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Old 02-08-2014 | 11:57 PM
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I need to get the dimensions of this ESC right...

31.2 mm (Width?) x 37.2 mm (Height with fan?) x 21mm (Length? With solder posts?)
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Old 02-13-2014 | 07:21 PM
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Can someone answer?
35mm wide x 37mm deep solder post x 34mm height top of fan screw
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Old 02-13-2014 | 07:23 PM
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Randy,
How accurate is the data logging temps? With tekin g2 motor.
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Old 02-14-2014 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Synergy
Randy,
How accurate is the data logging temps? With tekin g2 motor.
I asked the same question awhile back and was told data logger is internal temp which is 15-20 degrees hotter than outside can temp. For gearing purposes Tekin says go by outside can temp.
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Old 02-14-2014 | 06:10 AM
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I just got a RSX, going to install it in the B5. How hot does the heat sink get under normal conditions? Was going to run my battery wires over the front of the esc but did not know if the heat sink would melt the wires?
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Old 02-14-2014 | 12:38 PM
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What motor are you running? I soldered mine up to my b44.2 last night with a reedy 6.5 and no fan on the ESC. Gearing was 19/81 and it was up to 130 external temp within 3 minutes. Oddly the data logs showed it only peaked at 115 during the run. Not sure which to go by. In any case you should be fine. Silicone insulation is very high temp resistant and if your ESC gets that hot you have other things to worry about. I would however leave a small gap between the wires and the heat sink so the insulation does not rub against the ESC. The RSX heat sink has some sharp edges that might wear through/ cut through the insulation if the wires are directly on top of it.

Question for Randy. Would you recommend the fan on my setup above or should I be fine without it. Only concerned due to vertical space in the chassis under the upper deck.

Second, would there be an issue with trimming one of the ears off the solder post so I can mount the wires a few mm lower?

Thanks in advance!

Let me say this though, in my B44.2 it was unbelievably smooth and the brakes are as strong as you could want when fully turned up. Just for curiosity's sake I installed it in my 17.5 b4.2 and it was again super smooth and powerful. Interestingly it weighed less than the R10 Pro that is currently in it (I thought it would be slightly heavier but not the case). Easily on par or better than other ESC's I currently have in my stable. I love all the on-board features like data logging and temp/sensor check. This ESC is definitely inline with all of Tekin's other products in that it is cutting edge, quality, and easy to use. Not to mention its looks extremely trick in whatever vehicle you put it in.

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Old 02-15-2014 | 05:18 PM
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thought i would share my b44 and sc10 setup
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Old 02-15-2014 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Synergy
Randy,
How accurate is the data logging temps? With tekin g2 motor.
The motor temp is very accurate BUT, you can't compare it to the external can temps we've all become accustomed to measuring.

So to get an idea of where your motor runs temp wise do a data log and temp the motor at the end. Compare the two. Keep that difference in mind.

Some motors are hotter than others inside where the sensor is..bare that in mind.
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Old 02-15-2014 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mugenhatchie
Question for Randy. Would you recommend the fan on my setup above or should I be fine without it. Only concerned due to vertical space in the chassis under the upper deck.I'd only run the fan if you need it to be honest. Testing in most cases shows it's only needed with high ambient temps in high load conditions.

Second, would there be an issue with trimming one of the ears off the solder post so I can mount the wires a few mm lower?I see no harm in doing that.

Thanks in advance!

Let me say this though, in my B44.2 it was unbelievably smooth and the brakes are as strong as you could want when fully turned up. Just for curiosity's sake I installed it in my 17.5 b4.2 and it was again super smooth and powerful. Interestingly it weighed less than the R10 Pro that is currently in it (I thought it would be slightly heavier but not the case). Easily on par or better than other ESC's I currently have in my stable. I love all the on-board features like data logging and temp/sensor check. This ESC is definitely inline with all of Tekin's other products in that it is cutting edge, quality, and easy to use. Not to mention its looks extremely trick in whatever vehicle you put it in.
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Old 02-17-2014 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Randy_Pike
The motor temp is very accurate BUT, you can't compare it to the external can temps we've all become accustomed to measuring.

So to get an idea of where your motor runs temp wise do a data log and temp the motor at the end. Compare the two. Keep that difference in mind.

Some motors are hotter than others inside where the sensor is..bare that in mind.
Temp on the end? as on the end cap?
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Old 02-17-2014 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by BRSracing
Temp on the end? as on the end cap?
"end" is end of the run if I am not mistaken.
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Old 02-17-2014 | 07:49 AM
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Yes end of the run.

Each motor brand is different. Some run hotter in comparison to the data logger, others are pretty close.
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Old 02-17-2014 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tipperjackson
First time on the track tonight with the RSX. It worked flawlessly and had noticeably more punch and smoother breaking than others. Running a small track withe the new 22-4 a 6.5 Tekin gen II, 17 T pinion and all kinds of power and punch. Esc running at 104 deg and motor at 117 deg. Another great Tekin product !
are you talking celsius or fahrenheit?
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Old 02-17-2014 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mxer59
I had that issue with my gen2 also where it felt weak of bottom and thought maybe rsx would be the trick also but there saying not to run a rsx on 17.5 pretty much, YZRACER said to try this
"Raise your Throttle Minimum up a few. That will give it a bit more snap on initial throttle input. Also make sure your Neutral width is around 10 to help take any delay in the trigger."
Why wouldn't I want to use the RSX to run stock?
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Old 02-17-2014 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by QDRHRSE
Why wouldn't I want to use the RSX to run stock?
If you are trying to stay as light as possible, that is the only real reason not to run the RSX in stock. It is complete overkill, however.
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