(HH) Tech Questions and Customer support thread

[2old4rc]

JRH - I'm a big fan. Good Q for a man of your talents:

Can you recommend a good power, long runtime battery option for my current setup: AX10 (which I'll be converting to an SCX10), w a Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 33 Combo (Quark Procar Brushless ESC) you built up for me back in '07?

I've been running 8-cell Elite saddle packs, which ran fine, but I'm considering going to lipo with the SCX conversion. I'm open to either NiMH or LiPo, but want long run time, reasonable power, and good batt durability (the 8-cells never seemed to last past 3 months of once/week running). If LiPo, I'll go with a new charger (using an MRC Superbrain 969 right now - it says it works on Lithium on the package, but I've otherwise read that's not so), so I'm open to a reco there too.

Thanks!!
-Pete

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by ebomb

John I was wondering if u had any discount codes going on at the moment before I spend my pay check! Thanks again for ur great products

None at this moment, but I may have some sale around black friday!

Originally Posted by ROLANDROCKSHOP

got my 23t!

thanks man!

ill come brew ya some coffee sometime..

Hope you enjoy it, thanks!

Originally Posted by 2old4rc

JRH - I'm a big fan. Good Q for a man of your talents:

Can you recommend a good power, long runtime battery option for my current setup: AX10 (which I'll be converting to an SCX10), w a Holmes Hobbies Crawlmaster Sport 33 Combo (Quark Procar Brushless ESC) you built up for me back in '07?

I've been running 8-cell Elite saddle packs, which ran fine, but I'm considering going to lipo with the SCX conversion. I'm open to either NiMH or LiPo, but want long run time, reasonable power, and good batt durability (the 8-cells never seemed to last past 3 months of once/week running). If LiPo, I'll go with a new charger (using an MRC Superbrain 969 right now - it says it works on Lithium on the package, but I've otherwise read that's not so), so I'm open to a reco there too.

Thanks!!
-Pete

My recommendation would be a three cell lipo of 1300mah or larger. The 1300 will be small and keep the rig nimble, and you can swap out packs every so often. 5000mah packs would fit on the scx frame, but the added weight would really hurt performance since you need three cells.

For the charger I can highly recommend the Hyperion ones. High quality, solid features, and dependable design. The 0606i AC/DC is a nice 50w charger that is easy to use. It would charge a 1300mah 3s pack in about twenty minutes, or 5000mah pack in a bit over an hour. For more power you will start spending bigger bucks.

[mark reel]

My BR-XL's have issues in my super.
they sound like the holmes hold is working but then i dig and it dosen't hold
i have re-set them many times with my Castle link and my buddies,
and sometimes they hold then all of a sudden the next time then
dont hold at all, then i re-set and this last time it didn't hold at all.

dont know what to do, PLEASE pm me with any suggestions that may help.

remote is a 4pk with Harleys set up
Holmes 35T motors

Thanks, Mark

[RusT808]

Thanks, John!

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by mark reel

My BR-XL's have issues in my super.
they sound like the holmes hold is working but then i dig and it dosen't hold
i have re-set them many times with my Castle link and my buddies,
and sometimes they hold then all of a sudden the next time then
dont hold at all, then i re-set and this last time it didn't hold at all.

dont know what to do, PLEASE pm me with any suggestions that may help.

remote is a 4pk with Harleys set up
Holmes 35T motors

Thanks, Mark

Does it make a difference which direction you push the rig? Sounds like the throttle channel on your radio may be very close to the edge of "neutral" for the ESC, so sometimes it could fall out of drag mode.

[wally101]

Thanks for getting my BRXL back so quick...but the fix didn't last more than 5 minutes. I sent it back. I paid for the repair/replace with waterproofing last time. Think it needs to be replaced. Thanks for your help. Can't wait to get it back, my backup ESC is not as smooth as your product.

Scott

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by 2old4rc

Thanks John! Added to my xmas wishlist

Awesome!

Originally Posted by wally101

Thanks for getting my BRXL back so quick...but the fix didn't last more than 5 minutes. I sent it back. I paid for the repair/replace with waterproofing last time. Think it needs to be replaced. Thanks for your help. Can't wait to get it back, my backup ESC is not as smooth as your product.

Scott

Did you put a note in the box on what happened? Sorry to hear the fix didn't last, bummer!

[wally101]

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

Awesome!



Did you put a note in the box on what happened? Sorry to hear the fix didn't last, bummer!

Yes I did. You should have it on or before friday. Thanks for your help

Scott

[spookyseven]

Did you get my payment for the armature on order 7579? Thank you.

[mhg_oz]

Hi, can you please advise if Order id: #7809 has shipped?

Thanks,

mhg.

[Sir Steven]

Hello john,


I have broke my BR-XL. I swapped the + and - on my 3s lipo. When I connect the lipo to the BR-XL, I mada a nice short circuit.
Results: I got a big lipo and a BR-xl that no longer worked.
When I tested the BR-XL with a other lipo, the green and red led constantly flashing very fast. This is all what the BR-XL does.
Can you make the BR-XL or has he sufferd to much damage?
I live in Belgium, so shipping is a little more expensive.
I have already sent you a mail from your site 6 or 7 weeks ago, but I have not received a mail back.

Thanks,
Steven

[CRAIGB]

John, when will the holmes hobbies torque master pro 540's 35t be back instock? Should I order power matched? I need two for my xr10 and two br-xl esc's.

[soutthpaw]

I am in the market for a couple of ESC's for my Berg and was thinking of a pair of BR-XL's. Just wondering if you are planning any Black Friday/ Cyber Monday sales or any Coupon codes any time soon
Thanks
DJ

[strap624]

I have arcing in my motor and I hear a popping noise when I let off the throttle completely going forwards. It doesn't do it in reverse. Is this normal?

[Get A Hobby]

Looking to see if Order #7839 has shipped yet? If not when will it go out? Thanks

[bully]

i have a set of bullys and what to now what motors to run part #
thanks

[muddywaters]

Hey John I know it has not been a month or so but just checking on the status of order #7831. Thanks Cheif and congrats on the Marriage.

[fallin apart]

Hey John got a new epic 27t stock motor from you wired it up ran it around the house for 5 min. then it just started smoking (Motor has burnt smell), ran it on a 2s lipo and a wraith esc PM me with what I need to do.

Thanks, Austin

[EL VASCO]

Hi John, you know I have two next projects in mind so I’d like to know which would be your recommendation for them, I mean motor/esc combos, and I’m speaking about your products of course:
1- SSS-R chassis with Axial axles and transmission without dig
2- Axial SCX 10 Honcho Kit
Many thanks
El Vasco

[gm0688]

WHERES MY STUFF? ORDERED A WATERPROOF BRXL AND A CRAWLMASTER THOUGH Crawlspace in Denver. If they are not done soon I will continue to wait patiently.