Sidewinder SV2 died again with titan 12T, I am confused

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

It may be a bec failure due to high amp draw on the steering servo

Originally Posted by What's_nitro?

He's got a CC BEC in there tough....

Yup, got the CC BEC.

Originally Posted by suicideneil

12t titan and 3s lipo? The 12t titans are only designed to take 9 nimh cells max, even then they run hot- little amp hogs...

Yeah, I am thinking it could be so. I just wanted a cheap brushed motor for wet land driving.

Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Hey Texas,

Are you using it in reversing mode??

We haven't seen any issue with the SV2 in brushed mode -- but I'll certainly take a look at return history (when I get back the the USA) and see if I can find anything.

ALSO -- you might check your motor to see if the Kv is high -- if the magnets have weakened, it can be really hard on the controller.

Thanx!

Patrick

The motor is new, only used four or five times. Yes I am using it in brushed with reverse mode. It's the 12t titan traxxas puts in the brushed stampede/rustler/bandit. Maybe the 3s is just too much. I can't find anything that references the KV on it.

The motor temps stay low enough, the temp gauge said around 130 I think when I initially took it on the first outing.

Thanks Patrick!