Old_Corny 320 Posted October 25 On my non-Tamiya basher, the car brakes very effectively when you release the throttle. This doesn't happen on my TT02-d. Set-up: Carson Dragster 70A brushed ESC Tamiya 540 Sport Tuned Flysky FSGT-3B transmitter FS-GR3E receiver Is there something in the set-up or is it not an option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 2027 Posted October 25 Not an option on the Carson Dragster ESC. Pull the throttle stick or trigger back to brake. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elbowloh 1306 Posted October 25 I've read elsewhere that if you remove the jumper the one for 1/10 car, boat and crawler) completely, it should activate drag braking. I have not tried this myself. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twinfan 2027 Posted October 25 I think it does, but you lose the regular braking function. It's described as a crawler setting. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 25 10 minutes ago, Elbowloh said: I've read elsewhere that if you remove the jumper the one for 1/10 car, boat and crawler) completely, it should activate drag braking. I have not tried this myself. Interesting, might be worth a try! 7 minutes ago, Twinfan said: I think it does, but you lose the regular braking function. It's described as a crawler setting. I don't really brake much on the tight course I've been doing, so might not be a huge issue. Thinking about it though, not having any brakes might be a problem on a bigger circuit. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skom25 2198 Posted October 25 You have three phases during run: - Acceleration - Coasting - Braking You need all of them! Going from throttle to instant braking totally does not make sense when you want to run car on any track. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 7245 Posted October 25 2 hours ago, Elbowloh said: I've read elsewhere that if you remove the jumper the one for 1/10 car, boat and crawler) completely, it should activate drag braking. I have not tried this myself. I have that on one of my car. You have to be careful of it if you are used to normal braking as if you try to brake on it, it slams straight into reverse. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rinskie 1028 Posted October 25 3 hours ago, Twinfan said: I think it does, but you lose the regular braking function. It's described as a crawler setting. I tried that on my GF01 but hated it. It doesn't apply the breaks, it slams on them like a student driver. It made driving it almost impossible. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 26 21 hours ago, skom25 said: You have three phases during run: - Acceleration - Coasting - Braking You need all of them! Going from throttle to instant braking totally does not make sense when you want to run car on any track. Points well made, thank you! My driving skills (lack of!) are the problem. 18 hours ago, Rinskie said: I tried that on my GF01 but hated it. It doesn't apply the breaks, it slams on them like a student driver. It made driving it almost impossible. I'll be giving it a miss then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alvinlwh 7245 Posted October 26 19 hours ago, Rinskie said: I tried that on my GF01 but hated it. It doesn't apply the breaks, it slams on them like a student driver. It made driving it almost impossible. However they are great to those "can I have a go" kids* who have no idea of how to brake. Shout at them to stop and they just let go, slamming the brakes on, preventing damage to the car. *the kind of annoying kids that have a AA powered car and think they can handle our 3S cars. Yet not the kind you can say no to, maybe kids of your friends, etc... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmel 63 Posted October 27 On 10/25/2024 at 3:17 PM, skom25 said: You have three phases during run: - Acceleration - Coasting - Braking You need all of them! Going from throttle to instant braking totally does not make sense when you want to run car on any track. Not really true as lots of competitive racers use drag brake for different kind of rc cars. Drag brake or brake by release of throttle does not mean 100% brake force but 20% for example. It's really useful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 10277 Posted October 27 A lot of brushless ESCs and even some brushed ones have an adjustable drag brake so you can set how much brake force is applied when you release the throttle. The Hobbywing 10BL60 that I suggested in your "What to build next" thread is one such ESC. If you get the optional programming card for it, there are all sorts of parameters that can be tweaked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 28 15 hours ago, Murmel said: Not really true as lots of competitive racers use drag brake for different kind of rc cars. Drag brake or brake by release of throttle does not mean 100% brake force but 20% for example. It's really useful. Interesting, I like the osund of that ! 15 hours ago, TurnipJF said: A lot of brushless ESCs and even some brushed ones have an adjustable drag brake so you can set how much brake force is applied when you release the throttle. The Hobbywing 10BL60 that I suggested in your "What to build next" thread is one such ESC. If you get the optional programming card for it, there are all sorts of parameters that can be tweaked. Thank you - I spent a lot of time "researching" the car and electrics yesterday. About to place an order based on what I read 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 10277 Posted October 28 3 hours ago, Old_Corny said: Thank you - I spent a lot of time "researching" the car and electrics yesterday. About to place an order based on what I read Looking forward to seeing what you have decided on. Will we be seeing a build thread? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4921 Posted October 28 If the esc is the same as the hobbywing 1060, if the jumper is set to for/rev, neutral is drag brake, and if its anything like the 1060, the drag brake is stronger than the brakes, in for / brake /rev 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 28 2 hours ago, TurnipJF said: Looking forward to seeing what you have decided on. Will we be seeing a build thread? TC-01 with the CLK body LRP V10 Spec6 - 17 x 2 Hobbywing Quicrun 1060 Brushed SBEC Waterproof 60A ESC I know there will be no programmable braking - I'll just have to learn to drive better! Not sure I could do the model justice with a build thread - there's already one on the forum anyway 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Corny 320 Posted October 30 On 10/28/2024 at 1:31 PM, TurnipJF said: Will we be seeing a build thread? Having read thorugh a few of the build threads, I realise how much I enjoy them and how much there is to be gained for the builder and the reader, so I will be endeavouring to produce one. Won't be for a few weeks though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TurnipJF 10277 Posted October 30 1 hour ago, Old_Corny said: Having read thorugh a few of the build threads, I realise how much I enjoy them and how much there is to be gained for the builder and the reader, so I will be endeavouring to produce one. Won't be for a few weeks though. Great stuff!! Looking forward to reading it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
