New Tekin RX4 HardBox crawler and rock-racer speed control

0 Nov. 7, 2016, noon

By Aaron Waldron
LiveRC.com

New from Team Tekin:
www.teamtekin.com

It's element proof. It's tough. Introducing the new Tekin Rx4. Built in the top secret labs of Tekin, a HardBox™ beast of a rock racing and crawling controller was born. Designed to handle the rigors of scale crawling and racing, the RX4 paired with a ROC412 series motor has the power to push your rig through any obstacle, through any elements, through any conditions.

Tekin’s RX4 Brushless Sensored ESC is designed to power your chassis past any obstacle. With massive power handling capabilities, a waterproof* design and all the customization features you’d expect from a Tekin ESC; the RX4 has you covered no matter the situation. Not only reliable, this ESC has a host of built in features like a High Voltage BEC, Drag Brake, Data Logging and the ability to run either Brushed or Brushless motors. The RX4 defines versatility.

The RX4 Housing is a thick-walled, reinforced Hardbox design able to withstand the elements and rough environments that come with true Offroad adventuring.

Rocks, Dirt, Snow, Sand, Mud, Trail and Track; the RX4 is no-limits RC fun.

*Waterproof in sensorless operation only.

Recommended Applications

ROCK CRAWLING
1.9 & 2.2 Trail
1.9 & 2.2 Rock Race

Features:

*HardBox Waterproof Design
Ultra-smooth and Precise Throttle and Braking Control
Compatible with Sensored/Sensorless Brushless and Brushed Motors
Easily Access Programming, Anywhere, Anytime
Datalogging Capability
High Voltage Programmable BEC
EZ Access HotWire Programming Port
HotWire PC Interface for Advanced Programming and Updating
D2: Dual Drive Mode Technology
On-Board Temperature Indicator
HDAC: High Density Copper PCB
Sensor Plug for Precise Commutation with all Motors
Gold-plated Solder Posts for Easy Wire Replacement
Self Test Diagnostics and Factory Reset
Pit Tune Mode
DGF2: Digital Glitch Filtering V2
QuickTune™ Programming
One-Touch Radio Calibration

* Waterproof in sensorless operation only.

Specs:
Controls: Forward/Brake/Reverse
Input Voltage: 2S-4S LiPo / 4-12S NiMH-NiCD
BEC: 6.0v / 7.4v @ 8amps
Motor Limit Brushless Mode: 2S - 4400kV 4-pole, 3S - 3100kV 4-pole, 4S - 2300kV 4-pole
Motor Limit Brushed Mode: No Limit
Max Current: *240amps per phase
Timing Profiles: 7 choices (on board)
Brushed Modes: FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay
Brushless Modes: FWD Only / FWD-REV / FWD-REV Delay
Dimensions: 1.6 x 2.0 x 1.4" / 40.6 x 50.8 x 35.5mm
Weight: 2.65oz / 75.5g
*Per Mfg Specs