My Traxxas Xmaxx Lasted Two Minutes
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2023
- Yup, my Traxxas X-Maxx is toast, haven't even had it a single day, or driven it more than 2 minutes and it's dead. Looks like the ESC is gone with 3 solid red lights and an arcing sound when plugging it in.
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I wonder how long before I need to just get a Hobbywing Max 6 ESC like this: amzn.to/3QJaD9t
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The stock escs are known to have failure sooner or later but man that was fast! Traxxas will replace it under warranty for sure the question is how much time will it take.. if you want to make it bulletproof sell the original esc and buy the hobbywing max6. The next thing which is going to break is the spur gear so I would recommend to replace it with a hardened steel one.
Yeah, didn't even get one run on full batteries.
Good info, I've heard the Max6 is the way to go. I expected things to break, but at least let me break them driving lol
Best change the pinion if changing the spur.
Personally they wouldn't be the first things I would address
Pins on the arms, servo and servo saver
Then I would replace parts as they broke.
Oh the wheel bearings didn't last me long so I would be ready to replace them or at least maintain them
@@SomeGuysGaragevvvcvcgcggv
I didn’t mess about, the first thing I did when I took my Xmaxx out of the box was replace the esc with the max6 and Install drive shaft cup retainers so they don’t split and shatter under power
Bummer man! If it helps I will say this is not typical of Traxxas products. I own many Traxxas vehicles with little to no issues. Any issues I have had Traxxas was quick to resolve. You should be back up and running in no time and you will find the Traxxas Xmaxx to be one beast of an RC truck.
Sure hope so, just swap ESC's and get on to bashing!
Thanks!
Yes it is Traxxas electronics suck
@@dmitriredlin7071 Traxxas electronics do not suck. Sure there are better electronics out there but Traxxas doesn’t suck.
There was a period in the past where they had I higher rate of failure. This then becomes word of mouth amd sticks
People will spread it about as it gives them a feeling of knowing the score.
Fact is anything mass produced can have its lemons.
Hobbywimg has a good name and people will praise their stuff
But often when their stuff is rebranded like it often is those same people will claim its crap...
Is ur throttle trim in the middle of the dial as that may sometimes cause u to stop working? The eac may think u have to much go or reverse b4 u start??? Just a idea buddy
That's an interesting idea, worth a try...
@SomeGuy's Garage anything is worth a try buddy, plus save messing about waiting for traxxas to sort it out, I try all sorts lol check my videos out u will see lol
@@bigaltough yup, they've said ship the ESC back but I'll give that a shot before I pull it. Thanks!
Nice video an sorry for your troubles. It can be a frustrating hobby, but very rewarding when all sorted out. Good luck an keep the Entertainment going!
I was expecting things to break, just not a failed ESC on my first set of batteries lol
Thanks though, I will be doing more videos on whatever getting it fixed ends up being (and my other random garage content too!)
Hey man just to try something....
Turn controller ON
Press and HOLD esc power button until light goes red then release button
Pull controller trigger FULL THROTTLE red light blinks
Push controller trigger FULL REVERSE until light turns green
Let go trigger to NEUTRAL
All might work now make sure tires off or on stand lol just in case.I hope this calibration worked
Seems they will warranty it, I am just editing an update video about it (should post later tonight), but already pulled the ESC out of the truck.
I've saved this comment though, so if it happens again (I sure hope not but with my luck lol), I'll give it a try! Thanks!
I think it's just your esc. My batteries spark like that whenever I plug in the 2nd battery as well. Also, you can't just click the button for an off switch on the new xmaxx. It's a safety issue because people were forgetting to unplug their batteries and messing up their lipos. I was wondering all of this as well. Traxxas does a good job at correcting manufacturing errors. Im waiting on a free shock rebuild kit because my xmaxx shocks are leaky in the front. But they should help you out man.
It is the ESC, given the 3 red lights and I think that's where the arc is coming from. Also, says in the manual that you should be able to hold the button for a half second to turn off the ESC, that worked when I drove for a couple minutes yesterday, not today.
Either way, hopefully they just replace the ESC with no fuss and I'll be good to go again! Really sad that I haven't even really driven it yet :(
@SomeGuy's Garage any powerful battery will arc its just how electricity is
Some ESC's or connectors are made to prevent it tho as it can cause wear over time.
But perfectly normal to hear it on higher voltages
That’s a bummer man. Mine died after 30 packs through it. Traxxas electronics have a bad reputation especially in the Xmaxx. Installed a Hobbywing Max 6 and never looked back. Have over 100 packs through it now. Definitely one of my favorite RCs. Good luck 🤙
Yup, just need to source one but seems unanimous that I need to get a Max 6 for this thing.
Traxxas =💩
What? I have put 3 full runs lots of tumble’s same batteries no issues. But I have changed the esc to a max 6 because I wanted a programmable esc with higher BEC voltage.
Yeah, the Max6 sounds like the way to go. Sad that it fried so quickly.
@@SomeGuysGarage I totally agree it must’ve been a real downer I would’ve been upset too. And now you’ve got to jump through hoops just to get it replaced what a shame. I hope they get it sorted out for you sooner than later.
@@freerangehuman7016 I hope so too, thanks for the support :)
Hey, exactly the same thing just happaned with my Maxx, red lights, stearing working but no drive and it can't be switched off with button. Waiting for my local shop in Europe to solve it out...
The only diffence is that I was running it for few months before it happpened and of course it is smaller Maxx ESC, not X-Maxx.
Anyway, even if they give me new ESC, I will swithch it to HobbyWing Max8.
Sucks eh? Seems to be par for the course. I'll have a Max6 before long, just been a bit lazy to spend the few hundred dollars on one.
Is that the new 8s model. $1000 man I'm scared to buy one now
Yup, brand new 8s...literally arrived from Traxxas to my hobby shop a week ago (so not old stock).
@@SomeGuysGarage did they send u a new esc
@@thebull5099 they should, I just pulled the old ESC tonight to ship back for warranty. I'll post a new video on that in an hour or two :)
They’d better get you that esc! 🤬 You paid $1400 to have a paperweight. You should be able to go to any Traxxas authorized shop to have them help. Call Traxxas again as well, it depends on who you talk to there sometimes. They always help me out and have been really great so I hope your X-Maxx isn’t down for long. The foam in the fronts does provide extra cushion for the batteries, and the esc not powering off via the button is a safety feature.
Yup, pretty much. We'll see, I've sent the ESC back, hopefully just get a new one shipped right out and we're good to go.
Dont worry man they resolve it for sure and then you have so much fun...i have an Xmaxx and its the best rc for me..just patience
right on, that's good to hear!
Well those ESC’s are basically trash. Just go with the MAX6 ESC with your stock motor and that truck will be a lot more powerful and fun 👍🏼
Yeah, I'd rather get a replacement for free but a Max6 seems inevitable.
Those foam blocks in the battery tray belong there.
They are to keep the (Stupid soft case) battery from sliding front to back, and from destroying itself in crashes.
It won't hurt the wires as long as you put them in correctly.
It was abnormally tight with them there, it fits decently without...but maybe I'll try to make some custom foam blocks that fit better and leave relief for the wire to exit.
Hope you got it taken care of by now. 🤙
Yup, check out a couple of the other vids I have on it (there's a playlist)...the ESC got warrantied, but took a while, but it's been ripping ever since.
You all good had my erevo like 6 months and they sent me a new esc asap
Good stuff!
Yes you have a one year warranty and the hobby shop should swap it out for free. May have to order but usually no longer that 3-5 days. Don't worry I got a lemon that should not have passed quality control. All good now, but took up 8 months of sitting on a shelf into the warranty waiting on center diff spider gears. And my 8s came with 6s rated tires. One on the left blew and one on the right. They sent me a pack to make up for the 2 blown for 8s rated, but they come directional 2 to the set. So in good faith I bought the other side since they had already sent 2 and that's when I found out there for the same side. So just glued the 6s rated real good and now have 2 sets + proline badlands and the Duratrax hatchet Xs. My favorite. But I decided on black Friday when the Arrma Fireteam w
Went on sale for $399 half off and the price of a 3s, yes please. So much of a blast I will be selling my Xmaxx for $700. Green body still in good shape, proline brute body, HD green a arms, and 4 sets of tires, and a set of 3s batteries to go along if needed or wanted.
That's a heck of a deal on the Arrma...the xmaxx is still one heck of a truck though :)
The esc not turning off with the button I'd normal with new traxxas's. Also all my traxxas vehicles spark when I connect the battery's. I always feel like that could cause problems.
Manual says hold for 0.5 seconds to turn off, I thought it worked for me once...but could be mistaken.
The sparking seems like they could have designed things better, put a switch or something so the connection isn't made with the battery plugs.
Wish the best for you
Thanks!
Turn down your tsm on your remote and go from there. Hobbywing has a max 5 or 6 that is tough and the max6 fits right in. I have built a couple of them to my specs and I own 2. I have if memorized lol.
Why turn down the TSM?
I got a warranty replacement ESC eventually...so I'm up and running "stock" for now.
@@SomeGuysGarage I'm glad to hear that. The Tsm has made a few of the esc's act up in the past.I run hobbywing max5 200amp waterproof esc in mine. I like how user-friendly they are.
Don't leave the lipos fully charged up
Yup, I put them back on the charger in the "store" mode after to get them drained. They're in that blue metal case for storage now (has plastic tray liners inside).
Omg really I would go to the place you bought it and demand a new one
Yeah, that wouldn't have gone over well lol they did eventually get a warranty replacement a month later
Traxxas will send you out a new esc you good 👍 bro
Seems like they will, new vid dropping soon :)
Time for a max 6 lol
LoL well, it's running for the moment with a new warrantied ESC...once that's done, yup
The exact same thing happened to mine, stock Traxxas 8s esc didn’t last 5min (stock gearing, new lipos & running in a flat grass field.
I’m running the replacement from Traxxas in my Erevo 2.0… My XMaxx is now powered by a Max 6 with 20/50 gearing. It’s awesome!
I just got my replacement installed this past week (see last vid and latest short)...if the second esc bites the dust, Max6 here I come!
You should upgrade the ESC anyway...
LoL if I get 100 likes on this video, I'll freakin' order one tonight.
my stock ESC never got a chance… straight out of the box swapping it out for a Max6 was the first thing I did
Pull out 3 wire connect esc to motor vxl ,and than plug it back ,take a few 10minuet well,and start it such generally start had running every time you run you need! I'm a Manager Traxaas RC hobby
Thanks but it was warrantied thankfully. I did call Traxxas support and they didn't give me any troubleshooting steps, just said it was toast.
Hobbywing max 6 esc.....chunk the stock esc
Yup, it's in the future :) thanks!
To own, run and maintain an xmaxx (let alone buy one)… it’s going to cost you handsomely. Nothings cheap when it comes to these things… as awesome as it is, if you are to get one.. set yourself up a piggy bank to maintain it, and a big one at that
Yup, good advice! Mine currently is waiting on all new bearings in the drivetrain after the mud locked them up.
Yeah mind doesn’t touch mud or anything wet.. I’m abit of a fussy girl when it comes to that I will admit. I just don’t have that kind of time on my hands to clean or the budget to regularly replace parts… not that regularly anyway
@@nhraandnascarfanatic5907water hasn't ever been too bad, but I'm certainly going to avoid the deep mud like I was in before it locked up. I'm also going to thoroughly grease the bearings before instaling them, the factory ones were nearly dry.
@@SomeGuysGarage yeah I was actually really disappointed with traxxas’ QC in the fine detail side of things, after 3 drives I blew a tire out and did a wheel bearing… and I could see then just how dry the bearings were. Probably explained the squeak it had
Huh…. I think the xmaxx is dirt cheap to maintain? Everytime I break something it’s like $5-8, usually in stock at my LHS. electronics issues are a different story, they get expensive, but in a situation like this they’ll replace it free of cost.
Exchange the esc. Sell it buy, a max 5.
Max5 or the Max6?
@SomeGuy's Garage personally. I'd do max 5 but max 6 would work as well
@@kingkeif2406 what's the difference? just able to handle more power?
@SomeGuy's Garage how much power, size, and recommended motor kv. Max 6 would be perfect but imo I would want something that could handle an 800kv down the line
@@kingkeif2406 Cool, good to know, thanks!
So for a $1000 truck, the ESC is total garbage, and the remote is toy-like plastic trash.
Seems like this is kinda a bad truck, until you throw another $500 in electronics/parts at it.....
It's been pretty reliable since, one tire I've had to reglue, and I was starting to wreck the body so did the shoe glue thing and put a skid plate on the roof...otherwise, it is a lot of fun. But ya, a few big disappointments early on.
I know tons of guys like earl Moorhead and Thunder who have xmaxx’s running stock ESCs for years? Think it’s a luck of the draw. If you aren’t crazy unlucky and end up with a dud, it’ll last
Dead.....Halrious...hahahhahah
It is?
Bad quality control.
Yeah eh?
Esc just needs calibration
Traxxas said it was dead....what's this calibration you speak of?
@@SomeGuysGarage
Something you should do with every new RC including endpoint adjustments
Op
eh?
When you connect batteries, connect them firmly and fully. Your own fault.
Impossible, when you saw that one handed connection it was the first of two batteries in series...the second battery wasn't connnected yet, so nothing could have flown to the ESC.
Not my own fault.
old stock esc issue Traxxas will helpyou out man they are really good with serious warranty issues
Seems like that'll be the case :)
It’s because of the way that you plugged in those batteries on camera that first time, you bumbled it, and kinda half connected it one handed. Then turning it on fried it.
Impossible, when you saw that one handed connection it was the first of two batteries in series...the second battery wasn't connnected yet, so nothing could have flown to the ESC.