Streak repair?

[Interceptor]

Ok, I got a Streak esc in a trade, I wire it up, and it is stuck in full throttle. Best I can tell it that it is fried. I don't think it is worth sending it off to get repaired (especially since they don't give you an up front price) I would like to try to fix it myself. What should I look for when I crack it open? I have nothing to lose, it already doesn't work. I figured some of you electronic geniuses would be able to help.

[bullfrog]

Lets face it, you go a crappy ESC mmmmm k? If i were you i would buy a good high quality esc from Novak or LRP. But if you want to tinker with it, be my guest. Heck i would and i would probbably mess it up but it sure would be fun! :D

[Usagi]

Originally posted by bullfrog
Lets face it, you go a crappy ESC mmmmm k? If i were you i would buy a good high quality esc from Novak or LRP. But if you want to tinker with it, be my guest. Heck i would and i would probbably mess it up but it sure would be fun! :D
not everyone can aafford those speed controls froggy. There is nothing wrong with them, they might not last as long. But some people will or can`t send money its growing on a tree.:(

[Interceptor]

my other escs are novak and lrp. I want to fix this one if I can and give it to a friend who just got started.

[Usagi]

Ok know I understand sorry:(

[Interceptor]

Ok, so how about it? what would cause it to run wide open, get hot, and what would it look like?

[bullfrog]

have you tried to re program it to your transmitter??

[Interceptor]

Kinda hard to do when it is running full throttle from the moment you hook the battery to it. Tried it, no reaction.

[jayskiia]

why dont you try unhooking the motor leads when you program it. the streak is an excellent efficient esc. i have one in my bandit and rustler. i run them in spec class and they run top 3 every race. i do like novak as well but for a cheap esc they work great

[pudder]

I think it is screwed... You should hook it up to a motor well beyond its limits, see what happens. :D

-mike