04-03-2013, 11:30 PM | #1181 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Length of all wires - stock, measured (by a multimeter) at the esc's 3 pin rx plug. I can't measure directly form the board because I've got the waterproof version. There couldn't be any mistakes in the measurement method, because I compared everything (same setup) with Castle CC BEC and BEC Pro right away - no voltage sag on those two. I've removed the little white sticker during assembly, because the esc worked and I didn't expect any problems with it. I'll try to check inside (hope the waterproof version has it). The most disappointing thing is that this esc was chosen for Twin Hammers just because it has a good internal BEC and there would have been no need to install external unit (twin hammers is a bit short of space inside). Now the car runs with a Castle CC BEC with no problems. Runs great on Holmes TrailMaster 27T. Last edited by asiddd; 04-03-2013 at 11:54 PM. |
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04-04-2013, 08:14 AM | #1182 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Great Outdoors
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Regardless of what others might say, in my world there are just two kinds of people. Those who run external BEC's and those who will in the future.
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04-04-2013, 09:39 PM | #1183 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Burque
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
The internal bec is only useful to servos with 250oz or less.. (John can correct me if I am wrong). Once you use a servo with more torque, and external bec is needed. I have my brxl in the exact same position as you, I have the rx and bec stacked behind the esc. Everything fits without any issue. |
04-05-2013, 12:19 AM | #1184 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: RF Moscow
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power! I run ALL my cars with external Castle CC BECs, and this was the first one that I tried without (just because enough power was stated for the internal bec).
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04-05-2013, 12:22 AM | #1185 | |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power! Quote:
I have no idea how well BR-XLs internal bec is made (the esc is waterproofed, I don't want to remove the compound just to check), but mine behaves as if it is a typical 6V 1A, that you would normally get in "sidewinder style" (5V 1A) esc. Talking about servo torque, it will not pull even a 201oz AE DS1015. I've waterproofed a Castle CC bec, I've put it in the car, it runs great, I like it. But that's not what I was paying for when getting a BR-XL. | |
04-05-2013, 09:35 AM | #1186 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Thanks for the info on your measures. I'll start pulling escs and see if we have a Bec issue. We use an inductor in a buck converter, basically the same parts used on the castle Bec.
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04-05-2013, 09:57 AM | #1187 | |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power! Quote:
From what I've seen, no esc maker should promote his product for also running big servos. A few people get away with it. Not many. | |
04-07-2013, 09:43 AM | #1188 |
Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Norway
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
I had the same problems on my BR-XL in my Ax10, with a digital PowerHD 16kg servo. The esc shut down, when I turned left/right rapidly a few times when driving. I had to let go of the throttle, then the esc turned back on. I have unfortunately sold my rig, but I'm planning to buy a new rig and a new waterproof BR-XL. It would have been nice if you could adress the problem |
04-07-2013, 12:05 PM | #1189 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Oh no, another one... That doesn't look too good. :((( I'm assembling a custom truck right now, and wanted to get a second BR-XL for it. Also wanted to check the BEC on it, because I had an idea that maybe I was just unlucky and got a bad one (everything is possible in this life!). But now... I really like this ESC and will buy a second one, and recommend it to all my friends, if mr. Holmes will guarantee that these ESCs meet the stated specs. |
04-07-2013, 02:10 PM | #1190 |
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Should also mention that the esc I had these issues with, was bought from a dealer here in Norway, spring/summer 2012.
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04-07-2013, 10:37 PM | #1191 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
I bought mine last month at amainhobbies.
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04-10-2013, 07:09 PM | #1192 | |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power! Quote:
I just picked up a new BRXL from TCS - love it! I was just curious if this has been released yet, and if so where could I snag the firmware? Also, do you have it listed anywhere what current firmware is and what each revision changed? Thanks! | |
04-21-2013, 07:22 AM | #1193 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne, australia
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
any indication of when these will be back in stock?
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04-21-2013, 11:50 AM | #1194 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Try RC4WD
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04-27-2013, 11:42 AM | #1195 |
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Any news on the BEC issue?
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04-29-2013, 09:18 PM | #1196 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
John...any good news on the smaller BRXL's at this point?
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04-29-2013, 09:33 PM | #1197 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
I run 2 BRXL esc's with only the top part if the case removed. My smash is not small but it is compact. 50mm x 50mm x 40mm I do not run or use the inboard BEC. lets face it most of us run a CC BEC. So why even bother with the inboard one. Both my Holmes Hobbies BR XL ESC'S run faultlessly |
04-30-2013, 10:29 AM | #1198 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
I was wondering how the Brsl jr's are coming along? Sorry if this is the wrong thread! I just got a 4pks and need to upgrade to dual esc's for my 2.2p! Thanks for you time!
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05-03-2013, 07:00 PM | #1199 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
I just want to say I love my Br xl water prof esc it's awesome thanks Holmes hobbies..
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05-17-2013, 06:42 AM | #1200 |
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| Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power!
Any news on when these will be back in stock, i cant find them anywhere...
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