Motor Sparks
08-25-2011, 04:02 PM
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Motor Sparks
My motors leads shoot sparks when I go full throttle.
I'm guessing drifting is putting to much of a load on the motor.
Should I just stop using until I get a Brushless motor to install in it?
I'm guessing drifting is putting to much of a load on the motor.
Should I just stop using until I get a Brushless motor to install in it?
08-25-2011, 05:25 PM
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RE: Motor Sparks
Just checked and they don't offer a replacement, but you have to pay for them to fix it. I found them for $20 so I'm just going to get a spare and fix the other one.
08-25-2011, 09:43 PM
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RE: Motor Sparks
ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
sounds like a frayed wire
take the wires off cut a few mm's off, and resolder em on. Just make sure you get a good connection
sounds like a frayed wire
take the wires off cut a few mm's off, and resolder em on. Just make sure you get a good connection
08-26-2011, 06:27 AM
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RE: Motor Sparks
ORIGINAL: Ttam Says Blarg
Simple as this.. It might be worth 20 dollars to replace it. If you dont have a soldering iron then it would be easier.
ORIGINAL: SyCo_VeNoM
sounds like a frayed wire
take the wires off cut a few mm's off, and resolder em on. Just make sure you get a good connection
sounds like a frayed wire
take the wires off cut a few mm's off, and resolder em on. Just make sure you get a good connection
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...XPR36&P=MLAnd get some solder from radioshack and you saved $5.
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RE: Motor Sparks
Have you checked the brushes to see if they're seated properly? I've seen brushes spark like you described if they're not. I've never heard of the wires themselves sparking though.
Replace the brushes with the recommended ones 1st and save yourself some extra money
Replace the brushes with the recommended ones 1st and save yourself some extra money
