wire uppgrade (i think i broke it)

[gearhead]

well the other day i got a little board so i decided that i should run some 16 gauge wire in the car. when i went to drill the hole i think i made it to big. i used a 1/16" drill bit. and it took away all of that metal on the board where the wires are at. i tried several times toresolder those wires and test the batt. and wires and every thing seems to be working but when i turn it on it dosen't work. So do you think i broke it.

[Andy07]

well, u need to have the wire thru on both sides no jus on top of board, but it has to go thru and u sooder on top and bottom, its possible u use a drill bit to big for it and ruined the connection on the board, but im not 2 sure, or u may have killed a resistor or sumthing wen u were soddering, i hope this helps ya, Andrew

[phred168]

Yea, a 1/16th bit is too big, even though it's the smallest one i've seen made. It's even the size RS gives you in the board maker kit.

[viperdout]

You're supposed to use a precision drill kit, like the one that's sold at RS for 15 bucks. A normal drill bit is way too big. You probably ruined your board.

[XspuXtXnikX]

I did the exact same thing the first time I tried doing a wire upgrade on my board so dont feel bad cause a new board wont cost you too much but examine the board real good cause there is a slim chance you can scrape away some of the circuit coating right near the holes and connect it there. I have salvaged a few boards this way but sometimes when its dead there is no bringing it back. Best of luck to you

[viperdout]

Originally Posted by XspuXtXnikX

I did the exact same thing the first time I tried doing a wire upgrade on my board so dont feel bad cause a new board wont cost you too much but examine the board real good cause there is a slim chance you can scrape away some of the circuit coating right near the holes and connect it there. I have salvaged a few boards this way but sometimes when its dead there is no bringing it back. Best of luck to you

Same hope for you here. I haven't seen it, but if you cracked off the corner it might be salvageable.

[gearhead]

i did have a 1/32 drill bit but that was to small. i will try scrapeing away the board and let you know how it goes. that sounds like it might work.thx

[XspuXtXnikX]

no problem good luck

[gearhead]

well i tried scraping it away but it didn't work but thx anyways. i gusse i will have to buy one from atomic mods

[viperdout]

Originally Posted by gearhead

well i tried scraping it away but it didn't work but thx anyways. i gusse i will have to buy one from atomic mods

DON'T. You can buy a spare board straight from RS for a lot less.

[XspuXtXnikX]

yah you can get one for like 10 bucks plus shipping from radio shack dont waste your money by buying stock parts from atomicmods you can call 1800-843-7422 or visit radio shack near you and order the part that you need which is a PCB ASSY RECEIVER the Catolog # is 12414207 and the NP part number is xb92071 that is all you need.

[gearhead]

i seen on atomic mods he had a main board for ten dollars an 3.50 S&H
is the one from radio shack is that the man bor or si it the hole EP. i am going to go by Radio shack on sunday and i need to see how much it will be to ship

[viperdout]

Originally Posted by gearhead

i seen on atomic mods he had a main board for ten dollars an 3.50 S&H
is the one from radio shack is that the man bor or si it the hole EP. i am going to go by Radio shack on sunday and i need to see how much it will be to ship

You can get the receiver board/ESC combo for UNDER 10 bucks via special order from RS.

[FociFanatic]

Why would you need 16 guage wiring for an Xmod? I've used 20 and that's big enough. You must be going for the holy (expletive deleted) factor?

senseless......

[gearhead]

well in a month or so after i get the money im planing on running (or at least tring) to run about 15v thruogh my car As you might know thruogh my other post 16v Motor.



And i did go out an purchase the board from RS But the bad news is that i have to waint 7-10 days before it arives at my door

[viperdout]

Originally Posted by gearhead

well in a month or so after i get the money im planing on running (or at least tring) to run about 15v thruogh my car As you might know thruogh my other post 16v Motor.



And i did go out an purchase the board from RS But the bad news is that i have to waint 7-10 days before it arives at my door

Only if you have some kind of regulator.

[gearhead]

Can't i just have the v2 board???

[viperdout]

Originally Posted by gearhead

Can't i just have the v2 board???

That works too.

[MIKNISMO]

SOUND LIKE TROUBLE TO ME YOUR BOUND TO MESS A FEW MORE THINGS UP. YOU MIGHT WANT TO BUY A FEW EXTRA BOARDS JUST IN CASE.