Go Back  R/C Tech Forums > General Forums > Radio and Electronics
Tekin Hotwire 3.0 Bluetooth Thread >

Tekin Hotwire 3.0 Bluetooth Thread

Community
Wiki Posts
Search
Like Tree21Likes

Tekin Hotwire 3.0 Bluetooth Thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-03-2019, 06:42 PM
  #166  
Tech Regular
iTrader: (10)
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 499
Trader Rating: 10 (100%+)
Default

I was using my PC but I did try the Andriod app also. Same results. According to the link posted above v258 may be the newest version available for the RS Gen 2. However when I started this ESC had 272 in it so IDK what to think.
ROBBSRACING is offline  
Old 11-03-2019, 07:21 PM
  #167  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (137)
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,464
Trader Rating: 137 (98%+)
Default

What I've found is I've got to have location on and sometimes turn Bluetooth on and off then works like a charm.
ashxxx is offline  
Old 11-03-2019, 07:38 PM
  #168  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 501
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by ROBBSRACING
I was using my PC but I did try the Andriod app also. Same results. According to the link posted above v258 may be the newest version available for the RS Gen 2. However when I started this ESC had 272 in it so IDK what to think.
272 was available for a while, as mentioned in the linked post. It was removed with the latest update, but Tekin did say they would likely add it back in their next update for those that don't need to be ROAR compliant.
Mahjik is offline  
Old 11-05-2019, 03:19 PM
  #169  
Team Tekin
 
Tekin Prez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,187
Default

Yes we are adding 272 back into the Hotwire program for the Rx8gen2 so people can access the active drag brake feature.
We are not adding 272 back into the Hotwire for RSgen2, RSgen2 Spec, or RSX because it is not ROAR approved for those units.

If you really want 272 back and where you race does not care you can use this link to get an older version of the Hotwire that has it.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ahq3xZQ37I8vlA6N...snu2n?e=dgmuA6
Tekin Prez is offline  
Old 11-07-2019, 05:23 AM
  #170  
Tech Fanatic
 
KE4PJO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Columbia,Tn.
Posts: 858
Default

Originally Posted by Tekin Prez
Yes we are adding 272 back into the Hotwire program for the Rx8gen2 so people can access the active drag brake feature.
We are not adding 272 back into the Hotwire for RSgen2, RSgen2 Spec, or RSX because it is not ROAR approved for those units.

If you really want 272 back and where you race does not care you can use this link to get an older version of the Hotwire that has it.

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ahq3xZQ37I8vlA6N...snu2n?e=dgmuA6
Care to explain the issue with V272?
KE4PJO is offline  
Old 11-07-2019, 09:31 AM
  #171  
Team Tekin
 
Tekin Prez's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,187
Default

No issues with 272 other than we did not get it ROAR approved. We found some improvements and ended up moving on to 276 before we could get it approved due to the delays at the time for ROAR testing. Unfortunately we shipped some units with 272 at that time because we did intend to get ROAR approved or we would not have released it to the public at all. For ROAR racing all units are limited to version 258 which has the exact same spec mode so there is no difference.

We typically do not release any versions that are not ROAR approved to make it easy for our customers and Tech at the races. However 272 does have a new cool feature we call Active Drag. For those that do not care about ROAR legal spec racing and want the Active Drag feature we are happy to give 272 to them. We did not leave it in the public version of the hotwire so people did not unknowingly update to 272 and show up at a race where it matters and saving them the hassle of having to revert to 258 last minute at the race.
lowspark and Mahjik like this.
Tekin Prez is offline  
Old 11-13-2019, 07:10 AM
  #172  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (51)
 
trilerian's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lexington KY
Posts: 2,259
Trader Rating: 51 (100%+)
Default

Is it not possible to get amp draw as part of the data logging?
trilerian is offline  
Old 12-17-2019, 02:43 PM
  #173  
Tech Master
iTrader: (22)
 
Coopz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 1,687
Trader Rating: 22 (100%+)
Default

I'm getting back into 2wd buggy stock racing. Just bought a older model but brand new RS Gen2 with HotWire. Upgraded it via the pc with no issues but the Bluetooth app is a bit strange. My Android phone connects, the app recognises it but when it try's to read my settings it disconnects. Then says HotWire not found. If I reconnect it just does it again. My phone sees it as HotWire via Bluetooth but it just cannot stay connected.
Any ideas?
Coopz is offline  
Old 12-17-2019, 03:50 PM
  #174  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 501
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Coopz
I'm getting back into 2wd buggy stock racing. Just bought a older model but brand new RS Gen2 with HotWire. Upgraded it via the pc with no issues but the Bluetooth app is a bit strange. My Android phone connects, the app recognises it but when it try's to read my settings it disconnects. Then says HotWire not found. If I reconnect it just does it again. My phone sees it as HotWire via Bluetooth but it just cannot stay connected.
Any ideas?
Try this: Tekin Hotwire 3.0 Bluetooth Thread
Coopz likes this.
Mahjik is offline  
Old 12-27-2019, 04:17 PM
  #175  
Tech Rookie
 
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 12
Default

Yet another one getting back into the RC scene after a long absence. Not surprising the new tech is somewhat daunting, so please bear with me. Anyway, I recently purchased a Hotwire 3.0 and it seems I have completely bricked my RX8 Gen 3 and the Hotwire 3.0. When I first connected to my PC via USB, everything appeared to connect and then dropped the connection. After that my RX8 went dark and would only operate the steering servo yet displayed no lights. I attempted many times thereafter trying to reconnect via USB and BT to no avail. The program I removed and reinstalled the SW multiple times without success. Any thought on a fix will be appreciated.
Richr8 is offline  
Old 12-27-2019, 05:56 PM
  #176  
Tech Elite
iTrader: (41)
 
Anthony.L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 2,920
Trader Rating: 41 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Richr8
Yet another one getting back into the RC scene after a long absence. Not surprising the new tech is somewhat daunting, so please bear with me. Anyway, I recently purchased a Hotwire 3.0 and it seems I have completely bricked my RX8 Gen 3 and the Hotwire 3.0. When I first connected to my PC via USB, everything appeared to connect and then dropped the connection. After that my RX8 went dark and would only operate the steering servo yet displayed no lights. I attempted many times thereafter trying to reconnect via USB and BT to no avail. The program I removed and reinstalled the SW multiple times without success. Any thought on a fix will be appreciated.
That sounds very good, I suggest you contact Tekin for some tech support. I'm sure they will get you sorted out.
Anthony.L is offline  
Old 12-28-2019, 07:35 PM
  #177  
Tech Rookie
 
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 12
Default

Still waiting for a response to my email from Tekin on my Hotwire 3.0 bricked RX8, and have another question. If the Hotwire 3.0 is using data/fan port, how do you connect the fan?
Richr8 is offline  
Old 12-30-2019, 08:28 PM
  #178  
Tech Master
iTrader: (47)
 
Centerline Racing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 1,223
Trader Rating: 47 (100%+)
Default

3.0 not available until late January. What’s new from the 2.0?
Centerline Racing is offline  
Old 12-30-2019, 08:39 PM
  #179  
Tech Addict
iTrader: (2)
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 501
Trader Rating: 2 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Centerline Racing
3.0 not available until late January. What’s new from the 2.0?
Bluetooth
Mahjik is offline  
Old 12-31-2019, 06:06 AM
  #180  
Tech Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Spring Hill Tn
Posts: 980
Trader Rating: 3 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by Richr8
Still waiting for a response to my email from Tekin on my Hotwire 3.0 bricked RX8, and have another question. If the Hotwire 3.0 is using data/fan port, how do you connect the fan?
They're off till after the first of the year.

when HW is connected you cannot use the fan.
freebird is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.