quick fix?
just took my volcano epx pro brushless out yesterday and after a few minutes realized the rear wheels were not powered? i guess i mean only the front wheels were pulling the truck? Does this sound like a quick fix or am in for something deep? thanks in advance :-)
Posted on: 7/12/2012 6:16 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11153219

RE: REPEATEDLY STRIPPING SPUR GEAR HELP!
thanks for the help, i think i'll be starting with the screws, the gears are rather new and i had already upgraded from the plastic spur gear that was getting chewed up constantly. Probalby a dumb question, but the screws you guys are referring to are the ones that old the pinion gear onto the motor and the screws that hold the spur gear down right?
Posted on: 7/15/2011 12:03 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10622642

REPEATEDLY STRIPPING SPUR GEAR HELP!
hello all, need some quick suggestions for my redcat volcano epx brushless pro. i had previously replaced the spur with the new steel replacement since i kept stripping the plastic ones with the lipo battery. The issue is, i cant drive the truck more than a few minutes b4 it strips loose from the pinion. Both are steel, but somehow, they just separate. I meshed them properly and tightened the bolts b4 using it, but it happens nonetheless. any suggestions out there??????
Posted on: 7/13/2011 9:48 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
no one?
Posted on: 5/31/2011 2:03 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10550318

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF REDCAT MAKES SPUR GEARS YET FOR THE VOLCANO EPX BRUSHLESS THAT ARE METAL?? THE PLASTIC ONES SUCK.
Posted on: 5/19/2011 6:33 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
sorry i have the volcano epx pro brushless electric turck
Posted on: 5/2/2011 6:42 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10496504

RE: Redcat Racing Volcano Thread
did u get a reply on this?
Posted on: 5/1/2011 8:38 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10494562

can any1 recommend
a steel spur gear replacement for my volcano epx pro brushless? the plastic one gets chewed up far too easily with the lipo battery. thanks.
Posted on: 11/23/2010 7:17 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10155136

RE: red cat lipos
i had purchased a cheapo off ebay for 40 bucks and its been golden for about 4 months.
Posted on: 10/6/2010 10:07 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: very frustrated
any1??
Posted on: 10/6/2010 10:04 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10052824

very frustrated
with my volcano epx pro brushless, i've just ruined my 2nd spur gear (11164) in a few weeks. ever since i've installed the lipo battery, the plastic gears just dont hold. Is there a metal spur gear i can purchase??? if not, i need some advice as to how i can prolong the life of my spur gear ............................ ps i do not race the truck
Posted on: 9/25/2010 10:14 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10027221

RE: help with repair on my volcano
ok so i got to the gear or is it called the differential. how do i remove one of the wheel axles , do i unscrew it (i've tried to), pull it out? or does the whole differential have 2 b replace? thanks
Posted on: 7/4/2010 9:16 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9843734

RE: help w/repair on my redcat
thanks all ok so inside that part (differential housing) is the gear. the gear has 2 wheel axles or wheel cups (i'm not sure what there called but the dogbone end attaches into this part). one of these have broken and i cant figure out how to get it out. I tried unscrewing it but its very difficult b/c i have to hold the other side tight and hold the gear so that they dont spin. I tried pulling it out also. I dont even know if it can b replaced, i may have to replace the gear and those 2 pieces may come attached into it. and its the volcano epx pro brushless if that helps. also i did post in the redcat section, but they sometimes take a while to respond and i hoped to get this thing running for this w/e but i guess that aint happening happy 4th [8|]
Posted on: 7/4/2010 9:13 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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RE: help w/repair on my redcat
the blow up view unfortunately isnt helping me, i've tried to use it but to no avail, i just cant figure out how to remove the old axle joint, the gear box doesnt appear to b more than one piece so it seems that i need to remove the old broken part from the outside
Posted on: 7/3/2010 12:31 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9842366

help with repair on my volcano
figured i'd give this a shot, i'm trying to change the axle joint on my r/f wheel, its the end that attachs to the gear box. The front dog bone goes inside this piece on the inside (the outside dogbone attached to wheel axle). Buy Your Redcat Here, Best Prices on vehicles andparts Redcat part # 02051 is the gear box, i have an extra 02033 and i believe this is the right replacement part (the dogbone doesnt obviously stay in since only one end is attached). I cant seem to unscrew this broken axle joint (every time i do the wheels move). And i dont believe the gear box opens up, it appears to b one solid piece. Please help....... the blow up view doesnt seem to help
Posted on: 7/3/2010 12:29 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9842362

help w/repair on my redcat
figured i'd give this a shot, i'm trying to change the axle joint on my r/f wheel, its the end that attachs to the gear box. The front dog bone goes inside this piece on the inside (the outside dogbone attached to wheel axle). Redcat part # 02051 is the gear box, i have an extra 02033 and i believe this is the right replacement part (the dogbone doesnt obviously stay in since only one end is attached). I cant seem to unscrew this broken axle joint (every time i do the wheels move). And i dont believe the gear box opens up, it appears to b one solid piece. Please help.......
Posted on: 7/3/2010 10:46 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9842213

RE: SEARCHED BUT CANT FIND
ok, so i charged it at 3 amps this morning and it seems to b fine, i was under the assumption (after reading) that lipos had to b discharged thus the C rating. But i guess i was reading something wrong, or just didnt understand. So after i use it 4 a bit more, i'll try the balance option again to see if it charges the battery, otherwise, i' guess i 'll just balance it and then use the lipo charge function. thanks
Posted on: 6/12/2010 11:54 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9798130

SEARCHED BUT CANT FIND
Hello all, new entered into the lipo world, just got my 5000 mah 30c 7.4 volt lipo yesterday in the mail. just used it and i'm ready to charge/balance it with the imax b6 charger. I tried using the lipo balance option, but the unit did not charge my lipo, i then used the lipo charge mode. Does this mode also balance the lipo??? b4 charging i did discharge the lipo at 1a. I've searched online for answers, but found nothing, the manual is also not that helpful. I'll tell you one thing, my redcat volcano brushless tears @$$ with this lipo in it. thanks in advance.
Posted on: 6/11/2010 10:29 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9797318

hex key size ??
can any1 tell me the hex key size for the volcano epx pro brushless set up? the small tiny hex key that is used to take the shocks off on the bottom. its very small, i was able to remove one, but the hex key i had was a little bit small for it. thanx.
Posted on: 5/31/2010 12:09 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9770936

RE: ok, lipo, charger, balance, and.....
hey thanks guys, i did it successfully :) does any1 know how to turn this unit off w/out unpluggin it?
Posted on: 5/26/2010 9:00 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9760209

RE: ok, lipo, charger, balance, and.....
sorry, i meant, i'm soldering the deans onto the wires that connect off the side of the charger (the red and black plug) correct? meaning i'm not removing a current connection and replacing it, i'm actually cutting and the soldering the wires that are plugged into the side of the charger (the pic above has the connections shows and the wires that plugged in first b4 the desired connection is plugged in)
Posted on: 5/25/2010 2:33 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9758359

RE: ok, lipo, charger, balance, and.....
does it matter which of the connections i solder the deans onto?? sorry for the inexperience?
Posted on: 5/25/2010 11:01 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9757859

ok, lipo, charger, balance, and.....
no Deans!..........so i just purchased the imax b6 balancer/charger and a new 5000mah 2s lipo, just a quick question. the charger came with connectors , but no deans. What is the easiest way to put my deans on? just solder them? and what connector should i attach the deans to? heres a pic of the connectors it came with.......................sux, got everything, but now i cant charge the freakin battery. http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/catalog/IMAXBAC.jpg
Posted on: 5/25/2010 8:14 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9757561

RE: Where to find Transmitter charger for volcano epx?
ok, so i can just use a charger like that and buy the adapter plugs to it and it will work? what amperage should i charge AA batteries at? i'm assuming the plug is one of those 2, but i dont know how to verify.
Posted on: 5/14/2010 3:20 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9733748

RE: Where to find Transmitter charger for volcano epx?
excuse my ignorance, but were is the ac adapter? what am i plugging the other end into?
Posted on: 5/14/2010 12:28 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9733434

Where to find Transmitter charger for volcano epx?
hello all, do you know the best place to purchase the wall charger for the transmitter on my volcano epx pro?? right now i've been taking the batteries out and charging them, but my charger only does 4 at a time so its been a PITA. Should i try radioshack? ebay? hobbyking? wheres the best place? it's a 2 channel AM system thanks in advance.
Posted on: 5/14/2010 11:08 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9733280

new redcat owner w/a quick Q
hello i have the volcano epx pro brushless, looking to upgraded the stock 2000 mah nimh battery (its horrible). i was looking at 5000 mah batteries to get the most run time and possibly the 8.4 volt, i'm not ready for lipo's as i dont have the cash nor do i race the truck. I was told the pro match batteries are great for the price. my question is, what the easiest way to change the way the battery is mounted. i found a 7 cell 5000 mah on the pro match website http://www.promatchracing.com/proddetail.php?prod=5000-7M now they are a hump pack, so i know they can b assembled different ways, what is the best way and is it hard to change he battery tray set up?? your feedback is appreciated. thanx
Posted on: 5/6/2010 1:56 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "Redcat Racing Support"
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RE: quick advice from you novices
any1 have any success with racers edge nimh batteries? also thanks for the recommendation on the nimh charger, i also came across the duratrax oynx 200 charger from amazon for about 40 dollars. i dont think i'm ready the lipo set up, mayb at some point, but not just yet. i'm trying to shy away from "hop ups' right now, just looking for stock upgrades thanks again all
Posted on: 5/5/2010 10:39 AM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9712096

quick advice from you novices
after some reading and research, seems like the pro match nimh batteries are great for the price. I'm looking to use it in my redcat volcano epx pro brushless. Stock battery is 2000 mah's and is 7.2v, i've been told an 8.4 v with about 4200 mah's would be great. i dont race the truck and i dont have the money for lipo's right now. I'm also looking to do as little modification as possible to my battery mount. the stock battery is about 5 1/4 " in length. any suggestions? also looking for a charger, nothing too fancy, i was directed to duratrax oynx charger and it runs about 80 dollars. would it be wrong of me just to go with a standard "smart charger" for about 30 dollars for these nimh batteries? any input would b great, like i said, i've pretty much decided on the brand, just unsure of the mah's and the charger thanks again all.
Posted on: 5/4/2010 11:01 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=9711310

RE: quick Q for you novices
yeah, brain exploded ..............just got finished cleaning up any1 recommend a good and decent priced "smart charger" ? redcat website sells one, its 40$ and charges in about 1-2 hrs what kind of radio? i'm not sure, the instruction manual is terrible, all iknow is that its a 2 channel am, is it a pricey investment to upgrade to 2.4ghz ? are "venom" batteries any decent? if not, i think i'll go with promatch. thanks again for all the help, i understand the more volts and the more mah's, the hotter the motor will get, thats why i think i'm gonna stick with the middle of the rd 8.4v and hopefully 4-5000 mah's, i've installed the esc fan, so that should help a bit. this site has been a blessing and has resulted in a little less of me pulling out my hair strands out of frustration.
Posted on: 5/3/2010 2:18 PM by Author "tinosasso" in the forum "RC Electric Off-Road Trucks, Buggies, Truggies and more"
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