Kpowell911 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 17 hours ago, wolfie1 said: Here is a question that i have tried looking for online without an answer, so a good upgrade for these is to replace the steering servo, so a crawler 80kg servo is def an upgrade, but to get 80kg it needs 8.4 volts, so i understand a bypass adapter and a bec is needed so as there is no power take off from the esc (that i am reading online, or am i mistaken?) where is the power got from if there isint? As initially i figured a power tap can be used but the instructions for that says not to use it on a dual battery setup, so what are all you guys doing to overcome this? Are you guys just running it at 6v from the receiver at a slightly lower power or is there a right and wrong battery to attach the power tap too? I just increased the BEC from my Max 6 ESC. Bare in mind however technically the stock RX isnt rated for above 6v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 New X Maxx owner needs answers.. Broke lower arm, do I replace with standard or HD version.?? The cost difference is so little I'm confused as to which is better for here in the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 So if i put a hobbywing bec thats 2-6s capable and soldered into the 2 wires going into the stock esc that would be the way to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Need to remove red wire from external bec to rx...https://www.bigsquidrc.com/everybodys-scalin-explaining-the-bec/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) Edited August 28, 2023 by locky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/339469/ Thats the doofy im going to fit, i was intending just using it to power the steering servo at 8.4v with a receiver bypass adapter , its the same setup i have in my trx4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, wolfie1 said: https://wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/339469/ Thats the doofy im going to fit, i was intending just using it to power the steering servo at 8.4v with a receiver bypass adapter , its the same setup i have in my trx4? You know how to set it up then, it'll work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie1 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 2 hours ago, locky said: You know how to set it up then, it'll work. Thank you, it was just where to get power for it i was worried about, as i was thinking about using a power tap to save disturbing the sheathing on the wires then the instructions for it saying “no bad” but after thinking about it with the guidance i have been given on here i know what i need to do now. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 15 hours ago, BashingBrian said: New X Maxx owner needs answers.. Broke lower arm, do I replace with standard or HD version.?? The cost difference is so little I'm confused as to which is better for here in the UK Thats very unlucky, dont think Ive ever broke an arm! Id just go standard personally, but whatever is in stock easiest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 How do you calculate gear size if you're using mod 1.5 gears?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 30/08/2023 at 18:23, BashingBrian said: How do you calculate gear size if you're using mod 1.5 gears?? Not much help I know, but genuinely it baffled me, I just used what I found on google. Are you thinking of going to a larger motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 22 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: Are you thinking of going to a larger motor? To be honest, no I'm not going big motor as too many people tell me that it just ruins the driving experience.. I sort of have a spare Max6 laying around, but I don't want to fit it yet knowing the new version is just around the corner 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Recently keep having issues with spur/pinion gears. Ether teeth fell out or this happens: Not sure whats the issue here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 That looks like a loose mesh, are you manually setting the mesh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin34 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) Hi my battery tray clip thingy come open to easily.One came unclipped earlier and it through a lipo out destroying it.I don't want to go with straps but I think I sore somewhere somebody fitted body clips to stop it coming open.Has anyone on here done that? Edited September 3, 2023 by martin34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 21 hours ago, Tadas said: Recently keep having issues with spur/pinion gears. Ether teeth fell out or this happens: Not sure whats the issue here.... What brand of pinion is that? I find the X Maxx needs a decent quality spur and pinion. I run GDS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 22 hours ago, BashingBrian said: To be honest, no I'm not going big motor as too many people tell me that it just ruins the driving experience.. I sort of have a spare Max6 laying around, but I don't want to fit it yet knowing the new version is just around the corner 😉 Id stick with Mod 1 gearing to be honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Tug said: That looks like a loose mesh, are you manually setting the mesh? No, im using stock pins on motor. How could i test if its too loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: What brand of pinion is that? I find the X Maxx needs a decent quality spur and pinion. I run GDS Spur GPM, pinion Traxxas: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Anyone had a Hobbywing esc on/off switch stop working? The one on my Max6 will not turn off. Took it apart and it is potted so cant really diagnose issue. Looks like there are replacment switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Kpowell911 said: What brand of pinion is that? I find the X Maxx needs a decent quality spur and pinion. I run GDS And unfortunatelly GDS spurs are sold out... not sure when will they refill the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 51 minutes ago, locky said: Anyone had a Hobbywing esc on/off switch stop working? The one on my Max6 will not turn off. Took it apart and it is potted so cant really diagnose issue. Looks like there are replacment switches. I see it is possible to buy a replacement, but just by looking at it - its 2 button 4 wire switch so it shouldnt be a prob to use any non HW switch if the price for original is to steep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadas Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 54 minutes ago, locky said: Anyone had a Hobbywing esc on/off switch stop working? The one on my Max6 will not turn off. Took it apart and it is potted so cant really diagnose issue. Looks like there are replacment switches. Also - try running some tests, maybe buttons work fine and the issue is some place else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashingBrian Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 hours ago, martin34 said: Hi my battery tray clip thingy come open to easily.One came unclipped earlier and it through a lipo out destroying it.I don't want to go with straps but I think I sore somewhere somebody fitted body clips to stop it coming open.Has anyone on here done that? @martin34 I've done it, simple mod to do, just drill two small holes and fit clips.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted September 4, 2023 Share Posted September 4, 2023 10 hours ago, Tadas said: No, im using stock pins on motor. How could i test if its too loose? Just by rocking the spur, then feeling the size of the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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