Team Tekin Q&A

[Northy]

Originally Posted by DCM

P871F
330
16V

Thats what it says on top dude!

I think i've found some

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[Cassp0nk]

Originally Posted by caneye

yup .. a real benefit of the Hotwire (currently unrivalled by any other competitor) is the ability to download new RS software when Tekin releases it (1st by downloading on to your notebook) onto your RS. this means new functions, customisations, etc .. it's like a firmware update, but doing it yourself.

Well thats not true as the losi xcelorin systems have pc connectivity for firmware update, customisable throttle/brake curves (tekin don't have this yet right?) in fact eveything you are mentioning and more, but they include the cale with the package, a motor and it costs less than an RS Pro for the whole lot.

The only bummer is that the firmware seems rubbish because mine won't reverse which is why I'm looking at whether I want a tekin. Not impressed that tekin are marketing the ability to flash the firmware as an upsell feature to buy an expensive cable though.

Most importantly though, does reverse work properly on a tekin?

[DCM]

Originally Posted by Northy

I think i've found some

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I will have your babies dude.... price?

[DCM]

Originally Posted by Cassp0nk

Well thats not true as the losi xcelorin systems have pc connectivity for firmware update, customisable throttle/brake curves (tekin don't have this yet right?) in fact eveything you are mentioning and more, but they include the cale with the package, a motor and it costs less than an RS Pro for the whole lot.

The only bummer is that the firmware seems rubbish because mine won't reverse which is why I'm looking at whether I want a tekin. Not impressed that tekin are marketing the ability to flash the firmware as an upsell feature to buy an expensive cable though.

Most importantly though, does reverse work properly on a tekin?

This has already been pointed out dude, but when the R1 was released, the only one that could, was the Castle Creations. As it is, the Novak, LRP/Nosram can't.

And, yes, it does reverse....

[Cassp0nk]

Originally Posted by DCM

This has already been pointed out dude, but when the R1 was released, the only one that could, was the Castle Creations. As it is, the Novak, LRP/Nosram can't.

And, yes, it does reverse....

Do you know if anyone carries these as stock items? Fusion hobbies says 2 weeks lead time for the RS Pro.

[DCM]

Demon show that they have an RS but not a Pro, otherwise, you may want to get in touch with either Team Extreme or Much More UK, if all else fails, then look at America, stormer hobbies, tower hobbies etc

[Cassp0nk]

Originally Posted by DCM

Demon show that they have an RS but not a Pro, otherwise, you may want to get in touch with either Team Extreme or Much More UK, if all else fails, then look at America, stormer hobbies, tower hobbies etc

Thanks

[samd]

Does anyone know if using the current limiter on RS/R1 makes the esc temps higher or lower?

[DCM]

Originally Posted by samd

Does anyone know if using the current limiter on RS/R1 makes the esc temps higher or lower?

it should make them lower

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by DCM

reduce your neutral width to between 12 and 15 on the hotwire, ramp your brakes to 100% and reduce on the transmitter, dial in about 5-10 of drag brake, this helps the ESC know where the rotor is at all times.

100% better with the above done.

Originally Posted by Randy p

OK, the "soft start" you're reffering to is related to the 180 software. 183 has a much harder launch. The site doesn't have it so shoot me an email and I'll hook you up with it.

thanks Randy, got it

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Chequered Flag Racing

Ran last night to check out the above settings.

After 5 min heat the ESC was @ 167f (75c), motor was @ 122c (50c)

Those temps OK or do I need to adjust something?

5.5bl motor geared on 18/84 using 4600 NiMH

Originally Posted by DCM

how many lights were on the ESC? Thermal indicator. And did the motor feel too hot to touch?

4 came on @ the Petit RC event @ the weekend. No time for temp gun this time. ESC solder posts still hot and motor running warmer as it got a good work out on the higher grip carpet

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Randy p

OK, the "soft start" you're reffering to is related to the 180 software. 183 has a much harder launch. The site doesn't have it so shoot me an email and I'll hook you up with it.

For the 5.5 I'd start out something like this:

NW 10
BS 85
TP 3
Timing at 80
Dual Mode
Motor timing around 20(even though it's only there for the start)

The other settings are personal pref.

Ran these settings @ Petit RC. Update TP to 4 via Nathans HW.

Plugged into my hot wire @ home and I'm getting the following with an error message when HW fires up

TA @ 68
CL @ LIM

CL now says off as I tried to see if adjustment would save to esc.

[Randy p]

Did you update your esc to 189 yet? Did you open both windows on your own?

[glypo]

Hotwire on my laptop is giving me error messages which is a pain.

My R1 Pro with 4.5 turn was running quite cool at the Petit race.

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Randy p

Did you update your esc to 189 yet? Did you open both windows on your own?

Just reinstalled software and I now have 189 and no errors

After install ran it from right click & admin 1st time. Opened it second time from short cut and no errors

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by Randy p

For the 5.5 I'd start out something like this:

NW 10
BS 85
TP 3
Timing at 80
Dual Mode
Motor timing around 20(even though it's only there for the start)

I'm Randy. Please explain.

Which 1 or both of the above in red is set on the HW? I can only see TA on the HW. Does it want setting to 80 or 20?

[DCM]

in dual mode, run timming set to 80 on the hotwire

in sensored only mode, run timing at 20 on the hotwire, with the motor timing (physical) at 0'

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by DCM

in dual mode, run timming set to 80 on the hotwire

in sensored only mode, run timing at 20 on the hotwire, with the motor timing (physical) at 0'

[DCM]

glad I could help there!!

[KeithA]

Originally Posted by Chequered Flag Racing

Power Caps for the RS #TT3520

who stocks them in the UK?

non on muchmore uk site

Apologies, they never went up on the site but we have always stocked them along with all the other Tekin products and they are in the trade price list that goes out to UK model shops -
#TT3520 Power Cap for Fx or R1/S series
#TT3518 Power Cap for B1 or B1R series

Thank you.