need failsafe and temp gun suggestions

[okihost]

I am looking for a temp gun and I am not sure if an onboard one would be better than a handled for any reason and if one is better than the other for some reason.

Also I need a failsafe to put on my new maxx and I am looking for any suggestions as to if any are better than others or if they are all basically the same.


Thanks

 

[lillightingboy21]

Get a duratraxx flashpoint temp gun it is very good for$25. And a onboard isnt good for one reason it drains you reciever batts and if you want to use it on another car then you can't unless you take it completely back off. But as for thr failsafe goes get a venom failsafe it is like $35.

 

[Diver6127]

I use the OFNA failsafe. It's pretty small and can be shoved into the radiobox. Also comes with ample wires so you can pretty much mount it anywhere with double stick tape.

 

[sikz3]

first of all an on-board temp guage runs on it's own battery, it is self sufficient so it won't run your reciever batt. down but yes I would suggest a handheld unit do to the fact of less weight and you can use it for other applications. Also if you want a venom failsafe for a great price click on my sig and join the discussion forum. Scroll down to members specials and get a venom failsafe for 29.99 shipped to your door. Join the discussion board and get the members specials on all kinds of things. Novarossi TOP engines for the lowest prices I have ever seen and just about anything you need, just ask

 

[HarryNuts]

Venom products

I put a Venom temperature sensor on my buggy last week. I ran it through a small puddle and got a few drops of water on it. Hasnt worked since. I thought it would be sealed enough to be at least water resistant. $30 down the shitter.
Are all the On-board brands poorly sealed?

 

[SlingItX]

Temp and Failsafe

For failsafes I've had the GWS FS-1 and the XTM, both have worked very well, no problems what-so-ever. The XTM sells for a measly $20 @ HobbyPeople.net. I can't find the GWS listed anywhere, I picked it up used.

I've used a MIP Temp Gauge 2 on a previous buggy (before I bought an IR temp gauge) and I was pretty impressed. It read within 5-10 degrees accuracy depending on the weather (compared to my IR). Not bad in my opinion. It was buried in the snow a couple times and run through many puddles. Glitched once, came back up and hadn't had a problem since. I think it was $30. Although I would just spend the extra $20 (or more) and get an IR temp gun.

-SlingItX

 

[StrechM]

Get a handheld infrared temp gun with a laser pointer. You will get the most accurate readings. Measure around the base of the glow plug. Venom and Ofna make good fail-safes. I prefer the Ofna because of its very small size. I'm sure that there are others as good.

Raytek temp gun with laser pointer: Here

 

[aciddream]

I got a duratraxx flashpoint from my LHS for like $27 tax and all, my co-worker got a temp gun from a HVAC shop for like $30 haven't had a chance to compare. As for the failsafe!!!:stickup:
I have a dynamite on mine, didn't help when the receiver battery fell out after a good jump/bump......my Nitro MT went straight into a lake while I chased it uke: GET A TROTTLE RETURN SPRING!!!! I figured it works just as good without the gitters of a failsafe.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Venom, MPI, Futaba, and OFNA failsafes have all worked very well for me. I like the adjustment dial on the Venom, MPI and Futaba failsafes. The size of the OFNA is great.

Yes, use a throttle return spring as well. This isnt a 'one or the other' as much as it is to run both. A failsafe will save you while you have power to your servos while a throttle return spring will save you when the servos do not have power. I dont know of a single throttle return spring that can overpower any of my throttle servos while they are on.

As for temp gauges....... Well, I have 2 venom on-board temp sensors and like them a lot. I primarily use it in my on-road NTC3 because it does not go off road and the chances of hitting water are minimal. I run another one on my Savage/Maxx for tuning. I like the Venom on-board because of the high temperature recall. Again, I love it for tuning to temp. Yes, you can tune purely to performance, but the highest speeds I've even achieved, without stalling and running just fine, have beein in excess of 400 degrees. I like to know the temps for that very reason.

Temp guns I have now are the Radio Shack handheld and the Craftsmen handheld. I like the Craftsmen better for 3 reasons.
1. It has a red dot to show you where you are taking temps
2. It takes regular AAA batteries (a lot cheaper than watch syle batts)
3. It has a high temp hold function that is great. When polling the inside of the head area, you can pass right over the hot spot and miss the hottest temp reported. With this temp gun, it will keep the highest temp seen on the display until it hits a higher one. You can shut this option on/off by the click of a button.

ALL electronic devices are prone to water. Receivers, failsafes, onboard temp gauges, servos etc.. When placing all of these devices, consider everything you can do to prevent water damage. Scrap pieces of lexan help as much as placing it in the right area of the ride.

If you are a SEVERE off road basher that likes to go mudding and through massive amounts of water, remove your on-board temp gauge before the bash. And seal your servos and radio tray to boot.

 

[Nitroaddict]

I? have been using a Raytek gun for a while - looks the same as a crapsman. recently ran it over with the car and needed a new one. Picked up the version from carleson tuning. i love it. laser on/off option, record - max - hold temp options, backlight display. about the same size as the raytek and 30.00 cheaper. also garaunteed forever against failure.

\I also use the venom on board temp gauge as a back up and like it as well, sometimes has a problem with not being accurate though.