maxxin2.5

it saves excess power that the motor doesnt take and saves it for later..
then it bursts and puts the power to the motor at one time like a turbo to make you go faster..

gt_man

Is it worth the purchase

JPerrone

I am getting all the bits and pieces to go LiPo on a Micro DT. If it will fit, I'm going to put in a Novak Low Voltage Cut-off (LVC). I have found a spot that looks like it will fit however, the connections have me stumped.

There is one 5-pin connection coming out of the ESC/receiver; is that a combination speed/direction connection? If so I'll have to cut wires and splice in. Not sure I like that

Has anyone done this before?

Regards

gt_man

once again guys my micro t with the lipo and the original battery is stopping all the time and now i turn it on and sometimes when i pull the throttle nothing happens. Every once in a while it does but shuts off in like 1 second. However i just noticed that i picked it up and if i just barely squeeze the throttle the wheels will just keep going and not die, but at about half throttle or so it just shuts off. Where do you think the issue is. My micro t is only about 2 weeks old. Ive probably only ran it about 10 times or so on each battery.

madmax22

when the wheels stop can you keep steering?? if you can steer then its your motor... most likely your brushes are getting hung up... send the motor back to horizon hobbies and they will send you a new one for free...

gt_man

yah i can still steer. i too think its the motor so on monday im just going to try and buy the bb motor and see the difference. I cant believe this motor is already junk. Must have been the losi lipo i guess.

madmax22

yea its the motor.... it happens.... 2 or 4 of our micro's had this happen... thats whats so nice about brushless.... nothing to worry about...

maxxin2.5

mad maxx... did you go brushless??

RCthingsrock

I just ordered one on ebay and its going to come today!!! Thanx for all the info so far!!! I think I really needed it! I'll post a video on youtube a give you a link to it.

madmax22

not yet but i have had 2 BL XXX-T's and with the stock motors it would do the same thing the brushes would get stuck on a part of the can and you would have to go over and give it a nudge then i was like wow and got mad. went to the LHS and they were like umm.... you will NEVER have this problem with a brushless system.... and brushless motor pretty much last forever.

maxxin2.5

gt man - dont get that turbo thingy..

madmaxx - i have never gone brushless but i think i will go brushless now because if that is what keeps happening i am gonna go brushless..

RCthignrock - what are you gonna get??? brushless system and the three wire servo?

RCthingsrock

I don't know. does it make the car better? and how much does the brushless upgrade cost? Where can I get it?

maxxin2.5

well all together the burhsless is about $80..
yes it helps a lot IMO

with
speed
runtime
maintaining the motor
and speed

check thetoyz.com

look up three wire servo for micro t
and the losi brushless system for micro t

RCthingsrock

it costs 56 dollars!!!!!! Jeez!! That's 15 dollars less than I got the car for!! I just might be able to aford it if I buy it on ebay. Thanks for the info

RCthingsrock

I found the brushless esc motor and lipo battery and charger for 75 dollars!!! Really cheap !!

maxxin2.5

yes but you still need this

http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...9780&cat_name=

madmax22

maxxin he does NOT need the ESC he says he found the ESC, motor and lipo.... he just need the servo and a reviever

maxxin2.5

yes he needs this

http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...9780&cat_name=

because he found the brushless esc
and what i have a link to is a receiver and three wire servo!!
check over..

that link is to what he would still need if he buy the brushless esc and motor and the lipo

he still needs the other receiver and three wire servo convertion

madmax22

no he doesnt.... look this is the servo you will need!!!!!!!! !! the servo he need is JR sport SM22 servo and LOSB0820 servo saver. the brushless ESC has the wires to connect to the reciever. here is the link to EVERY thing you will need (with his choice of receiver).... http://www.losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/M...n_Guide_v2.pdf

maxxin2.5

yes but what he stated he foun what the brushless esc the brushless motor and the lipo battery anmd charger...

but he still need a receiver and servo!!
so what i linked to is a recever and servo!

RCthingsrock

darn! I thought I could get it cheap!!

maxxin2.5

yeah..
well 80$ is pretty cheap for brushless..
you can prolly find it a little cheaper on ebay if you have patience..

-JOE-

$80 will be the total. That guide madmaxx is talking about is old. It was released before Losi released those parts.

swimstud920

Alright, i have a question. i just bought a micro-t. (today). i opeed it up, and plugged in the battery to the charger. The LED is supposed to be red because it needs to charge correct? i have never run the battery or anything. i just put new batteries in the charger. and nothing. any suggestions?

madmax22

you are correct. the red means it needs charging.


***** the receiver (that you posted) is actually an ESC/reciever like the stock ESC so he wont need a brushless ESC. i know what you are going at now sorry.