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11-13-2011, 04:27 PM
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| Newbie  Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: utah
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|  Huge esc problem need help
Hey guys i am having problems with my esc i think. i got a new server and when i steer, it jumps forward and just generally goes crazy i have tried recalibrating the rx to the esc. so please help  |
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11-13-2011, 05:24 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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What servo (not "server") What ESC What battery (LiPO???, how many cells??) What radio?? Do you have an external BEC?? |
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11-13-2011, 05:28 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Downieville
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You need a external bec. Your servo is pulling more power than your esc produces. Go with a C.C. 10amp BEC for about $20 and you'll be fine.
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11-13-2011, 07:22 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: San Francisco
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Also set the end points on your steering. We need specs to help any more than that. |
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11-13-2011, 10:15 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: utah
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its a traxxas xl5 waterproof esc its a 7 cell (i think) nimh and a spectrum dx3e no i do not have an external BEC Last edited by hunna122; 11-14-2011 at 11:15 AM. | |
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11-13-2011, 10:17 PM
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11-14-2011, 12:18 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: British Columbia
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These guys are pretty good. Castle Creations 10 Amp Adjustable BEC [CSE010-0004-00] | Electric Accessories - A Main Hobbies |
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