as of late, there has been a bunch of the same kind of threads being started. guy digs out his old r/c from his parent's attic or basement and now he wants to get it going again with modern electronics. i know for me, i get tired of answering the...
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Thank you for all the info and taking the time to explain it to me Joseph. I'm not 100% set on having him use the vintage one, but I have several, probably 6-8 rollers I got over the years when I saw a good deal. I have lots of back up parts as...
The centering spring for the wheel on my transmitter let go this weekend. Trying to hold off on big purchases for a bit, so I thought I'd take a stab at opening this one and seeing if I can print what I need. Got all the screws out but it doesn't...
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Fortunately my job still swaps out customer printers and had a bunch of old Dymos in the bin. From my printer design days I recall that Dymo likes to use worm gears and extension springs (super specific industry knowledge), so I took apart a few...
So, finally had my first battery mishap. No puffing before charging (hard case, so might have been internal pressure I didn't see), no unusual readings on the charger. I was on the other side of the room, and heard a loud popping noise when it blew...
Recently getting back into RC it's time to search for a decent soldering station specifically for my RC stuff. I have some but minimal experience and knowledge with soldering. What watt iron is ideal for r/c, solder type, etc? What do you use or...
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I concur, mine also has done very well over the past few years. I had to buy some new solder tips but other than that, it's worked flawlessly.
I’m trying to run a dual ESC setup on a car. Both ESC are connected to a Y connector. One of the ESC I pulled the red wire pin and have it taped back. The car powers on and has normal operating steering and both ESC lights are synced well when I...
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I considered one large brushless setup but chose doubles to save on fabricating a whole new motor mount setup as the can size would’ve required the motor to be reverse mounted like yours. Besides an angle grinder, drill, and some files I really...
Does anyone race with power hd servos? Their specs seem really good for the price. I was looking at a b4s since it runs sxr mode too. Not sure how they hold up though
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I have a PowerHD servo doing steering duties in my Bruiser clone. Does a fine job moving the sticky mudders around, never had a single problem with it. The model number is HD9110MG.
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Anybody using the the sanwa M-17 radio and if so how do you like it?
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How much more do you get over the mt 5 and mt r? I know you can customize the feeling and ergonomics but they are all the same protocol. Is there crazy mixing or something going on?
Hey there,
I'm planning on racing my rc10 in a 17.5 class. I've been looking the hobbywing justock and stock spec esc's and the 17.5 motor combo also.
Any input on a solid performance esc and motor would be greatly appreciated.
I've also...
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How’s the reedy blackbox 1000z+ pro? Everyone is saying Hobbywing but how is reedy
I am looking to start running the further forward / narrower steering servo holes on my RC10 aluminum pans, as opposed the wider stance holes used for standard 40mm base width servos. By doing this, I can print battery mounts that allow for longer...
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I’d definitely keep them for the shelf. The gears were really bad, and their centering (or lack there of) was horrendous. I can only imagine how the gears have aged. Be gentle :wink:
I'm looking to replace my vintage Protec 706 for charging NiMH cells. Want to have an Amazon option so family can buy it easily. I found a bunch of this HTRC brand charger on Amazon and was wondering what people thought of them
I'm looking for...
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Also wondering if Peak Charging is still a thing, or if there's a new scheme to look for for NiMH cells. I have a free HiTec that someone gave me but I don't seem to be able to set it to fully charge a 5000mAh pack.
Hi everyone - I have usually had Futaba radios through the years and was going to start upgrading my radios from the old 75 AM various magnums I have to the new 2.4 Futaba 3PV. It looks solid, but then I saw reviews on the Flysky fs-gt3c and the...
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I have the predecessor, FlySky GT3B, and it's great for bashing around .......something you don't find in a lot of other lower-end radios. Being able to limit your servo travel is an essential feature for me.
I use one 2.4 Ghz Futaba transmitter for all of my cars. Last night I drove my Top Cat around my track and it was dead slow, like battery dumping slow. Changed to a fresh-off-the-charger battery- same result. Nothing apparently wrong with the car...
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I’ve had this exact experience with my futaba as well. I’ve done it countless times now and always only realize when the particular vehicle I’m driving is doing something strange. If only I could remember to make sure I’m set to the correct one...
I'm shopping for a simple inexpensive (<$50) but reliable AC charger that will handle 6 cell NiMH and 2s Lipo batteries.
I've searched this forum and the last charger conversation was posted four years ago so maybe it's time for an update?
I'll...
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Resurrecting this thread because I too am looking for a less expensive Lipo/NIMH charger. Ideally a dual charger because whenever its time to get the r/c's out, its usually on a whim and I typically find myself needing to charge 4 batteries at the...
So I fried my first ESC! It was a Reedy 600Z so not too expensive of a lesson learned. I guess I didn't realize how bad it is to plug the wrong leads into the battery. I literally heard a loud spark, scrambled eggs sounds coming from the ESC and...
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I had emailed Tekin last week, described as best I could what happened and what the ESC was doing - they said more often than not they cannot repair reverse polarity damage...
They do have an exchange program though - trade-in for a new RSX Pro is...
Are there any good sources of parts for brushless motors? My Reedy NEO 1 (which I know is old) has an end cap that someone thought should have the turn rating engraved on it. Just curious if there's a 'go to' place for motor parts that might not be...
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Never saw the finner end caps before. Going to have to locate some. Super cool. I love the old LRP motors. I have a bunch.
While most mentioned is name brand motors and esc’s…I have to ask if anyone has tried the cheap ebay versions? I know these without a doubt are Chinese knock offs some of the prices I’m seeing can’t be beat…
Now before I go any deeper let me be the...
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I am a big fan of my Surpass Hobby 4370kv 60A setup in my Raider.
It is a F540 (finned) so it is really a 380 sized motor in a 540 size can and it is great as with the punch turned down to soft. It still has plenty of torque but it isn't too hard...
I've been getting Futabab S3305's for my recent builds because I recognize the name from when I raced in the early 90's so I presume they're a quality item (rightly or not). I have HiTec 635MG's in my...
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If going with Savox, apparently there's a big difference between SC-1257 and SH-1257 servos.
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While sorting out a few boxes of random parts I noticed I have a few nice, powerful, and very fast KO Propo FET servos that run on 7.2V. In the old times you'd need a ESC with additional wire for powering those (I have a few), but can these also be...
Quickie simple servo wiring question. I need to extend 3 Rx channels some distance, and space savings and number of wires is critical, so I am assuming I can group together + and - wires, and leave signal wires to do their thing? I am assuming the...
I last raced in the mid-90s. I got back into RC cars a few years ago with vintage stuff (which to me is just stuff :lol: ). I might try racing again, or at least do practice days.
Are transponders universal or do I need to go to the local track(s)...
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Most transponders are universal, but I would always check with your local track to see what system they use first just in case.
If the track supplies house transponders they are usually self powered and nothing else is needed except a hole in the...
I was driving my buggy today and the esc seems to just die.
I was running a novak gtb 2 and all of the lights are off. Normally there are some status lights, even when something is wrong.
The the BEC is still providing power to the receiver and...
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I declare this car haunted.
I swapped in a known good motor, new esc and new sensor cable.
It's cogging up a storm. I'll recheck all the connections and reset the esc and radio.
Ok, so first off I know these are like apples to oranges, but....
I just started working on rebuilding a JRX-T runner and I'm already think of what to power it with. I want to go with modern electronics, but keep the truck a similar speed to what...
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Thanks everyone! I'll probably end up using a 21.5 and playing with gearing to get the speed about right.
In the late 2000s I bought a Hitec Eclipse Pro Car 3-channel programmable FM transmitter to run all of my faster RC cars (well, the ones that actually saw a track... :lol: ). Now I would like to convert it to 2.4 GHz by swapping the module.
Looking...
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The spectrum modules being discontinued is a pain, I want to cannibalise one to convert a Futaba Magnum to 2.4 so I can use spectrum receivers.
So I recently got a new Neo Fighter with a new radio. I have been out of the hobby for a number of years. When I got the receiver, I noticed the antenna wire was WAY shorter than my old receivers of my youth. I was wondering is it ok to tuck this...
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Just for future folk who take a look at this thread:
new school short antenna did not need the straw. I just tucked it along the chassis and the car drove further than my eyes worked, so I am set. :-D
I'm jumping into brushless motors and lipo for the first time with my Rocky project. I'm planning on using this motor until (hopefully) the 480 comes out -
I'm interested in that ESC because it appears to...
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I have the Le Mans ESC with the 15.5T motor but my Turbo Optima re-re is painfully slow.
I had picked up a Firma 40a brushed ESC/ Receiver combo unit
like this one
I have 2 transmitters that both seem to work on my other cars just fine.
Right now I am having an issue with it where it is getting power and powering my steering...
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Too late, I already have it and installed. It works fine, tho I have not driven it yet. Hobby shop has the program card coming, so might tweak it a bit. I still have my original pavement tires, so i can always test it on street before going to...
I'm sure you guys have seen these particular ESC's all over the 'net. I happen to have 2 of them. 120A v2.3 generic waterproof brushless ESC's. I can't for the life of me figure out how the hell to calibrate & reset these things! Unlike a bazillion...
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Man, thank you very much for this info! I was about to throw this thing out for that terrible startup lag issue. I just couldn't figure it out and then I stumbled on this page. All those ebay sellers of this ESC need to link to this :D
Been thinking of getting something to mess around with. I want something modern this time around. I was looking into a 10T 6.2. has anybody mess around with one?
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oops, just noticed I posted this on the wrong thread.
I recently aquired a lot of rc's but no transmitter. All the recievers are Spektrum and a Losi. There is a SLT3 transmitter for sale here locally on Facebook. I searched the interwebs and everything I found says the SLR300 reciever is compadable...
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Thanks for the good advice. I remember when just going 2.4 was mindblowing when you realized the signals went to a satellite.
Hey all,
I am working on building a rc10t stadium truck for racing that will be running a 17.5t motor. I am following a professional build and it specifies a 100c 5600 mah battery
I have heard that in the last few years that racing batteries have...
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Yes gens ace is a good brand as is smc.
That are lots of brands out there
Are there any 'bad' brands? Will just about any pack more an $70 be about the same?
I don't know of any bad ones, but i would definitely stay away from ones that look...
Testing my Chew Toy Mk 2 , I've run into an issue where the car would seem to run away for a moment, full throttle and no steering. It's the same motor and ESC from the MK1 , which did the same thing, once.
I'm curious to know if this is an issue...
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It's been my experience that gyros act weird in any kind of rough stuff. Of course, I bought a cheap Chinesium one. I don't know if it was picking up vibration from my Trencher tires on my Rustler, but it wiggled constantly when driving straight. I...
I have a couple of older Associated 1/12 scale cars (raced long ago) that I use to do speed runs up and down my street. My Nimh packs have just gotten to the point of exhaustion from age and non-use. I got a couple of 1S Lipo batteries that I use in...
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The larger connector is a standard connector.
The other connector is what the manual calls it a mini jst connector but...
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the tekin hotwire sometimes comes with a small adapter that looks really close to this, I guess to connect to some of their esc's without disconnecting from the receiver:
Hi i have a stealth tranny in a graphite chassis and i dontwhich kv to run.i know i want to use a 2cell lipo was thinking 2800 or 3800. I want to race if i find a vintage class or atleast have a car that can keep up with the run what you bring race....
Hey guys. I was excited to go brushless and after a lot of research I decided to install a Hobbywing 60 amp Quicrun combo with a 10.5T motor. I figured this was borderline a little too fast for my KyoshoTurbo Ultima Pro XL but I wanted some good...
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Yep, that's plenty fast. :) However, to play devil's advocate...you're running it--an offroad buggy--in a huge, empty parking lot with no obstacles. How driveable do you think it might be if you setup a course with a bunch of pylons, some jumps and...
25 years ago when I raced, all the pros used a KO FET steering servo. It was very quick for its time (something like 0.01 sec or something like that). Was is the steering servo to have today if racing competitively and how have servos developed...
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I also use the Spektrum DX5R Pro but Futaba still has top of the line stuff along with Sanwa (Airtronics) and KO Propo
Anybody have one of these? I see there's a sale on them at Hobby King. FLYSKY Noble NB4 AFHDS3 Surface Radio w/2 x FGR4S Receivers . I noticed that the one they have has 2 Recievers that come with it, just about everyone else selling them have only...
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I have one, great radio. Build quality is good, and not just good for a Chinese radio but genuinely good. Performance is great, too. Low latency with tons of useful adjustment, and a really well laid out user interface.
I just found out that Bluebird Servo has a line of Helical Gear models. The only problem is they don't have any of those in a low profile configuration. Would there be enough room in an RC10 for a regular sized servo?
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The linkage angles aren't as good but its doable.
Depending on the design of the servo and the servo horn, it may be possible to mount the linkage on the inside.
I was hoping to take my vintage losi xx-4 and give it a brushless motor / esc system. The hobbywing 10BL120 SD had good reviews for 4wd buggies. So this seemed like a good option.
on the website it says Minimum 70C suggested, lower C rating may be...
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I have 4 BL120's all are great and powerful for how affordable they are, I run iP lipo 6200mah 120c shorty under $60.00 with 5mm bullet connectors.
If you want to keep the vibe vintage grab some Anderson Powerpole connectors (litespeed used them...
New to the lioo piece and I’ve got a question. I recently picked up a zeee 5000 mah 100c 2s battery. I’ve also picked up a cellmeter-7 digital battery capacity checker. It lists one cell at .033v and the other at 7.54.
This cannot possibly be...
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Lipo's are very easy and nothing to worry about with a decent charger and once you know how to use them. 99.9% of lipo disasters are from neglect or improper use.
I’m restoring/building a losi xxt. Light runner....maybe...as I am new to this Modern electronics, i was wondering what would be recommended for the steering servo. When looking at a main, looks like a bunch of different sizes, torque. It’s been 20...
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Hitec 645mg will do u good in your application. For more demanding running stick with savox 1257 or 1258. Savox 1251 low profile if space is an issue.
Trying to choose a Hobbywing ESC & motor combo for 1/10 off-road 4x4 buggy and/or 2wd stadium truck. Will not be used for racing. Is there any reasoning to pick the EZrun over the Quicrun, or vice versa? Is one better than the other? I've tried...
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Hobbywing's customer service is not what it used to be and their warranties have diminished to nothing. I have been a fan of Hobbywing for a while, but lately have been much less impressed. I still run them in all my race cars, but if you don't need...
I have been looking at small high-speed servos lately to replace some of my older ones and I have a question. Why, in this era of Lipo batteries—which isn’t new, are servo manufacturers still using the 4.8v and 6.0v speed and torque standard?...
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Airtronics servos are still as sharp as ever. Getting hard to find parts for them though. Airtronics 94145 is still the best 1/12 scale servo I have ever used.
Has anyone used any of the bulk EC3 connectors with luck. I'm referring to the packs available on Amazon and Ebay. Some seem to have mixed reviews but I wonder how much is just user error.
I've only ever used Dynamite branded ones. While they work...
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It's not the sorta feedback you were searching for but, for what it's worth, I received a pack of these el'cheapo EC5 connectors today from fleabay.
Dimensionally same as IC5 at a fraction of the cost. If I can find two good pair from this bag, it...
I need to get 8s power and there are two connectors attached to the ESC.
I have 4 x 2s batteries so I'm thinking that I can make two adapter cables as shown below.
Could someone please confirm that I am wiring this...
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So the 3s batteries arrived today. I'll get those Deans connectors swapped to IC5 next.
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One of the packs came with a voltage checker:
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I've been using a Hitec Multi Charger with 4 independently programable...
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