Tekin R1 finally available! - Page 3

spenner · #41 15-02-2008

Im 95% sure it has changed as someone sent it to me but i can't find to make 100% sure!!!!

KevLee · #42 15-02-2008

This is the rule you are looking for !

9.7 The Rotor: Shaft diameter must be 3.175mm where the pinion gear locates. Only one piece, two pole Neodymium or Ferrite magnetic rotors are permitted (bonded or sintered). Magnet minimum length 23.0 mm, maximum 27.0 mm. Magnet minimum diameter 12.0mm, maximum 15.5mm. The original Rotor can be changed providing the replacement: complies with the above specifications, has been approved, is supplied by the motor manufacturer and is available retail.

KevLee · #43 15-02-2008

And this is the reason taken from the BRCA website...

During the last year, there has been much development of the magnetic rotor in these motors. Most manufacturers have changed to using sintered magnet rotors and there are now different size rotors available to be used as a tuning aid. The ruling on the magnetic rotor has been amended to allow the original rotor to be swapped, providing the variants comply with the dimensions stated, have been approved and are available from the manufacturer of the motor. This also means that a motor, which is normally supplied with a bonded rotor, can now be fitted with a sintered version.

Dunc · #44 15-02-2008

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Originally Posted by KevLee

DCM, my hotwire is on the way too!

Can you update my firmware once you have it please?

I'm assuming your Hotwire is being sent ahead of any for us non-sponsored folk?

KevLee · #45 15-02-2008

no problem, i should have it for next week

KevLee · #46 15-02-2008

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Originally Posted by DCM

I could do with one Kev, 5 turn (redline 537) 4wd indoors.

This would be a good profile to start with in 2wd and 4wd. You may need some drag brake with the redline as they brake more like a bonded motor, but start with this and go from there.

DB = 0
BS = 13
LM = 13
NW = 3
TP = 4
MT = 1
VC = 1 (default)

HarlowS · #47 16-02-2008

Hot wire is available but lets just hope that the software gets released soon, It looks fantastic in my pit box but no good without software with it

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DaveG28 · #48 16-02-2008

Hi Guys,

Without getting the extra's (hotwire?) how useful is this speedo?

Also, what sintered 5.5 motors are out there!?

DaveG28 · #49 16-02-2008

Oh, and the better version is the "Pro" version yes?

DaveG28 · #50 16-02-2008

Grrr, sorry for so many posts, sorry for being thick if I am but do sensored motors work with sensorless esc's, eg Orion or LRP?

Dave

spenner · #51 16-02-2008

The hotwire just allows you to update any software issues etc... also allows you to transfer settings from fellow Tekin users.

The speedo (R1 PRO) has so far tq'd most winter meetings in the hands of Kev Lee... only Big E has beat him once or twice.
There was also 3 R1 Pro's in the 2wd a main at the last Stotfold winter series..

The hotwire just makes the speedo more attractive as if you have any issues you will be able to download the fix!!!

There will be around 10 R1 Pro's running at tomorrow's Stotfold winter series, this is how impressed people have been.

DCM · #52 16-02-2008

also, the hotwire will allow you to change other things you can't program throught the very easy to use led's and buttons on the esc....

spenner · #53 16-02-2008

You can use any Sensored or sensorless... just make sure they are sintered!!! Orion, Peak, Speed Passion are Sintered as standard.

woOdy · #54 18-02-2008

Tried out the new R1 and redline motors yesterday. I have been sent a 537 motor which for some reason I thought it was like a 5.5 or 6.5. I started with a 19 pinion on a B4 and it was REALLY slow. I then went up to a 24 and it was a little quicker but still slow. I sent Scooter a quick mail last night and he has slapped my hand and the motor is 40% less power than a 6.5, which would be somewhere like a stock motor. I should of been on like a 30 pinion. I feel like a right plonker for not reading propperly.

DCM · #55 18-02-2008

I used a 537 yesterday, and was on a 25 tooth on an 18th track, I think a 4turn would of been better

DaveG28 · #56 20-02-2008

WOuld I be likely to suffer overheating problems if I tried to run the R1 Pro with an LRP 4.5 motor? Or duration problems for that matter (using it in a 4wd with 2008 batteries)?

Dave

SHY · #57 20-02-2008

Does it work well with 4 cells (for 1:12)?

DCM · #58 20-02-2008

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Originally Posted by DaveG28

WOuld I be likely to suffer overheating problems if I tried to run the R1 Pro with an LRP 4.5 motor? Or duration problems for that matter (using it in a 4wd with 2008 batteries)?

Dave

well, like any esc, it depends on gearing and car condition, but it should be fine.

Not sure about 12th, go ask at the company forum (www.teamtekin.com)

Billy · #59 23-02-2008

One more question! Does anyone have any idea how to connect the speedo to the Nosram brushless motor? I mean the speedo has + -and white, whereas the motor has blue orange and yellow!

Dunc · #60 23-02-2008

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Originally Posted by Billy

One more question! Does anyone have any idea how to connect the speedo to the Nosram brushless motor? I mean the speedo has + -and white, whereas the motor has blue orange and yellow!

I'm not sure what you mean? It has 5 terminals like all brushless ESCs I'm aware of: battery +ve and -ve and then each motor phase (A, B and C).

Does that help?