RC_FunLand 167 Posted December 27, 2022 8 hours ago, Wooders28 said: How's your other on 3s? Good thinking! I’ll try connecting the one that I know for a fact is genuine to see what the heck is up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RC_FunLand 167 Posted December 28, 2022 Well, turns out I’m an idiot! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OnTheTrail 1145 Posted December 28, 2022 On 12/26/2022 at 1:03 PM, Wooders28 said: If you do want to swap the plug, remember to only cut one wire at a time. I cut one, and soldered it to the deans, then cut the other. Reduces the risk of shorting out the lipo, which usually doesn't end well...😬🔥 Sadly I can attest to this. Didn't cut both wires at once but somehow managed to have the both wire brush against the same spade on the new connector. Guess I should have shrink wrapped it before I cut the second wire...... Fortunately I did ruin the battery. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nowinaminute 2813 Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, RC_FunLand said: Well, turns out I’m an idiot! Haha I was going to say it might have been limited to 2s at the request of the reseller. 3s can quickly kill a 27t or faster brushed motor depending on the usage scenario and gearing etc. That's not to say it will always happen, but there's a big enough chance that some companies won't risk letting customers do it. A brushed MT, for example, could easily cremate itself on 3s if you run on grass or on sand etc a lot, especially with a large capacity lipo and on a hot day etc. Either the windings will charr or the magnets lose all their strength. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stulec52 48 Posted December 28, 2022 today I learned that not all 1060s are created equally ! glad this one got figured out for you :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4703 Posted December 28, 2022 2 hours ago, RC_FunLand said: Well, turns out I’m an idiot! Thank you! I've been scratching my head!! 🙄🤣 40 minutes ago, nowinaminute said: 3s can quickly kill a 27t or faster brushed motor depending on the usage scenario and gearing etc. This was in a boomerang I was using as a 'Have A Go' car ,at one of the clubs events. Fit a 3s for the ,wow factor, then swap to 2s ,and turn the end point down for the have a go. It lasted all day, so maybe a dozen 3s packs through, plus a dozen 2s ,but by the end of the day, on wet concrete, with no one in the queue, I ran all my 3s packs down to storage voltage with it, until the silver can let out magic smoke 😔 It actually melted the plastic in the end bell, and just jammed, but too late by then. Found a bit of footage from the day....😏 https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowRC/videos/1692461744395471/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RC_FunLand 167 Posted December 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Wooders28 said: This was in a boomerang I was using as a 'Have A Go' car ,at one of the clubs events. Fit a 3s for the ,wow factor, then swap to 2s ,and turn the end point down for the have a go. It lasted all day, so maybe a dozen 3s packs through, plus a dozen 2s ,but by the end of the day, on wet concrete, with no one in the queue, I ran all my 3s packs down to storage voltage with it, until the silver can let out magic smoke 😔 It actually melted the plastic in the end bell, and just jammed, but too late by then. Wow- I’ve never seen a SILVER CAN that charred/melted. Kudos to you I guess. Mission accomplished? 🤣 also, is the ESC used in the Scorcher an actual 1060? If so, why does it say SC550 on the label? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4703 Posted December 28, 2022 2 hours ago, RC_FunLand said: is the ESC used in the Scorcher an actual 1060? I think they've been rebadged as a few different brands. I think Carson (rated with a high amp, but lower motor turn limit?) , SMD Surpass , HPI and Reedy by the looks of it!! Having a look at the specs, and being 2s only, urm no, it's not a 1060.. https://www.associatedelectrics.com/reedy/parts/details/29193-ASC29193-reedy_sc550_brushed_rtr_esc/ Have you only 2 run options? On a 1060, if you remove the jumper, it's for / rev with neutral a drag brake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillyChang 1812 Posted December 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Having a look at the specs, and being 2s only, urm no, it's not a 1060.. could be closer relative to baby brother 1040, although there’s so many clones of those it’s hard to keep track anymore 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 5846 Posted December 29, 2022 9 hours ago, RC_FunLand said: That is most definitely not a 1060, rebadged or not as it only has a 5V@2A BEC. 1060 will be 6V@3A, a rebadged Carson one is the same. Most likely a Surpass one (or a copy of that). 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RC_FunLand 167 Posted December 29, 2022 16 hours ago, Wooders28 said: Have you only 2 run options? Yes, only two. I also noticed (on my genuine 1060) that it has three run options. thank you all so much for the clarifications. Lesson learned: use your eyes next time. 💀🤣 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4703 Posted December 29, 2022 51 minutes ago, RC_FunLand said: Lesson learned: Lesson for a few of us i think! 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites