Team Tekin New Speedos
03-10-2008 | 07:29 PM
#1472
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 21,220
From: Castle Mamba Max Pro. Feel its power!!!!!!!!!!
Seems like the turn rating is not like some other manufactures and kv ratings mean different things to between brands. Sometimes it makes it hard to compare between brands and which one is actually needed to get the performance to where one likes it.
New technology means more things to learn.
New technology means more things to learn.
03-10-2008 | 07:49 PM
#1473
Fred: If Tekin has sent you back the FX saying it's A-OK then it must be your radio setup. I would recomend reseting the model number on the transmitter so it returns to factory setting and then go from there.
I had the same problem with my FX, no brakes, re-calibrated the ESC countless times to finally find it was my transmitter causing the problems all along.
I had the same problem with my FX, no brakes, re-calibrated the ESC countless times to finally find it was my transmitter causing the problems all along.
03-10-2008 | 10:35 PM
#1474
WYD: You said a lot. This is so true. Especially to those of "us" that have been doing this "awhile"(also known as old guys
)
I've been fortunate enough to have Jim's ear to ask alot of questions...Trust Me!!
Fred we'll get you figured out...
) I've been fortunate enough to have Jim's ear to ask alot of questions...Trust Me!!
Fred we'll get you figured out...
03-11-2008 | 09:08 AM
#1475
Team Tekin
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,465
From: Tekin
I would be happy to help you straighten everything out and go over your setup to diagnose the FXPro with no brakes. I know it has brakes, I personally tested it and it calibrated perfectly.
As per the Nurse having LED 5 always on, that one confuses me as we all tested it and looked carefully at it, never seeing this occur.
You have PM.
03-11-2008 | 04:35 PM
#1476
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 77
Fred, your batt nurse...I see you mentioned that the LED 5 came on when NO packs are attached to line 5.
I see the misunderstanding here already. In the service records, they tested the nurse with packs attached to insure it was doing its job...and it proved to do so....they did not test the nurse with no batteries hooked up therefor they did not even notice your LED5 woulda been on.
I don't know what Ty has set up with you but no worries we'll easily sort this out for you.
I see the misunderstanding here already. In the service records, they tested the nurse with packs attached to insure it was doing its job...and it proved to do so....they did not test the nurse with no batteries hooked up therefor they did not even notice your LED5 woulda been on.
I don't know what Ty has set up with you but no worries we'll easily sort this out for you.
03-13-2008 | 10:46 PM
#1477
Stock Class ESC
In stock class 23T, which esc, FX or FX Pro, will provide more punch?
Is the drive frequency for FX or FX Pro variable? How can it be set?
Is the FX series more suited to high frequency motors like mod class than lower frequency motors in stock 23T class ?
I hear from some experienced guys on track that Tekin FX more suited for mod class and Keyance or KO VFS1 will be more suitable for stock.
Any comments?
Is the drive frequency for FX or FX Pro variable? How can it be set?
Is the FX series more suited to high frequency motors like mod class than lower frequency motors in stock 23T class ?
I hear from some experienced guys on track that Tekin FX more suited for mod class and Keyance or KO VFS1 will be more suitable for stock.
Any comments?
03-14-2008 | 04:18 AM
#1478
Tech Apprentice
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 59
From: uk
Hey SideWays,
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm
I doubt you'd be disappointed.
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm
I doubt you'd be disappointed.
03-14-2008 | 11:47 AM
#1479
Hi i just had the capacitor on my R1 blow up. I need to get a replacement for tomorrow but the shops here locally wont have the genuine Tekin one.
Can someone please tell me whether this may be a suitable replacement?
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...Max=&SUBCATID=
There is also this type but it doesnt come in 330 microF
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...Max=&SUBCATID=
The Genuine Capacitor which came with the kit (the one which popped) is labelled:
PS71F
330
16V
(it might be a FS71F on the first line but im pretty sure its not)
Thanks
Martin
Can someone please tell me whether this may be a suitable replacement?
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...Max=&SUBCATID=
There is also this type but it doesnt come in 330 microF
http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...Max=&SUBCATID=
The Genuine Capacitor which came with the kit (the one which popped) is labelled:
PS71F
330
16V
(it might be a FS71F on the first line but im pretty sure its not)
Thanks
Martin
03-14-2008 | 12:53 PM
#1480
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 2,737
yeah there is no doubt that the FX and the FX PRO work well in stock
I think it has more flat out punch than any other speedo on the market.
I have run the fx and also the pro in my TC on seperate occassions and they both have equal rip. but I think the pro can take a lower mod motor. jsut make sure when soldering the small capacitor to that it get mounted in a secure location. I race alot and the only problem I have had with the speedo was when the cap came off but I had it dangling around the car so it was pretty much my bad on that. I have even run the other mentioned and I can tell you there is no comparison.
hope this helps
Mo Denton
I think it has more flat out punch than any other speedo on the market.
I have run the fx and also the pro in my TC on seperate occassions and they both have equal rip. but I think the pro can take a lower mod motor. jsut make sure when soldering the small capacitor to that it get mounted in a secure location. I race alot and the only problem I have had with the speedo was when the cap came off but I had it dangling around the car so it was pretty much my bad on that. I have even run the other mentioned and I can tell you there is no comparison.
hope this helps
Mo Denton
03-14-2008 | 09:27 PM
#1481
yeah there is no doubt that the FX and the FX PRO work well in stock
I think it has more flat out punch than any other speedo on the market.
I have run the fx and also the pro in my TC on seperate occassions and they both have equal rip. but I think the pro can take a lower mod motor. jsut make sure when soldering the small capacitor to that it get mounted in a secure location. I race alot and the only problem I have had with the speedo was when the cap came off but I had it dangling around the car so it was pretty much my bad on that. I have even run the other mentioned and I can tell you there is no comparison.
hope this helps
Mo Denton
I think it has more flat out punch than any other speedo on the market.
I have run the fx and also the pro in my TC on seperate occassions and they both have equal rip. but I think the pro can take a lower mod motor. jsut make sure when soldering the small capacitor to that it get mounted in a secure location. I race alot and the only problem I have had with the speedo was when the cap came off but I had it dangling around the car so it was pretty much my bad on that. I have even run the other mentioned and I can tell you there is no comparison.
hope this helps
Mo Denton
Hey SideWays,
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm I doubt you'd be disappointed.
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm
I doubt you'd be disappointed.My FX Pro has just arrived. Glad I made the right choice. whew!
Btw is there any way to change the drive frequency?
What additional function/tuning does the HOTWIRE programmer provide other than updating the esc?
03-17-2008 | 10:49 AM
#1482
Team Tekin
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,199
Thanks for the positive feedback guys. The FX really is good stuff. We also hear about reduced comm wear and brush wear from almost everybody.
The cap on the R1 is very impressive for its size. A larger cap or 2 of them is a good idea in extreme loads like mod. Any good cap that is 16v and 1000uf or larger will do the job. The cap we provide with the FX will work well. Unfortunately they do not make the silver cap we provide in a larger capacity. However it is typically better to put a few smaller ones in parrallel since it is not really the capacity that matters, it is the ability to handle ripple current. Caps in parrallel mounted close to the source is always good stuff.
Tekin Prez
Tekin Prez
03-18-2008 | 09:38 AM
#1483
I have an FX Pro I'm getting ready to sell if anyone is interested. Great speed control, only ran it twice, just don't need 3 of them since I dont run 1/12th any more. If anyone wants to do a trade with an R1 let me know! Will be in the for sale thread today.
03-18-2008 | 04:45 PM
#1484
Mango: use a good 16v 1000uf cap and you should be ok. Better yet would be to run two 16v 1000uf caps which would be better. Our small silver cap has awesome efficiency. The shorter the cap, the quicker the it is. That's why it's bad to wire them inches away from the esc. Run them as close as possible.
03-18-2008 | 07:10 PM
#1485
Hey SideWays,
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Jason Schreffler Qualified 3rd finished 2nd FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jason Schreffler qualified 2nd finished 1st FX Pro
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jason Schreffler qualified 1st finished 1st FX Pro
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm I doubt you'd be disappointed.
Just to give an idea of how well the FX runs stocks...
Jimmy Maddison used the FX to win all 3 legs in 19t at the DHI cup 08.
Snow birds 08:
12th scale 27T stock
A Main
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 1st FX Pro
Jason Schreffler Qualified 3rd finished 2nd FX Pro
Mark Smyka qualified 6th finished 7th FX Pro
MO Denton qualified 8th finished 10th FX Pro
Touring Foam 27T
A-Main
Jason Schreffler qualified 2nd finished 1st FX Pro
Jeff Cuffs qualified 4th finished 2nd FX Pro
Mo Denton qualified 6th finished 4th
Touring 19T Foam
Jason Schreffler qualified 1st finished 1st FX Pro
Jeff Cuffs qualified 7th finished 4th
Cleveland Indoor championships, 12th scale stock
1st Mark Smyka
2nd Jeff Cuffs
5th Jim Herrman
9th Wayne Gerber
Just a quick snippet of what the FX has been doing, and theres much, much more.
Its a very capable esc. I do believe there will be more adjustability to follow (accessible via hotwire) but at the moment, as you can see, its holding up great, and so will your comm
I doubt you'd be disappointed.
I fixed the results in my quote. I do not run for Tekin so I'm not being biased. The FX Pro is an awesome speedo.
I'm very curious about the R1 when they finish the sensored version.