scout800

My cars (rc-10 and Clodbuster) have been parked for about 20 years (long story) This week I got new batteries and time But the motors run BUT there is NO response from the transmitter/receiver- The LED on the novak speed control lights up but no response from either channel.
SO can I get a new radio/rec and get back on the road? My local hobby shop says I'm better off getting a new car(s) to put my cars on a shelf-I have a granddaughter I would like to introduce to RC so any help will be appreciated.

scout800

Thanks- I think I'll try another hobby shop that can show me the new radios and servos avail instead of trying to sell me a new truck- So much has changed I'll have to catch up I'm like Rip Van Winkle haha- Thanks for the response

blanks596

iTrader: (20)

Its kind of fun to keep things era specific. I’m going through this now w/a-few old cars-not sure what your r/c knowledge is like but double check that your mhz and channels match up. Most of the time it won’t be servo issues. If you suspect receiver, then ebay is the way-no need invest a lot for new system.

the rc guy

Op get a servo checker..they can be found for cheap ..I have a couple chargers that have this on them..also a stand alone servo tester.. here to un wip van winkle you..lol...Electric RC info, how-tos and such - TJinTech

banana rt

well i have to admit that mechanical will last longer than digital,, i have so many AM radio from 80's and still works fine. (with that funky tall antenna). sometimes need little blast of electronic cleaner on the radio/rx board to wake them up again.

Cycledude

iTrader: (1)

Check all connectors for corrosion. I revived a 1982 Acom radio in a Tamiya Rough Rider. The wires had corrosion well up underneath the insulation in the wires. Performance wise a new radio will be much better, but if you want to keep it vintage, it can be done.

Andy_F

I believe older capacitors can dry out, as they rely on a liquid electrolytic solution within them to work.

scout800

That seems to be the consensus, and the new tech for radios and electronics are really good. I am going to get with it slowly but surely Thanks for all the great responses- Vic in So Cal

scout800

Near Pomona

scout800

Nice area- any good hobby shops down there-

Mtorres7

Did you ever get the Rc working

67CamaroSS

iTrader: (44)

RC components have come a long way since the “good old days”. you might just save on time and headache by just replacing the radio ESC in both.

I bought an ESC on eBay For my clod that came wired for two motors for 12 bucks shipped! You can by a 2.4 radio and r3 over for 20-25 too. For the RC10, If you stay with the brushed motor, you can get a new ESC for 12-13 shipped I’ve never had a problem running older servos on modern ESC/Receivers.

The clod is good to learn on because it’s slow and forgiving anD still in production. The RC10 is also very durable but parts are getting harder to find since Associated stopped making the re-release. Both are also still popular so if you decide to sell them for something newer, it’s not too hard.