5LikesSC10 4x4 Thread
07-27-2011 | 04:27 PM
#5341
07-27-2011 | 04:53 PM
#5343
Freefallmarine can't wait to check out Matt Howard's Sc10 4x4 this weekend to get idea's, to set up Freefallmarine's own truck! Freefallmarine can't wait to put this thing on the track for the first time.
07-27-2011 | 04:55 PM
#5344
Two days after Matt Howard ordered that Nano-tech pack they announced a 5100 60C pack for just a couple bucks more
07-27-2011 | 04:57 PM
#5345
07-27-2011 | 05:46 PM
#5349
Can you PM me or post a pic of your setup? Thanks.... I have a losi 4x4 that i really like but the sc10 4x4 looks so good too especially with that saddle setup. So i really in a "pickle". Let me know and thanks!!
07-27-2011 | 06:11 PM
#5351
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I called Tekin last week and asked them the same question. Only difference is that I have the RS pro. He asked what car, I told him sc10 4wd. Said the it should be "OK", but if it was a Losi then no don't do it!. So I would think that the RS would not be able to handle it. Also Matt would you send me your setup for your SC10? Just curious...not that it will probably work here anyways...and all bets are off once the new building is up!
07-27-2011 | 06:15 PM
#5353
You don't mention how many watts your iron has but... if it is 50W or less you will not get the job done on the RX8. The heat will dissipate through the post to the heat sink and you will never get a good solder joint. If you need to hold the iron more than a few seconds then your iron is too weak. In fact, if you hold the iron for too long to the post you can actually desolder/damage things internally in the RX8. Buy a 80W iron, it is soooo much easier to solder with.
Also, you can solder the RX8 with a big tip, just place the iron on the side of the solder posts.
There is a video on Youtube where Randy from Tekin show how to solder the RX8. You should check it out.
Also, you can solder the RX8 with a big tip, just place the iron on the side of the solder posts.
There is a video on Youtube where Randy from Tekin show how to solder the RX8. You should check it out.
That said, those Hakko setups look pretty sweet. But I wouldn't label them as "necessary".
07-27-2011 | 06:24 PM
#5354
I called Tekin last week and asked them the same question. Only difference is that I have the RS pro. He asked what car, I told him sc10 4wd. Said the it should be "OK", but if it was a Losi then no don't do it!. So I would think that the RS would not be able to handle it. Also Matt would you send me your setup for your SC10? Just curious...not that it will probably work here anyways...and all bets are off once the new building is up!
07-27-2011 | 06:36 PM
#5355
I disagree. I've been soldering for years with a cheap Craftsman 45w iron. It's all about technique and preparation. A new iron tip needs to be tinned with solder, then tin the posts and wire and all should melt together without issue. I've even used my 45w iron on Turnigy 8awg wires.
That said, those Hakko setups look pretty sweet. But I wouldn't label them as "necessary".
That said, those Hakko setups look pretty sweet. But I wouldn't label them as "necessary".
Sears and Radio Shack carriey a pretty good selection of irons, solder, and accessories, too. Been using them for over 20 years of various RC and slot cars, never let me down yet!