20LikesOfficial Tekin RX8 GEN2 ESC Thread
03-11-2019, 02:31 PM
#3827
I've never heard of an RX8 always going into pit mode like this... besides a hard reset, are you able to load a different firmware to the RX8? I've had some rare issues that were solved by putting an older version on the ESC and then updating to the latest.
03-11-2019, 05:22 PM
#3829
Tech Initiate
So I recently updated to the 272 firmware on my rx8gen2, and now my low speed start up is acting weird on a sensorless motor. Was fine before the update. It starts to take off ok at low throttle, for a split second, then it lurches forward as if I pull the trigger more. I tried all the different throttle settings, and the timing. Can't figure out what setting is causing this.
03-12-2019, 07:16 AM
#3830
Hmm... Many racetracks have one on hand for racers to use. Might be worth a shot or if you can find another racer that runs Tekin. There's also a steady stream of used ones that show up on RCtech in the for sale section. Any Hotwire module will work with any Tekin ESC, so you can get a used gen1 Hotwire for $20 or so.
03-12-2019, 05:47 PM
#3831
Hmm... Many racetracks have one on hand for racers to use. Might be worth a shot or if you can find another racer that runs Tekin. There's also a steady stream of used ones that show up on RCtech in the for sale section. Any Hotwire module will work with any Tekin ESC, so you can get a used gen1 Hotwire for $20 or so.
I’ll try to find one.
-Shnoo
03-13-2019, 07:40 AM
#3832
https://www.teamtekin.com/service.html
If it is out of warranty and a Gen3 esc, I can't imagine you'd be charged much to fix this Pit Mode issue. It's not like there's mechanical damage. You can request they call you for a total before they do any repairs so you aren't surprised. Worst case scenario, they will give you a brand new Gen3 for $140ish even if it's a Gen1 RX8.
03-13-2019, 05:06 PM
#3833
Hey!
Thought I’d post this here and maybe get some help...
[Copy and pasted from my thread]
Tekin RX8 Stuck in pit mode?
First run out ran it around for a little while, temp were fine. Took a hit to front left a arm (NOWHERE NEAR the esc) and the whole system shut off. Had that happen before with other escs, so I just let it rest. (Which has always worked with other companies esc) Plugged my batt back in, turned it on and it was suddenly in pit mode. Messed with settings, on and off, and nothing. So went to factory reset. AFTER COMPLETE RESET it’s still in pit mode. All my other settings were reset, but can’t get out of pit mode. It wasn’t even a hard it, there’s a chip off the a-arm and that’s it. Probably goin mid 20s. This was my first Tekin esc and I’ve gotta say not impressed so far. $350 setup lasts one run before giving me crap. I’ve used pretty much every other brand out there and only a cheap chinese esc ever did this to me, but it lasted a whole 2 runs! Any Tekin reps here? Gotta say, not a fan so far. Thought I’d give you guys a shot since so many people like you guys, but it’s biting me in the butt leaving Castle.
PLEASE HELP!
Thought I’d post this here and maybe get some help...
[Copy and pasted from my thread]
Tekin RX8 Stuck in pit mode?
First run out ran it around for a little while, temp were fine. Took a hit to front left a arm (NOWHERE NEAR the esc) and the whole system shut off. Had that happen before with other escs, so I just let it rest. (Which has always worked with other companies esc) Plugged my batt back in, turned it on and it was suddenly in pit mode. Messed with settings, on and off, and nothing. So went to factory reset. AFTER COMPLETE RESET it’s still in pit mode. All my other settings were reset, but can’t get out of pit mode. It wasn’t even a hard it, there’s a chip off the a-arm and that’s it. Probably goin mid 20s. This was my first Tekin esc and I’ve gotta say not impressed so far. $350 setup lasts one run before giving me crap. I’ve used pretty much every other brand out there and only a cheap chinese esc ever did this to me, but it lasted a whole 2 runs! Any Tekin reps here? Gotta say, not a fan so far. Thought I’d give you guys a shot since so many people like you guys, but it’s biting me in the butt leaving Castle.
PLEASE HELP!
03-14-2019, 02:30 PM
#3835
03-17-2019, 06:43 PM
#3836
Can you send me a video of the esc booting up: [email protected]
04-07-2019, 06:11 PM
#3837
I picked up a used rx8 gen 2 here in the classifieds and I'm having some trouble getting it going. Sometimes it makes noise on startup, other times not. I've resoldered the leads to the t8 gen 2 1900kv motor 3 different times and have the same issue. Steering works when it fires up, but throttle does not. Any thoughts?
04-08-2019, 06:58 AM
#3838
I picked up a used rx8 gen 2 here in the classifieds and I'm having some trouble getting it going. Sometimes it makes noise on startup, other times not. I've resoldered the leads to the t8 gen 2 1900kv motor 3 different times and have the same issue. Steering works when it fires up, but throttle does not. Any thoughts?
04-10-2019, 11:37 PM
#3839
I picked up a used rx8 gen 2 here in the classifieds and I'm having some trouble getting it going. Sometimes it makes noise on startup, other times not. I've resoldered the leads to the t8 gen 2 1900kv motor 3 different times and have the same issue. Steering works when it fires up, but throttle does not. Any thoughts?
08-01-2019, 02:28 PM
#3840
Tech Master
iTrader: (49)
Just brought a RC8B3e that came with a Gen2 RX8.
Question is about the cooling fan. It starts when you power it up but after about 5 seconds it shuts down, normal?
Most other ESC's I've used the fan just runs start to stop but does this start and stop as needed?
I haven't actually run the buggy yet to see what the fan does over the run, thought I'd check before hand.
Question is about the cooling fan. It starts when you power it up but after about 5 seconds it shuts down, normal?
Most other ESC's I've used the fan just runs start to stop but does this start and stop as needed?
I haven't actually run the buggy yet to see what the fan does over the run, thought I'd check before hand.