| GEARING UPDATE FOR THE NEW TRAXXAS EMAXX (16.8v) |
 
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For the New Traxxas Emaxx (16.8v), Novak recommends a stock spur gear and 12-tooth pinion gear for both the HV6.5 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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HV HIGH-VOLTAGE BRUSHLESS SYSTEM GEARING ADDENDUM |
IMPORTANT: Do
Not Use the Stock Traxxas Emaxx Gearing or the gearing
listed in the HV High-Voltage Brushless Motor Wiring Sheet with the
HV ESC & HV4.5 and HV6.5 Motors. Using
the Traxxas Emaxx's stock gearing or the gearing listed
in the HV Motor Wiring Sheet will overload
the HV4.5 and HV6.5 Motors and will cause damage.
Please read
the following instruction update addendum for the newest official
information concerning HV High-Voltage Brushless System gearing. This addendum updates
and supercedes the gearing information in the instruction
sheet that is included with the HV system: HV Addendum
For more information about product upgrades, recommedations and warnings, [click here!] |
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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 Emaxx 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 Emaxx. (Note: Not all of the upgrades are 'required',
but in the long run, we've found that it makes for a more enjoyable
truck).
For more information on the HV Systems and other Novak products, [click here!] |
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| IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA PURCHASERS OF NOVAK PRODUCTS |
To all California purchasers of Novak Electronics, Inc. products:
For several years Novak Electronics, Inc. ("Novak") has advertised its products as "Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A." or "Made in the USA", or similar language. Although Novak's products are designed and largely assembled by Novak in the United States, a number of components are made outside the United States. We regret any confusion that may have resulted. While Novak has attempted in good faith to comply with all laws pertaining to the usage of the above phrases, it appears California law prohibits the use of such phrases if any component is made outside the United States.
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LI-ION CELL RECALL |
Novak Electronics, Inc. has become aware of a potential problem with the Lithium-Ion battery pack that is included in item #5000 SPY Lithium-Ion Battery and item #4405 SPY Charger & Lithium-Ion Battery Pack. There have been a few cases of the battery packs exploding, and Novak Electronics, Inc. is currently investigating the cause of the problem.
If you have purchased either of these items, it is important that you discontinue the use of the Lithium-Ion battery pack immediately, and that you return the product to Novak Electronics, Inc.
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#5000 |
#4405
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MOTOR TECH: DETERMINING MOTOR COMPLIANCE |
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| Motor Inductance Chart* |
Motor Model |
Bonded Rotor† |
Sintered Rotor† |
No Rotor† |
| 13.5 Pro |
53.6 µH |
40.6 µH |
63.2 µH |
| SS4300 / 10.5 Pro |
32.0 µH |
24.1 µH |
36.9 µH |
| SS5800 / 8.5 Pro |
20.4 µH |
15.9 µH |
25.4 µH |
| SS17.5 Pro |
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105.3 µH |
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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 propery.
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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