Delay with Throttle Servo T-Maxx 3.3

[g-money69]

Hey All,

I have a 10 year old T-Maxx truck that hasn't run in 9 years. I had to buy a used hand transmitter because my original one was toast. Got that and found new blue crystals online. So the transmitter talked to the truck now.

I replaced the throttle server with a new one because it was frozen but I am noticing when I turn everything on, the throttle servor doesn't work. After a minute or two it starts working fine. No idea what is causing the delay. Could be the sensor/opti drive maybe? Any insight would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

/G

 

[monstertruckier15]

I would upgrade the radio and receiver to 2.4.

 

[g-money69]

Hey thanks for the response! Can you send me a URL of that to be sure I know it's the correct one.
Thank you

 

[olds97_lss]

This is a well liked cheap one:
https://www.amazon.com/DUMBORC-Transmitter-Receiver-Controller-400m-500m/dp/B07RR81GSB

 

[g-money69]

This is awesome! Thanks alot!

 

[monstertruckier15]

This is awesome! Thanks alot!

That radio doesn't have fail safe features. There are radios is the same price range that offer more options and features.

 

[olds97_lss]

That radio doesn't have fail safe features. There are radios is the same price range that offer more options and features.

I forgot to check on that. I just knew I read a lot of people liked them for electric rc use.

The manual says this though, "With brake and fail safe, out of control protection function.". Which is a weird way to word it, but appears it has it.

Got a cheap recommendation for one with a FS built in?

 

[g-money69]

This is a well liked cheap one:
https://www.amazon.com/DUMBORC-Transmitter-Receiver-Controller-400m-500m/dp/B07RR81GSB

So the throttle stopped working all together now. I went to reprogram the OptiDrive, inthe process it asks you to pull the throttle all the way back and I did see the green light flash 3 times. So there is a connection - but again the throttle has no response anymore. I ordered the new controller you recommend. Hopefully everything works fine once I get that.

 

[tntpoof]

have you swapped servos around from ch1 to ch2 then vis versa?. if you haven't and ordered a new radio then that was a was of a item to buy. get a cheap servo tester and try all servos b4 buying radio.

 

[g-money69]

I forgot to check on that. I just knew I read a lot of people liked them for electric rc use.

The manual says this though, "With brake and fail safe, out of control protection function.". Which is a weird way to word it, but appears it has it.

Got a cheap recommendation for one with a FS built in?

Oh crap. I purchased that one already :-/

Another question for you guys. As I was saying there was a delay in my throttle servo working then it would work and now nothing. I replaced the old servo with a brand new one. Is it possible the new one is bad? I even reprogrammed the optidrive.

What do you guys think?

My reverse servo works fine.

 

[g-money69]

have you swapped servos around from ch1 to ch2 then vis versa?. if you haven't and ordered a new radio then that was a was of a item to buy. get a cheap servo tester and try all servos b4 buying radio.

Hey yea I tried that. I plugged the reverse into the throttle etc and the reverse worked when I squeezed the throttle. It's like there's something wrong with the channel or something? so frustrating. Also, I can hear a buzzing sound (from one of the servos).

 

[g-money69]

have you swapped servos around from ch1 to ch2 then vis versa?. if you haven't and ordered a new radio then that was a was of a item to buy. get a cheap servo tester and try all servos b4 buying radio.

i canceled the order on that radio

 

[tntpoof]

now that you said its like something is wrong with the channel so then Id say replace radio. and there are other radios cheaper if you look.. Id get a 3 channel radio. read manual b4 installing in max

 

[monstertruckier15]

The receiver is bad

 

[g-money69]

The receiver is bad

Thing is I replaced the receiver already.

 

[g-money69]

now that you said its like something is wrong with the channel so then Id say replace radio. and there are other radios cheaper if you look.. Id get a 3 channel radio. read manual b4 installing in max

What radio would you recommend to get? I would need a 3 channel with reverse. If you could post a couple URLs to ones you recommend that would be great!

Is this what I should get:
https://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-TQ-2...ocphy=9003368&hvtargid=pla-571431014878&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Traxxas-6519...0DXGBQPBBEZ&psc=1&refRID=F21HJBYJZ0DXGBQPBBEZ

Thanks

 

[monstertruckier15]

You need a 3 channel radio with a receiver. You had a old am radio that used crystals. The new radios don't use crystals anymore. What you posted is more expensive than what was suggested. I don't recommend radios as I only use Hitec, Airtronics which is more expensive brand. And I can't use cheap radios.

 

[g-money69]

You need a 3 channel radio with a receiver. You had a old am radio that used crystals. The new radios don't use crystals anymore. What you posted is more expensive than what was suggested. I don't recommend radios as I only use Hitec, Airtronics which is more expensive brand. And I can't use cheap radios.

So I ended up getting this one (tried to cancel but was too late) and it works great!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RR81GSB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks to all who responded back to me on this thread. Much appreciated!