NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
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NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
I just got an older 4-tec, Its in pretty bad shape but I hope to bring it back to life. When I got it it was tore all apart and I have since put it back together. I put this system: http://www.traxxas.com/products/elec...ges/Box-LG.jpg, It was a very tight fit and probly way more power then this car needs. But when running should be fun to drive.
Ok I hooked everything up and its a no go. Like this SC does not have a plug for the BAT spot on the reciver? So im not sure what plugs in there? Iv tryed every combo I can, So it looks like this:
CH1-steering servo
CH2-speed Controler
BAT-?
Ok I hooked everything up and its a no go. Like this SC does not have a plug for the BAT spot on the reciver? So im not sure what plugs in there? Iv tryed every combo I can, So it looks like this:
CH1-steering servo
CH2-speed Controler
BAT-?
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RE: NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
You won't need to plug anything into the "BAT" port on the receiver. The ESC will power the receiver directly through the connection at CH2.
First things first, did you read the manual for the speed control? It's been a long time since I've used a Traxxas controller (and I've never used the VXL) so I can't give you specifics, but there should be a setup process to calibrate the ESC to the radio.
If that doesn't work you will have to start troubleshooting. For example, are your battery connections good, is the battery itself good, does the steering work when the battery is plugged in, or does nothing work at all?
First things first, did you read the manual for the speed control? It's been a long time since I've used a Traxxas controller (and I've never used the VXL) so I can't give you specifics, but there should be a setup process to calibrate the ESC to the radio.
If that doesn't work you will have to start troubleshooting. For example, are your battery connections good, is the battery itself good, does the steering work when the battery is plugged in, or does nothing work at all?
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ORIGINAL: BigTb17
You won't need to plug anything into the ''BAT'' port on the receiver. The ESC will power the receiver directly through the connection at CH2.
First things first, did you read the manual for the speed control? It's been a long time since I've used a Traxxas controller (and I've never used the VXL) so I can't give you specifics, but there should be a setup process to calibrate the ESC to the radio.
If that doesn't work you will have to start troubleshooting. For example, are your battery connections good, is the battery itself good, does the steering work when the battery is plugged in, or does nothing work at all?
You won't need to plug anything into the ''BAT'' port on the receiver. The ESC will power the receiver directly through the connection at CH2.
First things first, did you read the manual for the speed control? It's been a long time since I've used a Traxxas controller (and I've never used the VXL) so I can't give you specifics, but there should be a setup process to calibrate the ESC to the radio.
If that doesn't work you will have to start troubleshooting. For example, are your battery connections good, is the battery itself good, does the steering work when the battery is plugged in, or does nothing work at all?
I have 3 receivers to chose from:
1. Stock Traxxas one.
2. Hitec one.
3. Some No name one.
Witch one should I be using?
Im really stuck here.
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RE: NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
You should be able to get the manual from the traxxas website. I would make sure that your transmitter and receiver are both on the same frequecy (27 or 75mhz) and the same channel.
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RE: NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
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You should be able to get the manual from the traxxas website. I would make sure that your transmitter and receiver are both on the same frequecy (27 or 75mhz) and the same channel.
You should be able to get the manual from the traxxas website. I would make sure that your transmitter and receiver are both on the same frequecy (27 or 75mhz) and the same channel.
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RE: NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
Well thanks so much for the help. I got it running lastnight. Man it has so much power. This motor is way to big for this car tho. Im not going to pull it off, just make the rest of the car stronger
Besides im setting my car up for drifting so I guess you can always use more power.
So on first run with the new Brushless Motor I blew the rear diff out. So its sitting again till tonight. I need to figger out a way to lock up the rear diff. THe front is still pulling ok but with the rear blew out it will take out the front diff if I run it. [&:]
Besides im setting my car up for drifting so I guess you can always use more power.
So on first run with the new Brushless Motor I blew the rear diff out. So its sitting again till tonight. I need to figger out a way to lock up the rear diff. THe front is still pulling ok but with the rear blew out it will take out the front diff if I run it. [&:]
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RE: NEED HELP WITH MY 4-TEC
ORIGINAL: mazdaprotege4
You should see if you can make the diff from the nitro 4-tec work in the electric 4-tec
You should see if you can make the diff from the nitro 4-tec work in the electric 4-tec
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ORIGINAL: mazdaprotege4
You should see if you can make the diff from the nitro 4-tec work in the electric 4-tec
You should see if you can make the diff from the nitro 4-tec work in the electric 4-tec
Just keep in mind that the larger diff pulleys will create extra tension in the belts. (at least, it happened only to me)
Also will a 200mm body fit on my 4-tec? It came with some Ken somthing S15 body?