(HH) Tech Questions and Customer support thread

[Calicrawler23]

John, I picked up a sidewinder to run in my honcho. I'm having a problem with it glitching when I turn right at low or now throttle. I'm running a 2s pack with the stock honcho servo. Would a bec eliminate this glitch, or should I look elsewhere to find the problem?

[JohnRobHolmes]

That does sound like a BEC would help. Give one a shot!

[gm0688]

I havent finished building my XR10. Buying esc. and motors will be my last step. I would love nothing more than make this brushless. Everything fom my micro rally to my e- maxx is brushless. If you are not selling sensored revolvers in the next few months would you recommend me buying 2 goats and upgrading to your motors later? Any recomendations would be greatly recomended.

[gm0688]

if brushless in an xr10 isn't feasable do you see puller 454 in a xr10?

[marvinbeaverdip]

I have a new speed gems 9T motor I'll never use, and was wondering if I could drop in a replacement torquemaster pro 540 35T armature?

[brushlessnut]

hey man its lee sorry about not talking to youll for so long some shit came up back in the day and i had to take a brake from crawling but i missed youll so im back. well man i still got that X-caliber 1650mah 3s lipo that i got off you at that Ok comp couple years ago well man i need a blancer that will work with it i still have not even put a set of deans on that battery yet its like new still i wanted to use it now but dont know what lipo blancer to use with them thanks

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by marvinbeaverdip

I have a new speed gems 9T motor I'll never use, and was wondering if I could drop in a replacement torquemaster pro 540 35T armature?

If you get the team version with the 7.5mm comm diameter, it will fit. Pick up one of these http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...&cat=23&page=1 and specify it is for a speed gems can. I hav a whole pile of em.

Originally Posted by brushlessnut

hey man its lee sorry about not talking to youll for so long some shit came up back in the day and i had to take a brake from crawling but i missed youll so im back. well man i still got that X-caliber 1650mah 3s lipo that i got off you at that Ok comp couple years ago well man i need a blancer that will work with it i still have not even put a set of deans on that battery yet its like new still i wanted to use it now but dont know what lipo blancer to use with them thanks

Any balancer will do, you need an XH/ align style. Been a while Hope all is well

Originally Posted by gm0688

if brushless in an xr10 isn't feasable do you see puller 454 in a xr10?

Certainly! They don't have as much power as a 540, but they build up nice and light.

Originally Posted by gm0688

I havent finished building my XR10. Buying esc. and motors will be my last step. I would love nothing more than make this brushless. Everything fom my micro rally to my e- maxx is brushless. If you are not selling sensored revolvers in the next few months would you recommend me buying 2 goats and upgrading to your motors later? Any recomendations would be greatly recomended.

I should be getting more prototypes after the chinese new year, and until then you could certainly do that. Another option would be Mamba Pro's with a Tekin or your preferred brand of inrunner. I have some 17.5 tekin motors here that are very good for MOA conversions. The Mamba Pro is my favorite sensored ESC cost and feature wise. The Tekin RS controllers are my favorite for small footprint, but they cost quite a bit.

[marvinbeaverdip]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

If you get the team version with the 7.5mm comm diameter, it will fit. Pick up one of these http://holmeshobbies.com/product.php...&cat=23&page=1 and specify it is for a speed gems can. I hav a whole pile of em.

Thanks. Is it just the wound arm, or do they come with new brushes, washers, and springs like team brood packages theirs with? Is there a discernible difference between 7.5mm and 10mm comms and performance?

[JohnRobHolmes]

The armature is just an armature, I can include washers for you. There are brushes and springs available as well, listed in the 540 parts in the replacement part section.

The 10mm comm is slightly slower, but wears longer and gives better low end control. I don't think it will fit in your endbell.

[marvinbeaverdip]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The armature is just an armature, I can include washers for you. There are brushes and springs available as well, listed in the 540 parts in the replacement part section.

The 10mm comm is slightly slower, but wears longer and gives better low end control. I don't think it will fit in your endbell.

OK, I ordered it this morning, and it's not like I don't have extra brushes and springs lying around. If you could toss some washers in that would be great. I realized after I placed the order that I was going to get a small sticker too, so I could put it on the can. Mainly so I don't forget later what's in it.

[JohnRobHolmes]

No sweat, I will take care of it!

[gm0688]

would you please give an update of your build of your sensored outrunner? The MMPro is very nice. The only problom I have is how to fit 2 in a XR10? Spending $300 for a Tekin brushless set is a no go. I have been super impressed with my other brushless set ups but not $600 nice. Its an XR10.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I don't have any update right now. Last I heard we were waiting on magnets to be made (they are custom for this motor), and we were flirting with the chinese new year interrupting the next round of prototyping.

[gm0688]

I guess you are not impressed with the Novak Goat or the Associated brushless systems.

[pinckbrown]

John, Is there a formula to determine the current draw?
XR10, single Tekin FX-R, Fantom Blitz 55 Turn motors, HiTec 7950 Servo, CC BEC, Punk 3D DIG.
pinckbrown

[klaygrover]

Hey I am looking for springs for a 7t puller, I looked on your web site and you were outta stock.
Any ideas
Thanks
Klay

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by gm0688

I guess you are not impressed with the Novak Goat or the Associated brushless systems.

The Novak motors are good, but I haven't been a fan of the ESCs for many years now. The brushless can't do sensoreless mode, and the brushed controllers don't have passive braking. They certainly work, but just aren't my thing. No experience with LRP/ associated parts.

Originally Posted by pinckbrown

John, Is there a formula to determine the current draw?
XR10, single Tekin FX-R, Fantom Blitz 55 Turn motors, HiTec 7950 Servo, CC BEC, Punk 3D DIG.
pinckbrown

There is not, but I can tell you that a battery that will take 25 amps continous should be just fine. I would use a 1300 35c pack in 3s since it fits right in the battery slot.

Originally Posted by klaygrover

Hey I am looking for springs for a 7t puller, I looked on your web site and you were outta stock.
Any ideas
Thanks
Klay

I got a stack of em, I will update the site for you.

Constantmotion- looks like that motor is shot!

[gm0688]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The Novak motors are good, but I haven't been a fan of the ESCs for many years now. The brushless can't do sensoreless mode, and the brushed controllers don't have passive braking. They certainly work, but just aren't my thing. No experience with LRP/ associated parts.



There is not, but I can tell you that a battery that will take 25 amps continous should be just fine. I would use a 1300 35c pack in 3s since it fits right in the battery slot.




I got a stack of em, I will update the site for you.

Constantmotion- looks like that motor is shot!

Thanks Mr. Holmes for all your experience. I liked my Goat in my LCC quite a bit but my decision is final except for the ordering. I am ordering 1300mAH from you and a matched set of 45 turns. If I decide after awhile that I don't like brushed I can always get some brushless later. Since almost Everybody uses brushed I am sure they will be great. Maybe you NEW outrunners will be out by then. AGAIN THANKS FOR ANSWERING ALL MY WHINY QUESTIONS.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Novak has great customer support and has done well to cater to crawlers. Don't let my opinions sway you too much.

[YJJPWrangler]

I apologize in advance for such a "stupid" question. Pretty new to RC so forgive the ignorance. I picked up a Torquemaster 540 off of here and I'm getting ready to wire it up. Am I correct in stating that the postive wire runs to the tab next to the red screw and the negative wire to the tab near the black screw? Again I apologize for the question