everclear1984 Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I use an imax b6. It's a good little charger but make sure you get a genuine one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noodles Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hey guys. trying to find out what the potential of other damage would be if i replaced the plastic spur gear for a metal one on my sons Vantage. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Coe Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 You really shouldn't need to. If you are chewing up spurs all the time something else is wrong - mesh, bad pinion, bent motor plate etc. A metal spur might mask that, but it still needs fixing. As for what else might be damaged - I'd guess internal gearbox gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolas4k Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (D01) Whats the difference between NiCD, NiMH, LiPO etc?Would it be worth adding Life batteries to this sticky in section D. Batteries (D01)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Hi, I have the tamco recon brushed and the BSD Racing prime desert assault brushed, and I would like to make them faster. Would you advise upgrading to lipo or going brushless? Edited May 2, 2016 by Bob bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I have no knowledge of the Tamco so I'll just say, Lipo for now. As for the BSD, there is a brushless version so I would certainly say go BL in that. However, I wouldn't recommend buying the combo from Century UK, their prices are crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Do you think that the Absima Brushless Combo Set Thrust BL 1:10 (modelsport) is any good? What combos would you suggest under £80? I would also like to be able to use lipos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 This is the ESC I'm looking at getting next: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-wp-10bl60-bl-esc/rc-car-products/382833 Then it's just a case of finding a motor. Such as: http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hobbywing-quicrun-3656-3800kv-4pole-1-10-bl-motor/rc-car-products/392680 Obviously they can be had cheaper from the bay. Brushless combos are primarily meant to run on Lipos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 13 hours ago, Bob bob said: Thanks No worries, let us know how you get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 What speeds should I expect from this on stock gearing and Nimh battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 6 minutes ago, Bob bob said: What speeds should I expect from this on stock gearing and Nimh battery? If I could tell you that I wouldn't be fretting about not having a job! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bob bob Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 (edited) Ok, so I've installed the motor and esc, and have ran it a few times, but after a couple of runs the steering stopped, the receiver wires are all in, it can be turned by hand when the car isn't on, but when the car is on, you can't turn the wheels by hand, it is too stiff. any advice welcome Edited June 26, 2016 by Bob bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Bob bob said: Ok, so I've installed the motor and esc, and have ran it a few times, but after a couple of runs the steering stopped, the receiver wires are all in, it can be turned by hand when the car isn't on, but when the car is on, you can't turn the wheels by hand, it is too stiff. any advice welcome Can you elaborate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 When the car is on, it should be very hard to turn the steering by hand? Are you saying nothing happens when you turn left or right on the transmitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yes, if I turn the wheels by hand when the car is off, and then turn the car on, the steering moves to straight forward, but doesn't move any more, could it be a problem with the controller? Also, the receiver has been a bit dodgy, and I think it may need replacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Try a new receiver first off, if that doesn't work, try a new servo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) Ok, I'll get the receiver Edited June 29, 2016 by Bob bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob bob Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 I got a replacement for the receiver, but it won't bind, when I turn the car on, and the transmitter is off, the light is solid red, not flashing, and when I try to bind it, the light is solid red, or if I press a button on the receiver, then the light is off. However, when I turn it the car on and hold down the button on the receiver and turn the transmitter on without holding the bind button, it flashes green, but the transmitter doesn't control the car. When I turn the transmitter off, the flashing stops. On 27 June 2016 at 20:45, chewbacca said: Try a new receiver first off, if that doesn't work, try a new servo. Btw the steering works when I swap the channels on the receiver, I think that channel 1 is broken. Any ideas welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38thfoot Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Probably a silly newbie question but my old tl01 has a mechanical speed controller with a servo, is it simply a case of unplugging and removing the msc and servo and replacing them with a suitable esc? At present it's running a 380 motor which i will be replacing with some form of brushed 540 (it's for men on lay with my kids so doesn't need race pace). cheers 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 5 minutes ago, 38thfoot said: Probably a silly newbie question but my old tl01 has a mechanical speed controller with a servo, is it simply a case of unplugging and removing the msc and servo and replacing them with a suitable esc? At present it's running a 380 motor which i will be replacing with some form of brushed 540 (it's for men on lay with my kids so doesn't need race pace). cheers 38 Hi chap, that's it exactly. I swapped both my boys TL01's mech controllers to budget esc's and replaced the old worn 27t silver cans with new 27t silver cans and the difference was noticeable - more than quick enough for a 7 & 8 yr olds first RC at the time. Check eBay too - oddly i've seen mint MSC's fetch ££ that we're worth selling them at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38thfoot Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Thanks, I'm still working with 27mhz, should any ecu work with any receiver or do they need to be matched? 38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-boy Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 1 hour ago, 38thfoot said: Thanks, I'm still working with 27mhz, should any ecu work with any receiver or do they need to be matched? 38 Any esc should be fine. From memory we used one of these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mtroniks-Electronic-Speed-Controller-AutoSport-Tuned-20-Waterproof-Brushed-ESC-/261198450903?hash=item3cd0a410d7:g:UkwAAOxyOeBR4BWX and one of these (as I had a few knocking about) - no real difference but I preferred this one as has a heatsink and lipo cut off / reverse lock out http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOBBYWING-WATER-PROOF-60-AMP-Brushed-RC-ESC-For-UP-TO-3S-lipo-TAMIYAEND-/262587465772?hash=item3d236ec02c:g:iqsAAOSwqfNXnBbr (not sure it's a hobbywing though....) Plenty of other options - these are popular - whilst it will run brushless too it only does specific motors (hence there very cheap_ Tamiya tble 02 If you've a local hobby store they may have something suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewbacca Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 For brushed you can't fault the Hobbywing Quicrun 1060. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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