(HH) Tech Questions and Customer support thread

[Thorsteenster]

I was looking up specs on the Hyp Z3025 I got from you a ways back, and have no idea what turn they were, do you remember?
Looks like they came in 6, 8, 10, and 12T varieties.
Thanks!

Huh, imagine that, it's stamped on the motor, 8T.

[ezralane]

I want a ax10 rtc and it says it requires a 7.2v 6cell w/standard connector well what is standard? Soory for such an elementry ? But i just don't know

[BILLYGOAT]

thanks for the info on the esc's. i got my button finger ready for paypal. will you have a few availible?

[70duncan]

Originally Posted by DeaDShorT

JRH...just getting back into crawling and dusting off the old clodbuster with 55t lathes. Currently running 8t pinions and a single Sidewinder with a Castle BEC, planning to upgrade to another Sidewinder for independent motor control in the near future. I'm using the Hitec 805 servo's front and rear.
1) What size (mah) 3s lipo pack would you recommend?
2) Do I need another BEC, or will one handle these servo's at 6+ volts?
3) Should I drop down to 7t or 6t pinions to take advantage of the increased voltage? I was running the truck on 6c 3300 packs
4) Recommend a charger with a built in power supply around $150.


Thanks.

Hey DeaDShort,

I am running 2 FXRs on my Hustler with 8t pinions and 2 hs5955tg servos with one CC BEC. It runs great with a 2200mah 3s. The wheel speed is perfect and tons of torque. I am getting about 45min of hard crawl time out of the batteries. Also that is with 55t motors. Just wanted to let you know. I do have a couple of vids that show it working if you want.

I was running 2 7cell 4500mah nuckle packs, but made the switch to lipo, WOW, I will never run Nimh again.

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by Mudsy

I got a grizzy mini-clod kit. It's awesome, but having issues with my tekin 45's interfering with the lower links. Just a couple questions.....

-How much shorter is the 454's than the standard 540's?

-Will either novack crawler esc & Fxr handle these 454's with 1500mah 11.1v 25c lipos?

-Is it possible to fit the 454's onto the clod by both using (400 to 540 adapter) and Thunder tech adapter together or need something different?

-I am trying to go for a clean look, don't really want to do extreme bending of the lower links just to clear the motor cans.

-Any other recommendations?

Hope you can help out, my Electronic Guru.

The 454s are just a hair shorter than a 540, because of the adapter plate. They are smaller in diameter.

The FXR will take the 454s, not sure about the novak. I don't recommend 3s use with them, as they will heat up fast.

You would use the adapter plate that comes with the motors, and the thundertech plate for pinion adjustment.


I would just bend the lower links

Originally Posted by karlos

Hi John,

Got a problem with my 1/10 sidewinder. When I power it up I get the initial beeps but not the secondary beeps that show its armed. I have steering response but no throttle response. At initial startup the red and yellow lights blink twice together then start blinking green. If i hit the throttle I get blinking red lights again, no responce. This has been a great esc up to this point having never given me any problems. Also I cannot get it to go into the programming mode. ????:?

I would give castle a buzz, I have no clue what could be going on. Maybe try hooking it up to a Castle link to reflash the firmware?

Originally Posted by mtnhrdgr2

JRH,

Would running a 15 or 20 or 25T torquemaster and an FXR on a 3S lipo burn up the FXR? I think it is ok with the 2S (or is it?), but i wanted the 3S for more speed!

If the FXR cannot handle the 3S lipo with the 15/20/25T, i am assuming that your esc can?

My ESC can handle it, but the FXR would not. It is only good with a 35t motor on 3s.

Originally Posted by limpy88

does the 540 handwound have, External magnets, internal Cobalt or neodymium magnets. and is it readily available motor. i lookin for a motor for a comp pulling truck. and it has to meet nrctpa econ mod motor rules.

It is just like any other roar motor. Internal ceramic magnets. If it meets the price requirement, it will work.

Originally Posted by samdog

hope this dont sound stupid but what is the diffrence between a handwound and a regular motor, I know handwounds are saposed to be better but i just want to know what the diffrence is? Im runnin the novak 55 turn with teh rooster crawler esc on an r2 trans, Im lookin for some more wheelspeed. Thanks Sam

A handwound is wound by hand. A normal motor is machine wound. Handwounds will have more power, keep higher rpm under load, and have more torque too.

Originally Posted by Thorsteenster

I was looking up specs on the Hyp Z3025 I got from you a ways back, and have no idea what turn they were, do you remember?
Looks like they came in 6, 8, 10, and 12T varieties.
Thanks!

Huh, imagine that, it's stamped on the motor, 8T.

Yep

Originally Posted by ezralane

I want a ax10 rtc and it says it requires a 7.2v 6cell w/standard connector well what is standard? Soory for such an elementry ? But i just don't know

That is a standard Tamiya/ molex connector.

Originally Posted by BILLYGOAT

thanks for the info on the esc's. i got my button finger ready for paypal. will you have a few availible?

There was a firmware glitch on the first batch. I should have just under 100 ESCs in the first batch once it is fixed.

[limpy88]

thanks

[BILLYGOAT]

Sent you an email about 454's on the berg. I couldnt find much tech in my search. Any pros/cons suggestions?

[JohnRobHolmes]

email back at you.

[ROLANDROCKSHOP]

hey john!
i was wondering if you could help me out.
oh great guru of the elec motors!
i want a brushless setup for my mini mrc.
im looking at the novak mongoose or mamba micro pro w/4200kv??
what would be best? i will be running a 2s lipo on it.

thank you sir!
i await your ruling.

[JohnRobHolmes]

I dont' have any experience with the brushless in the losi mini. I do know that the sensored motor should be more controllable at zero rpm, but one of my drivers said the Castle system worked extremely well for him.

I can't really give good guidance on that particular selection.

[SMOKEY]

Hey John i need to see if i can get a replacement end bell for a torque master pro just the grey plastic bearing holder portion or complete what ever is easier. I sent you an email asking this same question. I also looked through your website but did not see an option for the end bell. paypal is ready and waiting. thanks matt

[the02stangman]

Hello Mr. Holmes,
I am on your website and I need to order the Castle BEC. I see that the most common voltage setting it 6V. I just want to make sure I order the correct voltage for my setup.
I am running a ax10 with the following:
Tekin pro 45t
Tekin FRX
Hitec HS-7955TG servo
3S 1500mah 25c lipo

Do you still suggest the 6v setting?

Thank you for all your help. I will send the order once I know what to get.
Thank you,
Steve

[dgfordman]

Mr. holmes, i have an ax10 comp rig, it currently has a rooster on 2s lipo and a 35t integy. my q is im gonna put the rooster on my super maxx rig so i need a new esc for my ax10. im gonna keep the 35t motor on it for now but eventualy i wanna go to a puller motor on 3s, so what esc is best for my situation. thanks im sure you've had this ? asked a bunch of times

[DAAAANZ]

ZAPPING MAGNETS HI John kinda new to this hobby, but just woundering what the term zapping magnets meant? Someone told me that it increase the magnet strenght. If so then how is this done and what would I need to do it. I'm using a stock 550 can motor in one of my boats and there are no timing adjustments to improve the performance of this motor basically a throw away motor please elaborate on this thanks.

[DAAAANZ]

Hi John I'm new to this hobby and heard a term used the other day. Zapping magnets, it's suppose to increase the strenght of the magnets. Is this possible and what is it? Can this be done? What is needed to do it? I am currently using a 12t 550 silver can motor in my boat and looking to improve the performance. I know it is basically a throw away motor but any tips you have to improve the performance would be much appreciated thanks

[JohnRobHolmes]

Originally Posted by the02stangman

Hello Mr. Holmes,
I am on your website and I need to order the Castle BEC. I see that the most common voltage setting it 6V. I just want to make sure I order the correct voltage for my setup.
I am running a ax10 with the following:
Tekin pro 45t
Tekin FRX
Hitec HS-7955TG servo
3S 1500mah 25c lipo

Do you still suggest the 6v setting?

Thank you for all your help. I will send the order once I know what to get.
Thank you,
Steve

I do indeed suggest 6v, it would be good for everything.

Originally Posted by dgfordman

Mr. holmes, i have an ax10 comp rig, it currently has a rooster on 2s lipo and a 35t integy. my q is im gonna put the rooster on my super maxx rig so i need a new esc for my ax10. im gonna keep the 35t motor on it for now but eventualy i wanna go to a puller motor on 3s, so what esc is best for my situation. thanks im sure you've had this ? asked a bunch of times

I would probably get a sidewinder or FXR, depending on space and budget.

Originally Posted by DAAAANZ

ZAPPING MAGNETS HI John kinda new to this hobby, but just woundering what the term zapping magnets meant? Someone told me that it increase the magnet strenght. If so then how is this done and what would I need to do it. I'm using a stock 550 can motor in one of my boats and there are no timing adjustments to improve the performance of this motor basically a throw away motor please elaborate on this thanks.

A zapper is a machine that puts a huge magnet force on the motor to pep up the magnets. You have to have a machine to use it, I don't have one. Don't know anybody that does actually, they are a dying breed.

[BILLYGOAT]

ok what discharge rate lipo are you using with your 454's ? also , what pinions are you using for them on your berg? i love them so fsr but with the lipo's i have it stalls the motors a little . any suggestions?

[JohnRobHolmes]

I will use my 1300 3s 25c for comp use (the lipo warms up) or 2200 2s lipos for playing around. 3s makes the motors get very warm to hot.


The 454's will stall out more than a stout 540, as they are smaller and do not have as much power.

[Manning]

DAAAANZ, You have to be able to take the motor apart to zap the magnets correctly, because a steel slug has to go in place of the armature to get the full effect of the zap. Since that motor can't be taken apart (easily), it pretty much can't be done. I know of people that have zapped motors with the arm still in the can, and it doesn't work so well. Don't ask me how I know......

[rottenbelly]

What ya got that would be good for a rj drag car?
How would a 7t puller do?
I have a 500 puller and love it in the crawler.