First Novak ESC
- Tadracket
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First Novak ESC
Well, I sent Novak an email yesterday regarding an ESC I bought on ebay. This is the ESC and the email from Novak follows:
That’s the original Electronic Speed Control right there sir.
Didn’t even have a name, just called it the Novak….. When Bob and the family started this all, they never though the Speed Control Segment was going to rocket off like it did, so the product never really got an official name. Ah the good old days…. J
It was the precursor to what the T4 became. Forward/Brake, uses the pots to set it up. For today’s motors I’d be careful, nothing hotter then a nice mild 15 turn.
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Bidding will start an $25,000 dollars
Just kidding. This one is going on my A&L chassis build up.
That’s the original Electronic Speed Control right there sir.
Didn’t even have a name, just called it the Novak….. When Bob and the family started this all, they never though the Speed Control Segment was going to rocket off like it did, so the product never really got an official name. Ah the good old days…. J
It was the precursor to what the T4 became. Forward/Brake, uses the pots to set it up. For today’s motors I’d be careful, nothing hotter then a nice mild 15 turn.
Thank you for your email. If we've missed any of your questions please let us know.
You can find complete information on all Customer Service Return procedures in the Customer Service Section of our website. All Manuals that are currently available are located in the Download Section of our website.
Thanks
Tech Support
Novak Electronics
17032 Armstrong Ave
Irvine CA 92614
Ph# 949-833-8873
Fx# 949-833-1631
http://www.teamnovak.com
Customer Service Section :
http://www.teamnovak.com/cs/index.html
Technical information section:
http://www.teamnovak.com/tech_info/index.html
Download/Instruction Manual Section:
http://www.teamnovak.com/download/index.html
Product information Section:
http://www.teamnovak.com/products/index.html
The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
Thank you.
Bidding will start an $25,000 dollars
Just kidding. This one is going on my A&L chassis build up.
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
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That's awesome. Nice find. I remember when those came out and I saw guys at the track with them. Made my cranky little ceramic resistor and wiper look really old and crappy in a heartbeat.
Beautiful condition, too.
So that was from when, like 1983 or so? Right about when I first started playing with these things...
Beautiful condition, too.
So that was from when, like 1983 or so? Right about when I first started playing with these things...
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That would be killer on an RC12i or Delta... Maybe a little too early for an A&L car?
Nice piece of RC history there! Also nice of Novak to provide a friendly reply.
Best to not cut the G plug off. Find a matching receiver or use an adaptor lead.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH449&P=7
Nice piece of RC history there! Also nice of Novak to provide a friendly reply.
Best to not cut the G plug off. Find a matching receiver or use an adaptor lead.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXH449&P=7
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templeofspeed wrote:That would be killer on an RC12i or Delta... Maybe a little too early for an A&L car?
I was thinking the same thing. That ESC is about 5 years too early for an A&L car. Would be awesome in an early RC10 or a 1/12th scale car from the early 80s... maybe an early Yok Dogfighter SE or Cox Scorpion.
- Tadracket
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This will be a slow build so I am keeping my eyes open for an old Novak rx and hopefully a servo as well. Time will tell.
I have an X1, would that be time correct for the A&L?
I have a gold pan that was partially assembled when I got it that is just waiting for electrics. It has never been run and is simply perfect except for a couple things the guys son lost that I have replaced, tie rods, a couple ball cups, that is about it. Other than that, it is perfect.
I have an X1, would that be time correct for the A&L?
I have a gold pan that was partially assembled when I got it that is just waiting for electrics. It has never been run and is simply perfect except for a couple things the guys son lost that I have replaced, tie rods, a couple ball cups, that is about it. Other than that, it is perfect.
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
- Tadracket
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Yeah, kudos to Novak. What a great company. They seem like the type that you could pull up a chair at a race and just gab with. My hat's off to them and a wonderful product.badhoopty wrote:it's hella cool that you actually got an answer to begin with, but then the dude goes and gives a little history and motor advice? hella cool.
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
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I'll keep you in mind shodog if I ever part with it. But I have a feeling, it will be the staple of my small but growing collection.shodog wrote:That is truly a cool rare esc. if you ever want to get rid of it, let me know. I have newer stuff I would trade for it if you were looking for and ESC for a runner.
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
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Well, I sent Charlie another email regarding the time line. He said they had one of the "Novaks" in the back in a box. He is going to take a picture of it and the webmasters are going to add it to the time line and give it the attention it deserves. He said it will be a while. They are revamping the site at the moment.
I am stoked. His ESC is used so I am going to take my own picture using inets tutorial and send it to him. How cool would that be if he actually used my photo?
I am stoked. His ESC is used so I am going to take my own picture using inets tutorial and send it to him. How cool would that be if he actually used my photo?
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
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OK, got a question for you Novak wizards out there. My Novak has only three wires. My instinct is to run the black from the ESC to the - post on the motor and splice the battery in there somewhere. Then run the red to the + on the battery and the blue to the + on the motor. Check out some pics I took.
I cannot find any info on Novaks site. They have not posted anything on it yet. But I think I found a reference pic. Take a look at this and tell me if you think the Novak I have is the same Novak Asso used for the box art car.
So, what do you think. Do I have the box art esc? I think it is but can't tell for sure. If it is, the wiring is still confusing to me. The black and blue are easy to see but is the red running to the battery plug then another red is running from the plug to the motor. I can't tell.
This car is almost done. It is the pride and joy of my (very) small collection. I guess the wiring matters not because the batteries will be connected but drained first. I plan on never running this car but do not want to damage anything.
Someone sell me a G plug style Novak ESC so I can finish this car and get some pics on the site.
I cannot find any info on Novaks site. They have not posted anything on it yet. But I think I found a reference pic. Take a look at this and tell me if you think the Novak I have is the same Novak Asso used for the box art car.
So, what do you think. Do I have the box art esc? I think it is but can't tell for sure. If it is, the wiring is still confusing to me. The black and blue are easy to see but is the red running to the battery plug then another red is running from the plug to the motor. I can't tell.
This car is almost done. It is the pride and joy of my (very) small collection. I guess the wiring matters not because the batteries will be connected but drained first. I plan on never running this car but do not want to damage anything.
Someone sell me a G plug style Novak ESC so I can finish this car and get some pics on the site.
He's an idiot. Comes from upbringing. His parents are probably idiots too.
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It is common for forward only esc's to use only 3 wires to minimize resistance.
Black: bat-
Blue: motor -
red goes to both bat+ and motor+
Take a look at any of the forward only novak instruction sheets and it should show this option.
page2: http://www.teamnovak.com/download/instructions/pdfs/T1_T4_Instr.pdf
-Anthony
Black: bat-
Blue: motor -
red goes to both bat+ and motor+
Take a look at any of the forward only novak instruction sheets and it should show this option.
page2: http://www.teamnovak.com/download/instructions/pdfs/T1_T4_Instr.pdf
-Anthony
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