Author Topic: Team Psyclone - The Build Diaries (Read 11263 times)

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #80 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:34:14 AM »

What about a Speed Controller and a Li-Po charger? I know they sell them, although I don't know which is appropriate for a 240mAh one.

Tweedy · « **Reply #81 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:52:22 AM »

not sure about esc's and li-po chargers as i only use nihm and servos

haz · « **Reply #82 on:** February 07, 2012, 11:58:31 AM »

i have a sabertooth 5a?
the fra isnt a good place for ants.

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #83 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:02:05 PM »

I've had a look around GiantCod, and found a nice Charger, a Speed Controller (Although I may consider the Sabretooth, Haz) and the TX and receiver Plazmic Inferno mentioned. Thanks Guys.

haz · « **Reply #84 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:03:52 PM »

giantcod don't do any useable esc's mate.

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #85 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:05:22 PM »

Oh. Glad I posted before buying.

haz · « **Reply #86 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:07:12 PM »

they are all BRUSHLESS escs, most motors are BRUSHED
you interested in the sabertooth?

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #87 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:08:25 PM »

Well, I have no better option, so yeah.

haz · « **Reply #88 on:** February 07, 2012, 12:09:25 PM »

send us a pm or email and we can talk more.

SKBT · « **Reply #89 on:** February 07, 2012, 01:12:54 PM »

Sabertooth's have poor build quality. Both of my boards have failed in some way. My 2X12 went FET'o ejecto on me at FI and my 2X25 decided to separate itself from its heat sink when I first installed it in Phoenix. Now yes the 2X25 was easily fixed with some shoe goo but I still don't trust them. Also they don't have a very nice expo rate on the mixed setting. If your running a 150g ant you could totally do a servo guts esc or if you need something better Fingertech's tiny esc is great and they have awesome customer service too.

Vertigo · « **Reply #90 on:** February 07, 2012, 03:15:34 PM »

Well I've been told they are similar in construction and performance to the Barello Ant 150 which have worked very well for me. They have been used successfully in many ants over here.

haz · « **Reply #91 on:** February 07, 2012, 04:00:09 PM »

the 12 and 25 amp ones are sh*te, the 5a ones are pretty good

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #92 on:** February 11, 2012, 09:43:19 AM »

I have a problem. With my GiantCod Gear (Both the receiver and transmitter) With everything plugged in, nothing happens. There's a green flashing light, but when that's solid, it should be bound, iirc, but as I said, nothing happens.

haz · « **Reply #93 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:03:57 AM »

is the transmitter turned on throughout?

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #94 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:06:50 AM »

Well, the robot refuses to go through one Chanel, and tends to throw an unpredictable fit. We're trying to see if the battery's flat, or if it's some other thing.

haz · « **Reply #95 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:08:57 AM »

can you show me a picture of your setup?

Tweedy · « **Reply #96 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:18:19 AM »

try adjusting the trims on the controller ( the small black dials )

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #97 on:** February 11, 2012, 10:21:50 AM »

The trimming don't seem to make a difference. The current problem is a fight with the charger.

haz · « **Reply #98 on:** February 11, 2012, 11:59:57 AM »

why isnt ch2 plugged in?

fiddle with the trims and mixing i'd say.

TheDerpedOne · « **Reply #99 on:** February 11, 2012, 12:15:00 PM »

Well, I'm currently charging the battery.