Tom, ever have a robart control box smoke on you? I removed the jumper, hooked up a 2 cell battery and connected a lead from the gear channel on the receiver into the port next to the jumper. Was working fine then all of the sudden when I tried to raise the gear, the box smoked and is fried. Faulty unit or did I do something wrong?
You need to check with Robert. I never had one smoke up but that doesn’t mean a whole bunch in the bigger scheme of things. Robert has the expertise and has always seemed pretty stand up.
FYI: The Internet is king of the mixed messages - on anything. I honestly have no seen a problem with Robart electrics that were their problem. Guys that never clean or lube the sliding struts or forget to charge their battery packs often blame the retracts. I had one retract hang up and found that I had the cable just barely plugged in. My bad. Pushed the plug all the way in and it has been fine ever since.
+Mike Geren ESM kits are cheaper than other for a reason. They can skimp on included parts and design that can force adding huge amounts of weight to balance. The Zero I built needed 2 1/2-lbs to balance! I wold much rather pay the difference and get a kit from folks like Top Flite any day.
Tom, ever have a robart control box smoke on you? I removed the jumper, hooked up a 2 cell battery and connected a lead from the gear channel on the receiver into the port next to the jumper. Was working fine then all of the sudden when I tried to raise the gear, the box smoked and is fried. Faulty unit or did I do something wrong?
You need to check with Robert. I never had one smoke up but that doesn’t mean a whole bunch in the bigger scheme of things. Robert has the expertise and has always seemed pretty stand up.
@@flyingrcdotnet Thanks Tom, will give them a call.
Which model number is this. I’m looking for one that can accommodate a 4inch wheel.
I'm really prefer mechanical retracts. Have bad experiences with air retracts. About the weight. That kit is more light than the air retracts?
How is the reliability on these after this video? I have a TF GS P-40 and getting mixed reviews on these and debating getting these. Thanks
FYI: The Internet is king of the mixed messages - on anything.
I honestly have no seen a problem with Robart electrics that were their problem. Guys that never clean or lube the sliding struts or forget to charge their battery packs often blame the retracts. I had one retract hang up and found that I had the cable just barely plugged in. My bad. Pushed the plug all the way in and it has been fine ever since.
Thanks, I actually have not had as much mixed reviews on a product like these retracts and its normally a easier decision.
do you like esm arf kits ? I just bought the f8f bearcat 73 inch
+Mike Geren ESM kits are cheaper than other for a reason. They can skimp on included parts and design that can force adding huge amounts of weight to balance. The Zero I built needed 2 1/2-lbs to balance! I wold much rather pay the difference and get a kit from folks like Top Flite any day.
WAY over priced !!
We await your making the same quality retracts at the "right" price!
What isn't over priced ?