Interstate GTG Wayne's shout

[WAY]

That is very clear. As Ryan explained, the fact that Reverse has full power and Forward has low power is even MORE EVIDENCE that you're doing it wrong. Because it's supposed to be the opposite... Reverse should have lower power output but forwards should have FULL power output.

So if you just change the direction of the motor, you should be sorted.

Dear keyboard warrior, please see evidence below:

1. Doing it wrong - yes I would have agreed with you if I was just someone reading this, but there is no way for me to do this wrong. You see, the ESC and motor comes from the same company as a kit, wires matching and everything, and I haven't done anything to it that can possiby make it possible to do this wrong. The only thing that is possible is that the setup was for a particular brand of receiver, and will require adjustment for my brand. Nothing unusual about that.

2. Just change the direction of the motor - umm, say what? That would mean the car would go backwards when I am trying to go forward

[IML337]

but there is no way for me to do this wrong.

hahahahahaha, how can I argue with this? So conclusive!


(seriously though, now you've explained more, it makes more sense. I'm going to close my mouth, wish you good luck, and start thinking about which wine I want you to order at dinner)

[mdt]

[Lima]

(seriously though, now you've explained more, it makes more sense. I'm going to close my mouth, wish you good luck, and start thinking about which wine I want you to order at dinner)

It would be rude to ask for Grange. Although a 98 vintage 707 would be preferable.

[skc]

It would be rude to ask for Grange. Although a 98 vintage 707 would be preferable.

Surely if you are going to go Penfolds, a bottle or two of 620 would be the go.

[Lima]

As a quasi-Coonawarra local I certainly wouldn't be complaining.

[WAY]

Matty, start listing them down and check your credit limit. You might need to raise it.

[smarm]

Dear keyboard warrior, please see evidence below:

1. Doing it wrong - yes I would have agreed with you if I was just someone reading this, but there is no way for me to do this wrong. You see, the ESC and motor comes from the same company as a kit, wires matching and everything, and I haven't done anything to it that can possiby make it possible to do this wrong. The only thing that is possible is that the setup was for a particular brand of receiver, and will require adjustment for my brand. Nothing unusual about that.

2. Just change the direction of the motor - umm, say what? That would mean the car would go backwards when I am trying to go forward

Ha ha ha

It still sounds like you've monged it. But given the reasonable explanation, it's becoming understandable. Phrases like "there's no way for me to do this wrong" don't carry much stead with photos like:



Don't skimp on the desert wine.

[WAY]

Yeah how about photo like this which I took 5 mins ago?

[mdt]

Is that the one that goes 40km/h in reverse and only 10km/h in a forward direction. Looks great.

[smarm]

Video of it working inside please

[WAY]

Is that the one that goes 40km/h in reverse and only 10km/h in a forward direction. Looks great.

If 40kmh going forward is all you ask for, I am sure I am there. Just so you know, the car with it's current conservative gearing has a top speed of about 100kmh. Watch this video. This is what it's like. I just want to feel all that torque and power, after I have done that, i will tone it down even more with a 16T pinion (standard kit comes with 14t which is what the video is).

[Jim Bookie]

starters: duvel

mains : suckfizzle ssb
cape mentelle zinfandel

dessert: noble one

[Timbo_S3]

starters: duvel

mains : suckfizzle ssb
cape mentelle zinfandel

dessert: noble one

[Jim Bookie]

and what is your suggestion, kind sir?

don't wanna break the budget...

[Tank Engine]

and what is your suggestion, kind sir?

don't wanna break the budget...

Am I the only person on the planet that thinks ssb's are cat's piss?

Maybe we should stick to Australian Wine to keep the budget reasonable?

[auR32]

Maybe we should stick to Australian Wine to keep the budget reasonable?

mains : suckfizzle ssb
cape mentelle zinfandel

dessert: noble one

Which of those is not an Australian wine?

Too many WA wines there though!

How about some Barossa Merlot:

[Lima]

Am I the only person on the planet that thinks ssb's are cat's piss?

It's not red, so no, you're not.

[J-Tim]

Which of those is not an Australian wine?

Too many WA wines there though!

How about some Barossa Merlot:

Me no like Merlot.

Cab Sav or bust!

[Lima]

Play it safe...

http://www.parkercoonawarraestate.co...=1&currentID=4

or

http://www.hollick.com/wines/icon-wi...sauvignon.html

[J-Tim]

I like the direction this thread is taking.

[Timbo_S3]

Yes, I agree re SSB's -- as the late Len Evans used to say...beats me how they get the cat to squat over the bottle.

And zinfandel is the same thing, albeit a cat with kidney disease

Me no like Merlot.

Cab Sav or bust!

Agreed...or the Clonakilla shiraz viogner 2001

[Tank Engine]

Play it safe...

http://www.parkercoonawarraestate.co...=1&currentID=4

or

http://www.hollick.com/wines/icon-wi...sauvignon.html

Parker Estate - yum.

[Jim Bookie]

im not really into ssb's either, but suckfizzle is the bomb.
and timbo, have you tried the mentelle zinfadel - it's a red by the way, not a pink
try it..... also try the mr. riggs shiraz viognier.

lima's recommendation is good. parker cab's are good.
anyway, wine, like food, subjective to taste.

[Jim Bookie]

http://www.capementelle.com.au/asset...07%20May11.pdf

http://www.stellabella.com.au/index....mart&Itemid=64

[Jim Bookie]

It's not red, so no, you're not.

wine snob!!!

so, will you have red wine with your fish, sir?



















i know you gonna say beer...

[Zorg2]

so when will it be ready to run? we have a huge grassed area behind our place, aston will be happy to run it in for you!!

[Lima]

wine snob!!!

so, will you have red wine with your fish, sir?

i know you gonna say beer...

I don't drink beer, have never liked the taste. Feel a bit of a social leper at times. A wine is not always appropriate.

Red with fish, of course, haha. A pinot noir would be fine.

[smarm]

back on topic, is it working yet chief?

[WAY]

Still waitin for the blardy thing from Castle Creation. I bought some hop-up parts for my Vorza from the US a week after this order, and I already received that on Friday. So where the heck is this!

[mdt]

Still waitin for the blardy thing from Castle Creation. I bought some hop-up parts for my Vorza from the US a week after this order, and I already received that on Friday. So where the heck is this!

The technical department are still passing your email around for a laugh.

[WAY]

This morning while I was waiting for OllieWAY to finish his breakie, I decided to open the bag that contained the ESC manual. Flicked trough it, boring boring boring, stuff I know already, then I get to the trouble shooting section at the end. Now I didn't read it carefully at this point as OllieWAY and I were late for a birthday party, but it says that if you are running a Futaba radio, you need to reverse the throttle setting. Hmm, I am running a Futaba...

[WAY]

Ok I am home. Read the trouble shooting section in the manual again and this is what it says:

Problem: My Castle ESC may or may not arm, but it will not calibrate to
my t ransmitter.
Solution: Most calibration issues can be solved by changing settings on the transmitter. Make
sure you have both your throttle and brake endpoints (called EPA or ATV on your radio) on the
throttle channel out to between 100 to 120%. Make sure if you have a Futaba or Futaba made
transmitter to have the throttle channel set to the reversed position.

And guess what? It works.

So Matty, want a proof of life video?

[mdt]

We should set a date for the GTG and if it works on the night, I'll pay.

I was going to suggest the Saturday night before the GP. Wes might even be around then.

[monkeysrus]

Good work Wayne.