Originally Posted by
thefatkid
If a capacitor fails on a VTX series speed control, what happens to the speed control?
I ask because I just recently has to speed controls shut down mid race in my 22sct and not restart. When the 1st one died I soldered in my spare, I reused the capacitor (
http://www.shopviperrc.com/ProductDe...ode=6VSPCAP005). I'm going to try to solder in the old capacitor but I'm doubtful. The 1st speed control ran the capacitor for 3 months.
Any other things to brainstorm as to why the speed control might just die mid race? I'm going to toss the motor, just-in-case. The motor is almost a year old, no overheats though.
Edit: Makes me wish I purchased more then one VTX10r from the Black Friday deal.
I have seen unit stop because the cap came off, I have seen other run. It shouldn't run if it comes off. Generally unless there is some other type of problem, a replacement can be solder on. Make sure to use the Viper capacitor for your unit. Cap sets from other speed controls may not have the proper values to use as a replacement.