starting the xt for the first time.

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Hi guys, starting the xt for the first time today. So... the first tank is just ticking over, no major loading the motor? On another thread I read not to let the tx and rx sit doing nothing as this is not good for the servos. Is there anyway to leave it ticking over for such a long time without having the tx turned on?


sorry..new to rc's.
 
First time ever driving a rc car, let alone a 1.5. truck!! Well... Got her ready. Second pull and she was away. Did some slow laps of my smallish garden. i am impressed. Starts easy as. Talked the woman into coming for a look at the local park. We in luck, its empty. We give her a bash. Getting more and more confident. Then....she is off the field, into a ditch full of water. I run over and she is upside down, showing me her bottom. I fish her out, all covered in crap. Do I cry now or save it till I get home:eek:. lol. Got her home, tipped all the water out, cleaned the air filter. OMG. She starts sweet as. Just the throttle servo being a little silly when i first turn on. Any ideas? Think i was very lucky. :D
 
as long as you didnt suck water through your air filter, you are "lucky". The XT only has 2 servos, so that is not too bad. If you have to replace your receiver, might as well upgrade your remote :D
 
al240 said:
Hi guys, starting the xt for the first time today. So... the first tank is just ticking over, no major loading the motor? On another thread I read not to let the tx and rx sit doing nothing as this is not good for the servos. Is there anyway to leave it ticking over for such a long time without having the tx turned on?sorry..new to rc's.
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Don't let it idle for a long time. You'll foul the plug. Do some warm up laps and open it up from there.
 
al240 said:
First time ever driving a rc car, let alone a 1.5. truck!! Well... Got her ready. Second pull and she was away. Did some slow laps of my smallish garden. i am impressed. Starts easy as. Talked the woman into coming for a look at the local park. We in luck, its empty. We give her a bash. Getting more and more confident. Then....she is off the field, into a ditch full of water. I run over and she is upside down, showing me her bottom. I fish her out, all covered in crap. Do I cry now or save it till I get home:eek:. lol. Got her home, tipped all the water out, cleaned the air filter. OMG. She starts sweet as. Just the throttle servo being a little silly when i first turn on. Any ideas? Think i was very lucky. :D
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Disconnect the receiver battery and let everything dry out for a while.
 
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