Novak 1/8 Conversion kits

[Matthew_Armeni]

What I would like to see, as a basher part time club racer-
(Some of these may be a given but I didn't want to leave any out)
-Programable. The pit wizard was awesome, and it'd be cool to bring it back but being able to hook up to a computer instead of counting blinks of LED's is really great. This is something I really like about my mm.
-Plugs on both sides of the sensor wire- excellent idea suicideneil
-How about bullet plugs for all the wires that go into the ESC? I could make different length motor or battery wires for different cars without having to near my expensive ESC with a hot soldering iron.
-Please no Tamiya connectors, those things need to go away!
-For easier plug and play a built in HVBEC would be awesome, I know the current HV system works without a seperate BEC but only if you're running 2 seperate packs plugged into your seperate connectors, if you're running 1 4S pack you need a seperate BEC, I personally do not like running 2 packs.
-and on the subject of 2 packs, while I don't like it a lot of people do, so 2 connectors like the current HV and a shorting plug with the controller for people like me
-lipo cutoff built-in
-full function fwd/brk/rev/brk only, double pump is the best
-no less than 4S capable(which your current setup has so I'm not worried about that) and some people will want more but at what cost? Is increasing voltage capability something that can be done without a lot of programming? I don't know these things but if so multiple models could be offered, sport, pro, etc. allowing power mongers to get the power they want and new guys (or poor, if you're like me) to go with a less expensive setup
-more than just 2 motor choices, pro and sport models (again, cost)
-and with the motors, how about a flat spot for the pinion screw from the factory? That'd be nice.

Well, that's all I can think of right now, but my big one is it being programable. You guys make awesome products and I'm sure it will turn out well, and opening it up for ideas and comments shows how much you guys listen and care about the consumers, good job.

[cart213]

Originally Posted by suicideneil

As for what I would like to see improved with the Hv systems:

*Higher voltage esc, 6s lipo/18cells if plenty
* Greater range motor KVs
* Stronger motors- larger magnet basically like the Feigaos (but better quality/efficiency)
* Better amp handling- the HvMaxx is rated at 400amps?, but it struggles with the 4.5 motor, so better Fets are in order- I think griffinRU would be the best person to comment about that really.
* Plugs on either end of the sensorwire harness- makes life easier when working on the truck.

Not a massive wish list, and fairly basic requests I reckon- so long as its more torquey, just as reliable and handles high amp draw well/better, I would be extremely happy.

+1

Build it and we will come!

[johnrobholmes]

+1 on getting rid of tamiya plugs. Junk Junk Junk

[squeeforever]

Originally Posted by johnrobholmes

+1 on getting rid of tamiya plugs. Junk Junk Junk

Yup. Atleast put TRX connectors on it. Or better yet, none.

[suicideneil]

None would be a little cheaper, but offering it with different plugs would be better for people who are scared of soldering, or who are from the Traxxas forum (meaning they would wire the plug on the wrong way and blow up the esc & batteries; dont laugh, I've seen people do it several times over there....).

[cart213]

Nah, they'll want it to be plug-n-play, so they won't leave the connector off. A Deans plug would be nice.

Edit: You beat me to it, neil.

[ib4200]

lol. i cant even think of how you could do that.

[suicideneil]

Quicker than a bolt of lightning, is I. Batteries are often offered with different or no plugs, so why not escs too? Then I can re-use my 5.5mm gold jobbies no whatever Novak or CC etc bring out next.

Originally Posted by ib4200

lol. i cant even think of how you could do that.

Its simple, you cut off both wires at the same time (causeing a short circuit for good measure), then you forget which way around the tamiya plug went, have a guess rather than taking 30seconds to find a picture on-line, or looking at the other esc/battery plugs you have near by, then you solder it on wrong. Next you plug in your rewired gear, flip the power switch, and watch the pyro-technics....

[ib4200]

i did see sombody with melted tamiya plugs that couldnt disconnect the battery and they went to cut the wires and the cut both at the same time lol and it made lots of sparks but you would have to be really stupid to not be able to match up the colors when re-soldering it

[NovakTwo]

Thanks to all of you who have offered comments and suggestions. I will share your inputs with our design team.

One note about the Tam battery connectors---they are necessary for our own final system testing procedures. We understand that most users replace them immediately with much better, low resistance connectors.

[johnrobholmes]

How about you change the plugs on your testing equipment? Or make a harness? I would rather get an ESC with no plugs than tamiya plugs.

[ClodMaxx]

+1

if you plan to build and test higher voltage systems (6s+) and still plan to keep the tamiya connectors... and not have them fuse together... well, good luck.

[neweuser]

I like the harness idea. It only makes more sense. It would satisfy both worlds. I also would like a higher voltage ESC that is more dependable for a heavier vehicle. I think we all have been waiting for it. One reason why I went from an HV to a Sensorless system. That, and even with me, I followed the directions on the HV and still thermalled. I even geared it to the lowest. Other than that, I would love to see Novak come out with something.

[Serum]

Yeah, in my opinion the tamiya plugs are a waste.

I know the hvmaxx key-feature is 'direct drop in' but according to the manual you have users solder on the HVmaxx (to make the battery setup parallel instead of series) but the tamiya plugs are neglected. Not even a hint for the unknown. they are no good for 1/10th onroad cars, so leave alone monstertrucks who are 3 times as heavy.

This is no ranting, just a thing i would like to see changed.

On a stock maxx this is the first item to replace, so on a brushless maxx it should be replaced by standard.

[BP-Revo]

Originally Posted by NovakTwo

One note about the Tam battery connectors---they are necessary for our own final system testing procedures. We understand that most users replace them immediately with much better, low resistance connectors.

At least you guys still warranty the part after we replace the plugs... unlike Traxxas...