Traxxas TQi

[brandon13]

has anyone put any of the sensors on any of their vehicles?

 

[Jacks9930]

Yep I put them in my revo 3.3 and my rustler.

 

[brandon13]

How did you set it up for your revo? Which mount did you use because I'm using the one that seems like the only reasonable one that fits. its like the sensor is too far away from the flywheel to read it. Because when I move the sensor back and forth next to it my dashboard reads it.

 

[Jacks9930]

I used the one that fits arround the motor mount. The one in the middle. http://buy.traxxas.com/images/products/6536.jpg

 

[brandon13]

thats the one that I'm trying to use but it isnt reading when the sensor is in the mount

 

[Jacks9930]

Are you running traxxas 3.3 or anther motor? Have you tried to flip the sensor in the mount? I have had no issues with it.

 

[brandon13]

ya i have 3.3 is it possible for you to send me a pic of yours in pm?

 

[Jacks9930]

Not yet. I cracked the motor and have yet to rebuild it.

 

[Snook Man]

Are you looking for engine rpm’s or mph?
The flywheel sensor for rpm’s is fairly accurate (once you get it working), but the software for determining mph in a nitro powered rc with a two speed transmission leaves a lot to be desired and with the current available software is very inaccurate.
Until the software is enhanced for more input parameters the telemetry for mph in most nitro powered rc’s is a bust and your money would be better spent on a onboard gps unit.

 

[brandon13]

thanks i got it to work

 

[3.3max]

Snook what gps unit would u reccomend

 

[Snook Man]

Any of the small Garmin cycling units are very accurate but there are even smaller stand alone units that work well if you are willing to pay a little more.