electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
08-09-2011, 02:58 PM
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electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
Hey hows it going guys I just got A circuit stadium truck and its not too quick. What do u guys think is a good setup i should get. Can i get brushless? Also i tried putting my buddys receiver in it today and now the car wont work enless im pushing the crystal in the controller down but after a while of mesing with it i got it to work now the esc just beeps and the green light is always on, is that normal i dont remember if it did that before. Im looking for more torque and speed i want the thing to rip!! Thanks to ne one who helps!!
08-11-2011, 07:41 AM
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RE: electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
Well, you could try upgrading to the 15T motor that Electrix offers.......but, you are only gonna get a 5 MPH increase in speed. I think you can go brushless provided you upgrade the tranny to metal gears; this shouldn't cost much andI have read a lot of folks have done this. Good, reliable brushless systems are about $100.00 to $300.00 for a 1/10th vehicle.
A lot of times mixing receivers with transmitters of different makes is asking for trouble, even if the frequency crystalsare the same. It is always better to buy a new radio complete with receiver than it is to mix and match. The Electrix line of RC vehicles are meant as ENTRY level kits; hence the reason they are slow and cheap. In that light, the Circuit does it's job well.I believe they top out at 18 MPH. If it were me, instead of upgrading the Circuit, I would pass it down to a noob in my family (if you have one in yours) and go out and buy a more advanced car/truck from Traxxas, HPI, Losi, Associated or other reputable RC company.
Look at it this way, you spent $120.00 for the Circuit. You will probabbly spend about 150.00 for a brushless system and another $100.00 for another good, multi model radio system. That's about $370.00. Good enough to buy a really good brushless RTR from one of the above mentioned companies. Heck, even $250.00 will buy you a good brushless RTR if you look and shop around a little. I personally would not bother upgrading the Circuit unless you look upon it as a project.
A lot of times mixing receivers with transmitters of different makes is asking for trouble, even if the frequency crystalsare the same. It is always better to buy a new radio complete with receiver than it is to mix and match. The Electrix line of RC vehicles are meant as ENTRY level kits; hence the reason they are slow and cheap. In that light, the Circuit does it's job well.I believe they top out at 18 MPH. If it were me, instead of upgrading the Circuit, I would pass it down to a noob in my family (if you have one in yours) and go out and buy a more advanced car/truck from Traxxas, HPI, Losi, Associated or other reputable RC company.
Look at it this way, you spent $120.00 for the Circuit. You will probabbly spend about 150.00 for a brushless system and another $100.00 for another good, multi model radio system. That's about $370.00. Good enough to buy a really good brushless RTR from one of the above mentioned companies. Heck, even $250.00 will buy you a good brushless RTR if you look and shop around a little. I personally would not bother upgrading the Circuit unless you look upon it as a project.
08-29-2011, 01:14 PM
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RE: electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
I see no reason to get rid of the Circuit. I love mine, the platform is durable yet racey. When the money comes, I'm getting a 13.5t sensored combo and racing it!
A good brushless setup that I have is the Tacon 2848 540XL motors. They are easy on the plastic transmission, but can still top out at around 26, with torque to spare, due to the low gearing of the Circuit.
The question is, how fast do you want to go? How much off the line torque do you want?
Whatever brushless you go with, make sure you run the slipper on the loose side!
A good brushless setup that I have is the Tacon 2848 540XL motors. They are easy on the plastic transmission, but can still top out at around 26, with torque to spare, due to the low gearing of the Circuit.
The question is, how fast do you want to go? How much off the line torque do you want?
Whatever brushless you go with, make sure you run the slipper on the loose side!
08-30-2011, 10:26 AM
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RE: electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
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wow, 26 mph, a real speed demon that.
wow, 26 mph, a real speed demon that.
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RE: electrixrc Circuit Help!!!
It sounds like you're having a transmitter issue. This is a problem that's plagued the Electrix cars since the beginning, call Horizon and talk to them about it.
