Tekin RS esc and Hotwire

[realsickclown]

Ok I have a tekin RS and while the onboard led programming seemed fine for controllng my HomesHobbies brushed motor, I'm thinking of going brushless and am wondering if I will need the tekin hotwire to dial in a brushless motor or will the onboard led have enough head room to control a brushless motor or should it be enough options? This is in a wraith

[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by realsickclown

Ok I have a tekin RS and while the onboard led programming seemed fine for controllng my HomesHobbies brushed motor, I'm thinking of going brushless and am wondering if I will need the tekin hotwire to dial in a brushless motor or will the onboard led have enough head room to control a brushless motor or should it be enough options? This is in a wraith

The HotWire is a great tool and can adjust at a higher resolution to really dial in that feel you want. Is your RS a GEN2? If so, you can use the EZ Port adapter and route it to somewhere you can get to, download the HotWire App on an Android device and tune on the trail!

[realsickclown]

No it is a RS GEN1, black case. So it is not compatible with the android app?

[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by realsickclown

No it is a RS GEN1, black case. So it is not compatible with the android app?

Not the current Beta that is up, but there is a new one that will be uploaded soon and it will allow connectivity with the GEN1 ESCs.

[realsickclown]

When is that supposed to release?

[Randy P]

We're expecting a release team wide later this week in which case if no bugs are reported the public will see it shortly after.

[realsickclown]

and I'll be able to tune my rig with my android device with this new firmware? I'll still need the actual HOTWIRE unit,correct?

[Randy P]

Yes, you will still need a hotwire and the proper adaptor for your device. Google "OTG" cable for your phone/tablet and make sure your device supports that connectivity. Most of the new phones do.

[realsickclown]

Ty@tekin ,,are there more brake adjustment that can only be accessed via-hotwire? In brushless sensored with a 13.5, the brake won't hold the rig on a small hill. Or am I getting all the brake available thru the led on-board settings

[sam63]

Originally Posted by realsickclown

Ty@tekin ,,are there more brake adjustment that can only be accessed via-hotwire? In brushless sensored with a 13.5, the brake won't hold the rig on a small hill. Or am I getting all the brake available thru the led on-board settings

I believe there is a brake setting that produces a more active drag brake. Gearing as low as you can go will help a lot with the drag brake too, as well as start up. I think Im at 97/13 gearing and its pretty nice. Also, play around with the current limiting. I have mine set to 50% and it really smooths out the start up. Happy tuning

[realsickclown]

The performance is nice I just don't have much if any drag brake. that is my only complaint with the set up.

[realsickclown]

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[Ty@Tekin]

Originally Posted by realsickclown

The performance is nice I just don't have much if any drag brake. that is my only complaint with the set up.

You can maximize drag brake on the ESC without the HotWire, however most of your problem is the motor. 2-pole brushless don't have a very big magnet and will never have as much drag brake as a 4-pole, like the ROC 412 motors.

[realsickclown]

Well I got the hotwire and it solved all my issues. The motor I'm using is not a 2 pole motor but a 3 pole Viper 13.5. I must confess in stock format the ESC is really throttled back and has a lot of potential with the hotwire. I'm really starting to LOVE this set up. Thanks everybody