There is a some of us hoping you get the redcat. We respect your rc knowledge and hope to get your opinion on it. $teel City Pittsburgh in here!!! Go steelers
I ran into a similar situation at the park with my Xmaxx today. I was there ripping around and a lady shows up with a baby in a stroller and about a 3 year old with his soccer ball and a net. I had a course set up with orange cones and she parks herself right beside my course and throws the kids ball out and starts setting up the net. A big huge park with no one else there and she pulls this stunt. I had to go pick up my cones and more elsewhere as I didn't want a youngster running out after his ball and hitting him at 40 mph.
I had the same problem with mine I had to get a new receiver so I got one with out avc and haven't had any problems they have a new avc receiver I don't know how it works but it comes with the kraton 6s exb
This is one think I really dislike with the arrma 8's line getting to that receiver box !!! And that reciever the 6100's are a pain in the butt 6200's are better and lots more reliable
I was having the same problem on my losi dbxle 2.0 and found out that the wiring in the box was pushing the bind button from time to time and would have to reset it everytime until i realized what was going on with it. Moved some wiring around and it corrected all the issues with the receiver.
I’ve had tons of problems with hobbywing crap and I’m sooo glad I put the xlx2 in my outcast 8s. I’ve never had a single problem with it. I can’t stand those spektrum receivers though. I’ve had great luck with those gt5 transmitters and receivers. Never had an issue. Might be worth switching over. They’re cheap and work great.
Just throw that Spektrum receiver and controller in the trash. Everyone I know, including myself, nothing but issues. Went radiolink. No issues and the recievers are 20 bucks.
Hey Earl! I spent the better part of a day trying to get my 8S OUTCAST running a few weeks ago. Ironically, the week before it ran fine with the very same electronics! CASTLE 2028/XLX2, SPECTRUM radio & receiver. Then, the next time out I went through exactly what you went through. Every time I calibrated it, & tried the controls another glitch occurred. Finally, I removed the the SPECTRUM receiver, installed a FUTABA & added it to my FUTABA radio that most of my RC’s were already on. One other thing…I abandoned the receiver box. I was so sick of having to dig it out every time I needed access. I bought an after market receiver box & mounted it in a convenient place. Good luck Earl. Always a pleasure watching your videos!
Hobbywing esc work great for bashers castle more of big power onroad esc in my opinion this rc was a comparison with an outcast 8s with a hobbywing and one with a castle I sold the better one because of the issue this rc had 💯👍
Sry about the half a day with the issues. That’s the fun of the hobby. lol. Good stuff brother still a good lil bash around. Can’t wait to see more on the speed max slash. Keep bashing brother.
I didn't pay attention to the entire calibration process, but if you're using the Spektrum AVC receivers there are added steps where the brake, AVC knobs have to be set at specific points, and the radio needs to be at greater than 1 meter from the receiver (iirc). There is a video online that I have to constantly reference. I don't have the link atm
Castle esc calibration is a 3 second delay when paired with spectrum castle has a whole notation on this issue when using there esc on spectrum receivers
I think every time you turn on the esc and radio, you've got to make sure the vehicle is on level ground and that your radio is a particular distance away from the RC in order for it to connect. It's some kind of AVC trick.
How do you like the overdriven gearing? I was running overdriven 39p/34s and my Max 5g2 800kv combo topped out at 63mph. I geared down to 34/34 due to the overdriven set up drained batteries and got hot quick.
Get a different radio system or a different truck. I have no trouble binding castle to all my traxxas vehicles. The 6s and especially 8s Arrma trucks are beautiful looking money pits. 1 or 2 big jumps and the chassis bends. The arms break at the slightest bump, and the electronics regularly quit during hard bashing. Stick to their 3s & 4s models. Those actually work and can claim exb.
Spectrum with spectrum esc seems to work great the receiver still fail but calibration seems easier to do then a castle esc with the on/off switch bypassed 💯
Do they have a new one as I’ll take it 💯I own all of them already and 3 xmaxx’s one standard and two ultimate 💯just saying they make a good rc 💯🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
💭🤔Dude, how did your car come back on? By just plugging up the battery and not hitting the power button. Maybe you should’ve just tried rebinding the receive first. 🫡💯🔥
Love this series on the 8s outcast exb!! Thank you!!
There is a some of us hoping you get the redcat. We respect your rc knowledge and hope to get your opinion on it. $teel City Pittsburgh in here!!! Go steelers
I will
I ran into a similar situation at the park with my Xmaxx today. I was there ripping around and a lady shows up with a baby in a stroller and about a 3 year old with his soccer ball and a net. I had a course set up with orange cones and she parks herself right beside my course and throws the kids ball out and starts setting up the net. A big huge park with no one else there and she pulls this stunt. I had to go pick up my cones and more elsewhere as I didn't want a youngster running out after his ball and hitting him at 40 mph.
Ppl just have no consideration these days
I had the same problem with mine I had to get a new receiver so I got one with out avc and haven't had any problems they have a new avc receiver I don't know how it works but it comes with the kraton 6s exb
This is one think I really dislike with the arrma 8's line getting to that receiver box !!! And that reciever the 6100's are a pain in the butt 6200's are better and lots more reliable
I see why you run the x.maxx mostly...I kind of gave up on Arrma I branched out to teckno and Mugen
😎💯💯💯
is that track city owned? I'd love to try to get my city to build one
Yes
Look at that mess , no wonder your having issues
A really patient show here Earl💯😁
Many times you could have lost your verbal cool 😎 glad you have it working now💥
I was having the same problem on my losi dbxle 2.0 and found out that the wiring in the box was pushing the bind button from time to time and would have to reset it everytime until i realized what was going on with it. Moved some wiring around and it corrected all the issues with the receiver.
Love your choice of servo Earl. I’ve been running the JX2070 in my k8 for about 5 years now and it’s still perfect
Right on
I’ve had tons of problems with hobbywing crap and I’m sooo glad I put the xlx2 in my outcast 8s. I’ve never had a single problem with it. I can’t stand those spektrum receivers though. I’ve had great luck with those gt5 transmitters and receivers. Never had an issue. Might be worth switching over. They’re cheap and work great.
Just throw that Spektrum receiver and controller in the trash. Everyone I know, including myself, nothing but issues. Went radiolink. No issues and the recievers are 20 bucks.
Good to see new content from one of my favorite rc channels. Even if it’s only horizon stuff. Hope you doing good 👍
Hey Earl! I spent the better part of a day trying to get my 8S OUTCAST running a few weeks ago. Ironically, the week before it ran fine with the very same electronics! CASTLE 2028/XLX2, SPECTRUM radio & receiver. Then, the next time out I went through exactly what you went through. Every time I calibrated it, & tried the controls another glitch occurred. Finally, I removed the the SPECTRUM receiver, installed a FUTABA & added it to my FUTABA radio that most of my RC’s were already on. One other thing…I abandoned the receiver box. I was so sick of having to dig it out every time I needed access. I bought an after market receiver box & mounted it in a convenient place.
Good luck Earl. Always a pleasure watching your videos!
Good to know it’s not just mine 👍👌
Earl if I was you I would get the hobby wing max 4 or 5 it's just better for arrma RC cars
Hobbywing esc work great for bashers castle more of big power onroad esc in my opinion this rc was a comparison with an outcast 8s with a hobbywing and one with a castle I sold the better one because of the issue this rc had 💯👍
Sry about the half a day with the issues. That’s the fun of the hobby. lol. Good stuff brother still a good lil bash around. Can’t wait to see more on the speed max slash. Keep bashing brother.
Goodness what a pain you went through. Worse than cranky nitro. Glad you got it going for the most part.
I didn't pay attention to the entire calibration process, but if you're using the Spektrum AVC receivers there are added steps where the brake, AVC knobs have to be set at specific points, and the radio needs to be at greater than 1 meter from the receiver (iirc). There is a video online that I have to constantly reference. I don't have the link atm
Castle esc calibration is a 3 second delay when paired with spectrum castle has a whole notation on this issue when using there esc on spectrum receivers
I think every time you turn on the esc and radio, you've got to make sure the vehicle is on level ground and that your radio is a particular distance away from the RC in order for it to connect. It's some kind of AVC trick.
The light on the receiver not lighting up doesn’t matter about connecting to the radio if it’s not lighting up first
Instead of repairing the castle harness, I prefer to get a male to male extension and re pin the castle harness. You can get them any length you like.
I have a bag of them just don’t have any pins available right now
Earl i just had something like this happen. I wish i ha 11:58 d your patience. My car ended being thrown in the trunk lol
I felt like throwing it for sure
Thanks! Great video Earl beautiful BMW at the end 👊👍💯
Appreciate your support 💯🙏
Best part is NOT KNOWING if it'll turn back on after KEY OFF 🤣😂🤣😂
How do you like the overdriven gearing? I was running overdriven 39p/34s and my Max 5g2 800kv combo topped out at 63mph. I geared down to 34/34 due to the overdriven set up drained batteries and got hot quick.
47t pinion 39t spur works great on 1100kv Motor even the 800kv
@@earlmoorhead5555 wow over driven on an 1100? No wonder you need those fans!
Get a different radio system or a different truck. I have no trouble binding castle to all my traxxas vehicles. The 6s and especially 8s Arrma trucks are beautiful looking money pits. 1 or 2 big jumps and the chassis bends. The arms break at the slightest bump, and the electronics regularly quit during hard bashing.
Stick to their 3s & 4s models. Those actually work and can claim exb.
37:03 are you sure you're ready for THAT kind of LUXURY😜👍💯
Wish the big. 2 companies would put out more roller options for us that want to build our own stuff.
You should take your fire team and your big rock out for a bash 💪💪 I would love to see them compared
I have the fireteam packed away but I will some day 👌
Take all that spectrum radio gear and through it In The garbage! Get yourself some futaba gear and never look back!!! You’ll thank me later!!!
Yea I had binding issues with my reviewer to spekum reveir with my nitro truggy losi eight 8
What servo are you running in this thing?
Savox 1/5th scale servo
Hey Earl, what’s the best way to contact you about a Traxxas model I need help with?
31:43 you just TRYING to brake that new wing mount😜👍💯
Putting it threw the test 😅
33:17 the Cali coffee hold stare down 😳🤣😂🤣😂
They were not happy at all 🤷🏻♂️
Thankfully I've had good luck with most of my Spektrum electronics. I've seen more than one person have issues.
Spectrum with spectrum esc seems to work great the receiver still fail but calibration seems easier to do then a castle esc with the on/off switch bypassed 💯
@@earlmoorhead5555 it can be done but timing has to be spot on
Yes I did a video on the timing ⏱️ it’s rough and castle put out a memo on it as well on there web page 📑
Great video bro… good to see you in the groove 🤙🏻
Just working a lot 80 hr a week so I have one day to do rc vids 👍
@@earlmoorhead5555 well, good to see you bro
Some are better off with toy cars like traxxas that don’t require mechanical knowledge,maintenance and common sense lol
Yes even master Machanic like myself can’t keep this Rc together
Nothing like 45 minutes diag for free🤣😂
GUY ‼️ I'm sure there's a dumpster nearby then you can grab the ole faithful XMAXX and STOP WAISTING precious time and GO RIP
I really felt like it knowing a perfectly good xmaxx was waiting to take the place of this Outcast 😮
@@earlmoorhead5555 could have been a GREAT THUMBNAIL🤣😂🤣😂
@rcguygarage I’m already knowing for hating arrma rc no way I could have pulled my xmaxx out and shown a real rc working lmao 🤣
@@earlmoorhead5555 now THAT would have been AWESOME🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 Arrma Army after you once again🤣😂🤣😂
35:38 oh no KEY OFF ☠️
Right 😞
Traxxas called, "your RC is ready" lol😮
Do they have a new one as I’ll take it 💯I own all of them already and 3 xmaxx’s one standard and two ultimate 💯just saying they make a good rc 💯🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪
Yep Traxxas is the way to go 💪
💭🤔Dude, how did your car come back on? By just plugging up the battery and not hitting the power button. Maybe you should’ve just tried rebinding the receive first.
🫡💯🔥
The switch is bypassed