Concerned about new Savage Flux running a bit warm on test drive

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

If you can hold your finger on the motor for 3secs its fine but i agree get a temp gun

If you can hold your finger to it without discomfort, you are well within the "normal" range.

If your finger sizzles, and you scream and yell and blisters appear on your fingers, then you are probably running it a little too hard.

Seriously, the motor is fine to temperatures that would cause you a lot of discomfort... The main magnets in the 2200 motor (the HPI flux is based on the 2200) are good to 170C-180C, which is about a 120-140C case temp. The windings are also rated to 180C, and the main wires are rated to 300C.

So no worries at all.

[suicideneil]

Whats the rtr weight like?

[TexasSP]

That's a good temp gauge especially for the price. Like said, 20 dollar insurance on 1k plus in truck is pretty cheap.

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

That's a good temp gauge especially for the price. Like said, 20 dollar insurance on 1k plus in truck is pretty cheap.

I have an IR gun too. Its a required tool, no toolbox should be w/o it.

Plus for $20, you can diagnose problems quickly, and you won't have to bother Patrick and distract him from his very important work of finishing the HV MMM for final release, among other things.

Temp guns can be used all over the place, including drivelines, slippers, pinions and many other places to see if there is excessive binding and wear.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Finnster

and you won't have to bother Patrick and distract him from his very important work of finishing the HV MMM for final release, among other things.

That's pretty funny -- Actually today I'm working on some top-secret stuff for Traxxas....

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

That's pretty funny -- Actually today I'm working on some top-secret stuff for Traxxas....

Please please please finish the HVMMM? My motor temps are Room Temp, as I have no (decent) controller to run my truck.

Its making me, my Savage XL, my 10S/8S worth of batts, and my 1521 all very sad, snarky and sarcastic.
If you need beta testers.. I may know of someone, and its not Chris L.. ;)


@ Freeze: The HPI manual recommends the motor stay below 190F. Considering you are still typing with those fingers, you're prolly gtg.

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Finnster

Please please please finish the HVMMM? My motor temps are Room Temp, as I have no (decent) controller to run my truck.

Its making me, my Savage XL, my 10S/8S worth of batts, and my 1521 all very sad, snarky and sarcastic.
If you need beta testers.. I may know of someone, and its not Chris L.. ;)


@ Freeze: The HPI manual recommends the motor stay below 190F. Considering you are still typing with those fingers, you're prolly gtg.

The HVMMM is done -- just waiting for final Beta feedback. :)

What about in regards to the ESC temps with the fan kicking on frequently? What about the sealed endbell? Is that still a good idea Patrick?

And Brian, I swear to God, if you start another anti fan rant....

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by Freezebyte

What about in regards to the ESC temps with the fan kicking on frequently? What about the sealed endbell? Is that still a good idea Patrick?

And Brian, I swear to God, if you start another anti fan rant....

The fan temp is set pretty low -- if it's not running all the time, you are fine.

Thanx!

Thank you Patrick, I appreciate it. I'll get a temp gun enroute next week. I may take a few of the endbell screws out just to help the motor breathe a little bit

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

The HVMMM is done -- just waiting for final Beta feedback. :)

Oh... those guys? I just talked to them yesterday, and they said everything is great. In fact I think thier exact words were OMGWTFBBQ!

Soo.. where do I send my payment? I'll just PM you my CC # and just LMK
Thanks, can't wait!

[Finnster]

Originally Posted by Freezebyte

What about in regards to the ESC temps with the fan kicking on frequently? What about the sealed endbell? Is that still a good idea Patrick?

And Brian, I swear to God, if you start another anti fan rant....

YO! A good read.

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by Finnster

Temp guns can be used all over the place, including drivelines, slippers, pinions and many other places to see if there is excessive binding and wear.

Yeah, I stick mine up to my wife and tell here she's hot! Hey, if it gets me a roll in the hay I can be corny all day long.

I also use it on my driveline for my Losi Crawler and numerous other places. The 20 bux definitely paid for itself.




So Patrick, top secret Traxxas hmmmm? You know you just opened up a whole can of "Patrick what is this new Controller" don't you?

Of course you probably like it as it feeds the ego huh, all us kids asking "when daddy Pat when?"

[Pdelcast]

Originally Posted by TexasSP

Yeah, I stick mine up to my wife and tell here she's hot! Hey, if it gets me a roll in the hay I can be corny all day long.

I also use it on my driveline for my Losi Crawler and numerous other places. The 20 bux definitely paid for itself.




So Patrick, top secret Traxxas hmmmm? You know you just opened up a whole can of "Patrick what is this new Controller" don't you?

Of course you probably like it as it feeds the ego huh, all us kids asking "when daddy Pat when?"

Unfortunately, it wouldn't be at all interesting to RC Monster people...

9. My monster truck/buggy/truggy is FLYING down the street, I’m replacing parts all the time, my neighbors think I must have made a contract with the devil, and all the nitro guys HATE ME!

So what’s the problem?