Project Super-VBS-CF-Gorillamaxx!!!

[thephilonator]

very nice Jordan.

are those posts from the Gmaxx G4 chassis?
very original design for ESC mounting,i've never seen it done that way before,

Hows the neck? good?,better?, best?

and yes Shaun you are one very kind soul

[e-mike]

Originally Posted by jordan...

Hey guys,

So, after screwing up a couple of 6.5mm plugs, im just waiting on my next order to come through so i can finish up the wiring. Thanks HEAPS to Shaun for sending me some spare plugs, i just recieved them today and will get to work ASAP. Apart from my mistakes, my soldering iron packed it in, so i just got a new one, hopefully it will last a bit longer

Anyway, while im waiting for the plugs, i just finished up my ESC mount. Nothing really custom about it, apart from how i've put it together i guess. Just got a load of the Gmaxx posts for the extended rear skid, made some studs, and mounted the original upper rear plate above the motor. I think it turned out quite well.











Also got some pics of the ESC mounted, just mocked up of course. You can also see the third motor screw i've put in, and the 'brace' im using for the back of the motor. Slowly its coming together

cheers
jordan

wow nice builti love this big motor!!!!!!!!

[jordan...]

Thanks everyone,

As for the final ESC mounting, nothing too different, but i have some foam cell padding to put on the plate and i'll probably use zipties. Hopefully will look alot neater than the velcroe and not cover up so much of the heatsink.

Hey Shaun, thanks again for those plugs, you know pics and vids will be up as soon as i get them

thanks phil, yep, i think they are the G4 posts. I bought them as the skid plate braces for the G3 chassis though, not sure if they are different lengths, but i would assume they're the same.

necks really good now, oput of all the braces. Got a check up at the end of the month to hopefully get final clearence so i can get back into my sport/training/things like that etc.

thanks again guys
jordan

[TDC57]

Well


Any updates ??

[jordan...]

Well, for those of you who don't know, i think the MGM i got is a dud, i've tried everything to get it working, but there is just no go. I've e-mailed MGM and am waiting on a reply, so hopefully they send me out a replacement, which i'd definately expect for a $375 controller

Im talking to Mike at the moment trying to see if it is maybe me doing something wrong, but at the moment it seems the controller is busted

just one thing after another...

[JERRY2KONE]

Don't worry Jordan. We all have to overcome obstacles from time to time. You will be burning up the dirt before you know it and all of the problems will become a blur to you. Your doing great.

[jordan...]

Well, i just put my order in for an MMM V3, hopefully it will be here in 3-5 days and we'll finally get to see this thing running

will keep you guys posted
jordan

[BL_RV0]

Woot!

[SV6000]

Hey Jordan what problems are you having with the MGM exactly. I have two 28025-3 and both gave me a lot of trouble to start with but all worked out fine. 9 times out of ten it was something i was doing.
So what are the problems. I dont think that your MMM will handle that motor 4.5Kw/22.2V=204.5A

[jordan...]

First off, using the CC_03 cable with the USBcom++ to update the controller SW, the PC will not recognize the controller. So I cannot update anything as it stays stuck at the ‘searching for device’ stage. That is using the MGM flasher software by the way, downloaded from the MGM website.

Second problem is I cannot set the throttle points using the transmitter, or get the ESC into programming mode at all for that matter. I have read the various walkthroughs and instructions on how to do this, ie. Hold full throttle, turn on the transmitter. Turn on the controller/receiver and it should beep to let you know its going into programming mode, then put it to reverse, then neutral etc. But it does nothing. The only thing that happens is a green light turns on inside the ESC, but I get no flashes or beeps or anything else.

Another thing is that when I connect the whole system up, the steering servo will work, but the motor will not turn when I use the throttle. Which is a bit odd, because I think this proves the BEC is working, but somehow no power is going to the motor.

And I’m using the Spektrum DX3R.

Also, im only running 5s, (18.5v). I used Brians calc and i think the average continuous amps i'll be pulling should be alright for the MMM, fingers crossed.

thanks for any help, would be much appreciated
jordan

[lutach]

Are you holding full throttle for over 10 seconds?

[feistyacorn]

Not sure if you have already tried it but, sometimes the throttle needs to be reversed on the remote before the ESC can be programmed. I have a Futaba 3PK and a MMM and I had to. Good luck! Awesome build!

[jordan...]

@Lutach: yep, held it down for a minute just to be sure and no beeps or flashes or anything

@feistyacorn: yep tried that, that was actually one of Mikes suggestions, still nothing though

cheers guys, any other suggestions would be awesome, i actually hope its something im doing so i dont have to wait for replacements etc.
jordan

[lutach]

Originally Posted by jordan...

@Lutach: yep, held it down for a minute just to be sure and no beeps or flashes or anything

cheers guys, any other suggestions would be awesome, i actually hope its something im doing so i dont have to wait for replacements etc.
jordan

Man, I don't know what to say. Do you have another radio to try it with?

[jordan...]

hmmm... the only other radio i have is the TQ that comes with the stock e-maxx. Im not to sure witht this one. I remember having the exact same problem, the steering servo working, but the motor not working when my EVX-1 packed it in. Thats why im a bit suspicious of the ESC. Hopefully SV6000 knows something i dont know