Team Tekin Q&A

[Randy p]

Sweet!

[SlowOne]

No, sorry, still don't get it. That link explains that the rpm spread adjusts the timing 'curve' (although it is in fact a straight line!) The throttle curve tab has nothing I can see that tells me how to use it. My diagram has a hump at the beginning, then something that looks like a straight line with a small curve at each end.

I was assuming that throttle curve meant I could adjust the amount of throttle I get at any given stick position. In the old menu there was a throttle number, where 3 was linear and 5 was aggressive. My dashboard says the throttle number is three, but I can't find a slider to adjust it. I thought I could do that on the throttle curve tab, but can't work out how to do it. Stupid, I know, but perhaps someone can tell me what can be changed on the throttle curve tab, and how to do it. Thanks.

(DCM, I am trying to work out how to use the throttle curve tab on the Hotwire. I believe that the throttle map can be adjusted from 1 to 5 on the esc, and I can change the expo on my Tx, so they're covered. It's the throttle map on the Hotwire I am struggling with. Thanks.)

[Redbull8447]

Hi guys total noobie question normally drive 1/8th nitro, looking at getting a tekin rs or rs pro but looking at the specs it says input voltage 4-9 cell/3s lipo

Can i run these on 2c lipo's or would this be the wrong voltage

I am looking at dropping it in a schumacher sv2 when they land

[Randy p]

You can run up to 3s lipo or 11.1v. 2s Lipo is fine.

[f888fhw]

Getting back into the swing of things after racing in the late 80's

Need a starting point for the RS Pro, I don't have the hot wire so i need settings that i can use until i get a hot wire.

DEX410

Speed Passion 7.5

87/22

wooden floor / carpet mix

Any help is appreciated.

[Randy p]

Without a Hotwire you're in dual mode. A bit off for a 7.5 but it will work. You'll likely need to gear up a tooth or two.

[Big G]

I've been running an RS in my DEX210 for a while now using a Speed Passion V3 7.5 geared at 24/87 and it will randomly just cut out and I loose everything. After a few seconds it'll come back on and I can go again, but then it'll cut again 2 corners later. Sometimes it won't come back on for a few minutes.

I temp gunned it last time it happened and the motor was 65oC and the speedo on the highest reading was 75oC with only 5 of the 7 lights coming on to show the temp.

speedo has always been fitted with a power capacitor and has a good flow of air over it. I've checked the transmission and everything spins freely.

I plugged in hotwire on Sunday after it cut out and remembered it has been on sensored mode. My RS pro in the DEX410 has always run in Dual mode so I swapped the RS into dual mode. Instantly the car felt more nippy to drive.

Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on why it keeps cutting out. I'll have to run it a lot more to see if it cuts again now changed to Dual Mode.

[DCM]

In sensored mode, you generate a lot more heat, so maybe your hitting the 'threshold' of the RS in sensored, but in Dual, it is running far cooloer?

[Randy p]

Originally Posted by Big G

I've been running an RS in my DEX210 for a while now using a Speed Passion V3 7.5 geared at 24/87 and it will randomly just cut out and I loose everything. After a few seconds it'll come back on and I can go again, but then it'll cut again 2 corners later. Sometimes it won't come back on for a few minutes.

I temp gunned it last time it happened and the motor was 65oC and the speedo on the highest reading was 75oC with only 5 of the 7 lights coming on to show the temp.

speedo has always been fitted with a power capacitor and has a good flow of air over it. I've checked the transmission and everything spins freely.

I plugged in hotwire on Sunday after it cut out and remembered it has been on sensored mode. My RS pro in the DEX410 has always run in Dual mode so I swapped the RS into dual mode. Instantly the car felt more nippy to drive.

Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on why it keeps cutting out. I'll have to run it a lot more to see if it cuts again now changed to Dual Mode.

When it cuts out are you losing steering as well?

[arransmith27]

Hi guys

Can someone please clarify how the minimum throttle and brake settings work (i'm currently running 212)

I currently run my RS Pro with both settings at 10 (default). Will reducing the number make the throttle and brakes smoother (ie. reduce to say or 6)?

[InsideLineModels]

Originally Posted by arransmith27

Hi guys

Can someone please clarify how the minimum throttle and brake settings work (i'm currently running 212)

I currently run my RS Pro with both settings at 10 (default). Will reducing the number make the throttle and brakes smoother (ie. reduce to say or 6)?

It's an adjustment to allow you to remove the lower part of the throttle or brake curve. It won't effect it any further than that.

I tend to run mine on no more than 5 to keep the bottom end as smooth as possible.

It might be worth updating your software to the latest version too from the Tekin Website.

Kev

[Monty Mole]

Hi Guy,
Our club has introduce a 17.5t motor rule that using Blinky mode only.
Has anyone used the Hpi Flux Pro motor with the Tekin RS speed controller?
Using a Xray 008 with a IR of 1.77 (34t pully on the diff / 20t pulley) on carpet, which is 18m x 12m.

Stelios

[Big G]

Originally Posted by Randy p

When it cuts out are you losing steering as well?

Yes it cuts completely. and then an undetermined time later it springs back into life. sometimes after 3 seconds. sometimes 30 seconds. I only ever see 5 lights out of the 7 lit up to display the internal temp though.

Northy has helped me a lot in regards to this issue and I will be running it this friday to see if now it's in Dual Mode the problem has gone.

I was thinking that running a 7.5 might be on the limit of the RS and a RS pro might be a worthwhile swap?

[Reo]

spectrum and a digital servo savox or similar will cut that thing. seems to be a bad bec in tekin. not just me with that opinion.

[Randy p]

Originally Posted by Big G

Yes it cuts completely. and then an undetermined time later it springs back into life. sometimes after 3 seconds. sometimes 30 seconds. I only ever see 5 lights out of the 7 lit up to display the internal temp though.

Northy has helped me a lot in regards to this issue and I will be running it this friday to see if now it's in Dual Mode the problem has gone.

I was thinking that running a 7.5 might be on the limit of the RS and a RS pro might be a worthwhile swap?

A complete cut out can be a few things, loose battery connection, radio system turning off under a load, bad servo. If you're not running one now I'd suggest a receiver cap.

[InsideLineModels]

Originally Posted by Reo

spectrum and a digital servo savox or similar will cut that thing. seems to be a bad bec in tekin. not just me with that opinion.

I use spektrum radio gear including servos and have never had an issue. I don't even find it necessary to run a cap on the receiver.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

223 Vegas Evolution
firmware for RS, RS Pro and RX8 speed controllers

you should know were to find it

[Big G]

Originally Posted by Randy p

A complete cut out can be a few things, loose battery connection, radio system turning off under a load, bad servo. If you're not running one now I'd suggest a receiver cap.

yeah I think a receiver cap will be next. I'll be testing my mode change on friday to see what happens - cheers

[kartstuffer]

Hi Guys
I am realitivly new to this and have been running a RS pro in my 410 with a 10.5 REDLINE no problems at all in blinky mode.
Now looking at racing in a mod class alternate weeks and dont want to change the motor.
I tried putting boost etc on last night but no appreciable difference.It all seemed to be coming in as i was about to hit the brakes at the end of the straight.The track is The Naul in Dublin, indoor astro 20sec lap with one long straight.Seemed to have no get up and go out of the tight corner onto the straight ?
I have a hotwire but dont understand what everything does and cant find a laymans description anywhere.Just seem to be changing everythinh and not seeing any real difference.
Gearing in blinky is 25/87 and is fastest 10.5 car about 1.5 secs a lap off fastest mod time.
Any help appreciated.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

WANTED

Your 'Blinky 223' esc file wanted for 10.5 / 1s LiPo. PM if you can email it to me please.

Looking for the throttle, brake settings mainly as the blinky bit is set.

If you know a link point in the right direction please.

regards

Glenn