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08-08-2013, 08:30 PM | #1 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Champlain Valley, VT
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| Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
I have posted this in the Holmes section but figured it might get better viewing here and maybe somebody can help. I've got myself a problem and think it's my BRXL. Some moisture managed to get into my "waterproof" box and I think it tweaked something with the esc. Basically, when plugged in, it arms normally and the motor jitters some. It'll function fine with throttle applied for a few seconds to a minute maybe and then completely cuts out (no steering, anything). BRXL resets (sometimes it just beeps) and cuts out again without much load. Sometimes when it resets my winch starts to spool out. It's weird. I've tried another receiver to make sure it wasn't tweaking out from getting wet, tried a different steering servo, reloaded the ESC firmware, even cut the comm on the puller. No change. Set up: FlySky GT3B and 6ch receiver Hitec HS-645MG 7T Cobalt Puller (550) Heyok winch and light controller I've searched "glitches" and such and haven't found a definite conclusion that it's the BRXL. Anybody experienced similar issues? Thanks, -Jon |
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08-08-2013, 08:43 PM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kelso,wa
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
Does this esc have a on/off switch? This could be the issue. Switch contacts could be dirty. Hope it's not the esc!
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08-08-2013, 08:51 PM | #3 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Champlain Valley, VT
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out? |
08-08-2013, 08:55 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perth west oz
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
Try another battery? Use a multimeter to see if the ESC is receiving the correct voltage... Maybe try another ESC just to isolate the problem. If indeed is the BR-XL, I think Holmes offer some one to one replacement for a fee (much lower than retails) if it is out of warranty. |
08-08-2013, 09:28 PM | #5 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: estacada
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
Bec?
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08-08-2013, 11:16 PM | #6 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Turn the mayflower around.. it will never work
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
X2 on bec? Sounds like.rx is powering too much stuff |
08-09-2013, 05:57 AM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Champlain Valley, VT
Posts: 105
| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
I tried different battery packs. Maybe the internal BEC got overwhelmed. Unfortunately I don't have another ESC to test with at the moment. Maybe I'll just send it in and swap it for a waterproof one. And get a BEC for the servo, lower the strain.
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08-09-2013, 06:25 AM | #8 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out? Quote:
Additionally, recalibrate the ESC to the RX. Any binding in the drivetrain, how is the pinion gear mesh? What rig is this? Last edited by Charlie-III; 08-09-2013 at 06:27 AM. | |
08-09-2013, 08:12 AM | #9 | |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Champlain Valley, VT
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out? Quote:
I'll wire up a different motor tonight and check to see if it makes a difference. Maybe the puller is causing an excessive draw? | |
08-09-2013, 10:23 AM | #10 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
Try the rig without the steering servo plugged into the RX, it wouldn't be the first time a servo was on it's way out and overdrew the BEC (internal or external) which would cause brownouts as you described.
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08-09-2013, 10:38 AM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta
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| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
if it is the ESC for $50 you can send it back to john and get a new one
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08-09-2013, 03:45 PM | #12 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Champlain Valley, VT
Posts: 105
| Re: Confused...Maybe my BR-XL is on it's way out?
So I think I got this sorted out. I hooked up a different motor and it was acting the same way as the puller, being jumpy and such. That only left the ESC. I discovered this stuff at work that I didn't realize we had. It's made by Wurth and it's called Circuit Board Cleaner SW. Well, I sprayed the sh*t out the ESC and let it dry out. Hooked everything back up the way I had it and so far no issues. Going to plastidip the ESC, put everything back in the box and plastidip that too just for good measure. Hopefully everything continues working. Thanks for everyones input. Hope this helps someone out in the future. -Jon |
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