video with a full Gen 2 tear down and rebuild.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsCdk718yKQ

It's not mine.

-W

Clicking noise
 

Can anyone share which motors have this clicking noise issue? Even if software may revise this down the road I'd still rather have everything proper out of the gate.

Thanks...great video

Hi again
Motor tear down and rebuild went really easily. Thanks Wanderer77 for the video link.

Does anyone know the "out of the box" timing setting for a Gen2 17.5t. I forgot to note down before I pulled motor apart. I want it back at stock setting which suited me.

Stock out of the box is ~10-12 deg on the endbell.

-W

RSX not able to run Reedy
 

Hoping someone can answer this question as I just bought an RSX and now am reading the Reedy can't be run without clicking noises. Can anyone confirm if Tekin has fixed this and does it also apply to Orion motors or SMC?

Sorry JAE...I can't confirm for certain as I don't work for Tekin.

I will say that I have 2 RSXs and have run 4 different motors (3 Redline Gen 2 and 1 Pro2 HD)...I have never had any issues with "clicking noises".

-W

Lol...
Your right...I forgot, should checked my other RL G2 motor on my other buggy

Thanks again

Trying to find replacement fans (TT3833) for the RSX but am not having much luck. Any info on where to get them online thats a reputable place or do I need to put a call in to Tekin. Surprised Amain or Tower doesn't have them:confused:

Also, I purchased a buggy with a 1 run old (supposably) RSX/gen2 6.5 combo. Esc has had the switch removed which I guess doesn't hurt anything but also does not have the voltage cap installed, guy said he never put it on cause its not needed :rolleyes: I know it needs one, should I buy the one from Tekin or is the SMC ExCap I have sufficient to solder in? The Esc seem's to power on fine, should I be concerned about the ESC being damaged in any way from the other owner running it without the cap or if it would have caused damage would it not power on? Buggy is going thru a rebuild so I can't really "test" it just yet to see if all is well.

Thought it was.. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDNRK&P=ML

But that aint it , think you need 25m fans, TT3833.

Yea need the TT3833 but can't seem to locate any....weird.

Stormer Hobbies has them.

http://www.stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bi...s&pn=TEKTT3833

The ESC most definitely needs to have a cap soldered onto it at all times. If the unit was only ran once with out it, it more then likely is okay. There is no requirement to run just the Tekin cap, but we feel is one of the highest quality caps on the market.

Motor compatibility
 

Thanks Wanderer. I heard the Tekins run great with their own RSX esc. However the reedy's click and performance I'm told is really inhibited. 1 member in particular is selling all his reedy Mach 2 motors right now and moving to Tekin. He likes the Tekin but prefers reedy and is reluctantly selling all the reedy's at a steep discount. Wonder if this is still he case. Appreciate the feedback and hopefully someone from Tekin will chime in as I'm sure there are many members looking to buy this RSX and run their existing motors

I have the RSX on a D4 17.5 1s and I don't notice any clicking. The esc is super smooth with this motor. I know it's overkill for 17.5 but I will eventually go to mod.

My rsx gave me the 12-67 lights on friday and I'm looking for some advice to know if the motor is also bad.

Rsx has run great for over a year with many batteries run through it. While running the qualifier with my reedy 6.5t, the car started to lose power about 3-4 minutes in. After the qualifier, I could pull the trigger, but the car would not go from a standing start. The led lights would show the progression of me pulling the trigger and illuminate normally. I suspected the sensor wire because if you gave the car a push to start it rolling, the throttle would work normally, so I figured it was the sensor wire.

I replaced the sensor wire and the car had the same issues. Car would not move unless you gave it a push start and only then would the throttle kick in. I switched motors and soldered in a known good motor(reedy 8.5 t) and got the car to move without having to manually push the car(i gave 15% throttle for 1-2 seconds to test), but almost immediately the esc threw the 12-67 lights. Tried to reset and nothing. Esc communicates ok with the hot wire, but that's about it.

What I have done for now is buy a brand new RSX and a brand new Reedy 6.5t mach 3 which work great. But I am nervous to try my old 6.5t or 8.5t because I'm not sure if my motor had died and killed the esc OR the esc just died and the motors are fine.

What should I do? I took the motors apart and they look completely normal, but I'm a little gun shy to solder up the old motors to the new esc to test them.

If your car slows down big time like it did, STOP driving it!

This can be massive cogging or the literal event where a motor is shorting out and going south.

The likely cause that a bad motor took out your RSX is high considering you continued to drive it like that.

IF the 12 67 fault shows with a known good motor, your esc will require service and or replacement. We won't know until we see it in house. Silver lining here is that we offer a very favorable discount on a new one should you require that.

Sorry to hear about the issue, but next time if the car doesn't feel right. Stop driving it ;)

Thanks for the response. In hindsight, I probably should have pulled the car off immediately and with each time I pulled the trigger(and the car didn't move), in the back of my mind I thought back to the many posts I've read about how bad cogging is for the esc.

I will send it in and as others have mentioned, Tekin customer service is top notch. I got many great race days and ran many many packs through the esc before I ever had any issue. I'm happy to pay whatever.

Do people ever send in motors to get tested? I'm nervous to solder up any of the old motors to the new esc and have those motors kill the new esc I just bought. Any suggestions?