Noob question thread! 2020_Summer

I got a VX2 that was cutting out several times an hour and also doing the uncommanded acceleration thing.
PropulsionBoards sent me a replacement and those two problems went away.

I’m in line for a freesk8 remote which should be coming out soon - way way more expensive but I’m holding out hope that it will solve my remote problems forever.

Yeah I really hate the cutouts. Freesk8 remote? Link me up

This isn’t even released yet, why suggest it lol

Also the pricing is probably at least 10x what the alternatives are

For example, the gt2b mod remotes are excellent. @ethana4

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I didn’t really suggest it I suggested he check if his VX2 (if he has one) was busted (as mine was) and replace it (as I did) I then I said (as an interesting side point) “I’m in line for a freesk8 remote which should be coming out soon - way way more expensive but I’m holding out hope that it will solve my remote problems forever.” which is exactly what you are saying here.

I had this EXACT same problem. The white (signal) wire ended up being cut, between the receiver and the ESC. Check that specific wire for loose connections. The stray capacitance there still allowed it to work somewhat, but with these exact weirdisms you’ve described.

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The VX2 on my Flux went out for a moment today with the characteristic double vibration warning. Lost brakes and almost rolled into a busy street. Veered to the side to do a turn and grabbed a traffic light to stop. It’s not the most reliable as remotes go, my other Hobbywing China-motes have held up flawlessly so far.

Okay fair I read it slightly wrong

Not exactly what I said, as I suggested a gt2b but it is what it is

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Is fine frit supposed to have a powder like consistency? It doesnt seem like what I got will grip anything lol

Does anyone have a recommendation for a 90V to 12V DC-DC buck converter? Looking for something that can do at least 10A. Ive been looking at options on Amazon, but if anyone has something they have tried and would recommend, I’m all ears :grin:

2 things. My stormcore powerbutton is on green all the time, even when empty battery. What can i do with this?

Also, what should the voltage be on a 10S4P 40T3? I thought it was 36v, and got scared when i charged it to 41.7V i think it was.

Do the math…

10S x 4.2V/cell = 42V (fully charged)
10S x 3.6V (or 3.7V) = 36V (37V) “nominal” voltage that merely identifies what battery chemistry is being used. Ignore this voltage.

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send an email to lacroix, see if they will send u a replacement, or u can choose to ignore it, i don’t think it will cause any issue

all liion / lipo fully charged is at 4.2V per single cell, if u have 10s, that’s 10 x 4.2 = 42V. p-groups doesn’t change this, only series count does

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Did you set your series and chemistry options in the VESC Tool? This is likely the cause

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Yes i did. :open_mouth:

So, 40t3 is 4.2 fully charged? And this is ok? :slight_smile:

For glass frit I got 96-01 coarse frit, but what do I know it’s only my first time… I think the idea is Frits large enough to poke out of epoxy like glaciers where most is submerged.

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The 40T3 is a “standard” Li-ion cell that is rated for 4.2V charge. Yes, it is okay to charge each cell to 4.2V.

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has anyone been able to get boardnamics AT gear drive to work with 9in mbs T2 ​tires?
the 8in tire works . Am I missing something or it just impossible to have 9in tires on these drives?
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If I turn my remote on then my esc (ubox) then my remote will work. If I leave my remote off then turn on my esc, only then does my davega work. What do i do? I guess its a setting for the uni1 remote like ppm+uart or something?

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