06-22-2012, 05:49 PM | #1 |
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| Troubleshoot.
A friends scx has a problem. He is running 2500mah 3s. Transmitter turns on, truck turns on but ESC doesn't chime or make any sound. Steering works, motor doesn't. All connections checked. Any ideas? |
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06-22-2012, 07:21 PM | #2 |
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| Re: Troubleshoot.
Your battery died In all seriousness I could only think maybe a trottle trim, etc got bumped? I know some esc's won't start up if it doesn't see the signal in the correct range that was programmed When doing the esc setup. Kind of a protection so it doesn't take off on you when you turn it on. What type of electronics are they? |
06-22-2012, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Stock electronics.
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06-22-2012, 08:11 PM | #4 |
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| Re: Troubleshoot.
Did you try switching the channels around to see if you can still get steering by using the throttle?
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06-22-2012, 08:14 PM | #5 |
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| Re: Troubleshoot.
Check the connections at the motor. The ESC needs a motor hooked up to actually hear a "chime", so if the connections are iffy, you won't hear anything.
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06-22-2012, 08:53 PM | #6 |
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Thanks guys. Motor wires are snug. Not sure about the throttle channel, I'm no longer with the dude. I don't think he's fixed it yet though.
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06-22-2012, 09:07 PM | #7 |
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I have not. I'll try the switching the steering.
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06-22-2012, 09:32 PM | #8 |
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Thanks everyone. The connection to the motor was sliced, couldnt see it until I pulled on them. It's running fine now.
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06-22-2012, 10:07 PM | #9 |
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| Re: Troubleshoot. Nice call solitaire |
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