Metatron

[craig_colliass]

Metatron
I have a problem with Tron, I have just changed to Spectrum on it and I am getting some strange things happening list below.

Switch on TX put in link all ok.
Run back and forward all ok
Switch off TX for no signal test; Tron slowly
turns to the right
Turn TX on, it stops.
But if I just plug in link with out TX it doesn€™t move

It has two Blue Boat speed controllers and a v-tail adaptor from the old RX.
The red+ wire from one speed controller signal to the RX is removed I was told this was for the BEC I think; I have bound the receiver 2 times no difference.
The wheels move slowly and doesn€™t cause a risk to anyone but it€™s not right.
Any ideas?

[kane]

Rebind your transmitter to the receiver and make sure the sticks are neutral.

The failsafe is set when you bind and the receiver outputs nothing until it has received a valid signal.

(Message edited by kane on February 12, 2009)

[dmac]

Take out the V tail mixer and use the Spectrums mix, I had a similar problem and that cured it.

[craig_colliass]

what i found worked was to start the unit and then trim the motors till they were quiet then re-bound the transmitter with the settings as adjusted and that seemed to do the job i will be fitting a new speed controller when funds allow.

i will take out the v tail controller when i have some time

Thanks for the advice

hope to see you at Barnsley

[craig_colliass]

I was wondering what people thought about the Sabertooth speed controller sold by Technobots. Now with the discount it comes in at just over £80.
It seems a good unit, but how have people who have used it in the arena found the unit? :shock: :shock:
I€™m using 9.4v drill motors*4 with a 14.4v battery pack. Radio is Spectrum.

[psycho_fling]

block of wood uses one what more can i say??????

[typhoon_driver]

I wouldn't recommend using overvolted drill motors with it but you are well within its rated specs. I blew two in hornet but then i am running 18V drill motors at 24V.

If it works with your system its a very nice controller but then I'm going back to electronize in hornet

[leorcc]

From what I have seen they are very decent speed controllers, if you don't go overboard with the motors.

[cliveb]

How would they perform with 24v Golds?

[banana_man]

Clive, I think it has been done. I think Trev uses that setup in Ironside, but don't quote me on that.