Traxxas 2262 BEC

[twentyniner]

Hi all, is anyone using the new Traxxas 2262 BEC with their TRX4 and an aftermarket servo? My stock servo died and I think I might want to buy a BEC along with the new servo. I was looking at a Powerhd 20kg or a Savox. I wasn’t sure if maybe that BEC only worked with the new heavy duty Traxxas servos for some reason. Can’t find a lot of info on it.

[Inspector86]

I have one on order which should be here tomorrow. This BEC is designed to set on top of the receiver inside receiver box with an extended cover. It is rated at 6v 3a. I'm not yet sure how it connects but I will be playing with it once it arrives. If it does what I think it will I plan to use it to power my 1230SG and it would go a long way toward cleaning up the wiring.

[GForceSS]

I have one in the mail from Traxxas right now. I will set it up once it arrives.

[twentyniner]

Cool, thanks guys. I’d be interested to hear your thoughts when you get it. I like the fact that it fits in the receiver box.

Inspector86, did your 1230SG need an extension wire? Did you waterproof it?

[lilws6]

I do not recommend the power hd servos. I’ve run them in two axials I’ve had with smaller tires they are “ok” but anything bigger than 4.35” tires forget about it.


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[Inspector86]

I received my Traxxas 2262 BEC kit today and based on the included instructions it appears it is intended to supplement the stock ESCs weak internal BEC. The instructions tell you to remove the ESC cable from the RX ch2 and plug the BEC lead in it's place then plug the ESC cable into the BEC. The plugs have +, - and signal wires so it appears the control signal would pass through the BEC. I have not had a chance to find out yet if it could be plugged into ch1 to drive the steering servo but doing so would effectively reverse the flow of power through the BEC so I'm not sure it can be used to drive just the steering servo. According to the published specs, the 2262 BEC is rated at 6v @ 3a.

[twentyniner]

I chatted with Traxxas on their website again today and they said:

You
Hi, do you have instructions available anywhere online for your new 2262 BEC unit for the TRX4?


Traxxas
Not yet, It does come with instructions on how to install, did you have an specific questions about it?

You —
i wondered if it would work with other brands of servos, and just wanted to see how it hooks into the Trx4. and also voltage/amp specs


Traxxas
So what it does is plug into the accessory plug of the esc and then the esc plugs into the bec and it plugs into the receiver, It only out puts 6volts, it is designed to take the load off the esc for the Traxxas 2255 Brushless servo.

You —
does it not supply power to the servo?


Traxxas
Yes it does, it powers the whole receiver and all the servos.

You —
okay, thanks. So by staying at 6volts, there’s no danger of burning out the micro servos? How many amps does it put out?


Traxxas
Correct, 6 volts, no issues. I do not have the amperage out put.

You —
thanks. If the bec connects to the accessory plug on the esc, where would you connect the Traxxas light kit?

Traxxas
It comes with a Y harness to plug that in as well.

You —
great, thanks. So will it work with any steering servo as long as it will run off of 6 volts?


Traxxas
I know it works with Traxxas servos. Anything after market I can not recommend.

You —
Well thanks for your help. Makes sense to me now.

Traxxas
I'm glad i was able to assist you. You may rate the support you received on the top right of the chat window. Thank you for choosing Traxxas! Have a nice day.

[GForceSS]

Once I receive the 8247X metal steering horn I am going to sit down and install the entire 2262 package along with the 2255 servo I got yesterday. Should make for a very clean and dependable setup.

[crazee horse]

Can't find any of this on uk web sites

[GForceSS]

Originally Posted by crazee horse

Can't find any of this on uk web sites

New product and may take a little time to stock parts there


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[Inspector86]

I installed the 2262 BEC last night and it is apparent to me that this BEC is not intended to work like a typical aftermarket BEC. Per the installation instructions, the 2262 is installed in the sealed radio box, it is connected between the ESC and the RX and is designed to take the power load off the ESCs internal BEC. You simply unplug the ESC from CH2 on the RX and plug it into the port on the 2262 then the lead on the 2262 plugs into the CH2 port on the RX. The JST connector on the 2262 is then plugged into battery power and that is pretty much it. The 2262 then powers the entire RX bus in place of the ESC with a signal pass through on the white wire from the RX to the ESC. The 2262 would work well if you are still running the stock TRX4 XL5 ESC with it's weak BEC, but if you have any aftermarket ESC the 2262 will not gain you anything.

[GForceSS]

I am running the stock XL5 ESC so this is fantastic information you wrote. Because is is what I wanted. Thank so much!


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[svt923]

Originally Posted by Traxxas

Correct, 6 volts, no issues. I do not have the amperage out put.

$40 for a BEC and they don't even know what kind of amps it puts out?

I wouldn't be surprised if the output is something completely unimpressive like 3-5A peak at that cost.

[twentyniner]

They also can't tell you what the gears are made of in their new beefy, expensive servos. I asked if they were aluminum or steel, and they said they didn't know, only that they were metal. Doesn't inspire confidence in the servo or BEC. I'm leaning towards just getting a Castle BEC, and maybe a HV500v2.

[Inspector86]

Like I said above, the 2262 will only benefit those who are still running the stock TRX4 XL5 ESC. However, given the choice of a $40 2262 BEC or a $40 HW1080 the decision is pretty simple, upgrade to the HW1080 and don't look back.

[Natedog]

Originally Posted by svt923

$40 for a BEC and they don't even know what kind of amps it puts out?

I wouldn't be surprised if the output is something completely unimpressive like 3-5A peak at that cost.

X2 unfortunately, that's disappointing.

Originally Posted by twentyniner

...Doesn't inspire confidence in the servo or BEC. I'm leaning towards just getting a Castle BEC, and maybe a HV500v2.

Buy a Castle BEC where at least they tell you what you're getting in ALL technical aspects and it can work with any ESC instead of the inadequate Traxxas XL-5. I tried the ESC just to see and meh, much smoother crawling and cooler motor with Hobbywing WP1080.

[twentyniner]

Originally Posted by Natedog

Buy a Castle BEC where at least they tell you what you're getting in ALL technical aspects and it can work with any ESC instead of the inadequate Traxxas XL-5. I tried the ESC just to see and meh, much smoother crawling and cooler motor with Hobbywing WP1080.

Maybe this needs another thread, but, the only reason I’m interested in keeping the XL5 is to be able to run the Traxxas lights off the accessory plug.

Is it possible to run the lights off the Holmes bypass adapter with aux output? Not sure if the connectors are the same, and if higher voltages would be a problem.

https://holmeshobbies.com/electronic...ry-output.html

Also, is the cruise control a function of the transmitter/receiver which would work with another esc, or just the XL5? I actually do use that.

And thanks for all the replies.

[amigaman]

The cruise control is a function of the Transmitter, works with any and all ESCs.

The TRX lights use a BEC connector (the red two pole, mostly known from smaller helis and such), the adapter you linked to uses servo plugs.
It takes the servo signal from the rx and allows you to power the servo directly from a BEC with servo plug, adding a second output for whatever uses servo plugs. The rx and the other servos are still powered by the ESC with this adapter.
I don't know if the red plug of the lights fit into this adapter, but there are masses of battery connector harnesses that expose a suitable BEC connector, for each and every type of battery connector imaginable.

[brimdogg]

The light kit uses a JST connector, which is easy to add, or get an adapter for.

Originally Posted by twentyniner

Maybe this needs another thread, but, the only reason I’m interested in keeping the XL5 is to be able to run the Traxxas lights off the accessory plug.

Is it possible to run the lights off the Holmes bypass adapter with aux output? Not sure if the connectors are the same, and if higher voltages would be a problem.

https://holmeshobbies.com/electronic...ry-output.html

Also, is the cruise control a function of the transmitter/receiver which would work with another esc, or just the XL5? I actually do use that.

And thanks for all the replies.

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[Inspector86]

Originally Posted by twentyniner

Maybe this needs another thread, but, the only reason I’m interested in keeping the XL5 is to be able to run the Traxxas lights off the accessory plug.

Is it possible to run the lights off the Holmes bypass adapter with aux output? Not sure if the connectors are the same, and if higher voltages would be a problem.

https://holmeshobbies.com/electronic...ry-output.html

Also, is the cruise control a function of the transmitter/receiver which would work with another esc, or just the XL5? I actually do use that.

And thanks for all the replies.

1. The JST connector on the stock XL5 ESC is actual battery voltage which is simple to tap into with the use of an inline plug with a JST tap.


2. The TQi cruise control works perfectly with any aftermarket ESC so long as you keep the stock TX/RX.