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11-03-2007, 04:34 PM
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| I wanna be Dave  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar
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So about 10 months ago I got the Tekin Rebel 2 esc and it worked great. About a month ago I started having what I have narrowed down the a problem with the ESC. So I figured I would ask and see if anybody has had this problem or the same problem even with a different ESC... My rig is a tlt and I run a 7.2 2200 mAh NiMH battery pack with a 55 turn motor. When I get into thos situations where alot of load is on the rig it just won't move forward--like its ran outa poop. I have tried 2 other battery packs and another motor to see if it changed. There was no change(even with not turning the wheels it seems to have no change). So I am suspecting the ESC is having an issue with not being able to handle the load. I have searched and can't seem to find anybody having issues with this ESC and back when I bought it I also found alot of folks happy with it.. So anybody have any input on this? Am at the point if it indeed is the ESC I am just going to go with a brushless (goat) setup.... Thanks... |
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11-03-2007, 05:32 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: pasco,Wa
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what and how many servo's are you runnin? is this mike from nw wheelers?im one of too tall jeremies wheelin buddies.Back to topic,the tr2 leaves alot to be desired in the crawlers i think.With out an external bec the geenie's goin to come out,just a matter of time.I would recomend an up grade.Personally i like brushed,brushless is like havin a s.b.c. in a zuke you dont need that much power parts snappin basterds.That should get the bl guys chimin.Im likeing the rooster crawler esc so far,drag brake holds real good,very smooth throttle on it also.
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11-03-2007, 05:33 PM
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| Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Binghamton
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What gearing are you running. I had an lrp not to long ago that did the same thing, once I changed it out I was better off.
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11-03-2007, 06:09 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh
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I;ve been running the TR2 for almot 2 years now and no problems. I run a 55t,Hitec 5955TG (steering) and a Skyion G82122 (1444oz) servo for powering dig. I an thinking about getting a Rooster crawler ESC, but only for the drag brake. Not because of issues with the TR2. LOL!!!!! Edit: thats 144oz not "1444oz"  .
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11-03-2007, 09:13 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: kansas city
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Sounds like the motor may need a rebuild. Get the com turned and put new brushes on it. IF you take the brushes out and they are short and the comm is really black and rough, you will know thats the problem. Later,Randy |
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11-04-2007, 02:50 PM
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11-04-2007, 05:15 PM
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!! Definitely a typo Hey when dig just has to work  Still ROFL!!!!!!! | |
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11-04-2007, 07:37 PM
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I was going to suggest gearing too. My crawler stalled in my friends rock garden because I got in one of those situations. We changed the pinion gear and the thing worked great. Just needed to put a little torque to the wheels/tires. I run an LRP ESC. It works but I'd rather have the Rooster crawler.
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11-04-2007, 11:24 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar
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Ok--I know its not the motor--swapped it with another spare I had with no change. I am runing dual servo's One is a cheapy and the other is a hs-645mg I am runing an 87t spur and I think its an 18t piniod(thought it was lower)... rockmike--yup one in the same--speaking of which I need to call jeremy... |
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11-04-2007, 11:38 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ukiah, CA. (nor cal)
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I hav'nt had any problems with my TK2 even when I was running rear steer with dual hs-645's....but it's coming out verry soon to get a ESC with brake and no reverse delay. not having a brake cost me some points at my last/first comp.
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11-04-2007, 11:40 PM
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11-05-2007, 12:22 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arnold
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Try a 14 tooth pinion you will be alot slower but gain alot more power. then go up one or two teeth untill you get what you want for power and speed.
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11-05-2007, 01:33 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong Australia
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I didnt read it anywhere . might i suggest re-programming ya speedy wit the radio, incase it has lost its settings. U might find that it isnt set up for full power forward or reverse, as per same with ya trim on the throttle. Hope ya find the problem. I have a TR2 and i loved it, but love the rooster crawler even more. Cant beat drag brakes and the smooth control u get down hill. The TR2 is in the Hilift doin its job. Frank |
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11-05-2007, 08:46 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar
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Ok I will try to change the pinion. As for reseting the ESC--We tried that and no change...:-( |
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11-05-2007, 09:22 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA
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I agree on the pinion change and unplugging one of the servo's. A 645 on it's own is all a Rebel II can handle. One last idea, Tekin has a great service department that will turn it around quick. They can fix almost any problem on these cheap. I had problems once with mine and they treated me right. |
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11-05-2007, 08:20 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar
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Well I tossed a 14t pinion in---and went and wadded it up--broke a shaft So I will get it out in the next couple of days and see how it goes--thanks for everybody's input  |
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01-28-2008, 09:09 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gold Bar
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I figured I would pop this back on top... So today I was out testing my new setup and then all of a sudden it would not go into reverse--wel it did but it hardly moved in a VERY VERY slow jerky fashion and the esc was getting hot.... So I ripped the new r2 tranny out and dissassembled it and also the motor just to verify all that was good. I didn't find a single problem... So I went and reversed the leads on the motor and it still did the same thing except the motor was going the oposite direction which tells me the motor/tranny are ok again. So I try another radio and reciever.. Same thing.. So has anybody had a failure of there ESC yet? This sucks because this was going in my kids comp rig since I have a novak goat on its way...... |
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01-28-2008, 11:11 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bozeman
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Its probably the esc, I have owned 4 TR-2's you should be able to fill out a form on their website and the can repair it for $25 or so dollars, I sent my last one back and they sent me a brand new for only $25
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01-29-2008, 09:41 AM
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Linear Mode
