Re: RS80D problems [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Thomas Lum wrote:
> "If the unit caught on fire there is usually some metallic debree on  
> the board.  Check for a loose strand of wire on the board near the  
> mosfets. Most likely it shorted out a mosfet and caused the  
> controller to fail. Unfortunately it sounds like it is not repairable."

I'm not certain, but that sounds like the same problem that Rick Schultz 
had with his RS80D.  I think he shorted his board with some metal 
filings.  Rick was, however, able to send it somewhere to get it fixed, 
but I don't know where or how much.  In either case, it sounds like 
something that the manufacturer is aware can happen and should probably 
try to prevent.

        Frank P.