traxxas' new release
10-06-2014, 09:22 AM
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And when I push this button it makes this sound...........really LAME...almost embarrassing. J/K kinda..... Sorry guys.
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10-06-2014, 11:12 AM
#28
That is a nifty idea, having the balance tap part of the connector. Clever indeed. BUT.....
- That design means that only Traxxas batteries will have that feature, and
- Only Traxxas chargers will have the ability to use that connector.
I don't see it being modified for use with other brands. One step forward, two back. I'm all for universality as much as possible. Anyone can use the standard Traxxas connector on ANY car and ANY charger. So I HOPE they don't discontinue that!
- That design means that only Traxxas batteries will have that feature, and
- Only Traxxas chargers will have the ability to use that connector.
I don't see it being modified for use with other brands. One step forward, two back. I'm all for universality as much as possible. Anyone can use the standard Traxxas connector on ANY car and ANY charger. So I HOPE they don't discontinue that!
10-06-2014, 05:58 PM
#30
looking at it what is the purpose of a balance wire connector in the plug as it only has space for one you obviously can't balance charge off it unless they come out with some proprietary charger that is that uses the main wire in place of a balance wire...
Ohh well if they discontinue their old ones I'll just go EC3 or 5 as they are cheaper, easier to solder, and more robust.
Ohh well if they discontinue their old ones I'll just go EC3 or 5 as they are cheaper, easier to solder, and more robust.
10-06-2014, 09:07 PM
#31
I think it's cool...
It is going to be for only Traxxas products, but I bet some of the other battery companies will adopt this conector. ATM u can buy lipos with the older Traxxas conectors. So I guess it's only a matter of time
But knowing Traxxas, I wouldent be surprised if they make an adapter to plug in a normal battery to the charger...
It is going to be for only Traxxas products, but I bet some of the other battery companies will adopt this conector. ATM u can buy lipos with the older Traxxas conectors. So I guess it's only a matter of time
But knowing Traxxas, I wouldent be surprised if they make an adapter to plug in a normal battery to the charger...
10-06-2014, 09:20 PM
#32
looking at it what is the purpose of a balance wire connector in the plug as it only has space for one you obviously can't balance charge off it unless they come out with some proprietary charger that is that uses the main wire in place of a balance wire...
Ohh well if they discontinue their old ones I'll just go EC3 or 5 as they are cheaper, easier to solder, and more robust.
Ohh well if they discontinue their old ones I'll just go EC3 or 5 as they are cheaper, easier to solder, and more robust.
there is 2 balance wires???
The only limitations I see... U can only use up to 3s lipo's
im planing to convert my cars and chargers to use these connectors... I figure it will only take 2min to hard wire a adapter...
FYI, 2s lipos only has one balance wire and a 3s lipos have two, the other two are just the main positive and negative.
10-07-2014, 05:46 PM
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ah, google search I found my answer.....the sound module sits on the chassis and has 2 outputs.....which go to a front and a rear speaker that are mounted to the body.
"The On Board Audio system controller mounts to the chassis, but that’s not where the sound comes from–it’s wired into a pair of speakers that are mounted inside the body. A connector allows you to remove the body easily with the speakers attached."
according to traxxas this version of the 2wd brushed slash will be $299. I just looked and $250 seemed the going rate on ebay for the current version. $50 increase isn't bad. And I guess this new version will include a slightly better 4amp battery charger as well.
I am going to wait and see what the module/speakers go for when people start parting out these models on ebay.
"The On Board Audio system controller mounts to the chassis, but that’s not where the sound comes from–it’s wired into a pair of speakers that are mounted inside the body. A connector allows you to remove the body easily with the speakers attached."
according to traxxas this version of the 2wd brushed slash will be $299. I just looked and $250 seemed the going rate on ebay for the current version. $50 increase isn't bad. And I guess this new version will include a slightly better 4amp battery charger as well.
I am going to wait and see what the module/speakers go for when people start parting out these models on ebay.
10-08-2014, 03:57 AM
#34
Can't agree more, these 4amp chargers are a step in the right direction.
Im not 100% sure but I think the OBA Slash will come with the new charger...
http://traxxas.com/products/parts/ch...peakplus4ampid
if so, it would be perfect for people new to the hobby, because it's as easy to use as a wall charger (auto battery detect and simplified battery conector)... And the charging time will be a great selling point.
i wonder why Traxxas has not included a 2wd Slash with the new LCG chassis in it's RTR line up? Something like a platinum edition with that and alloy bits like the 4x4 platinum
Im not 100% sure but I think the OBA Slash will come with the new charger...
http://traxxas.com/products/parts/ch...peakplus4ampid
if so, it would be perfect for people new to the hobby, because it's as easy to use as a wall charger (auto battery detect and simplified battery conector)... And the charging time will be a great selling point.
i wonder why Traxxas has not included a 2wd Slash with the new LCG chassis in it's RTR line up? Something like a platinum edition with that and alloy bits like the 4x4 platinum
10-08-2014, 08:16 AM
#35
Dont know what u mean???
there is 2 balance wires???
The only limitations I see... U can only use up to 3s lipo's
im planing to convert my cars and chargers to use these connectors... I figure it will only take 2min to hard wire a adapter...
FYI, 2s lipos only has one balance wire and a 3s lipos have two, the other two are just the main positive and negative.
there is 2 balance wires???
The only limitations I see... U can only use up to 3s lipo's
im planing to convert my cars and chargers to use these connectors... I figure it will only take 2min to hard wire a adapter...
FYI, 2s lipos only has one balance wire and a 3s lipos have two, the other two are just the main positive and negative.
Basically like you said 3S is max it can handle as the yellow line would be the one wrapped around the positive terminal, and the blue would be the one going to the negative terminal.
I dunno though seems interesting, and might clean up some wiring, but you would need batteries specifically made for this(with long balance leads to wire in), or balance lead adapters made to extend it to the connector. Seems more a hassle then its worth IMO
Now if all ESC's would start reading individual voltage of cells then I can see this idea taking off, but outside traxas specific ESC's I see this as a niche idea.
Last edited by SyCo_VeNoM; 10-08-2014 at 08:21 AM.
10-08-2014, 01:26 PM
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Do you think with the speakers mounted in the body that the body itself may amplify the sound some? Like cupping your hands around the speaker in your phone? Sorry to get off the battery part! What will Traxxas think of next, maybe an audio thingy to make my nitro sound electric? Once again sorry, had to have a sarcastic comment too!
10-08-2014, 04:54 PM
#37
pretty much what I meant the charger would have to use the main positive, and negative terminal as part of balance process, and use the other 1-2 for cells. I'll be honest I can visualize it better then explain it in words so screw explaining I'll put a picture
Basically like you said 3S is max it can handle as the yellow line would be the one wrapped around the positive terminal, and the blue would be the one going to the negative terminal.
I dunno though seems interesting, and might clean up some wiring, but you would need batteries specifically made for this(with long balance leads to wire in), or balance lead adapters made to extend it to the connector. Seems more a hassle then its worth IMO
Now if all ESC's would start reading individual voltage of cells then I can see this idea taking off, but outside traxas specific ESC's I see this as a niche idea.
Basically like you said 3S is max it can handle as the yellow line would be the one wrapped around the positive terminal, and the blue would be the one going to the negative terminal.
I dunno though seems interesting, and might clean up some wiring, but you would need batteries specifically made for this(with long balance leads to wire in), or balance lead adapters made to extend it to the connector. Seems more a hassle then its worth IMO
Now if all ESC's would start reading individual voltage of cells then I can see this idea taking off, but outside traxas specific ESC's I see this as a niche idea.
It it would be cool if other manufactures adopted this but it's very unlikely...
I was was thinking, they need a adapter like the telemetry power tap. So people can use other brand batteries with the Traxxas charger.
im picturing something similar (different internal wiring)to this but the additional wire(s) would plug into a standard balance plug.
They could offer 2 versions,
1 one with a male balance plug, traxxas charger to aftermarket battery
2 one with a female balance plug, aftermarket charger to traxxas battery, but with the addition of 2 extra wires (positive and negative) that go to the balance plug
Just thought i should mention as it's not clear in the photo.
that adapter has a male plug on one end and a female plug on the other end.
and the 2 little arms click onto existing Traxxas style conectors
Last edited by phmaximus; 10-08-2014 at 05:01 PM.
10-09-2014, 08:32 AM
#38
Do you think with the speakers mounted in the body that the body itself may amplify the sound some? Like cupping your hands around the speaker in your phone? Sorry to get off the battery part! What will Traxxas think of next, maybe an audio thingy to make my nitro sound electric? Once again sorry, had to have a sarcastic comment too!
But that gets me to thinking: would it be possible to make the BODY the speaker? As in using a transducer, like you supposedly can in your home, by attaching a transducer to a window or wall to produce sound. But the transducer might weigh more than a speaker.
