Tekin R1 finally available!

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by Billy

One more question! Does anyone have any idea how to connect the speedo to the Nosram brushless motor? I mean the speedo has + -and white, whereas the motor has blue orange and yellow!

Billy, i think this is what you want....

B (esc) = C orange
W (esc) = B yellow
R (esc) = A blue
B+ = battery +
B- = battery -

[Billy]

Yes that is it! I really appreciate your help KevLee!

[Billy]

Okay, I finally raced the speedo last weekend! Eh, second position overall! Not bad at all! As I already felt like by using a stock motor, the speedo has a great feeling, but...

firstly, it sounds like there is rust in it (needs lubricant xaxa) which doesn't really bother me,

secondly if you stop and go sometimes it moves 1 - 2cm backwards and then moves forward #$#??,

thirdly launching from stop has nothing to do with what it felt like with the Nosram speedo I previously had and I do not understand why! It feels like it has no power at all and gradually it becomes powerful, whilst the Nosram was crazy from the very beginning! Throtle program 3 and Nosram 5.5 (sintered). Any idea of what can I do to make it more efficient?

I didn't have time to analyze each problem further, because I was trying to do well in the race, so since the speedo worked okay, I was more concentrated on the cars setup.

I will do some further testing comparing it with a Nosram 2007 but if you have any advice please help!

Oh, and domething else. When the battery is close to below average voltage after 7 minutes approximately I got some serious cogging issues and it had nothing to do with temperature!

[super__dan]

Sensorless

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by Billy

Okay, I finally raced the speedo last weekend! Eh, second position overall! Not bad at all! As I already felt like by using a stock motor, the speedo has a great feeling, but...

firstly, it sounds like there is rust in it (needs lubricant xaxa) which doesn't really bother me,

secondly if you stop and go sometimes it moves 1 - 2cm backwards and then moves forward #$#??,

thirdly launching from stop has nothing to do with what it felt like with the Nosram speedo I previously had and I do not understand why! It feels like it has no power at all and gradually it becomes powerful, whilst the Nosram was crazy from the very beginning! Throtle program 3 and Nosram 5.5 (sintered). Any idea of what can I do to make it more efficient?

I didn't have time to analyze each problem further, because I was trying to do well in the race, so since the speedo worked okay, I was more concentrated on the cars setup.

I will do some further testing comparing it with a Nosram 2007 but if you have any advice please help!

Oh, and domething else. When the battery is close to below average voltage after 7 minutes approximately I got some serious cogging issues and it had nothing to do with temperature!

Billy, the new software solves all of those issues. It revs higher, the delay has gone and it doesn't have that issue towards the end of the pack. It doesn't stutter backwards anymore either (i know Ellis will be happy now)

I ran the new software this weeknd just gone and the my car was definately not strugling for punch or top end.

It really is worth getting the hotwire, as not only does it allow you to keep your speedo up to date, there are some additional settings to play with aswell.

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by super__dan

Sensorless

your motor's in the wrong place but i don't go on about it

[DaveG28]

Thinking of getting this esc to run in my 4wd, where can I get a hotwire from if I do?

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by DaveG28

Thinking of getting this esc to run in my 4wd, where can I get a hotwire from if I do?

The raceplace are stocking the range of Tekin stuff 01462 684859. I think they may have a shipment on the way

[DaveG28]

Any idea on price?

[BREEZER]

Hi Kev, I got my R1 pro 2wks ago will it have the latest software and how can I check also when will the hotwire be available and any idea of cost as at presant I am only one with one up here in Aberdeen. Thanks in advance Kev.
Martin.

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by BREEZER

Hi Kev, I got my R1 pro 2wks ago will it have the latest software and how can I check also when will the hotwire be available and any idea of cost as at presant I am only one with one up here in Aberdeen. Thanks in advance Kev.
Martin.

Hi Breezer, Its difficult to say what software you have as there is no saying when it left the factory (as far as i know anyway). The only way i know of working out what software you have is to plug it into a hotwire. It automatically tells you if updates are available and tells you what you currently have.

The raceplace should have some in soon, so its worth giving them a call. I'm not sure what they cost though i'm afraid.

[DaveG28]

is the hotwire part number TT1450??

If I get this and the R1 Pro is there anything else I need to buy?

[DCM]

just another R1 to stick in your other car!

[SHY]

After wainting for this product for such a long time, I was very optimistic about it...

I tried it for the first time in 1:12 this weekend. Together with a Orion 4,5 motor. Didn't work at all!!!


Even with max. punch there was an extreme delay before the speedo delivered full power. Also there was some cogging from standstill. So it was simply undrivable. A fellow racer had exactly the same experience. Plus cogging from standstill and on corner exit.

Some questions spring to mind:
Is there a know 4-cell issue with it?
Is there a software update to fix this problem?
Will it work better with Redline motors?
Is it ok with most motors when using 6 cells? How about 5 cells?

[KevLee]

Originally Posted by SHY

After wainting for this product for such a long time, I was very optimistic about it...

I tried it for the first time in 1:12 this weekend. Together with a Orion 4,5 motor. Didn't work at all!!!


Even with max. punch there was an extreme delay before the speedo delivered full power. Also there was some cogging from standstill. So it was simply undrivable. A fellow racer had exactly the same experience. Plus cogging from standstill and on corner exit.

Some questions pop to mind:
Is there a know 4-cell issue with it?
Is there a software update to fix this problem?
Will it work better with Redline motors?
Is it ok with most motors when using 6 cells? How about 5 cells?

I haven't used mine with 4 cell but in 6 cell offroad i don't have those problems. The delay has been fixed with the latest release of software and it drives the motor much better with stronger starts and more rpms. I was suprised how much of an improvement the new software was.

The redline motors are what it has been designed with, but i use Nosram motors and as long as you use sintered rotors its fine. I do believe it struggles with stock winds from what i've read but i don't have any experience with those..

I'd definately advise getting it hooked up to a Hotwire and make sure you have the latest software.

[DCM]

I do beleive that the newest firmware does factor some of the problems you are having, which is to do with voltage threshold on less than 6 cells.

If you have a team driver local, you may want to nag them to hook your R1 to the Hotwire and check it out?

I am South Wales

[Billy]

Guys if you are still interested in the Hotwire...

http://eshop.rcring.com/index.asp?pa...ystart=0&cat=7

Got it last week, updated and will check during this weekend hopefully.

My speedo was 3 versions older!

[spenner]

Or just go to www.theraceplace.co.uk and they will be able to sort you out... depending where you are of course.

[Billy]

Hello! I've had a serious accident this weekend...

I have used pretty successfully the R1 Pro with 5.5 Nosram and 6cells for 4WD Off Road buggy, even with older S/W versions and it worked fine although the Nosram and Lrp guys are a little bit faster in top speed, but this weekend I tried the speed control on my Xray t1fk05 in combination with an Orion 3.5 and again 6cells. S/W version all new 180! Gear ratio 7.50 for large open track. 1st battery and cut off at 4 mins! No response the car just stopped!

Checking esc temp, around 88 degrees celsious! The capacitor from the extreme heat melted the plastic case of the speedo and now I've got a wavy looking speedo! Thankfully I didn't get any smoke and I really hope the speedo that the speedo will work when I put it back on the buggy.

2nd battery and I have replaced the Tekin capacitor with one from a Nosram speedo which is much bigger and also decreased the brakes at 50% on the speedo and the Transmitter, a little better, but the same shut down at around 4 mins and high temperatures.

Any idea what is wrong with the setup? Timing set at requested from the S/w around 16 if I remember correctly. Unfortunately I did not use a cooling fan, because it was not available at the moment!

Many thanks in advance!

[DCM]

in low wind apps, they recomend you run the esc with two of the caps installed, and the solder posts facing cooling air, also, you could add a small fan to blow over the solder posts too if need be.

Have you got the Hotwire tool?