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10-09-2009, 11:20 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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|  Electronics are fried!!! whats the best out there???
hey guys...i just recently got a juggernaut from Ebay...and not surprisingly...it came with some messed up electronics! ive tried what i can do, and since im new to rock crawling and a rookie with electronics, i really havent done alot but swap out recievers and Xtals. i even swapped in a spektrum DX3S DSM system and still nothing...with all the help from friends and the LHS...  my friend came to the conclusion that maybe the speed controller is fried...either way im tired of it and im thinking about just getting all new electronics...so im wondering whats the best out there? ive heard NOVAK Rooster crawler...also Goat crawler...in conjuction with the 55T motor...any input is HIGHLY appreciated!!! thanks again.  -Chris BTW...this is whats in there: -Titan 550 motors x2 -FUTABA S3003 high torque servos x2 for AWS -Tower Hobbies system 3000 Tx and Rx -EMaxx NOVAK EVX 14.4V Speed Controller model #3014 |
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10-10-2009, 12:38 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hobbywing
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You'll be pleased with any of the major brands. IE, Castle, Novak, Tekin, or anything else I've forgotten at this hour. Novak Rooster Crawler will do what you need and Very Simply. It's a very easy to use model, and basically setups and runs. The BEC IN the RoosterCE is 6 volts and 5 amps, and should have no problem running dual servos. The rest will ALL need an external BEC, and a fair amount of dicking with to get it crawler ready. Either through settings on the ESC, or the use of a computer link do-hicky. Some don't even come with the wires installed. So if you're as fresh to Electronics as you say, you're first pick of Novak RoosterCE will be a good one. Going with some 45 turns might be a better choice. Most of the crawler world is starting to enjoy the wonders of added wheel speed. Oh, so you know, all the major brands have awesome technical support, so give their CS Department a call/email with what it's doing wrong and they might be able to assist. Good Luck! |
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10-10-2009, 05:00 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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awesome...thanks for the info!! i will look into that!! thanks again!
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10-10-2009, 07:16 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Token's life matters
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What appears to be the best esc for crawlers on the market right now. NO EXTERNAL BEC, crawler specific design, and if not now, it will be ajustable with castle software very soon. TorqueMaster BR-XL |
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10-10-2009, 12:11 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carlsbad, SoCal
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Think I heard castle already released the new castle link software with Holmes support. I wish this esc was out about a month earlier. | |
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10-10-2009, 12:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oakley
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If he's running dual motors and a 14.4v esc already wouldn't that be too much for a Rooster Crawler to handle? The Holmes ESC can handle up to 6s lipo input so I'd go with that or maybe even a Novak Super Duty XR (6-14 cell or 2-4s lipo input).
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10-10-2009, 12:35 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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10-10-2009, 12:41 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: pleasant ridge
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Did you have both batts hooked up or a jumper on the other plug?
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10-10-2009, 01:55 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California
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10-10-2009, 03:40 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC
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from what i read they used the same case as the sidewinder and contracted castle creations to add the stuff for the castle link, but inside that case is 100% their own design.
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10-10-2009, 11:09 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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heres a pic i took not too long ago...hope this helps...  | |
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10-10-2009, 11:14 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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also...i just found out this morning that the servos are good! my friend hooked up his SPEKTRUM DX3S DSM radio from his mini revo and i think he used his lipo batt also...and i had to lift it up b/c the 1500 batt wasnt strong enuff...so now i got to find a 14.4v batt, or some kind of power supply to support the ESC to see if the ESC works or not! we came to the conclusion that the RX and TX that came with this truck took a MAJOR shet!!!!! so now i gotta find a TX and RX...and if the esc is bad...well i gotta find that too...wish me luck guys!! dang! i hope its good...
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10-11-2009, 06:47 AM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, Az
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Yes you can use two 7.2v packs, it was made to run off two six cell packs Did the person give you any clue as to the name of that chassis? I have a friends clod sitting here with that same chassis with canti shock mounts and sway bars... |
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10-11-2009, 12:11 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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10-11-2009, 12:44 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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im curious...now what if i wanna go with 2 LIPOs?? what kind/type should i use??
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10-12-2009, 03:18 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in the desert
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i was wondering if the mAh (milli Ampere Hour matters??? i was thinking about useing per say for example a VENOM 7.2v 5000mAh (2x) is that ok?? or is the mAh too much for the ESC?? or the mAh doesnt matter...but then again im thinking the mAh has to be MORE than 1500mAh... |
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