>"even when you haven't wired it in backwards, the Sabretooth hasn't proven reliable in your tank.
This is true , I re fitted the 15 amp turret rotate sabertooth last night but disconnected the red wire that powers the electronics ,then powered the reciver with AA`s and it worked like a charm , I`ll try the same with the main sabertooth ,Im beginning to think I may just get lucky. I might have just blown part of it ??? dont know yet . >"I'm curious. Is anybody successfully using a Sabertooth ESC for the main drive power ?" these sabertooths have ran my leopard fairly well for the last few years ,its fought 16 battles , is that a success ? I think they become problematic when they over heat and they overheat easily. They may only be suited to small tanks. Neil "Its a lot to ask to throw something that weighs 35kg around a field at 6 mph for two hours ,I think I`d overheat if i tired it" R On Aug 10, 12:21 am, Pete Arundel <[email protected]> wrote: > I find it difficult to articulate just how happy I am! > > The tracks may fall off my Valentine but at least you won't run rings > around her now! > > Seriously, mate, we are going to have to find an alternative speed > controller since, even when you haven't wired it in backwards, the > Sabretooth hasn't proven reliable in your tank. > > Pete. > > On Aug 8, 11:12 pm, neroc <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > I`ve had my first tank fire today !! It only lasted a few seconds but > > filled my garage with black smoke . this week I`ve managed to destroy > > a couple more sabertooths and 3 switches ,I wired everything the wrong > > way. > > > So T051 is now controlled by a MAG esc and has gone from being the > > fastest tank in the UK to the slowest as I`ve had to change the drill > > gears down to low. > > > I hope to have my new turret rotation finished by next weekends > > battle .I`ll need it as speedy mobility is no longer the leopards > > advantage . > > > Neil R -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
