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Old 05-11-2013 | 01:47 PM
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I'm currently happy with both my Tekin Rx8's and they have been running perfectly for the last couple of months so I probably won't be upgrading anytime soon. Just wondering what happens down the road if say I do blow one *knock on wood* and I send it in. Is Tekin going to repair it to Gen1 specs or to Gen 2 specs?
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Old 05-11-2013 | 02:08 PM
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While 12 gauge wire is included, Tekin has yet to include a sensor cable with the esc as they pack them with the motors. I would assume this holds true for the rx8 gen2.
Newb new to electric what is this sensor wire and what does it do? Thanks
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Old 05-11-2013 | 02:34 PM
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The sensors and harness allow for perfect motor drive at any and all speeds. This is beneficial for throttle control, feel and performance.
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Old 05-11-2013 | 03:12 PM
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Ok I have the Tekin 4600kv and waiting for the Gen 2 RX8 what sensor wire will I need for my Losi 2.0 Thanks
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Old 05-11-2013 | 03:29 PM
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Ok I have the Tekin 4600kv and waiting for the Gen 2 RX8 what sensor wire will I need for my Losi 2.0 Thanks
You will need a long sensor wire. 250mm
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Old 05-11-2013 | 03:49 PM
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Is the BEC going to drop voltage down from 8.4v to the have a constant output of 7.4v?
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Old 05-11-2013 | 04:32 PM
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You will need a long sensor wire. 250mm
do you know where I can get 1 amain only have the shorter lengths. Do you have a part #
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Old 05-11-2013 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DonnieNitro
do you know where I can get 1 amain only have the shorter lengths. Do you have a part #
While reading through the 2.0 thread there were numerous people saying you needed on in the 275mm range...here is the ones that amain has:

http://www.amainhobbies.com/advanced...keywords=275mm
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Old 05-11-2013 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Krio
While 12 gauge wire is included, Tekin has yet to include a sensor cable with the esc as they pack them with the motors. I would assume this holds true for the rx8 gen2.
great, one more thing to buy....

anyone know how long of one i would need in a mbx6e tekno if i ran it under the servo wire guides????? i saw it somewhere once, but now don't remember....
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Old 05-12-2013 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DonnieNitro
Ok I have the Tekin 4600kv and waiting for the Gen 2 RX8 what sensor wire will I need for my Losi 2.0 Thanks
Here is a link to great sensor wire I recommend them.
http://www.tqwire.com/sensor.htm
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Old 05-12-2013 | 12:55 PM
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Is the BEC going to drop voltage down from 8.4v to the have a constant output of 7.4v?
That's a pretty board question to answer simply because it depends on the servos, how many,etc.

In general the voltage should be above 7v under most loads when on the HV setting. Of course there can be spikes that go lower under severe loads.

In testing we've had no issues with brown outs running HV servos from various manufacturers on the Rx8 gen2 with multiple brand receivers and radio systems.
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Old 05-12-2013 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Icero
great, one more thing to buy....
I can't think of any ESC that comes with a sensor wire that doesn't included a motor.
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Old 05-12-2013 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy_Pike
That's a pretty board question to answer simply because it depends on the servos, how many,etc.

In general the voltage should be above 7v under most loads when on the HV setting. Of course there can be spikes that go lower under severe loads.

In testing we've had no issues with brown outs running HV servos from various manufacturers on the Rx8 gen2 with multiple brand receivers and radio systems.
Did you have the occasion to test some savox HV servos with spektrum receivers? This is a well known combination for causing brownouts
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Old 05-12-2013 | 03:13 PM
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So I've never owned a Tekin ESC, but I just placed my pre-order for the Gen2. Is there anything else I need / should purchase, besides the hotwire? I already have a sensor wire...lol (silly comments about it not being included imo since no ESC comes with one...)

Also, where's the best deal on the hotwire?
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Old 05-12-2013 | 05:36 PM
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Hey Randy, question about the EZ Access hotwire port. Will I need the hotwire adapter that's listed on Tower under optional parts for the gen2... if not what is that for? Can you just clarify how the hotwire access port works?
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