20LikesOfficial Tekin RX8 GEN2 ESC Thread
10-11-2013 | 06:52 AM
#1231
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Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
10-11-2013 | 07:03 AM
#1232
Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
10-11-2013 | 08:15 AM
#1233
Would there be any benefit to using an external cap such as the TT3552 to prevent power ripples into RX8. I assume this one would be good for anything 6S, but I also see lower voltage ones as I look around. I am not talking about a glitch buster for the radio, but a big power cap to smooth out the power to the RX8 itself.
10-11-2013 | 08:21 AM
#1234
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Would there be any benefit to using an external cap such as the TT3552 to prevent power ripples into RX8. I assume this one would be good for anything 6S, but I also see lower voltage ones as I look around. I am not talking about a glitch buster for the radio, but a big power cap to smooth out the power to the RX8 itself.
10-11-2013 | 04:32 PM
#1235
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what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
10-11-2013 | 04:37 PM
#1236
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From: At dirt tracks in Michigan!
what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
10-11-2013 | 05:32 PM
#1238
what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
10-11-2013 | 05:58 PM
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had a gen 1 RX8 crap out today. Put a brand new Gen2 RX8 in, it was hotwired. 10 minutes later I turn it on to try it out and 2 seconds later it smokes. Needless to say I'm not happy. I guess my fail rate is around 30+%
10-11-2013 | 05:59 PM
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what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
10-12-2013 | 08:43 AM
#1241
what could be the possible causes of a gen2 not wanting to calibrate properly?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
it will enter the calibration with the beeps then before it will recognize neutral it will exit the calibration mode and blink the 1-3 lights over and over.
I have tried a new model on the radio, both nor/rev channels on the throttle, different rx's different battery. am i missing something?
10-12-2013 | 08:45 AM
#1242
A bad or shorted motor can run fine but will start taking down esc's if it's not caught. SO if you're one of those guys please either contact me here or via email: [email protected] and I'll help sort out your car.
10-12-2013 | 08:47 AM
#1243
Having some trouble with my new RX8 in my Tekno SCT410. The throttle is almost like an on/off switch. I start pulling the trigger and bam it's either half or full throttle. There is no low throttle. So it won't go slow. The same goes for reverse.
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
My setup is the RX8 Gen 2, Pro4 HD 4300, Savox 1256, Spektrum DX3S, and Spektrum SR300 receiver. My brother has the exact same setup and tx/rx. His doesn't have this problem. I tried using his tx/rx and the same thing happens. So I ruled out the tx/rx. I'm going to see if it's the sensor wire tomorrow. Any other suggestions?
The calibration sequence is simple and in your manual.
10-12-2013 | 09:05 AM
#1244
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Both of these "quotes" are not the norm and having those types of failures we should have been approached to sort the issue out. In general if a guy has one failure, it can happen. 2 failures in back to back problems...we're missing an attributing factor.
A bad or shorted motor can run fine but will start taking down esc's if it's not caught. SO if you're one of those guys please either contact me here or via email: [email protected] and I'll help sort out your car.
A bad or shorted motor can run fine but will start taking down esc's if it's not caught. SO if you're one of those guys please either contact me here or via email: [email protected] and I'll help sort out your car.
Motor was brand new with the brand new Gen2 RX8. That wasn't the issue (bad or shorted motor). If I would have called or contacted Tekin about these it would not have changed the esc smoking after 3 seconds of being turned on.
I've also had 4-5 ESC's in the last 2 months crap out with 3 of them with less than 30 minutes of run time.
10-12-2013 | 01:46 PM
#1245
Electronics...... you're doing it wrong. What kind of batteries are you running? There is something on your end that is clearly causing a problem. You're failure rate says so. RX8s just don't crap out in first 30 minutes for no reason.