stretch Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Markswebpages said: So i just need to figure out which wire is which. I believe that the BEC side on the ESC is the one with the red warning tag on, but just want to find out for sure. It is indeed the one with the red label/tag on. If you have the esc with the writing the right way up and the wires at the back it's the red wire second in from the left and the black wire on the far right. Edited March 26, 2016 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 1 minute ago, stretch said: It is indeed the one with the red label/tag on. If you have the esc with the writing the right way up and the wires at the back it's the red wire second in from the left and the black wire on the far right. Brilliant thanks for confirming that. Silly problem, but easy to get it wrong if you're not careful, explains why I had a problem the first time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 No worries mate, had this link bookmarked form ages ago if any good to you http://www.scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/wiring.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losi8igh Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The absolute easiest way to work out which connection on the ESC powers the radio gear is connect it all up,turn it on and then disconnect each battery in turn,doesn't take more than a few seconds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 10, 2016 Author Share Posted May 10, 2016 Haven't forgotten about my Summit. If I'm honest I'd fallen out of love with it a bit, considering it was my most used truck last year that's not good. Last time out it kept cutting out due to heat, everything was bloody hot. The run time was no where near as good as it had been as standard. I dare say that I could improve it a bit with a change of gearing, but I couldn't get away from the fact the motor was over driven and that can't be helping. This just made me lose interest very quickly. So having been a bit ripped off and to be honest a bit foolish by believing an eBay seller and not doing my homework I had become completely disheartened. But today I thought no I really am determined to try and get this right, so an 18v dewalt motor has been purchased off eBay and will hopefully be here by the end of the week. Going to look into some high capacity LiPo's too, I can then use my current ones either with my Stampede or Yeti. Update to follow once the motor arrives. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 (edited) What made you get the 18v over the 14v? Don't forget the EVX2 only does 16.8v. Edited May 15, 2016 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 12, 2016 Author Share Posted May 12, 2016 (edited) On 11/05/2016 at 17:57, stretch said: What made you get the 18v over the 14v? Don't forget the EVX2 only does 14.4v. I don't know why but the 14.4v motors are incredibly difficult or expensive to find and to be honest right now I'm not willing to spend £40+ on another motor. I'd rather put the original one back. The 18v one was £10 delivered and I thought it was worth a gamble, having hopefully learned that over driving a motor isn't great I'm hoping that under driving might bring back some of the usability. Edited June 23, 2016 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Here is the motor It was a bit grubby as it was used so I flushed it through with some cleaner I have some new brushes from my previous motor purchase. Interestingly this one seems to have proper bearings rather the the bronze type. First off this needs to be removed Sent from deep space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nice one, just remove pinion then put a flat edge on shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) You know sometimes some thing just work out well. Old pinion off, flat ground off. As I was removing the other motor I remembered because of the home brew nature of mine I didn't have the adapter plate like the kershaw kit. So i had to resort to using thick washers to stop the motor hitting the plate round the spur. Then I remembered the mount that came with the motor because it had been removed from a drill. Guess what it's a perfect thickness for spacing the motor out just a bit. So hopefully it'll be back in and running in a bit. I'll probably have to work on the gearing a bit but I'm sure we'll get there Edited June 23, 2016 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 That was a bit of luck, hope you get up and running soon, like you say gear it sensibly then work your way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) I'll post a short video if I get time, only had a short blast in a small space but seems fine. I won't know for sure until I use it properly but it didn't even get warm and although the gearing probably still requires some thought it seems plenty usable at stock gearing. I'm flipping over the moon, I've really missed my Summit because I just didn't want to use it because of all the issues. Roll on next weekend and an opportunity to get out properly. Edited June 23, 2016 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 That's all good, now get out and enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 i enjoyed reading this thread mark and i am sorry you have had some bad luck with it but like all rc, they have their ups and downs but you will get there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 i enjoyed reading this thread mark and i am sorry you have had some bad luck with it but like all rc, they have their ups and downs but you will get there mate Thanks for that mate, I'm not very good at posting updates as I forgot to take pictures or don't get to do stuff as often as I'd like. That's a very short video from the other night. So the plan now is just to get on and enjoy it, then figure out how I can gear it better. Sent from deep space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Put a shirt on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 1 minute ago, Tug said: Put a shirt on! Oh no I prefer the naked Rab C Nessbit look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 lol, that looks well nippy! love the lights on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 That has some power! Must take mine out in the dark sometime..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 you got lights on your Noj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Standard fit froggy, front, rear and a light bar on the top of the Exo cage. The one Traxxarse product I like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 i think they look really nice for a brushed version, i was expecting it to be kinda slow but its not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted May 17, 2016 Author Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) On 17/05/2016 at 18:21, Noj said: Standard fit froggy, front, rear and a light bar on the top of the Exo cage. The one Traxxarse product I like [emoji6] I'd quite like to get the light bar. Maybe I'll treat myself. It seems plenty quick enough, but until I get it in a proper open space I won't know. Just happy to have it back, I missed it while it wasn't working properly. Edited June 23, 2016 by Markswebpages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markswebpages Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 I know it's a bit of a crappy video and I've also shared it on my T Maxx thread, but here is the Summit in it element. Did exactly what it want it to do which was run for ages. Yet again it was the only one of three buggies to not fail in some way, Very happy with the conversion. So next on the list is some better LiPo's and a new shell. Oh and the Tekin ESC currently in the for sale section is kinda tempting as it opens up a whole world of options. As always thought it'll just have to be as and when I can find funds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Before i went dewalt i researched brushless combos and was going to go with a tekin sensored setup, the reviews i read on it were good and being sensored allow for low speed stuff as well without cogging. As long as it'qs geared sensibly (traxxas weak diffs) it should last well. Will watch the vid when i get on my pc, stupid phone crashed when i tried to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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