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I converted an old XMod over to an IWaver-01 board. I don't have the IWaver TX so I'm using a Traxxas TQ or I can also use my Losi Micro-T TX.

Given all that - should I be able to go into reverse? I know it's sort of a stupid question but because I have no experience with the IWaver up to this point and don't have the IWaver TX, I thought I'd better ask before I go on some kind of witch hunt.

As far as the conversion goes, I do have decent steering and forward control - just no reverse from either TX.

I may decide not go on ANY witch hunt seeing that I have an IWaver 01 board that has 75% functionality - I guess they're not known for their quality.

Anyway - any clue for the clueless would be much appreciated

Happy New Beer, Pimps!

the iwaver board should have reverse, the reverse fets may be blown.

Thanks BK...actually, after another inspection I found some "junk" between one of the FET pins...I don't think it was solder but it might of been some spooge picked up by the silly putty I was using to hold the board while making solder connections...

Anyway - I buttoned her up again and shazaam...I have reverse!

I NEVER get this lucky so I'm just gonna call it a New Years miracle since it happened at two in the morning

Basically this conversion a fun driver but my steering radius is suffering. I noticed that the XMod pot is about 2-3K ohms different (less) than the pot that came with the IWaver board. I'm thinking I might gain a little more turning throw by adding a couple 1K-2K resistors in series with the two pot connections - like the mod for the Gen 1 XMods...

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks again and happy New Year to you!

from memory, there isn't much steering in the xmod to begin with. the steering pot is the same value as an iwaver/mini z (5kohm).

the problem is more mechanical. i forget what i did but i remember some serious shaving.

here's my experience with the whole deal:
http://bitpimps.lixlink.com/pages/phpFo ... =38&t=4735

Thanks Betty...Interesting read. I now realize after noting the date on that thread that I'm pretty much 7 years behind all of humanity when it comes to RC...oh well, ignorance is bliss.

I suppose if I wanted to catch up I'd need a DNano...even the Mini-Z is somewhat passe.

I guess still enjoy the XMods at the moment - if you screw one up or pile-drive it into a concrete wall you don't have post mortum depression.