Tekin R1 finally available!
 

Saw this a few days ago:

https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/c...l?pn=TEKTT1151

https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/pics/t_tektt1151.jpg

Does anyone know if it works well? Any "child diseases"?

Are there available other B/L speedos this small sized?

They have been available in the UK through www.theraceplace.co.uk since december!!!!

Should also be mentioned that the R1 Pro has TQ'd nearly every meeting it has attended in UK ......

Stotfold Winter Series 20/01/08 3 Tekin R1 Pro's in the A Final 2wd!!!!

Speedo is great and with on going software updates available for download on the internet you should never have a problem...

i would like one of these.

I have been running mine since the start of december and i have been very impressed. Loads of onboard adjustments which are really easy to understand. It also has a realtime temperature gauge (although mine has barely got warm so far).

It is small and it doesn't even need a fan..... i think it has more FETs than any other speedo on the market at the moment

There are always going to be developments in any product like this. The great thing about Tekin is that they will always have the lastest software available for download from their website with the Hotwire system.

There were 4 running at Stotfold winter series yesterday and all were very impressed !

Dan, come see me up COBRA and I show you one!

Kev, any ideas when the Hotwire system will be available for purchase?

Andrew,

Speak to John in the shop as he is putting in another order to tekin and will be ordering some hotwires...

Will do, thanks Spenner :)

I think a few weeks at least, I am still awaiting mine as we speak, and software (and now I got to go buy a laptop too)

I spoke to Tekin today and i think they have some ready, so with some luck we will have them soon!!

more than likely I will have the hotwire before I can find a cheap laptop lol

why do you need a laptop?

It is defiantly nice and small, but i've never been 100% convinced about sensorless Brushless ESC's, and i know i'm not the only one.........:rolleyes::o

have you used the Tekin Matt?

so I can show off the software at the track lol.....

Motors
 

Which motors does the R1 use? Tekin`s own none-sensored, or any normal sensored brushless motors? ie: motors with the hall sensor lead.
Sly.

I've been using the Peak 6.5 in my 2wd and also ran an lrp with a sintered rotor without any issues (i've tested on very high and very low grip tracks). I'd advise running sintered as it gives more feedback for the controller to track the rotor.

If you read the instructions of the Peak motor, its says "suitable for sensored and sensorless speed controllers".

I ran it with a Novak 5.5R (sintered) all day Sunday without a problem...

I was running an Orion Vortex 7.5 without any problems.

The Tekin makes the Hall sensor circuitry redundant. This can be beneficial in the wet as I understand it is this component that fails when it comes into contact with too much water.

I don't know (or understand) the details, but believe the R1 systems determine where the rotor is via comparing the back EMF of each phase.

Dont believe everything you read on the peak/orion instructions :rolleyes: 'all leading sensored and sensorless speed controllers'...... as far as im aware the mamba max is one of THE leading sensorless speedos and mine didnt work with that, and i tired EVERYTHING.

This thread isn't discussing the Mamba Max.

The Peak/Orion motors will work flawlessly with the Tekin as both Kevin and I have proven.

fair do's then, just a point i was making about the motors :rolleyes:

I understand, it just wasn't relevant to the thread and consequently could be misleading. :rolleyes:

Hello guys! I read in these posts that the speedo works fine without any bad issues, but in the Tekin forum you can read few bad stories. Anyway I got the speedo last week to race in 2008 4WD off road championship in Greece. Do you have any special suggestions for the motor type? I tested it with a stock 17x2 and was quite fascinated on the feeling. Reminded me of my old 411G2. Temperature got to 2nd led after 2 x 4200 batts played one after the other. I'm thinking to get a Vortex 5.5 or a Nosram 5.5 as I used last year (same motor for 2 championships on road and off road without any issues). What would you suggest?

As long as you use sintered motors you should be fine....

Thanks for your reply! Sintered eh? I also believe it should be fine for low motors i.e. 5.5. I'll go for the Vortex, little bit faster than Nosram and better looking!

Kevin Lee is the top man for off road using the Tekin's and he has been using 6.5 in 2wd and 4.5/5.5 in 4wd.
The main thing is too make sure they are sintered, there hasn't been any problems when running these.

definately sintered rotors, the harder you push this esc the better it works!

XAXA! That is exactly what I wanted to hear! I have got some really nice feedback from the speedo on my first test, but got a little bit anxious on what motor to select after reading a couple of posts. Let's hope that it will help me win this years championship also without any issues!

HB D4
Tekin R1 Pro
Vortex 5.5
Orion SHO
KO Low profile servo
Futaba 4PK?

Sounds like a winning combination! Let's see... next weekend is the first race of the championship in Greece. I'll keep you posted.

top man, you are more than willing to ask me, spenner or Kev Lee any questions, and if we can help, we more than will.

Make sure you order up the hotwire, the latest firmware is suppose to be sweeeeet, my hotwire is in transit as we speak, the software looks fab too!

Thanks again! I wish I could grab a plane and come race with you guys in England! I started rcing with electric off road in 1995 but had a big off until 2005. Now that this class is growing like crazy I think we will have a great time! Even retired from the touring class...

Hi Billy, if you need any advice let us know. I have a profile that i could give you as starting point if you want?

DCM, my hotwire is on the way too! :thumbsup:

I could do with one Key, 5 turn (redline 537) 4wd indoors.

My motor
 

I have A "ORION" 6-5 and whant to know if it is sintered also am thinking of a LRP vector 5-5 any advice from you top dolar guys. Thanks will test to morrow.

The Orion/Peak motors are sintered and are legal for national racing I use them and they are fantastic. The LRP/Nosram motors are not sintered unless you buy the 4.5 turn or lower or replace the rotor which then makes the motor illegal for national racing. I initially started out running LRP motors but since I made the switch I have never looked back!

Motors again
 

hi also what about the novak light seris will they work o/k. thanks

Martin.

They should work as they use sintered rotors.

Thanks
 

The reason I asked is I have some credit ina shop and they stock them as said have orion 6-5 will get novak 5-5 thanks very much. martin

You can actually change the rotors and they will be legal.... it is on the motor part for brca rules this year.

Did not know they had changed that rule. Ooops :blush: