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Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-23-2024, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,021
Views: 493,120
Posted By rhodopsine

To me, it's an ergonomics thing. You either like...

To me, it's an ergonomics thing. You either like it or not. I tried it and I didn't like it and never really adapted to it so I went back the regular expert grip, but I've heard of others that swear...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
04-16-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By rhodopsine

That's a pretty good budget to start! My...

That's a pretty good budget to start!

My advice is to invest in a good radio and charger, these will last you a long time. If the Futaba is your favorite with regards to user interface and...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
04-14-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 33,769
Posted By rhodopsine

You are just creating a steeper throttle curve....

You are just creating a steeper throttle curve. the extra RPM you seem to hear is probably because you are having a higher RPM at corner exit, thus the motor will reach top RPM quicker.

Martin...
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-14-2024, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6,823
Views: 2,053,270
Posted By rhodopsine

They were in a little bag on their own when I...

They were in a little bag on their own when I built mine, so I would say the same thing as many others have said, go through all the bags in your box, they should be there.

Martin Paradis
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-09-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,270
Posted By rhodopsine

Great, thanks!

Great, thanks!
Forum: Electric On-Road
04-09-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,270
Posted By rhodopsine

I’ve been looking at the manual while waiting to...

I’ve been looking at the manual while waiting to receive mine. The instructions say that you must use a 25 spline servo. Now, I only have KO servos and the idea of running an open-wheel car without a...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
03-26-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 423
Posted By rhodopsine

Advanced Electronics Black Diamond Setup Sheets...

Advanced Electronics Black Diamond Setup Sheets (petitrc.com) (https://site.petitrc.com/reglages/advancedelectronics/SetupSheetsAEBlackDiamond.html)

Martin Paradis
Forum: Electric Off-Road
03-01-2024, 08:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,130
Posted By rhodopsine

Jack’s 327 o-ring lubricant. I have been using...

Jack’s 327 o-ring lubricant. I have been using this for years and it works as good as green slime. you can find it at pool supplies stores.

Martin Paradis
Forum: Radio and Electronics
02-19-2024, 03:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 935
Posted By rhodopsine

I've had good luck with KO Propo servos (Grasper...

I've had good luck with KO Propo servos (Grasper STD Max). Same with Sanwa PGS XR II. They're both very good servos from reputable manufacturers. My preference goes to the KO servo, but then, since I...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-22-2023, 04:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,331
Posted By rhodopsine

It's not so much the lower cost alternative as...

It's not so much the lower cost alternative as the "universal" standard. AMB/MyLaps has become the standard in the RC world. In the greater scope of things, while transponders are expensive for what...
Forum: Nitro On-Road
12-13-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 492
Posted By rhodopsine

I've never used ProTek servos, but I've used...

I've never used ProTek servos, but I've used plenty of KO servos and have never been disappointed with them. I don't think you can go wrong with KO servos.

Martin Paradis
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-07-2023, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By rhodopsine

That is really dependent on the device you use to...

That is really dependent on the device you use to make the measurement and it's calibration. I have an i-Charger and I've never seen IR under 1.5 mOhm. It's possible that my device needs...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-06-2023, 04:13 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,121
Posted By rhodopsine

Cherry picking has always been a problem, and...

Cherry picking has always been a problem, and unfortunately, the lower the power, the higher the advantage experienced racers have gets. It's a bit of a catch 22. Some people want instant...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-06-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9,898
Views: 2,225,018
Posted By rhodopsine

Don't feed the troll... It's just Bert being...

Don't feed the troll... It's just Bert being Bert...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-06-2023, 03:48 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,121
Posted By rhodopsine

Tracks in Europe are usually much bigger that...

Tracks in Europe are usually much bigger that their North American counterparts... Speed perception changes with the size of the tracks.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-06-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,121
Posted By rhodopsine

Not saying it shouldn't be, but, back in the day,...

Not saying it shouldn't be, but, back in the day, you would start in stock, which was far slower, and as your skills improved, you would switch to mod. Nowadays, the entry class is is probably too...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-06-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 16,121
Posted By rhodopsine

Truth is that 13.5 4wd is almost as fast as mod...

Truth is that 13.5 4wd is almost as fast as mod 4wd was 20 years ago...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-06-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 235
Views: 21,736
Posted By rhodopsine

Being an old racer, coming from the era of SCE...

Being an old racer, coming from the era of SCE and SCR Nicads, I would say that racing is probably cheaper now than it was back then, when the $ is adjusted to inflation. The difference, I think, is...
Forum: Radio and Electronics
12-06-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By rhodopsine

I think it depends on the device you use to...

I think it depends on the device you use to measure the IR. I personally use an i-charger 406 and I found that when batteries get over 2.2 ohm, they seem to start to lack punch. That's the threshold...
Forum: Electric On-Road
12-03-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3,205
Views: 994,375
Posted By rhodopsine

This one is for a race at Apex which is on black...

This one is for a race at Apex which is on black carpet. It's for a X1 23, but I don't think that the cars are different enough that it can't be a good starting point for a X1 24.

Martin Paradis
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-21-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By rhodopsine

I have been using the Ex-Next for the last 3...

I have been using the Ex-Next for the last 3 years or so. I love the radio, it feels just right in my hand. Never had any issues with it, I'm very satisfied. I came from an M17, which is a great...
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-14-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 37,656
Posted By rhodopsine

Ah! missed that! That's fine, I'll just pull a...

Ah! missed that! That's fine, I'll just pull a Sanwa servo out of one of my other cars.

Thanks guys.
Martin Paradis
Forum: Electric On-Road
11-13-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 37,656
Posted By rhodopsine

Quick question, I was planning to use my KO RSX12...

Quick question, I was planning to use my KO RSX12 servo in mine. Has anyone tried to put one in the car? Does it fit good?

Thanks,
Martin Paradis
Forum: Radio and Electronics
11-05-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,398
Posted By rhodopsine

I'm getting a load master to basically play and...

I'm getting a load master to basically play and compare my own motors. Now, I just want to make sure my reasoning makes sense. If I'm just using a Sky Rc motor checker, I figured that (if I take out...
Forum: Electric On-Road
10-21-2023, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3,205
Views: 994,375
Posted By rhodopsine

in Europe they mostly run 21.5, if I'm not...

in Europe they mostly run 21.5, if I'm not mistaken

Martin Paradis
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