[Hi I'm new just starting for my kids lol an maybe me]

Welcome mate. I started the same way buying one for my 8 yr old. Trouble is when you take them somewhere its abit boring just watching so I bought one for me too, Its a BSD-Racing prime onslaught as it is what the local shop stocks including the spares, So far its great although I may update it to brushless in the future.

Gav

[off roading round Sheffield]

Just somewhere for him to take it. Local park is a bit boring. Other than that it's the school car park which is quick as it's concrete but not much fun.

[off roading round Sheffield]

Anybody have any decent spots to take my boy with his off roader around Sheffield?

Thanks

Gav

[What did the postie bring you today?]

Motor and ESC but I think the motor is faulty as I cant get it working

[Motor help]

Bought a new ESC and motor (HPI Firebolt)

When I connect it all up the ESC doesn't recognise the motor (no beeping)

If I connect my old motor the ESC works fine and if I pull the trigger there is a noise from it but nothing works.

Is there a way of testing a motor to see if it works or not?

Got a son here wanting to go back out with it and moaning like mad that his useless dad cant fix it.

Thanks

Gav

[off roader for a young lad]

the ESC looks similar to the one in the carnage. Would that fit?

 

like this

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/ftx-vantage-carnage-20a-brushed-motor-esc/rc-car-products/368002

[off roader for a young lad]

Oh dear, that isn't a positive sign. The electrics may need replacing. Contact the seller, was the item described as fully working? Perhaps you have a just cause to claim a refund, although faulty electronics can be tricky to prove.

Sadly, this is the problem buying second hand from eBay, especially on a brand like himoto; they're cheap for a reason....

To be fair he no we have given it some stick over the last 2 weeks so really I think its down to us. What electrics will need replacing in your opinion? the ESC and motor?

[off roader for a young lad]

Not looking good. Just tried a new battery in both the charger and car still buzzing. Then there was a but of smoke from motor

[Any railway modelers here ?]

I use scarm that's free and easy to use

[Any railway modelers here ?]

Go on RMWeb mate. I dont have the knowledge but someone on there will

[off roader for a young lad]

A beeping ESC can indicate many things, you need to get the manual and refer to it.

Did this himoto come rtr, with a tx and Rx installed and bound, and tx and ESC calibrated properly (ie so that the ESC knows where neutral, full throttle and brake are)

 

Sorry, What? no idea what you just said

[off roader for a young lad]

When I press the throttle now its beeping at me (the car) what does that mean?

[What did the postie bring you today?]

A fast charger and two more battery packs for the lads RC

[Psycho 4x4x4 (Tamiya Agrios) Build Thread]

Love that orange colour.

[What did you do to your model today?]

Drove it in to my daughters leg (OOPS) not popular in our house I can tell you

[Battery Choice]

Any recommendations for a fast charger? Cheaper the better.

[off roader for a young lad]

Well it's come. It's a bit quick.

[off roader for a young lad]

Just won on ebay a Himoto Grim Reaper 1:10 monster truck cheap.

That will keep him going till xmas when he might get something better and then I will have it from him and pimp it.

He cant wait for it to arrive now, (to be fair neither can I)

Gav

[Battery Choice]

Sorry if this is covered elsewhere but is there a big difference in running time between Nimh batteries and Lipo?

 

Looking at getting either the Maverick or a Carnage for the boy and will be buying more battery packs for it but dont want to waste money on something that isnt worth it

 

Thanks

 

Gav

[off roader for a young lad]

With regards to the Carnage and maverick. Will any 7.2v NiMH battery pack fit it?

 

Is there a big difference between say a 3300 and a 3800mah? will they give a lot longer running time?

 

Sorry for all the questions just trying to get my head around it all.

[off roader for a young lad]

Its between the Carnage and the Maverick Strada now. Although when he sees the  Maverick Strada MT Evo RTR Monster Truck he may well prefer this one. Are these still ok?

[FTX Vantage/Carnage owners Thread]

Thinking of getting a carnage (electric type) for my 8 yr old after a recommendation form SI Coe on here. Looking at the videos on youtube they seem quick. Is there anything I could do to slow it down abit while he gets better at controlling it?

 

Thanks Gav

[off roader for a young lad]

Thanks SI COE. Seen FTX Colt on that well known auction site, would one of these be ok for him? do they usually come with everything you need - controller batteries etc?

[off roader for a young lad]

Lots of things to think about here:

 

1) What's your budget ... and does it include money for batteries, charger etc. or is it just for the truck?

 

2) Where do you plan to run your car?

 

3) How fast do you want to go

1) around

[off roader for a young lad]

My boy has a cheap rc Subaru and now wants an off road buggy or monster truck. Now I don't want to spend a fortune (he is 8) but want one that will last or can be repaired. Any suggestions welcome as to which to go for

 

Thanks

 

Gav