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05-26-2011, 11:45 PM | #1 | ||||
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles, 90201
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| Just ordered Tekin fx-r crawler 35t combo/Question.? Quote:
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Here are my questions* A BEC, what's a BEC & what's the perpose of having one.? Will I need one.? Also some guys are talking about a HotWire, again what's the perpose of having one, & will I need one.? I'll be using the electronics that came with a traxxis slash witch I believe is With TQ 2.4GHz radio system, Power Cell battery, and charger & the reciever that comes with it.* Will this tekin combo work with these electronics.?* I know guys I appologies for the dumb Noob questions.? Some guys are talking about having difficult time programing this ESC, as far as 5 different throttle to choose from idk if this makes any sence bare with me pls, but is their such thing as this question,, what throttle channel is the best for crawling.? Also if & when I do decide to go lipo, will I need lipo cut off aswell.?* Any info will be appreciated thanks guys | ||||
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05-26-2011, 11:55 PM | #2 |
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Also forgot to mention, running the 7.2 battery that comes with the slash give me any twitching or any trouble getting the esc to hot.? Or this battery isn't powerful enough for this set up.? Thanks again
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05-27-2011, 12:07 AM | #3 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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It should be programmed with a Castle Link (programming cable) .... http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CFgQ8wIwAQ##. Hotwire is a programming cable & software for programming Tekin ESC's.... http://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=ldymls&xhr=t&q=tekin+hotwire&cp=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1419&bih=694&wrapid=tljp1306476184031012&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=6866607729292131899&sa=X&ei=oj7fTa3dCYzrgQeGt9jiCg&sqi=2&ved=0CDYQ8wIwAw## My guess would be, yes, the FX-r would work with the rest of the electronics. | |
05-27-2011, 12:14 AM | #4 | |
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Yes most any and all electronics will work with each other, but only to each's capibilities to answer your question on lipo cut off, no you do not need one, read the instruction, they are very informative. the FX-R has a built in one but you will need to program it to either 2 cell or 3 cell, all of which you can do from the button/ button's located on the unit itself. | |
05-27-2011, 01:07 AM | #5 |
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05-27-2011, 01:31 AM | #7 |
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As far as needing a Hotwire, no you won't need one. Almost all of the configuration settings can be adjusted using the two buttons on the FXR itself. The only one that can't be set via the buttons is the throttle profiles. I wanted to change those, so I bought a Hotwire. The throttle profiles change how rapidly the speed control responds to throttle trigger movement. Default is a linear slope. I personally like the profile that responds slowly at first for better low speed control, and then ramps up quickly. I don't know why Tekin doesn't allow the throttle curves to be programmed without a Hotwire. Rather annoying if you ask me. The short answer is: No, you don't need a Hotwire. |
05-27-2011, 03:43 AM | #8 | ||
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Thanks for the info bud, one more question. The throttle features it comes can you tell me a lil more as far as what will all the features give me, I kinda like that feature you said, start out slow with torque then throttle thru with wheel speed | ||
05-27-2011, 07:07 AM | #9 |
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The Throttle Profiles of FXR differs from the FX (forward only) in that you have only three choices; 1 propo brake no reverse, 2 immediate reverse (which is what we use), and 3 reverse delay. I don't remember seeing any throttle profiles other than those even using the Hotwire. Now if you have a Tekin RS there is a throttle profile function using the Hotwire only and the buttons only change the timing profiles. |
05-27-2011, 08:17 AM | #10 |
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On the FXR you can choose from Forward and Reverse with delay, Forward and instant Reverse (best for crawlers), and Race, which is no reverse. These can be selected using the buttons on the FXR itself. If you want to change the throttle profile/curve you will need the Hotwire. The stock throttle curve is linear and very similar to the throttle curve in the stock Axial or Traxxas speed controls, but much smoother. Here's a picture from the manual, I drew over the default throttle curve in red. #1 which is the line closest to the bottom is what I use. but I am running a 3s lipo at 11.1 volts, so my rig is punchy. With your stick pack the default profile should be fine. |
05-27-2011, 11:12 AM | #11 |
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Yeah, with the Hotwire you can adjust the throttle profile and set the LVC at a higher voltage.
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05-27-2011, 12:14 PM | #12 | |
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