12-11-2012, 04:04 PM | #3421 |
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My wraith just quit running the other day when I was messing with it and now my brxl won't arm. I try to reprogram it but won't even get a beep out of it. I've ran it twice before this happened so its brand new. The motor is a torque master if that matters. Any help is appreciated!
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12-11-2012, 04:18 PM | #3422 |
owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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Send an email to warranty@ my website about it and we will get it sorted out!
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12-12-2012, 03:34 PM | #3423 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Alpharetta, GA
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First off, I know..... I need a BEC, LOL. BUT I wanted to know if you thought that the BEC in a BR-XL would be OK for a BLS452? I just ordered one for a CC01 I picked up. It is just under 200oz so I was thinking it might work fine off the BR-XL to simplify things. thanks! |
12-12-2012, 03:52 PM | #3424 |
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Should be just fine, typically we see the internal BEC start to fade around 300 ounce/ inch servos.
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12-12-2012, 04:03 PM | #3425 | |
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If you are using a en external CC BEC (spliced in between the battery and the ESC, and using the RX Bypass adapter) can you still power accessories off the Rx safely? I'll be running both 2s and 3s batteries. Thanks for the clarification. Wiring this up tonight after we get the boys down then hopefully breaking the cherry on this build. | |
12-12-2012, 04:35 PM | #3426 |
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Correct. Some servos are less efficient and may cause brownouts, while some servos that are stronger can still work fine. A lot has to do with the driver and terrain as well. 300 ounce inch as the break point is the easiest recommendation I can make. If you are not powering the servo, then using the internal BEC for accessories is typically no issue unless it is a crazy winch.
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12-12-2012, 05:44 PM | #3427 | |
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Thank you so much for the support John. I'm sitting down to finalize the wiring and wrap up the build. | |
12-12-2012, 05:51 PM | #3428 |
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Sorry John, one other question. Is adding 2-4 inches to the ESC/Battery cables really a bad idea? I'd like to have the connection at a location where I can disconnect it without it being a pita. I'm running all of the electronics in the stock locations for now, and is rather not have wires coming into the interior. |
12-12-2012, 07:37 PM | #3429 |
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That won't be a problem in a crawler, amp draw is really low. If it was a puller that was pulling 100s of amps I would not recommend it.
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12-12-2012, 07:41 PM | #3430 |
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Thank you!! Sorry for all the questions. I don't wanna fry these electronics you made for me. As I'm sure you're already aware, you are the man!
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12-14-2012, 07:11 PM | #3431 |
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Hi John - I've got a TorqueMaster 540 that I think is 35 turn. I'm assembling a 2.2 Sporty/Shafty rig on a Fastback chassis. Can I use this motor with this setup? I was told to get a MicroMambo or FXR ESC & Castle BEC to run this motor with a 3S system. Is that a good combo for that motor? I also have a HiTec HS-7954SH servo laying around that might work or does it not have enough torque to run the steering? I'm trying to just get the rig up and running and then I'll tweak it for performance and upgrades later...
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12-22-2012, 10:55 AM | #3432 | |
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Sounds like a great setup to me. Whether or not the servo is up to task depends on your terrain and how you drive, just make sure you use the BEC. Its pretty dang strong! | |
12-22-2012, 12:57 PM | #3433 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az
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hi john, hope you are ready for the holidays!!! i am looking into getting a redcat rs10 "crawler" (i know they are not the best crawler.....) anyways i was wondering if you "make" any "390" size motors that could be used in the rs10? i have gathered that there are motor kits to make the redcat a "540" size compatable rig, but i was hoping that the "upgrades" available would be good enough? also if you don't make a compatable motor would you recommend a maker? i have seen some stuff from "banebots" (?) but do not know much at all about them... any information would be greatly appreciated!! thanks!! |
12-22-2012, 09:06 PM | #3434 |
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hello, I have an ax10 rtr with an ae-2 esc. I installed a castle bec and cut the red wire to the esc. I also switched to deans connectors instead of the tamiya that were stock. I only have throttle in one direction. How do I diagnose this problem? |
12-25-2012, 08:16 PM | #3435 |
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Hey John my BR-XL isn't arming, and I can't get it to calibrate. The LEDs are showing green with forward and red with reverse. I know it's not calibrated as red is blinking in reverse. It ran fine for about 5 packs, and then it started to cut out When i'd let off the throttle. I thought it might be my tx/rx but got a new one for Christmas and still can't get it to arm. I read through and searched, seems a reset via a castle link is recommended. Is there a hard reset I can do without the castle link? I love this set up. It's an absolute beast. Thanks bud. Merry Christmas!! Hit me up after the holidays. Enjoy the time with your family. Last edited by BadWagon; 12-25-2012 at 08:25 PM. |
12-26-2012, 12:06 PM | #3436 | |||
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Otherwise a banebot motor is a good choice for a low cost solution. Quote:
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12-26-2012, 12:26 PM | #3437 |
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Yep. I've got no LEDs unless I hit the throttle. I got a castle link for Christmas, I didn't bring a PC down with me so ill have to wait until I get home to reset it. Will the castle link auto detect the esc as a BR-XL? Thanks John. Merry Christmas. Quit working, go play. |
12-26-2012, 12:35 PM | #3438 |
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Yes it will auto detect the ESC in Castle link. I got to play enough, need to work today and get email and motor builds caught up! |
12-26-2012, 01:48 PM | #3439 |
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I will try reflashing it. Right now I get a red light when I try to go forward, but it goes backwards. If I have a bad fet driver can I fix it or so I replace it. If I replace it should I stick with the ae2 or is there something more reliable. Thanks |
12-26-2012, 01:55 PM | #3440 |
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Can't really fix SMD parts without very special tools. You will need to replace it. The AE2 is a good ESC, you could keep the same model with no worry.
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