2LikesTekno RC EB48 Thread
08-20-2012 | 02:17 PM
#1666
yes. just a tad with tools tho (w/o o-ring). was afraid to crank down to hard. gonna try with o ring inside of cap next time. clean the cap with motor spray and give a good crank.
also.....lil confused about getting 0% rebound. when i compress the shock the nut goes above the body so when i put on bladder its not really all the way in(shaft). hope im explaining correctly. should i possibly compress with spring collar on to make up for that slack the collar makes? grrrr i sound stupid huh lol
also.....lil confused about getting 0% rebound. when i compress the shock the nut goes above the body so when i put on bladder its not really all the way in(shaft). hope im explaining correctly. should i possibly compress with spring collar on to make up for that slack the collar makes? grrrr i sound stupid huh lol
I think Danny said earlier that he is going to be doing a write up about the shocks and will most likely include more info on rebound settings. But getting a true 0% rebound setting with bladders is fairly difficult. I would push the nut down with the bladder when you build them. This will give you very little rebound and when you have the shock fully assembled with the boots on it will extremely close to zero.
--Danny is a fast poster/typer
Last edited by Matthew_Armeni; 08-20-2012 at 02:19 PM. Reason: Beat to the post
08-20-2012 | 02:19 PM
#1667
I run 5000 50c 2s packs in my 1/10. Close friends running 811's are running 6000 65c in their layout. We never did quite get a photo from the guy running the 2 x 2s setup with bullets. If it's a non-issue with wiring, then no problem, but I, like you (pretty sure it was you) would like a close up of the wiring people are using for this, and whether or not they're having issues.
SO any feedback on the mech brake set up or the Novak system?
SO any feedback on the mech brake set up or the Novak system?
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08-20-2012 | 02:28 PM
#1669
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From: The 561
On a side note, is there a balance adapter that can be used to balance 2 x 2s as if it were 4s?
08-20-2012 | 02:30 PM
#1670
Answers in red.
Whew... finally got to the last post. Took me a couple of days and a few hours of slacking off at work, but I've read every post in this thread. I'm a pretty patient guy and will be waiting a bit to order my EB48. Maybe x-mas-ish if Santa is nice and provides me with a good Christmas bonus.
So a couple of questions. When I'm ready, I plan on going with the new Novak Activ8 1.5y combo. I haven't heard of anyone running this yet in their Tekno and am curious if anyone has any experience with these? Please refrain from telling me to purchase another brand, I'm curious about this set up only.None of our driver have any expeirence with that system. I have held the motor and it feels a little heavier than the Tekins, but it should perform the same, maybe run a bit cooler with that built in heatsink. As far as the ESC, the only downside I can really see is that they say it's limited to 4s. If you only run 4s than it's not a problem.
Haven't read any feedback yet from people running the mech brake set-up. To me, this seems like a huge advantage of the EB48.Our team manager, Matt Wolter, is currently running mechanical brakes and loves it. I plan on switching to them as well, I like to brake and turn at the same time and the mechanical brakes allow me to do this and not push through the turn.
Finally, our track is one of the newest in South FL, and there aren't enough entries to separate the E-bugs from the nitros. We run a 15 minute main and to date, none of the Serpents have had an issue with completing the main. On this thread, I keep reading of avg run times being 12 minutes or so. What's the consensus on getting the buggy to last the full 15 with a practice lap or 3 behind it?This shouldn't be a problem depending on your driving style. Just be sure to run a pack with enough MAH.
Tekno, I opened this thread because I've been dying to see a purpose-built electric from you guys. In reading your responses, the customer service alone has sold me on you guys as a company. It's nice to see just how much you care about your clients/potential-clients. I will eventually own one, just letting everyone else sort out the growing pains.
So a couple of questions. When I'm ready, I plan on going with the new Novak Activ8 1.5y combo. I haven't heard of anyone running this yet in their Tekno and am curious if anyone has any experience with these? Please refrain from telling me to purchase another brand, I'm curious about this set up only.None of our driver have any expeirence with that system. I have held the motor and it feels a little heavier than the Tekins, but it should perform the same, maybe run a bit cooler with that built in heatsink. As far as the ESC, the only downside I can really see is that they say it's limited to 4s. If you only run 4s than it's not a problem.
Haven't read any feedback yet from people running the mech brake set-up. To me, this seems like a huge advantage of the EB48.Our team manager, Matt Wolter, is currently running mechanical brakes and loves it. I plan on switching to them as well, I like to brake and turn at the same time and the mechanical brakes allow me to do this and not push through the turn.
Finally, our track is one of the newest in South FL, and there aren't enough entries to separate the E-bugs from the nitros. We run a 15 minute main and to date, none of the Serpents have had an issue with completing the main. On this thread, I keep reading of avg run times being 12 minutes or so. What's the consensus on getting the buggy to last the full 15 with a practice lap or 3 behind it?This shouldn't be a problem depending on your driving style. Just be sure to run a pack with enough MAH.
Tekno, I opened this thread because I've been dying to see a purpose-built electric from you guys. In reading your responses, the customer service alone has sold me on you guys as a company. It's nice to see just how much you care about your clients/potential-clients. I will eventually own one, just letting everyone else sort out the growing pains.
08-20-2012 | 02:35 PM
#1671
Whew... finally got to the last post. Took me a couple of days and a few hours of slacking off at work, but I've read every post in this thread. I'm a pretty patient guy and will be waiting a bit to order my EB48. Maybe x-mas-ish if Santa is nice and provides me with a good Christmas bonus.
So a couple of questions. When I'm ready, I plan on going with the new Novak Activ8 1.5y combo. I haven't heard of anyone running this yet in their Tekno and am curious if anyone has any experience with these? Please refrain from telling me to purchase another brand, I'm curious about this set up only.
Haven't read any feedback yet from people running the mech brake set-up. To me, this seems like a huge advantage of the EB48.
Finally, our track is one of the newest in South FL, and there aren't enough entries to separate the E-bugs from the nitros. We run a 15 minute main and to date, none of the Serpents have had an issue with completing the main. On this thread, I keep reading of avg run times being 12 minutes or so. What's the consensus on getting the buggy to last the full 15 with a practice lap or 3 behind it?
Tekno, I opened this thread because I've been dying to see a purpose-built electric from you guys. In reading your responses, the customer service alone has sold me on you guys as a company. It's nice to see just how much you care about your clients/potential-clients. I will eventually own one, just letting everyone else sort out the growing pains.
So a couple of questions. When I'm ready, I plan on going with the new Novak Activ8 1.5y combo. I haven't heard of anyone running this yet in their Tekno and am curious if anyone has any experience with these? Please refrain from telling me to purchase another brand, I'm curious about this set up only.
Haven't read any feedback yet from people running the mech brake set-up. To me, this seems like a huge advantage of the EB48.
Finally, our track is one of the newest in South FL, and there aren't enough entries to separate the E-bugs from the nitros. We run a 15 minute main and to date, none of the Serpents have had an issue with completing the main. On this thread, I keep reading of avg run times being 12 minutes or so. What's the consensus on getting the buggy to last the full 15 with a practice lap or 3 behind it?
Tekno, I opened this thread because I've been dying to see a purpose-built electric from you guys. In reading your responses, the customer service alone has sold me on you guys as a company. It's nice to see just how much you care about your clients/potential-clients. I will eventually own one, just letting everyone else sort out the growing pains.
As for mechanical brakes, it will allow your ESC and motor to run cooler and also add a critical tuning option. It's best used outdoors where traction is limited. It will help you get into the corners quicker by not locking up the front wheels so much and plowing forward. It works indoors too, but is probably more beneficial outdoor.
08-20-2012 | 02:36 PM
#1672
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,025
From: The 561
Mathew - many thanks for the quick response! I too feel that Novak will run cooler than the other systems. IME, geared correctly, the 540 sized ballistics run quite cool.
Edit- sorry Tekno, you responded so fast I didn't see it when thanking Mathew. Sucks it won't work. I was looking forward to a sensored system... Thanks for the reply. Again your customer service and response time is second to none.
Edit- sorry Tekno, you responded so fast I didn't see it when thanking Mathew. Sucks it won't work. I was looking forward to a sensored system... Thanks for the reply. Again your customer service and response time is second to none.
08-20-2012 | 02:47 PM
#1673
You plug each battery into the plug then it also has a separate balancer for each battery. Which then lets you plug into your charger with one deans plug and using 4s balancer to balance both batteries aswell.
08-20-2012 | 02:55 PM
#1674
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Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,025
From: The 561
Tekno - I just went over to Tekin's site and then to Novak's to pull some dimensions.
According to what I read, the Tekin is 2.8" x 1.65" the Novak is 2.8" x 1.71"
Will the .06" difference really make it not fit? The two are almost identical in size and I see everyone running the Tekin with no issue.
According to what I read, the Tekin is 2.8" x 1.65" the Novak is 2.8" x 1.71"
Will the .06" difference really make it not fit? The two are almost identical in size and I see everyone running the Tekin with no issue.
08-20-2012 | 03:22 PM
#1678
I am too. The point is that you could save 200 grams of weight by doing so. This was follow up to a discussion a few pages back about using the new Turnigy 4200 shorty lipos.
08-20-2012 | 03:30 PM
#1679
Holy crap, Danny did you see these packs!? I don't know about ten minutes but at the SDRC races they might work....
08-20-2012 | 03:31 PM
#1680
I'll try to post a couple pictures tonight.
I run 5000 50c 2s packs in my 1/10. Close friends running 811's are running 6000 65c in their layout. We never did quite get a photo from the guy running the 2 x 2s setup with bullets. If it's a non-issue with wiring, then no problem, but I, like you (pretty sure it was you) would like a close up of the wiring people are using for this, and whether or not they're having issues.
SO any feedback on the mech brake set up or the Novak system?
SO any feedback on the mech brake set up or the Novak system?