Team Losi Mini-T v2.0 - Page 16

losi racer13 · #**376** 02-06-2005, 03:30 PM

nah i wanna keep it so i can just get differnt types of motor and thats the easy way to speed, i kinda just wanna keep like roar legal lol

chevy_94 · #**377** 02-06-2005, 07:00 PM

i just would go ahead and get a new mamba set-up instead of lookin around for a new one...thats just my opinion

format13 · #**378** 02-08-2005, 08:15 PM

one question for anyone here, ive been looking at pics of the mamba esc, and i cant tell if you can run the stock servo with it (because of the 4 wires on the storck servo), does anyone know?

chevy_94 · #**379** 02-08-2005, 08:51 PM

every one i have talked to said they have upgraded the servo....cause of the speed it picks up to be more responsive on steering...

justo316 · #**380** 02-09-2005, 10:28 AM

I have a Big Block motor from my HPI Micro. Can I use it in a Mini-T?

Insane Rival · #**381** 02-10-2005, 11:35 AM

OK guys can you tell me if I fried my ESC? I was driving the T, and the motor just stopped working, this was my 2nd T i had that did it. SOOO I thought it was the motor. I bought an Orion Core motor, put new plugs on the wires from the ESC going to the motor and the ones on the motor (Micro Deans). Turns out when I was soldering, I hit the wires from the ESC going to the battery, and melted them together, pretty close to the plug. BUT I plugged my battery in and turned it on before I noticed this. The battery got extremely hot, and I couldnt figure out what was wrong, then I noticed the wires were messed up. I unplugged the batt and turned the T off, pulled the wires apart, and tried it again. The batt still got really hot, so I gave up. I think that the ESC was already messed up or faulty, then I shorted the battery out when the plugs were messed up. But the weird thing is, the battery was still powering the steering, so I dont think the battery is completley ruined. Sorry for the confusing post lol, I just want to get this thing fixed, its been apart for like 5 monthes and yesterday I just got the stuff to fix it, and it still doesnt work

Insane Rival · #**382** 02-10-2005, 01:38 PM

OK well I called the LHS and they said it most likely the ESC too, like I thought. Does anyone have the stock ESC/Receiever unit that they arent using b/c they replaced it with an aftermarket or something?

teampeter · #**383** 02-10-2005, 04:20 PM

Does anybody know the motor limit on the stock ESC? I know it would probably be better to just upgrade everything, but I can't do much w/ my own money(I'm 13).

Anyone wanting to get better motors, go with Trinity Mini Machines. From what I hear, they are way better than even the Baja. Less money too, $25 or something at eHobbies.com. They go down to 19 turns. I have the 20 turn, Mass Termination.

Insane Rival · #**384** 02-10-2005, 06:53 PM

You can run a lot of motors on the stock ESC, not too sure whats the limit tho.

RespirologyRC · #**385** 02-11-2005, 04:56 AM

I currently run a Venom Fireball in my mini-t and use a 7.2 volt pack, 1100 or if I want to go wild I use 3300. I have had ZERO problems with it. So I guess to say that it is safe for mod motors is good

Insane Rival · #**386** 02-11-2005, 07:33 AM

Has anyone else had problems with their T's ESCs stop working? This is the 2nd one ive had that its did it on, only thing I changed was the batt and Im running a Team Venom 6 Cell 1100. I got a new ESC on its way today

dub-c · #**387** 02-12-2005, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justo316

I have a Big Block motor from my HPI Micro. Can I use it in a Mini-T?

yeah

nitrothugg · #**388** 02-12-2005, 04:19 PM

i was thinking of using 12 gauge wire to replace the wires on my 6 cell 2/3 A pack. is this a good idea?

Wedge598 · #**389** 02-13-2005, 04:08 PM

Here is the new and improved Mini-T with a body I spent over a week painting.

Those are GPM shocks in there and they work like a charm. No leaks whatsover. But you need to be real careful not to over tighten the caps. If you do, the ring seal will blow out and the shocks will leak. They just need to be snug.

I can't stress enough how much an improvement the shocks make. The stock springs are total junk. This baby is so responsive and jumps really well now too. It's just amazing.

Freak e-maxx1 · #**390** 02-13-2005, 04:18 PM

nice looking body

teampeter · #**391** 02-13-2005, 09:01 PM

The ad on RC Car Action says that the Monster Termination (19 turn) needs an aftermarket speedo, so I don't know. I overheated my Mass Term. mod motor, and blew one of the armature wires, then didn't tighten the timing screw enough and lost one, so it falls apart. I don't know how hard it will be to get replacements, so I might just get the hotter motor, take it easy, and if the ESC/RX blows, it's an excuse to convince my parents to help (w/ money) me upgrade them.

scrisp2 · #**392** 02-15-2005, 11:45 AM

Hi All,

I just got my new Mini T on Friday and have been running it all weekend. This thing is really cool (and that's coming from a 40 year old guy)

I'm wanting an LST eventually, but wanted to see if this would keep my interest long enough to justify the big $$ of a nitro truck. I had an RC10GT, a few years ago and by the time I finished putting it together, and blowing the motor on the first startup (totally my fault), I never wanted to see that thing again.

I love the Mini T so far, but am having a problem with the ESC. I ran it most of the weekend, in the house, chasing the cats around.

But I couldn't wait to take it outside and drive it a bit. That trip lasted about 2 minutes. It was wet outside and I wasn't watching where I was going and went through a little puddle of water. The ESC got water inside, so I took it apart and used compressed air and a hair dryer to dry it out. The truck runs now, and everything seems to be okay, except that when I put it in reverse, there is a 2-3 second lag time before it starts moving. Is that normal? I don't seem to remember it doing that before it got wet.

I'm also having the same issues as many others with the front ball cups not wanting to stay on, but have read the numerous threads about that and will be getting those upgraded before anything else. I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

scrisp2 · #**393** 02-15-2005, 11:46 AM

Hi All,

I just got my new Mini T on Friday and have been running it all weekend. This thing is really cool (and that's coming from a 40 year old guy)

I'm wanting an LST eventually, but wanted to see if this would keep my interest long enough to justify the big $$ of a nitro truck. I had an RC10GT, a few years ago and by the time I finished putting it together, and blowing the motor on the first startup (totally my fault), I never wanted to see that thing again.

I love the Mini T so far, but am having a problem with the ESC. I ran it most of the weekend, in the house, chasing the cats around.

But I couldn't wait to take it outside and drive it a bit. That trip lasted about 2 minutes. It was wet outside and I wasn't watching where I was going and went through a little puddle of water. The ESC got water inside, so I took it apart and used compressed air and a hair dryer to dry it out. The truck runs now, and everything seems to be okay, except that when I put it in reverse, there is a 2-3 second lag time before it starts moving. Is that normal? I don't seem to remember it doing that before it got wet.

I'm also having the same issues as many others with the front ball cups not wanting to stay on, but have read the numerous threads about that and will be getting those upgraded before anything else. I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

scrisp2 · #**394** 02-15-2005, 11:54 AM

Hi All,

I just got my new Mini T on Friday and have been running it all weekend. This thing is really cool (and that's coming from a 40 year old guy)

I'm wanting an LST eventually, but wanted to see if this would keep my interest long enough to justify the big $$ of a nitro truck. I had an RC10GT, a few years ago and by the time I finished putting it together, and blowing the motor on the first startup (totally my fault), I never wanted to see that thing again.

I love the Mini T so far, but am having a problem with the ESC. I ran it most of the weekend, in the house, chasing the cats around.

But I couldn't wait to take it outside and drive it a bit. That trip lasted about 2 minutes. It was wet outside and I wasn't watching where I was going and went through a little puddle of water. The ESC got water inside, so I took it apart and used compressed air and a hair dryer to dry it out. The truck runs now, and everything seems to be okay, except that when I put it in reverse, there is a 2-3 second lag time before it starts moving. Is that normal? I don't seem to remember it doing that before it got wet.

I'm also having the same issues as many others with the front ball cups not wanting to stay on, but have read the numerous threads about that and will be getting those upgraded before anything else. I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

scrisp2 · #**395** 02-15-2005, 12:07 PM

Hi All,

I just got my new Mini T on Friday and have been running it all weekend. This thing is really cool (and that's coming from a 40 year old guy)

I'm wanting an LST eventually, but wanted to see if this would keep my interest long enough to justify the big $$ of a nitro truck. I had an RC10GT, a few years ago and by the time I finished putting it together, and blowing the motor on the first startup (totally my fault), I never wanted to see that thing again.

I love the Mini T so far, but am having a problem with the ESC. I ran it most of the weekend, in the house, chasing the cats around.

But I couldn't wait to take it outside and drive it a bit. That trip lasted about 2 minutes. It was wet outside and I wasn't watching where I was going and went through a little puddle of water. The ESC got water inside, so I took it apart and used compressed air and a hair dryer to dry it out. The truck runs now, and everything seems to be okay, except that when I put it in reverse, there is a 2-3 second lag time before it starts moving. Is that normal? I don't seem to remember it doing that before it got wet.

I'm also having the same issues as many others with the front ball cups not wanting to stay on, but have read the numerous threads about that and will be getting those upgraded before anything else. I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

scrisp2 · #**396** 02-15-2005, 12:19 PM

Hi All,

I just got my new Mini T on Friday and have been running it all weekend. This thing is really cool (and that's coming from a 40 year old guy)

I'm wanting an LST eventually, but wanted to see if this would keep my interest long enough to justify the big $$ of a nitro truck. I had an RC10GT, a few years ago and by the time I finished putting it together, and blowing the motor on the first startup (totally my fault), I never wanted to see that thing again.

I love the Mini T so far, but am having a problem with the ESC. I ran it most of the weekend, in the house, chasing the cats around.

But I couldn't wait to take it outside and drive it a bit. That trip lasted about 2 minutes. It was wet outside and I wasn't watching where I was going and went through a little puddle of water. The ESC got water inside, so I took it apart and used compressed air and a hair dryer to dry it out. The truck runs now, and everything seems to be okay, except that when I put it in reverse, there is a 2-3 second lag time before it starts moving. Is that normal? I don't seem to remember it doing that before it got wet.

I'm also having the same issues as many others with the front ball cups not wanting to stay on, but have read the numerous threads about that and will be getting those upgraded before anything else. I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

scrisp2 · #**397** 02-15-2005, 12:21 PM

The initial post didn't seem to go through for about a half hour, and then 4 of them popped in at once.

Sorry for clogging up the works.

Scott

RespirologyRC · #**398** 02-15-2005, 03:10 PM

It's normal for it to take a 1 second, to get it into revere. But three seconds! I would consider yourself lucky for even having a working servo

losi racer13 · #**399** 02-16-2005, 05:04 PM

does anyone know if the trinity monster wild is better then a big block?

dub-c · #**400** 02-16-2005, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrisp2

I do have one other question about the balls though. What size wrench will I need to screw them in? It is so tiny, I barely realized that it takes a hex wrench to unscrew them.

Thanks,
Scott

I believe they are 0.050" hex. If you plan on making mods or doing even a little amount of wrenching I would suggest getting a 0.050" hex driver; much easier to use. Otherwise head to the hardware store and pick up about 3 packs of the 0.050" allen wrenches, they can bend/break very easily. (the Craftsman ones are only ~$1.50 and include a 1/16th as well)