| SMART-STOP UPDATE FOR TRAXXAS XL-5 ESC USERS |
8/8/08 |
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| GEARING UPDATE FOR THE NEW TRAXXAS E-MAXX (16.8v) |
 
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Do not use stock gearing with any HV System!
For the New Traxxas E-Maxx (16.8v), Novak recommends a stock spur gear and 12-tooth pinion gear for the HV4.5, HV 5.5, HV 6.5 and HV4.5 High-Voltage Brushless Systems.
This gearing is a safe starting point and should work well with most battery pack configurations. The motor temperature at the end of each run should be checked to determine if this gearing is correct for your setup. It's important to try to keep the motor temperature below 160F. |
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UPDATED! ESC SPEC CHART |
Check your Novak ESC's specifications and compatibility with the up-to-date ESC Spec Chart. |
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UPDATED! BRUSHLESS MOTOR SPEC CHART |
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RECOMMENDED E-MAXX UPGRADES FOR USE WITH THE HV HIGH VOLTAGE BRUSHLESS SYSTEMS |
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After extensive
testing, we've found that the high power output of the HV High-Voltage Brushless Systems
can be too much for some of the stock E-Maxx components depending
on how the truck is driven. We used the following performance
upgrades for more aggressive driving or racing conditions, and
recommend them to anyone who is running an HV System in an E-Maxx. (Note: Not all of the upgrades are 'required',
but in the long run, we've found that it makes for a more enjoyable
truck).
IMPORTANT: Do
Not Use the Stock Traxxas E-Maxx Gearing or the gearing
listed in the HV-Maxx's HV Motor Wiring Sheet with the
HV-Maxx ESC & HV4400
Motor. Using
the Traxxas E-Maxx's stock gearing or the gearing listed
in the HV-Maxx's HV Motor Wiring Sheet will overload
the HV4400 Motor and will cause damage.
Please read
the following instruction update addendum for the newest official
information concerning HV-Maxx gearing. This addendum updates
and supercedes the gearing information in the instruction
sheet that is included with the HV-Maxx system:
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| HV-MAXX ESC AND 540 MOTORS |
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MOTOR TECH: DETERMINING MOTOR COMPLIANCE |
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Instead of attempting to memorize the specifications for each racing motor, the model of motor used in a race can easily be determined by measuring the inductance of one phase of the motor.
To see all of the steps needed to check for compliance, [click here!] |
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SMART TRAY DISCHARGER BATTERY PACK ORIENTATION |
PROPER BATTERY PACK ORIENTATION IN SMART TRAY is very important to avoid overheating and damaging batteries. Please note that the battery bar locations are marked on the PC Board for reference--the battery pack should have 3 bars on the top & 2 bars on the bottom when the pack is inserted properly.
Pay close attention to the "Positive (+)" & "NEGATIVE (-)" markings on the Smart Tray's PC Board--these indicate the plus & minus ends of the battery pack where you solder the ESC's RED(+) & BLACK (-) power wires.
For more information, [click here!] |

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CYANOACRYLATE (CA GLUE) WARNING |

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The use of CA glues (Cyanoacrylate) on or near your Novak Speed Controllers or Receivers can cause damage and subsequent premature failure of internal components. The glue itself, and the vapors given off by the glue, can make their way into the ESC or Receiver causing corrosion of the circuit board and components. Damage to a Novak product which is caused by the use of Cyanoacrylate glue (or any other glue) is not warrantable.
For more details, [click here!]
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