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  1. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    Could be that too, I went through 3 traxxas titan motors when I started out.
  2. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    Weird. Any esc is compatible with any radio system so thats not the issue. id make sure the battery is actually fully charged (and balanced if its a lipo) I would recalibrate the esc to the radio and check the settings to make sure its in sport mode for full 100% throttle and brake. Something...
  3. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    No, it really doesn't make a difference. The normal XL5 is 2s max and without a heatsink, and the HV (High Voltage) is 3s max and with a heatsink. The normal XL5 escs used to be in the bashers and the HV ones are in the crawlers. But I seen people use the HV in the bashers no problems. The only...
  4. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    Looks to be a esc issue. Id call up or email traxxas support, or get a different brushed esc, or upgrade to a brushless combo, which will be more reliable and faster. (and efficient)
  5. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    Green light is lipo mode, which is LVD on. Red light is nimh mode which is LVD off. That's a weird battery situation. Are you running them parallel for more run time? Ah saddle packs. Haven't seen those in a long time
  6. DavidB1126

    traxxas xl5 esc problems

    Thats good ole traxxas electronics for you. No clue. Traxxas electronics are confusing and hard to figure out. Thats why I got rid of all my traxxas electronics and went with other brands which I have 0 issues with. How about move the steering / servo to channel 1 slot 1? And leave ESC in...
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