using throttle trim to drag brake

[papaweely]

Is it OK to set throttle trim to create drag brake on a non-drag brake esc?
I tested with the throttle trim toward reverse, causing a 'hum' when setting still, and it did drag brake coming down a hill.
I have a Duratrax Auto-Sport with reverse.

[Charlie-III]

Not the best bet, but yes, it works. You may wear out your trim over time though.

[tarmo120]

Well I tried that too, but eventually it had a bad effect on run-time.
That will cause motor to draw power from battery all the time and it drains the battery alot faster.
I didn't like it.

[djjiz]

It's usually a better result to get the trim to almost creep the truck forward. Sounds crazy but it's worked for my HPI speed controls.

[papaweely]

Originally Posted by djjiz

It's usually a better result to get the trim to almost creep the truck forward. Sounds crazy but it's worked for my HPI speed controls.

Do you mean to say that a slight forward throttle trim simulates some drag brake at neutral throttle trigger?

[minnesotamudder]

another problem is if you have it backwards and ur going up a hill a stop it will go backwards faster

[papaweely]

Originally Posted by minnesotamudder

another problem is if you have it backwards and ur going up a hill a stop it will go backwards faster

GOOD POINT!
Thanks for all the info.

[djjiz]

Originally Posted by papaweely

Do you mean to say that a slight forward throttle trim simulates some drag brake at neutral throttle trigger?

Yep.

[entropy]

$20 for an HPI gear reduction unit will give you your drag brake, and an obscene amount of torque.

[Grizzly4x4]

Before there was drag brakes that's what we used to do, use the trim to put a little drag on it when needed.

[papaweely]

Originally Posted by entropy

$20 for an HPI gear reduction unit will give you your drag brake, and an obscene amount of torque.

I like top speed at about a brisk walking pace.

[entropy]

Aint that the truth!