axial yeti xl kit build
11-10-2015, 01:49 PM
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11-10-2015, 07:56 PM
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So running the xl today i noticed that the temps on my esc started to climb as i was doing laps at my buddies track. Not hot but not as cool as my erevos.
Im thinking my pinion gear may be too big 17 teeth, or im not sure? Using a 40c set of 2s lipos, so not sure.
Im thinking my pinion gear may be too big 17 teeth, or im not sure? Using a 40c set of 2s lipos, so not sure.
11-12-2015, 04:19 PM
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So I finally got a trail ride in with the xl now named "honky kong" lol. What an amazing rig, only down side i can see is that i need a locker at least in the rear.
Im running black molly grease in all my trans and diffs but it's not quite enough for the terrain im running in.
Im running black molly grease in all my trans and diffs but it's not quite enough for the terrain im running in.
11-19-2015, 08:03 AM
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So what happened with Castle and the burned up ESC? I notice only two days between your "burned it up" and the "installed ESC with higher C batteries" post. There's no way Castle got you a new one that quick.
So you're running two 2S packs, in parallel. Have you tried running them in series to get more voltage? With a rig that big, I think the electronics would like it better. And so would you.
So you're running two 2S packs, in parallel. Have you tried running them in series to get more voltage? With a rig that big, I think the electronics would like it better. And so would you.
11-19-2015, 08:15 AM
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So what happened with Castle and the burned up ESC? I notice only two days between your "burned it up" and the "installed ESC with higher C batteries" post. There's no way Castle got you a new one that quick.
So you're running two 2S packs, in parallel. Have you tried running them in series to get more voltage? With a rig that big, I think the electronics would like it better. And so would you.
So you're running two 2S packs, in parallel. Have you tried running them in series to get more voltage? With a rig that big, I think the electronics would like it better. And so would you.
You dating the owner's daughter? What the hell?!
11-19-2015, 03:16 PM
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As far as my batteries i love prime
11-20-2015, 07:25 AM
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Wow, that's awesome! I musta gotten a guy who's wife pissed him off that day or something.....never been impressed with any contact I've ever had with Castle. Always got the impression they think their ***** doesn't stink.
So again, why are you running the batteries in parallel? Doesn't that make it feel sort of under-powered? Usually guys run two lipo packs in series for higher voltage in these rigs. Just askin'.
So again, why are you running the batteries in parallel? Doesn't that make it feel sort of under-powered? Usually guys run two lipo packs in series for higher voltage in these rigs. Just askin'.
11-20-2015, 09:27 AM
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Wow, that's awesome! I musta gotten a guy who's wife pissed him off that day or something.....never been impressed with any contact I've ever had with Castle. Always got the impression they think their ***** doesn't stink.
So again, why are you running the batteries in parallel? Doesn't that make it feel sort of under-powered? Usually guys run two lipo packs in series for higher voltage in these rigs. Just askin'.
So again, why are you running the batteries in parallel? Doesn't that make it feel sort of under-powered? Usually guys run two lipo packs in series for higher voltage in these rigs. Just askin'.
I like my long run times ( about 70 minutes of goofing off at home and longer on the trails). Plus my 40c 2s lipos produce enough power to do a wheelie on demand so im content
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11-20-2015, 10:46 AM
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Savox, huh? What happened with yours? My LHS won't even carry them because they're too pricey and too power hungry, which causes problems in a lot of RTRs who's stock servos go bad. They install a Savox, but then it starts glitching out the ESC or Receiver, and customers get upset. He said he's had Savox reps come out to ask them "Why won't you carry our products?" So LHS guy puts one in one of their cars and tries running it. The car glitches and behaves erratically. The Savox rep goes away with his tail between his legs. I guess they work ok if you have an outboard BEC, but.... I'd rather have a Hitec.
11-20-2015, 10:49 AM
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Savox, huh? What happened with yours? My LHS won't even carry them because they're too pricey and too power hungry, which causes problems in a lot of RTRs who's stock servos go bad. They install a Savox, but then it starts glitching out the ESC or Receiver, and customers get upset. He said he's had Savox reps come out to ask them "Why won't you carry our products?" So LHS guy puts one in one of their cars and tries running it. The car glitches and behaves erratically. The Savox rep goes away with his tail between his legs. I guess they work ok if you have an outboard BEC, but.... I'd rather have a Hitec.
Hitec huh? I'm going to look them up. I just need a super strong servo for this xl
11-20-2015, 11:18 AM
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11-20-2015, 11:27 AM
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11-20-2015, 11:54 AM
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Mmmm....Sometimes manufacturer's sites aren't the greatest for browsing around. Here, check out A-Main Hobbies site. This oughta get you started.
Also, you can make any servo water resistant (nothing is waterproof) by just spraying it with Flex-Seal or similar rubberized spray sealer. Put a little dab of waterproof grease around the base of the output shaft. Google "How to waterproof a servo", you'll get plenty of hits.
Also, you can make any servo water resistant (nothing is waterproof) by just spraying it with Flex-Seal or similar rubberized spray sealer. Put a little dab of waterproof grease around the base of the output shaft. Google "How to waterproof a servo", you'll get plenty of hits.
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11-21-2015, 10:48 AM
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Mmmm....Sometimes manufacturer's sites aren't the greatest for browsing around. Here, check out A-Main Hobbies site. This oughta get you started.
Also, you can make any servo water resistant (nothing is waterproof) by just spraying it with Flex-Seal or similar rubberized spray sealer. Put a little dab of waterproof grease around the base of the output shaft. Google "How to waterproof a servo", you'll get plenty of hits.
Also, you can make any servo water resistant (nothing is waterproof) by just spraying it with Flex-Seal or similar rubberized spray sealer. Put a little dab of waterproof grease around the base of the output shaft. Google "How to waterproof a servo", you'll get plenty of hits.
I ended up going with a*Savox SW-1210SG Waterproof Coreless Steel Gear Digital Servo-savsw1210sg
11-21-2015, 02:43 PM
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11-28-2015, 07:25 AM
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Holy cow! The 1512 motor is 68mm long and the 1515 is 75.18mm long. After I got the CC 1512 2650kv squeezed into my ride, I can see why your buddy had to "chop" away at the tray 7+mm to get the 1515 2200kv motor in there.
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11-28-2015, 07:44 AM
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I'm curious to know what general speeds you think you're getting on the XL while using 7.4v through your CC motor? I'm not much for over the top high speed action these days. Doing 23~25 mph on my off-road track is plenty fast for me nowadays.
11-28-2015, 09:10 AM
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In all honesty my xl on 2s lipos only does 26 mph.
11-28-2015, 09:17 AM
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His 380 with a 1515 does flipping scream though lol
11-28-2015, 09:22 AM
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. Back in the day when I only had three speeds with the mechanical speed controls, it was the slow, and medium speed resistors that would heat up so much; thus melting and catching lexan on fire. Any electricity that didn't make it to the motor was turned into heat by them resistors. The mounting position of them little white bricks (resistors) was a design flaw on my first hobby grade RC. Without getting in too deep with today's electrical speed controls, and how they work; they have to handle that unused current from the battery somehow. Earlier this year I was using my radio transmitter (EPAs) to reduce full throttle on my RCs. With having high kv rated motors in 1/10 scale buggy and trucks, and my throttle reduced to 65%; I was tripping the over heat protection circuit on my ESCs constantly. It took me awhile to figure out the issue. After ordering some lower kv motors and letting the batteries full potential reach the motor (running full throttle)...no more problems/issues with the ESCs.
Trying to craw/maneuver around in the forest at low speeds would be best with the right gearing?
Maybe the optional two-speed transmission is in your future?
