Increase steering deadzone?
Hi. I have a Spektrum DX3.0 running a Hitec 5955TG digital servo in my rock crawler. Now, this is not a big deal, but the servo whines when it can't find a perfect center. Is there a way to increase the "deadzone" either in the servo or my radio a few degrees, to avoid having the server keep trying to find center and whining all the time? Thanks!
Posted on: 3/13/2010 7:57 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "RC Radios, Transmitters, Receivers, Servos, gyros"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9579562

RE: Another video of the .25 for y'all
Your probably going to want to clean that patio table off with some cleaner =) Nitro exhaust makes quite the mess
Posted on: 3/11/2009 8:56 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8568495

Zippy Lipo: How can they be so much cheaper?
I'm getting a Savage Flux in the next little bit, and I'm in the process of researching batteries. How can the Zippy lipos found here http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8587&Product_Name=ZIPPY_Flightmax_5000mAh_3S1P_30C_ Be so much cheaper than any others? Also does anyone know of any stores that sell Zippy lipo's in Canada?
Posted on: 3/8/2009 9:39 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8557465

RE: Got my Savage .25 tonight!(now with video)
Damn that thing has a nice tune. If your new to nitros and you've tuned that congrats.
Posted on: 3/8/2009 5:38 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8555240

RE: Interchangeable Savage parts: Flux & Nitro
[quote]ORIGINAL: ArancioC5 Simple reply......NOTHING IS INTERCHANGEABLE BESIDES THE RADIO BOX, STEERING RACK, TOWERS, AND ROLL BAR as far as the chassis goes. The arms, turnbuckles, and uprights/hubs are too. [/quote] Why do you type in caps? Do you think I'm some kind of moron? Typing in all caps, insinuates that your are yelling, and I don't see a reason for yelling. Not only that, but your post does not make complete sense. From what your saying, the arms, turnbuckles and uprights and hubs are not compatible. If I read that correctly, that means that basically nothing on the Flux is interchangeable on the Nitro version. I find that very hard to believe. I hope you are incorrect.
Posted on: 3/5/2009 9:59 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8548042

RE: hpi savage FLUX....XL revealed
Hows the XL flux doing now anyways? Are your maxamp batteries toast? How much did they puff? I want a flux pretty bad, but I won't be able to get one for a few months.
Posted on: 3/5/2009 7:44 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8547917

RE: Interchangeable Savage parts: Flux & Nitro
Does anyone know if the dog bones are the same? What about the diffs? I have a nitro savage that I plan on using for a donor truck to a flux, for when I break it etc.
Posted on: 3/5/2009 2:43 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8545661

RE: hpi savage FLUX....XL revealed
[quote]ORIGINAL: rhylsadar [quote]i will say this with 25 43 gearing it is very very tight in the chassis.i will be testing it out this week and if all is well i will be building more if you know what i mean. next project is a 3 speed mod.[/quote] you got a 43T spur gear? just a sidenote: multiple speed trannys have been experienced not to hold up very well in brushless trucks. it has been tested many times in revos, savages etc. the only way it seems works is with forkshifting 2speed trannys like in the e maxx etc. bye rhylsadar [/quote] I never thought of this. What is forkshifting? Is that basically locking the tranny in second gear?
Posted on: 3/4/2009 1:19 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8543307

RE: hpi SAVAGE FLUX ESC CATCHES FIRE out of box
Haha nice! I want a XL flux. How did you mount the motor plate? Can you take some more close up pictures?
Posted on: 3/4/2009 11:00 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8542185

RE: hpi savage FLUX....XL revealed
Now all those mean nay-sayers are hiding with their tails between their legs haha! Nice! And to the haters, haha OWNED!
Posted on: 3/4/2009 2:48 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8542182

Interchangeable Savage parts: Flux & Nitro
I own a Savage X SS with a LRP engine, and a load of spare parts. I've recently gotten into the battery scene with a Slash that I put a VXL kit into. I like batteries more and more now, and I'm wondering (if I get a Savage Flux) what parts from my nitro Savage are interchangeable with the Flux Savage? I wouldn't mind using my RPM arms etc on the flux if I could. How is the tranny different? I have the 2 and 3 speed trannys, but with battery, would it not be direct drive (with gear reduction of course) rendering shifting useless? Thanks guys!
Posted on: 3/2/2009 8:14 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8537142

RE: A Savage Flux has room for options with LIPO
[quote]ORIGINAL: Flux Driver Beadlock tires! And the extra weight will be on the wheels, not on the shocks. Heck yeah, I'll have to keep that in mind. [/quote] IMHO beadlocks would be a no-no with a 3s lipo. I think most brushless setups with 3s or more will blow them clean off the rim.
Posted on: 2/28/2009 2:41 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8527142

RE: Savage flux running NiMh
[quote]ORIGINAL: Flux Driver Okay I called HPI. The guy on the phone said the NiMh packs I have should be okay. Said they've gotten lots of calls from people using NiMh packs. I asked what they use, he said for R&D they used Lipos only however. Recommended Maxamps. I told him about page 7 in the Flux manual where it warns against low quality batteries. He said it must be a warning against cheap packs with like 1200MAH or something. Said that my packs with 5000MAH should be fine. I asked if I got 2S 7.4V Lipo packs, would it be more powerful than 7cell 8.4V NIMH packs. As in the next step above 7cell NIMH without going to 8cell NIMH. He said the power from the 7cell NIMH packs would be a bit more simply because it's 8.4V versus the 7.4V in the 2s Lipo packs. The Lipos however will give a lot more run time. I wish there was a middle group between the 2S and the 3S lipos. Because 3S is way too much for me. I mean I'm not like an 8 year old mashing the trigger out there. But I mean 3S would probably be so much power I wouldn't enjoy it much. I'd like it better in a road RC vehicle that's designed to hug the ground, not end up flying off it due to ground clearance, air blowing under the body, etc. Even the Traxxas Slash with bushless floats up like a leaf in a gust of wind. I told the guy about the email from Castle Creations right in this thread, about the ripple effect. He wasn't sure what to make of it and assured me again the NiMh packs I have are fine. He said he wasn't sure why Castle Creations would say that. Anyways, I live near Ultimate Hobbies in California and also Hobby People in Lake Forest. When I get around to it, I'll see what Lipos they have. Until then I think I'm fine with my NiMh packs. I'm sure 2S Lipo packs will satisfy me too. They'll at least be better than 6cell Nimh packs since it has 7.4V vs. the 7.2V in the 6cell NIMH packs. I guess that's the standard to go by when getting a boost from 2S Lipo packs. Again, I really wish there was something in Lipo between the power of 2S and 3S. Two 11.1V packs is not something I want. [/quote] If your afraid of 3s, you could always reduce the throttle end point, if you have a decent controller. Or, you could also program the ESC to not go full throttle. 3s IMHO makes brushless setups what they're meant to be.
Posted on: 2/26/2009 11:38 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8523193

RE: 4600 Nimh only taking ~2000mah
I'm throwing my Phrophet Plus charger in the garbage. I think it's killed about 4 of my batteries. I now have a Hyperion 0606i, and it's awesome.
Posted on: 10/20/2008 10:02 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8068471

What gearing you running in your Brushless Slash?
What gearing are you guys using in your brushless slashes? I just bought a 3S lipo, and put it in my brushless slash with 26/83 gearing, and it's a freaking monster. I need to make a front spoiler to try to help it keep the front end down. I've also tried 23/83 and 21/83. I checked my motor temp with the 26/83 (street use only) and the max temp was 150. If I take it off road, I'll be running no taller than 21/83, probably 18/83.
Posted on: 9/27/2008 3:18 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995199

RE: Shorting out a Lipo
Lol, the batteries I've ever shorted out, I did 100% on purpose. I've never accidentally shorted out any battery. I'm very careful when I solder any connectors on any batteries. When I was talking shorting out batteries, I was talking about AA's and C cells etc when I was a kid. I would never short out any battery these days.
Posted on: 9/27/2008 3:08 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7995190

Shorting out a Lipo
Out of curiosity, how does shorting out a Lipo or LiMn battery kill it immediately? I've shorted out lots of other types of batteries (however, only very momentarily) and they've been fine. What is it about these types of batteries that destroys them?
Posted on: 9/26/2008 1:01 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7993028

RE: Dang. I broke something else.
I'm having this exact same problem with a 7 cell stick pack with IB4600 cells. One of the rear cells gets very hot (150) while all the other cells hover around 105. What position in the stick pack is the hot cell you have? I think it might be a defective cell. I'm returning my battery to my LHS for a new one. I don't believe you caused it's problem. I've taken extreme care for my batteries, and I guess every now and then you get a bad one.
Posted on: 8/1/2008 10:33 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7796199

RE: PICS OF YOUR SAVAGES !!
[quote]ORIGINAL: AMP Concepts NICE TRUCK racaner,but I have a couple questions. 1.What shocks are those? 2.Are those the high torque bars on either side of the bottom of the chassis? and 3.With all that other custom stuff, why don't you have a tuned pipe? [/quote] Those shocks, are ones that will bend on a 90 degree angle like these. They're junk trust me. [IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/Hordsak/2007_0213Quadding0012a.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/28/2008 9:26 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7782335

RE: Show off your classic, 1980 or older truck bodies
[quote]ORIGINAL: BudBud Hordsak, that orange and white Chevy is awesome. I love that color on those short bed Chevies. Maybe because I had a friend that had one. It was a 72 with a 70 450 hp 454. He used to do ferocious burnouts down the street. It had Crager SS five spokes wheels on it. I am not sure how he did that. You could hear that thing howl all over town at night. The only dent he put
Posted on: 7/28/2008 9:24 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7782326

RE: Clutch shoes wearing out ?
Yeah they look fine. If you add some weight (by screwing in the set screws that should have come with the aluminum shoes) Your clutch will engage earlier in the RPM band, this might be something you like or not. I have the HPI aluminum shoes, and they engage a little late for my liking, but I've already added the set screws to mine. I may try a lighter spring.
Posted on: 7/28/2008 3:31 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7779496

RE: Show off your classic, 1980 or older truck bodies
[IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/Hordsak/P1040761.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s19/Hordsak/P1040758.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/28/2008 3:24 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7779492

RE: road rage tires gone bad
That's what driving like a raped ape, and cornering on concrete / asphalt will do to a low profile tire. Not much you can do to extend the life, besides not cornering so hard. Looks like the tread on the top is decent still.
Posted on: 7/28/2008 3:22 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "HPI Monster Truck Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7779491

Do you guys have any Canadian Distributors?
Does MaxAmps have any Canadian distributors? I'm afraid if I order from you guys, I'll get nailed with taxes and duty fees. Thanks!
Posted on: 7/26/2008 2:10 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "MaxAmps Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7773422

RE: Will my LiPo charger be ok....
Awesome thanks. Would the gauge of the wires be a problem charging at 3 amps? I would think so, but I guess it can't be otherwise they wouldn't have used such small gauge. Can't wait!! This Slash is going to haul!
Posted on: 7/25/2008 11:48 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7773098

Will my LiPo charger be ok....
I own this Lipo charger. http://www.ripmax.com/item.asp?itemid=O-IP2775&Category=O0150 I know it's a lower end model, and I purchased it to charge the Lipo in my 1/36th desert truck. I now have a Traxxas slash, and I want to know if I could use this charger to charge a 5000mah 11.1 volt Lipo. I know I would have to change the connector, but I can't find any concrete information on it. Thanks! PS. I will also get an external balancer.
Posted on: 7/25/2008 10:03 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7772729

RE: 4600 Nimh only taking ~2000mah
I charged it today at 2amps, and it peaked at 3580. Still a ways to go, but it's getting better. Should I throw another c/10 at it anytime soon?
Posted on: 7/23/2008 2:20 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7762143

RE: 4600 Nimh only taking ~2000mah
Well I took the 7 cell out today, and ran my slash hard with it. When performance started to degrade noticeably, I pulled the pack out, and noticed that one specific cell at the rear of the pack was 130f while all the other cells were in the 102-109 range. (I have a thermal temp gun) Why would this 1 cell be so much hotter? Could it infact be defective?
Posted on: 7/22/2008 10:10 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7761480

RE: 4600 Nimh only taking ~2000mah
After a few cycles, the battery seems to be taking more and more mah. I'm upto around 3500-3800 now from 2000. That's after around 3 cycles. I'm using the Dynamite Prophet Plus LCD charger found here http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN4049 I'm using a mixture of Intellect 4200 and Venom 6 cell stick packs. I wouldn't say the battery was hot, but after a 1c charge, it's definitely warm. I remember somewhere around 10+ volts, off a fresh charge.. but I can't remember for sure.
Posted on: 7/22/2008 8:46 PM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "Batteries & Chargers"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7761126

RE: Rustler VXl Battery & charger!
Damn that 0606i is a sexy unit. I wonder why I haven't heard more about it. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on it.
Posted on: 7/21/2008 10:15 AM by Author "Hordsak" in the forum "MaxAmps Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7754567