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Guest · 08-11-2006, 02:36 PM

Anybody running a RC18T with the stock (RTR) esc and Spektrum Rx? I heard they are not compatiable

Is that true? Thanks

Bdegan2 · 08-11-2006, 02:53 PM

rcdave had that exact issue. Don't know if it was an isolated case or if that is just the way it is

imported_rcdave · 08-11-2006, 03:22 PM

I had tried 2 different stock speed controllers and neither of the worked with the spektrum. Had to use my stock KO radio and receiver to use the stock rc18T speed controll.

Receiver worked fine with better speed controllers.

Problem is that the speed controller will not hold its settings. You have to reset it before u use it every time. Never tried to actually take it out on the track though. Too much of a pain trying to set it up.

rcdave

Guest · 08-11-2006, 04:42 PM

Would the Spektrum Voltage Protector help things?

imported_rcdave · 08-11-2006, 08:38 PM

never saw the voltage thingy before, so couldn't tell you if it would help or not.

Sorry.

But if it does let me know, then I can go back to my spectrum.

David

Guest · 08-11-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdave

never saw the voltage thingy before, so couldn't tell you if it would help or not.

Sorry.

But if it does let me know, then I can go back to my spectrum.

David

It's only $6 so I may pick one up & try it out. For some reason I think it may work. Maybe it's just wishful thinking

I'll let you know either way.

Until then I'll use my 17yr(ish) old Futaba I just dug up out of my parents basement.

samboneecanada · 08-12-2006, 01:48 AM

My Spec. worked well with the novak Spy in my RC18. I still prefer racing the vendetta. it's a better offroad machine. I hear that offroad carpet is the RC18's specialty.

S

Guest · 08-12-2006, 07:46 AM

My post & answer on the AE q&a forum regarding this situation...

"Electric kit referenced: RC18T
Comments: Does the stock Esc work with a Spektrum Rx? If not, why?

Yes it does; there is no reason why it would not."

Hmmm...

imported_lunytune · 08-12-2006, 08:50 AM

I have had no problems with the stock speed controller. I have tired the specktrum in 3 different cars and no problems at all

the Spektrum Voltage Protector is meant for 4 cell cars it prevents the low voltage fail safe from kicking in

Guest · 08-12-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lunytune

I have had no problems with the stock speed controller. I have tired the specktrum in 3 different cars and no problems at all

the Spektrum Voltage Protector is meant for 4 cell cars it prevents the low voltage fail safe from kicking in

I just thought that low voltage might be the problem. I guess I will try my spektrum and see what happens. If need be I'll switch to my 17yr old Futaba system.

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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	RC18T & Spektrum Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Anybody running a RC18T with the stock (RTR) esc and Spektrum Rx? I heard they are not compatiable Is that true? Thanks
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08-11-2006, 03:22 PM	#3
imported_rcdave RCC Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 436 Total Props: 0	spektrum I had tried 2 different stock speed controllers and neither of the worked with the spektrum. Had to use my stock KO radio and receiver to use the stock rc18T speed controll. Receiver worked fine with better speed controllers. Problem is that the speed controller will not hold its settings. You have to reset it before u use it every time. Never tried to actually take it out on the track though. Too much of a pain trying to set it up. rcdave __________________ Durango DEX410 & DEX410R AE SC10 4x4 Spektrum
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08-11-2006, 08:38 PM	#5
imported_rcdave RCC Contributor Join Date: Jul 2004 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 436 Total Props: 0	never saw the voltage thingy before, so couldn't tell you if it would help or not. Sorry. But if it does let me know, then I can go back to my spectrum. David __________________ Durango DEX410 & DEX410R AE SC10 4x4 Spektrum
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samboneecanada RCC Expert Contributor I am: Sean H Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milton on Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 861 Total Props: 0	Mine My Spec. worked well with the novak Spy in my RC18. I still prefer racing the vendetta. it's a better offroad machine. I hear that offroad carpet is the RC18's specialty. S
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imported_lunytune RCC Supreme Contributor I am: James G Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Brampton, ontario Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,036 Total Props: 0	I have had no problems with the stock speed controller. I have tired the specktrum in 3 different cars and no problems at all the Spektrum Voltage Protector is meant for 4 cell cars it prevents the low voltage fail safe from kicking in __________________ You can drive a fast truck slow, but you can't drive a slow truck fast! My photo album
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Bdegan2 Join Date: Jan 2006 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 1,347 Total Props: 0	rcdave had that exact issue. Don't know if it was an isolated case or if that is just the way it is
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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	Would the Spektrum Voltage Protector help things?
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Guest Guest Join Date: Sep 2002 Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 0 Total Props: 57	My post & answer on the AE q&a forum regarding this situation... "Electric kit referenced: RC18T Comments: Does the stock Esc work with a Spektrum Rx? If not, why? *Yes it does; there is no reason why it would not.*" Hmmm...
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