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kaetwo · 01-22-2008, 11:24 PM

I've been looking for a new speed control for my 2.2 comp rig and didn’t' want something massive like the Novak Rooster/Crawler (which is what I use now) or the Castle Creations Mamba Max. My goal was to find a small ESC with 6.0V/3Amp BEC, Drag Brake, User Programmable, and capable of handling a 3 Cell LiPo. For my personal setup I'm going to be using a 3 Cell LiPo/55x1 motor combo so that I have plenty of wheel speed while still maintaining the low speed smooth operation.

I've looked everywhere for the ideal ESC and found nothing that I really like. Earlier today I had the pleasure of talking with Scooter at Team Tekin, and he recommended the FX-R or FX-R Pro. I've looked at the specs and there pretty impressive. In fact there VERY impressive. Here's a quick run-down;

- Fully programmable both in the field and by PC
- Solder Posts (a huge deal for me as I'm always changing the wiring)
- Digital Glitch Filtering
- Drag Brake (11 steps)
- 4-9 Cell / 2-3 S LiPo
- 6.0V/3.0A BEC
- 12 Motor Limit
- Rev. Types
- Rev. Strength
- and only a 1.1x.80x.40 foot print

That’s one heck of a package! So I'm going to put it too the test. I know, I know, what the $@@ is a post good for without a review or images.....? I'm so excited about this ESC that I had to do it. I'll have the ESC in the next week or so and will post up a full review

For those of you who know me, you know that I don't stand behind a product unless I totally buy into it (or they pay me a ton of money to do so :-)

I hope this little ESC holds up to its specs.

Until then...Happy Crawling!

PinchFlat · 01-23-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaetwo

- and only a 1.1x.80x.40 foot print

DAYMMMB!!! That's the size of the Spektrum Micro Receiver... and if you have seen one of those you know just how small that is. And I just bought a Mamba Max two weeks ago, bitch. :-(

Mnster · 01-23-2008, 12:08 AM

http://teamtekin.com/fx.html

Priced a little high for being brushed only.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPNV6&P=7

Xtant3150c · 01-23-2008, 01:07 AM

Look forward to seeing how it performs.

Not a bad price. Tower's is known for pricing things a little higher until the item is in stock.

Just Zach · 01-23-2008, 08:27 AM

It looks like it has a lot of potential. Even at that price its not bad. I have been buying Mamba Max's with no intention of running a brushless motor.

I'd pay that much for the size alone. Crap, now where am I going to come up with more $

kaetwo · 01-23-2008, 09:40 AM

The price is a little higher than the competition but that isn't what I was taking into account when I was looking for a new ESC. I'm looking for a competition ESC and for what your getting with this, the price is spot on.

binaryterror · 01-23-2008, 09:56 AM

Should also be noted, Tekin is a very good company, but they were bought by another guy who brought the Tekin brand back. So they might be higher in price but it is still a relatively new company since it re-opened the doors.

I like Tekin...I wouldn't be shocked to see them offer a Crawler level version...

Maggster · 01-23-2008, 10:18 AM

I wish it was waterproof, but it still sounds awesome!

Unimoger · 01-23-2008, 10:36 AM

Sounds very promising, I will need to pick one up and try it out. Glad to see tekin stepping more into the dedicated crawler parts, nice to see from our side for sure.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 01-23-2008, 02:00 PM

Let us know how it works. I was going to test one out and ran out of cash. I think its an awesome ESC and adjustable drag brake. I also read an article awhile back about Tekin and they will be releasing a crawler edition.

Chooby · 01-25-2008, 02:28 AM

I have the Tekin FX-R in my Axial and can only say that it works a treat. Instant reverse and strong drag brakes. I took a risk trying it aftyer my Novak Rooster Crawler had an earily funeral after about 1 min of run time. I can strongly recommend this ESC to anyone !!!!

kaetwo · 01-25-2008, 09:04 AM

Oh cool!!!!

Thanks for the update. I've been wondering if anyone out there had any experience with it.

I hope to get mine soon

rbgerrish · 01-25-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm also running the FX-Rin my Scorpion. It's great! I'm running a Novak 55 and a 3-cell Lipo, and it's plenty smooth with one of the quickest instant reverses I've ever used. The drag brake is amazing- it'll hold the thing on any hill. I LOVe the size, absolutely tiny. Amazing that it can do all that and be so small..

Just Zach · 01-25-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbgerrish

I'm also running the FX-Rin my Scorpion. It's great! I'm running a Novak 55 and a 3-cell Lipo, and it's plenty smooth with one of the quickest instant reverses I've ever used. The drag brake is amazing- it'll hold the thing on any hill. I LOVe the size, absolutely tiny. Amazing that it can do all that and be so small..

Can you adjust the brake so that it will inch down a steep descent?

Just Zach · 02-06-2008, 07:15 PM

I picked one up today, got it hooked up with a Cobalt 10t and love it

Control is very smooth, better than any brushless I have ran. Drag brake is very close to as good as the best brushless I have ran and much better than the Goat. BEC seems to be stong enough although I might still get an external. The adjustments are pretty easy. And the size is incredible.

With an 8 pack of elite 1500's its about the same speed as my Goat I was running and with a 6 pack its still very acceptable. I still have way more than enough torque, I put on a 14/87 and think I might gear up a little and see how it works.

I have ran a lot of different systems and right now this is probably my favorite. I can't say for sure because I haven't driven it enough but its got my vote for now.

JUSTGOINGSLOW · 02-07-2008, 07:29 AM

Does It also have a 6 volt/ 5 amp BEC? and you can adjust the hold brakes.

Also do you have to have tekin's hot wire link to change settings

binaryterror · 02-07-2008, 07:50 AM

You can tune all those options in Quick Tune without the Hot Wire.

FX-R Specifications
Controls: Forward / Brake / Reverse
ON Resistance: 0.0012 Ohm
Input Voltage: 4-9 Cells / 2-3S Lipo
BEC: 6.0V / 3.0A
Motor Limit: 14 Turn
Rev Type: 3 Choices
Rev Strength: 11 Steps
Dimensions: 1.1 x 0.80 x 0.40 " (28 x 20 x 10mm)

PROGRAM FEATURES:
Drag Brake (11 steps)
Neutral Width (11 Steps)
Current Limiter (none, 10 steps)
Push Control- Anti Drag (11 steps)
FX, FXPro: Throttle Profiles (6 choices)
FX, FXPro: Brake Profiles (6 choices)
FX-R,FX-R Pro: Reverse Type (3 choices)
FX-R,FX-R Pro: Reverse Strength (11 steps)
Voltage Cutoffs (none, 2S, 3S, Custom)

kaetwo · 02-10-2008, 01:41 PM

My official review is located here:

http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...62#post1046862

Haulincrawlin · 09-28-2009, 12:45 AM

I am going to be using a FX-R on my Losi with a 45t motor and a 3s lipo system , I just gotta find the right spur gear for the motor .
YES drag brakes are awesome but it is a little easier with the Losi

01-22-2008, 11:24 PM	#1
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	The Tekin FX-R I've been looking for a new speed control for my 2.2 comp rig and didn’t' want something massive like the Novak Rooster/Crawler (which is what I use now) or the Castle Creations Mamba Max. My goal was to find a small ESC with 6.0V/3Amp BEC, Drag Brake, User Programmable, and capable of handling a 3 Cell LiPo. For my personal setup I'm going to be using a 3 Cell LiPo/55x1 motor combo so that I have plenty of wheel speed while still maintaining the low speed smooth operation. I've looked everywhere for the ideal ESC and found nothing that I really like. Earlier today I had the pleasure of talking with Scooter at Team Tekin, and he recommended the FX-R or FX-R Pro. I've looked at the specs and there pretty impressive. In fact there VERY impressive. Here's a quick run-down; - Fully programmable both in the field and by PC - Solder Posts (a huge deal for me as I'm always changing the wiring) - Digital Glitch Filtering - Drag Brake (11 steps) - 4-9 Cell / 2-3 S LiPo - 6.0V/3.0A BEC - 12 Motor Limit - Rev. Types - Rev. Strength - and only a 1.1x.80x.40 foot print That’s one heck of a package! So I'm going to put it too the test. I know, I know, what the $@@ is a post good for without a review or images.....? I'm so excited about this ESC that I had to do it. I'll have the ESC in the next week or so and will post up a full review For those of you who know me, you know that I don't stand behind a product unless I totally buy into it (or they pay me a ton of money to do so :-) I hope this little ESC holds up to its specs. Until then...Happy Crawling!

01-23-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
Mnster MWRCA'er Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Machesney Park IL Posts: 3,995	http://teamtekin.com/fx.html Priced a little high for being brushed only. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXPNV6&P=7

01-23-2008, 01:07 AM	#4
Xtant3150c RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: On Da' Shelf Posts: 1,253	Look forward to seeing how it performs. Not a bad price. Tower's is known for pricing things a little higher until the item is in stock.

01-23-2008, 08:27 AM	#5
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	It looks like it has a lot of potential. Even at that price its not bad. I have been buying Mamba Max's with no intention of running a brushless motor. I'd pay that much for the size alone. Crap, now where am I going to come up with more $

01-23-2008, 09:40 AM	#6
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	The price is a little higher than the competition but that isn't what I was taking into account when I was looking for a new ESC. I'm looking for a competition ESC and for what your getting with this, the price is spot on.

01-23-2008, 09:56 AM	#7
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	Should also be noted, Tekin is a very good company, but they were bought by another guy who brought the Tekin brand back. So they might be higher in price but it is still a relatively new company since it re-opened the doors. I like Tekin...I wouldn't be shocked to see them offer a Crawler level version...

01-23-2008, 10:18 AM	#8
Maggster Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Posts: 171	I wish it was waterproof, but it still sounds awesome!

01-23-2008, 10:36 AM	#9
Unimoger I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: G6'N Posts: 7,391	Sounds very promising, I will need to pick one up and try it out. Glad to see tekin stepping more into the dedicated crawler parts, nice to see from our side for sure.

01-23-2008, 02:00 PM	#10
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	Let us know how it works. I was going to test one out and ran out of cash. I think its an awesome ESC and adjustable drag brake. I also read an article awhile back about Tekin and they will be releasing a crawler edition.

01-25-2008, 02:28 AM	#11
Chooby Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 42	I have the Tekin FX-R in my Axial and can only say that it works a treat. Instant reverse and strong drag brakes. I took a risk trying it aftyer my Novak Rooster Crawler had an earily funeral after about 1 min of run time. I can strongly recommend this ESC to anyone !!!!

01-25-2008, 09:04 AM	#12
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	Oh cool!!!! Thanks for the update. I've been wondering if anyone out there had any experience with it. I hope to get mine soon

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01-25-2008, 12:35 PM	#13
rbgerrish I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: The Haunted Forest Posts: 3,586	I'm also running the FX-Rin my Scorpion. It's great! I'm running a Novak 55 and a 3-cell Lipo, and it's plenty smooth with one of the quickest instant reverses I've ever used. The drag brake is amazing- it'll hold the thing on any hill. I LOVe the size, absolutely tiny. Amazing that it can do all that and be so small..

02-06-2008, 07:15 PM	#15
Just Zach '08 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UTRCRC Posts: 5,585	I picked one up today, got it hooked up with a Cobalt 10t and love it Control is very smooth, better than any brushless I have ran. Drag brake is very close to as good as the best brushless I have ran and much better than the Goat. BEC seems to be stong enough although I might still get an external. The adjustments are pretty easy. And the size is incredible. With an 8 pack of elite 1500's its about the same speed as my Goat I was running and with a 6 pack its still very acceptable. I still have way more than enough torque, I put on a 14/87 and think I might gear up a little and see how it works. I have ran a lot of different systems and right now this is probably my favorite. I can't say for sure because I haven't driven it enough but its got my vote for now.

02-07-2008, 07:29 AM	#16
JUSTGOINGSLOW RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Commerce Twp. Posts: 1,773	Does It also have a 6 volt/ 5 amp BEC? and you can adjust the hold brakes. Also do you have to have tekin's hot wire link to change settings

02-07-2008, 07:50 AM	#17
binaryterror I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Detroit Posts: 3,583	You can tune all those options in Quick Tune without the Hot Wire. FX-R Specifications Controls: Forward / Brake / Reverse ON Resistance: 0.0012 Ohm Input Voltage: 4-9 Cells / 2-3S Lipo BEC: 6.0V / 3.0A Motor Limit: 14 Turn Rev Type: 3 Choices Rev Strength: 11 Steps Dimensions: 1.1 x 0.80 x 0.40 " (28 x 20 x 10mm) PROGRAM FEATURES: Drag Brake (11 steps) Neutral Width (11 Steps) Current Limiter (none, 10 steps) Push Control- Anti Drag (11 steps) FX, FXPro: Throttle Profiles (6 choices) FX, FXPro: Brake Profiles (6 choices) FX-R,FX-R Pro: Reverse Type (3 choices) FX-R,FX-R Pro: Reverse Strength (11 steps) Voltage Cutoffs (none, 2S, 3S, Custom)

02-10-2008, 01:41 PM	#18
kaetwo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Whales Posts: 2,939	My official review is located here: http://www.rccrawler.com/forum/showt...62#post1046862

09-28-2009, 12:45 AM	#19
Haulincrawlin Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hagerstown Posts: 21	I am going to be using a FX-R on my Losi with a 45t motor and a 3s lipo system , I just gotta find the right spur gear for the motor . YES drag brakes are awesome but it is a little easier with the Losi

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