Mini-X v2.0 In Stock!

[tinyrc]

The New Mini-X is In Stock! Available with NSX, RX-7 (FD), WRX, New Beetle, and Corolla body styles, and featuring an all new electronics system. Plus, we're currently offering free full bearing sets with every car kit. Here are the specs on the new Rx and ESC:

ESC-100 SPECIFICATIONS:
Operation voltage 4.8V-7.2V
Current (No load) 70MA
Max.continuous current 8A
Int.resistance ohms 0.03 OHMx2
Weight 15g
Case size 21.5x30.8xH18.5mm
OPTION:V3100FET 2pcs.(upgraded from 8A-16A)

RX-100 SPECIFICATIONS:
Frequency 27AM
Intermediate frequency 455KHZ
Operating voltage 5MA@4.8V
Weight 8g
Case size 21.5x19.5xH18.5mm

:cool:

http://tinyrc.com/shop/products.php?pid=4

[catman25]

this is what ive been waiting for ..so all it need is the pistol grip radio right ..thats what a tx is ??does the car come with crystals??wheres the cheapest place to get a controll?is there one 1 i need or any??any one have a name or thing to search for on ebay ??or is there a cheaper spot ? thanks

[dgilpin]

So no changes on the chassis or steering? Why does your description say "5 cell"?

[urq435]

Hey tinyrc,

I just got a set of mini-x eletronic from you guys last week. Are they the new version or any difference from v2.0? I haven't installed yet because of no tool for the wheel nuts yet. :( I intend to get one from you guys soon though.:D Please let me know if there are major difference. Thanks.

[baleisen]

I haven't heard from you guys yet. If you want to do an upgrade instead of whatever, I am ameniable. Just remember to return my X-tal. BAE

[catman25]

........will these work for tx's?

tx 1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1786585293) tx 2 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1787061083) tx3 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1786910115)

or does anyone have one for sale on here that will work with minix ?dont wanna get one that wont work thanks

[binaryterror]

Not sure on the Epoch one, but the other 2 should be able to as they meet the 2 channel 27MHZ/AM requirements. Or talk to tiny, he can prolly set you up with one!!

I'm getting ready to place my order. And according to tiny they now come with a 5 cell pack...hopefully we'll see pics soon from tiny or when my shows up!!!

[tinyrc]

Originally posted by catman25
this is what ive been waiting for ..so all it need is the pistol grip radio right ..thats what a tx is ??does the car come with crystals??wheres the cheapest place to get a controll?is there one 1 i need or any??any one have a name or thing to search for on ebay ??or is there a cheaper spot ? thanks

catman25, email us at the Shop, we have transmitters too, just haven't had a chance to list them yet. :)

[tinyrc]

Originally posted by dgilpin
So no changes on the chassis or steering? Why does your description say "5 cell"?

No, this is not the J-Spec steering or anything, that's not an official Mini-X product. The description says 5 cell because it comes with 5 cells now, not 4! :)

[tinyrc]

Originally posted by urq435
Hey tinyrc,

I just got a set of mini-x eletronic from you guys last week. Are they the new version or any difference from v2.0? I haven't installed yet because of no tool for the wheel nuts yet. :( I intend to get one from you guys soon though.:D Please let me know if there are major difference. Thanks.

urq435, that was the older version; the newer version is beefed up slightly, and has a more clean look to it. :)

[tinyrc]

Originally posted by baleisen
I haven't heard from you guys yet. If you want to do an upgrade instead of whatever, I am ameniable. Just remember to return my X-tal. BAE

BAE, we're working on your car right now to see if we can figure out what's wrong w/ it. :)

[catman25]

tiny i just oprder a minix but forgot to put that i wanted a nsx body type..please remitt that you made the needed arrangments

[urq435]

Originally posted by tinyrc
urq435, that was the older version; the newer version is beefed up slightly, and has a more clean look to it. :)

Hi tinyrc,

I sent you an e-mail regarding return and exchange procedure request. I am glad that I don't have a tool to remove my wheel nuts.:) Let me know how to proceed asap. I look forward to get v2.0 complete kit instead of eletronics alone.:D By the way, which body looks better, Rx-7 or NSX? Thanks in advance.

[tinyrc]

urq435, got your email, will get back to you ASAP. :)

[catman25]

where /what batteries do you charge ?and what wire on a ac adapter is positive..let me guess the solid one ..the white one is neg.right ???thanks

[catman25]

if you get a loud adible sound from the esc.and there is no red led while foward foward.redo your esc configuration.just in case that happens to you...i woke up this am.after refreshing my batt,with a nicad charger(for time being)and this thing is quick ..but tiny .one of the dogbones???:confused: keeps popping out in the front..actually seems to be shorter than the other.any suggestions??would sun-sun-warrant a product release for this or is it buyer beware..oopps gotta buy some ???my son sprayed armor all on my kitchen floor mopped it up but still slippery ...i cant thank him enough!:D and for the question above.how would be a good way to charge the batt.??right now i have flattens computer molex metal conectors and rubber bands...is ther a clip that will work while the batts are still in the car?dude...bvit charg what ...radio shack zip zap who?lol..im in love...i feel a nice order comming fr a spare car!and alot of upgrades...these cars are cheap and best thing is..if suttin breaks .29.00 will get you a new body! and all the replacement parts you need.but wait .will older mini-x cars interact with the 2.0.or do you sell the 2.0 car alone ?or is the 2.0 just a suped up reg car?god questions,hey thanks uncle tiny

[tinyrc]

catman25, I think there is a fix for dogbone popping-out; IRC, can you remind me what it is?

You shouldn't charge the pack while it's still in the car, unless you pull the battery springs first. It's better to charge outside the car anyway, so the battery has more air around it to cool.

I'll try to get the full parts list added to the Shop ASAP so you can see what's possible!

[binaryterror]

Tiny...how do i hook up my charger? I don't want to fry my new battery pack!

I have the multi-rate charger set to do a peak charge at 1.0A for the NiMH batteries. I also have the alligator clips on the charging unit.

My planned thoughts are:
1. Remove the battery pack (to make things easy and safe).
2. Hook the positive charger lead to the positive side of the battery with the black wire soldered on.
3. Hook the negative charger lead to the negative side of the battery with the other end of the black wire connected.

Is this right? (A photo would be a huge help at this point!!)

Also Tiny...how much for the 6 cell pack and a 2wd motor? Lead time on you getting and shipping these out? And how would I order them? Email me! (jscobie@comcast.net)

[tinyrc]

binaryterror, give me a few minutes and I'll take pics of my setup; do you have a soldering iron?

The 6-cell and 2WD are In Stock - I'll make sure that they are added to the Shop today! :)

[catman25]

first ever paint job by me will be added shortly...it kinda sucks..its decal free.,.that should make it look better as soon as i add decals..but dont wanna use the ones that came with it...:-( post it soon and dont laugh ..lol

[tinyrc]

The best way is to add tabs to your pack so that you can easily clip on alligator tabs:

[tinyrc]

Alternately, you can use the chassis as a charging tray, though I strongly recommend you use the tabs instead. To use the chassis as a charging tray, first of all remove the + and - battery springs. Then, insert the charging leads in their place, and charge the pack!

[tinyrc]

Negative side:

[binaryterror]

GREAT!!!

I'll stop by the rat shack and grab some alligator clips, some wire and definately some better solder...also how easy is it to solder to a battery? Isn't it a bad idea to get the battery hot?

I got me a cheapo soldering iron...like $13 at Meijer's....you think it's ok?

Can't wait to get the 2wd motor and 6 cell pack (this way i can have 2 battery packs...even though they suck to change)

Not to be mean to TinyRC, but these stock bodies suck! But i think it'll make for a great practice hitting things body, then I'm off to the model store and getting some nice bodies!

By the way any Bit Charge racer reading this...give up on the BC's and get this thing...it is so cool and so fun!

[tinyrc]

binaryterror (and anyone else), if you specify in the Notes, we can peak charge your next pack so that it will be ready to run on arrival.

It's true that heat can damage the cell, but you should be okay, don't worry too much about it! Also, you may want to sand a patch on the cell to help the solder stick.

Let us know how the body search goes! :)

[binaryterror]

I know I shouldn't be listing another site...but in my body search i found these...

http://mini-zone.dinball.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=144_21_161_162&products_id=2025

They are meant for the Mini-Z, I wonder if they might fit on a Mini-X...anyone know off hand what the wheelbase of a Mini-z is compared to the Mini-X?

[catman25]

got problems tiny!!!every time i switch on the mini-x i get a loud adible tone..nopt really a sound but a hum..and when i reverse it glitches and the red led doesnt come on in foward ..if i set the esc. no sound,noglitch ,fast and red led in foward ..but everytime i turn it off and back on later i have to reset the esc..do i have to set it everytimne or is suttin not right ?

[catman25]

hey binary..mine did same thing ..i realized i was dischagring the batt. instead of charging ..took a small computer fan and put it on the batterswhere charging and no power..switched the wires and fan spun up...dont hit charger cable hit the batter while its charging..or charge foir a few.and test.im having probs with my esc..its easy to set but i have to set every time :-( but fast :-)

[catman25]

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[binaryterror]

WOOHOO I fixed my battery charging problem (but i still can not solder on to the batteries...so i have to take out the batts remove the + and - wires to ESC then install my home made + and - wires for my charger put in the pack and charge on SLOW PEAK charge with 100mA and the fast charge is meant mainly for the 1/10th scale sub C batteries hence it not fully charging mine at all!)

This morning (after a 8 hour charging fest for the 5 cell) i got up expecting only to be upset more...turned it on and it ran for 20 minutes straight and still has massive juice. I actually had to stop playing to post this and to go to work...also let the 500 degree motor cool down...wow this motor gets freakishly hot...

I'm working on a fix to make the motor cool (similar to something ive seen on this forum, but definately more radical).

Catman25...i know your ESC setup everytime problem...that hum you hear is the motor, it is trying to turn. The best way to set this is do the ESC set up once...turn off and when it does the hum...turn the throttle/nuetral trim on the controller you have...worked wonders in my case! now i can go on/off like 30-100 times or more and still be ready to run...

So i think its not your ESC but you need to adjust the trim on the controller....i assume it should have this....as my POS Traxxas 27mhz has this and it used to cost $50 with servos back in 1991 when i bought it, and believe you me it certainly is no Futaba Mega Sport.

[catman25]

yeah that fixed it .my throttle trim was set too far..why cant my pics load?i know my car looks bad but geesh:( lolany way ..time to g to work ...my batts. soldierd fine but i must have shorted one cayuse it got really hot and made the plastic melt right off.quick! i fixed the short and charged it and seems fine ..do you think only 4 are working now ??it got really hot..it bubble the white stuff from the top .but it still works(pack).should i asume dead?wait ill check with my computer fan .it has plus and neg. wire so ill check each battery ..peace.hey tiny ..i made my car with you in mind ..can you get my pics to work ?

[Russ]

Hey guys, just posted my X subaru pics over in the Mini-X gallery section, go check it out :D

http://www.tinyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3536

[tinyrc]

Originally posted by binaryterror
I know I shouldn't be listing another site...but in my body search i found these...

Nope, they won't fit. :(

[tinyrc]

catman25, use the Attach feature instead of trying to host at MSN. :)

[Russ]

Sorry, don't mean to keep cross posting, but I dunno if everyone checks the gallery or not. Anyway, just finished my WRC Corolla body.

http://www.tinyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3651

[urq435]

Hey tinyrc, it has been a while but I still haven't got any message from you ever since your previous response. Please advice the return and exchange procedure asap. Thanks again.

[tinyrc]

urq435, that's weird - can you re-email us, because I did respond RE the swap! :)

[urq435]

Hi tinyrc,

I just re-sent my request to shop@tinyrc.com as the following:

I have e-mail you before regarding my mini-x eletronic. I purchased them a week ago right before the release of 2.0 version. I haven't installed them yet because I don't have tool to remove the wheel nut for my ball bearing installation. Anyway, I would like to upgrade my electronic to 2.0 version car set and return the 6-cell battery set as well. I will pay for the price difference if any. Please reply this message asap. Thanks in advance.

If you still don't get the message, please response on this forum instead. I look forward to get the exchange and return done asap. Thanks.

[tinyrc]

urq435, got it and replied (got your previous messages and replied too). Let me know if you don't get the reply! :)

[baleisen]

Hey Tiny,
I'm still waiting for an answer on my mini-X-. Thank you. BAE

[urq435]

Hi tinyrc,

Did you guys receive my package since it has been quite sometimes now? Please verify the package status and notify me the further instruction. Thanks.

[GiantScale]

How come the RTR is not for sale anymore? I only see the parts to make a mini-x now..

Mike

[binaryterror]

I'd say tiny is probably out of stock for the time. He is getting more i think.,...

[tinyrc]

Yep, we sold out during the holiday rush, we'll have more soon! :)

[urq435]

Hi tinyrc,

I still didn't get anything from you guys yet. I have already returned and submitted my request as getting 2.0 version mini-x instead of my eletronics and 6-cell pack. Please let me know the current status. Thanks.

[tinyrc]

urq435 - yikes, please email us to figure this out - thanks!

[urq435]

It has been a very long time. I have sent several e-mail in the past. I returned all electronics and 6-cell bat pack already. I was thinking to get mini-x 2.0 instead. However, you guys seem to be out of stock. I would like to get back the refund instead. I already sent my info to your e-mail address. Please response asap.

[HaCo]

Does the Mini-Z transmittor work on these electronics?
HaCo

[binaryterror]

It should. However it has been noted to sometimes go in and out of calibration both on these forums and i have tried it on my friends perfex controller.

[fastboy]

i dont see a price on the mini-x mk2 car..i see prices for the spares but no car.

how much is shipping to the uk for such a car,also i see free shipping on orders over $100,does this apply to me also :)

dave
uk.

[kev71H]

urq435,

When are you going to come to the slot car place to race your 1/24 scale car (kawada) Many of us have the 1/24 scales (DRR, Rocket racers) and it would be cool to have you over there on Mondays and Weds nights to practice!

Feb 9 is a big race...hope you can come practice.

Kevin