TRAXXAS XRT Goes Up In Flames Max6 ESC Burns Down Why ?

[@RCorDIE]

That sucks man BUT …you are helping a lot of people understand what can happen with these electronics. The fact that you posted this is a blessing if it prevents just one fire or mishap occurring to someone else. Thanks for posting REAL rc vids.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@kennethmarshall7453]

Ahh no worries I once killed a brand new crate 350 sbc. Unseasonably warm December day. I put water in the engine to check for leaks. That night the forecast called for the temperature to fall below freezing and so I removed hoses and drained radiator. I awoke the next day and went out to see water leaking from the block. Upon a closer look freeze plugs popped out, yay. I removed the engine and upon further inspection the water jackets were cracked as well. Bummer, my bad, duh. At least your turkey and ham was a win. I've scorched a turkey one thanksgiving as well. Thank God I haven't had a massive grease volcano. I just learned this year your suppose to turn off the burner before dropping the bird. 47 and still learning. Have a great and safe day Mr. M.

[@onemansvideos2134]

Supposed to be Thanksgiving not 4th of July...

[@christiansrcs7789]

lol

[@Norm2120]

😂

[@tyshiddejuremanbey1313]

🤣🤣🤣!!!

[@yesman305]

😂😂😂

[@p.s.vanderpool6770]

Ouch glad you and your home are safe. Thanks for sharing…..takes courage to share a mistake!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@mathias4891]

Sorry for your loss Early.. my anxiety is such that every time I do anything with batteries or esc I grab both of them and set aside to triple check that I'm doing it correctly since I use 8mm bullets for most of my rigs . You kept a lot cooler than I would have.. and thanks for being an educator, even if it's not always the intended lesson

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@michaelrousseau4373]

Im glad you kept that in the video ... mistakes happen to everyone in this hobby and the only way to help others learn is to show them ones you've made. I have almost done that before . luckily it was just the ESC and not the whole thing that went up

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@Innvctus]

Before you turned it on I thought I saw something wrong with the connectors. You’ve given me a very good lesson, although it was a bit expensive to teach

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@soundmindtv2911]

Sorry that happened Earl. That's painful. You handle it pretty well. I'd be kicking myself so hard.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I’m kicking myself for sure 💯💯

[@SOMNIOHM]

Craaaazy! Glad you are ok brother! Glad that, that is all that happened! Lesson learned.. that is for certain!!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@hydroboy35th]

Earl wth man!!! I literally came back to see the reply to my “you have all the problems” comment and now I see your ESC has gone up in flames lol (sorry not funny) I almost did this on my XLX2 ESC in my OUTCAST EXB. I know this sucks but just know you will help so many people by leaving this video up. Thanks for putting out the content and 🍻 to better luck.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

🤪💯👍

[@jimmygeorge4268]

EARL….Shazam…..don’t feel bad,,,we’ve all been there one time or another,,,nothing in this world is 100%…I’m glad you didn’t get burned…🇺🇸👈🚘

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes me to it got hot quick ⚠️

[@gillian9178]

Done the very same thing on one of my new Arrma 3s trucks, made a connector up to use batteries with different plugs on. Soldered the wires on the wrong way around, immediate smoke on a brand new esc.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes sucks 😢

[@willisjones8281]

I just did that shit last week, wasn’t quite as bad, but the battery connector and ESC connector were burnt. Thanks for the video. Awesome learning experience!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@gainsrc]

Glad to see no injuries or serious fire! Sucks to loose an ESC but at the end of the day I applaud you for showing your mistake.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@robbryan3044]

Round side is always 'ground', and flat is always 'positive'. I did something similar several years ago, but I've ONLY done it that one time. It was the first race kit I ever built...a TLR 22 5.0 DC...and using 5mm bullet connectors w/ batteries having inboard connection. On my fourth pack testing the buggy, not realizing the battery was upside-down, I accidentally connected the ESC backwards. Thankfully, Hobbywing replaced the ESC...no cost to me. Under 'normal' circumstances, they would have placed the fault on me (as I had caused the damage), and I would have probably had to purchase a new one...but, "luck" was on my side, as they actually discovered a manufacturing error, which led to my free replacement.

[@johngoodwin4353]

Is it fire safety month already?!! 🔥J/K! I'm glad you and your home are ok!!👍 Thanks for showing us all what can happen and how FAST it can happen!!!💥Holy crap... Scary stuff! 😵‍💫

[@chadbiermann3380]

Dang Earl. That will make for a not so Happy Thanksgiving. That could happen to anyone i guess if you're not paying close attention. Glad you didn't get burned and didn't set off your lipo's.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 👍

[@drroomba5045]

Like the way you moved on and just fixed it. That’s the attitude!!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@rcguygarage]

Nice to see you join the ESC MELTDOWN GANG 😱 Looks like EARL needs a RC GUY GARAGE " Team #not1pack t-shirt" to commemorate the fact of what just happened 😎

[@earlmoorhead5555]

😱🤷🏻‍♂️club of two 😂🤪

[@Rusty-Metal]

Club of 3. You should see what a 12s helicopter esc does when you do this!

[@jeremystewart1785]

Thank goodness that was not worse ...but shows it can happen and easy to overlook something. Now time to make an eBay listing for a slightly used ESC only one hole and slight smoke damage !

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes brand new slight burn damage never run 😱😂😂⚠️

[@MISFIT-lz2wc]

Cant say I've ever done this, but I have learned through out my years that replacing stock electronics is not always the better way to go. I have a few trucks that I have kept electronics stock one of which is my X Maxx and in the 5 years I've had it I've only had one problem my pinion gear came loose once. My buddies have all changed out there electronics and seem to have constant problems. It's one of those trial and error things but I tend to give a little more credit to certain brands and I've had good luck so far trusting stock electronics. The XRT seems to be having many issues just like the X Maxx did when it came out. Some people bashing the Hell out of them with no problems while others break right out of the box. Also way to many aftermarket electronics to choose from, most of the time I don't know where to start. I've been happy with Castle Creations on the trucks I have replaced ESC and Motors on but if stock is working I stick to that

[@brian7316]

om gosh Earl ..thank goodness you ok ..sure glad that flame went out right away and did not last long ..also glad you didnt melt up the XRT in process ..we all been in situations like this..again glad you ok Bud 👍✌...wow that went up fast on that ESC

[@earlmoorhead5555]

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[@meirdeaph]

Omg that was scary im just glad u got it out before more damage happen n stayed cool n didn't panic

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I’ve had a few fire at work on cars catching fire with fuel leaks car battery exploded but the flare up could have popped the battery quick if I didn’t unplug them 💯🔥👍

[@TruggyDude]

Man....I've done the exact same thing (more than once i might add) and I've been in this hobby since 88. But you said it, "everyone makes mistakes and you just gotta move on". That's a great attitude. This is why I use independent Y harnesses on everything but my speed cars.

[@williamnutting9369]

What do you run on your speed cars? As far as connectors

[@TruggyDude]

@@williamnutting9369 QS8 connectors.

[@williamnutting9369]

@@TruggyDude so that just happened bc of crossed polarity of the wires?

[@TruggyDude]

@@williamnutting9369 that's what the video looks like to me. If I'm not mistaken, he even said he plugged it in backwards. The hobbywing escs are normally very good escs. what happened would ruin any esc.

[@williamnutting9369]

@@TruggyDude thats awesome that he put it out there like that. I got mad respect for him for doing that and saying what he did wrong. I also have hobbywing esc 1 is a max 5 1100kv in my X-Maxx basher and 1 is a max 4 with a tp 1440kv motor in my xrt speed rig. I havent installed either bc of situations like this. Im also adding qs8 connections to both but ima pay a hobby shop in my area to do it bc i have a hard enough time keeping screw sizes and locations straight lol i have to put them in baggies and label like literally exactly where they go or the next day I'll forget lol

[@huntersrc9865]

Sorry this happened. Doing my first motor and esc swap to a max 5 800 KV. This was not on my radar. Thanks for sharing!

[@AverageRCBasher]

Damn dude, glad you didn’t get toasted, I’ve only had connectors melt, those venom Traxxas adapter plugs, luckily I’ve never had a meltdown. I nicked a battery one time with a pocket knife and had to throw it out the door, Roman candle in my back yard

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Dang 😱

[@lukebaines7785]

2:56 "that was wrong". Amazingly calm response to what just happened!

[@paulclancy2404]

I just whipped out volt meter today to make sure I made series wire I made was correct . I only solderd one connector to Maxx 6 figured I just use adapter to run 8s , different for you knowing going in 8s rig , s@$$ happens

[@gratefuldabs9775]

Damn man when I had my max 8 catch on fire it wasn’t my fault but I bet it still felt about the same way. Hated buying two of those dang things. Thanks for the honesty. You’ll think about it next time for sure

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Terrible feeling

[@twinturbotony93]

This happened to my friend on his zelos 36. Owner of our LHS accidently soldered a connector backwards on it. Luckily he was able to unplug it fast enough to not weld the connector to the battery.

[@ZeuZLoD]

Well besides the ESC fireworks, I truly hope you and your family had a great turkey day! I love all your videos dude, always honest and upfront about everything. Cheers brotha!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@mataflais]

we all make mistakes. this is a lesson for us that are learning in someone expense. thank you so much for sharing .

[@MrBigrex88]

Happy Thanksgiving Earl, this is why I stick to watching your content honest straight forward content. Happy your safe after the oops. Great content once again.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@chrischupp9760]

Good video to show what happens when they get connected wrong.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@michaelvankirk3576]

Great video Earl that was awesome you left that in there to show everybody that everybody makes mistakes👍👊

[@terrykuehn2686]

Hey Earl! That's not the Smoke Show I was looking forward too Bro! I'm glad your okay and saved the truck from from total melt down or worse! Thanksgiving was just alittle more expensive then usual that's all!🤔 It looked like you had some Awesome grub to fall back on anyway! Thanks for showing it all like usual!🤔😉😯👍💯✔️📹👋👋👋👋

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@pedellbills130]

Thank you for being transparent!!!! You did not have to show that. So sorry you lost that esc

[@bill9248]

Thanks for showing the real. Ive unfortunetly had my own smoke show lol. Glad your ok.

[@danielketchum7853]

Man that sucks Earl! I’m glad you didn’t burn your arm it was right over the esc

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@maxcurry9667]

You were way more calm than I would have been. I'd have been at least cussing myself and probably just unplugged it and thrown it in the driveway for a while...... lol. Happens to the best of us. Happy that's all that was damaged.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks yes 👍

[@johngoodwin4353]

Me too!! LoL

[@radiocontrolsoul]

It’s happened to a lot of us! Glad it wasn’t worse and if anything is a good learning experience for all

[@gamercat7004]

Whoa that was scary to see in person too. And that sucks I had my mistake putting the esc wires to the battery and was moving around and sparked. And fried the esc in a castle creations sidewinder micro 2 5300kv. Which I reordered it. I was excited to turn it on which I messed up bad.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right I was in shock 😳

[@rcwreck-creation]

Well that proves It can happen to anyone bro!? Don’t beat yourself up about it Earl? “Happens to the best of us.” Ain’t just a saying my friend. Anyone that’s followed you for a while knows you take safety very seriously. Now that food!? MMMM!! That looked perfect! 👌 Thank you so much for sharing. Hope it was a great thanksgiving sir. 🍻

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@deontay79ify]

Much respect for posting ear. Definitely a learning experience

[@davidconaway2830]

Damn brother...happy that nothing worse happened during this incident. Thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly. This is what makes your channel "real" and why so many people tune in. Sorry about the monetary loss but again, happy it wasn't worse.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 🙏

[@bansheebandithot350]

Bad luck 🍀 that was 😎👍🏻🇬🇧

[@lexsteel12]

Earl, sorry about your ESC going up in flames. A word of caution when programming a Hobbywing ESC. I found this out the hard way myself. The running modes printed on the programming card, are not all accurate. According to Hobbywing you have to go by the programming guide in their instruction manual. I found this out when I was trying to set up my Max5 ESC. I forgot the mode I was trying to set. But, the ESC would not respond. After contacting Hobbywing they explained that I have to go by the manual, not the modes on the card.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Strange I set my max5 with this same card 👀

[@beardman8322]

thank you for sharing this . really helps make people understand what can happen. thanks again much appreciated.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@NewLifeRC989]

Sorry that happened man. Glad you’re safe. God bless.

[@Dos_Rc]

That sucks brother , Iam glad nothing else bad happened from that 🔥, thanks for showing us!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@louis2179]

Just tuned in after helping my folks move.

[@MikeyDeez]

It happens to the best of us.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@scoobydoo5439]

Could have been worse,.. could have been mine 😜 Sorry brother at least you didn't cook off the batteries.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 👍😱lmao 🙏

[@dominic9279]

Well although not the desired effect, it was an awesome show...

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes it was 💯

[@Bluecuban71]

Understand, we all have made mistakes 😔 At least you showed what happened. It was Thanksgiving and you fixed the xrt and I hope had a great Thanksgiving dinner .

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@randythompson1723]

Wow! I'm glad it was only the ESC. 😎💯💯💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes me to 👍

[@CCxRC]

Dude! That was insane. First off, Glad you are ok! Thanks for being willing to share when things go wrong. Not everyone does that.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 definitely was an O-sh!$ moment wondering if my fire extinguishers will work glad I didn’t need it ⚠️

[@Abyssdiver]

Happy to see you still have your house! My last mistake cost me the first digit of my right middle finger. ATV chain and sprocket

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Dang 😳

[@Top-Jimmy]

Really cool Earl...Great job in not editing out the fire mate. It just shows how easy it is to make mistakes. Thanks, I really enjoyed this. Take care bud. Jimbo, Australia.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@chriscampbell9199]

ya that why i hate soldering for that mistake but glad you showed it all bro as some need the info since like you said we all forget keep your self safe bro between you an kev talbot the info is much much appreciated

[@speedgears1236]

I feel bad for you. But I totally respect the fact you showed what happened. I will definitely remember this. Accidents happen. Thanks for sharing.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@nielsjuhr594]

Earl, I'm thankful you're ok, your house is OK and so is the XRT minus the electronics. Sorry you're having one of those days. Never any fun to see the magic smoke escape. Hope it's smooth sailing from here on out.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks first time but I was to comfortable in my skill set and made a bad mistake 💯

[@nielsjuhr594]

@@earlmoorhead5555 it happens to the best of us. No matter what they creep in now and again.

[@brendonl69]

Keepin’ it real. Respect.

[@EZRider723]

Wow...scary stuff! Sorry it happened but glad you're okay!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@slomofan2070]

Yes, everybody makes mistakes. Thank you for the lession. Olway good luck 👍🤗

[@rcjunkie260]

Happy Thanksgiving Earl and family! I did the same thing with a max10. SUCKS🥴 I could smell you all the way from NYC. A smell no one never forgets

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right 😮

[@cwatson42785]

Damn bro don't feel too bad as it happens. I can see being distracted or trying to rush can cause that to happen. Whenever soldering it takes me forever cause I spend so much time triple checking. Tough break but at least it was just some money lost and not your home or God forbid your family. Glad it wasn't as bad as it could've been. I also keep a fire extinguisher in my back room, my hobby room for charging lipos

[@never-stock-rc2968]

Earl!! Wow this is crazy! Been away for 7 months had to go sit down for a min but I'm back!

[@carlosvelazquez4649]

Wow, that was scary. I'll gladbit wasn't something worse.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes me to 👀

[@RON4RC]

So glad it was just the ESC Earl we all know how much more worse this situation could have been.. wow...... I seen in the first vid as well what is the spray you use after you applied the glue to the power button?? 🤔. Thanks for showing ALL of the action again reminds us all these rc's just aren't toys. On an up note dinner looked delicious and happy Thanksgiving bro.

[@louis2179]

That inside cap caught it.

[@bigmusclerc5967]

All that matters I am glad you are all right brother 😤

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@monsterrc1681]

Shit happens I’ve done it a couple times using bullet connectors, connected them the wrong way, and boom there goes the ESC

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes goes up quickly

[@thisIsRC]

Oh man, that sucks! Happens to the best of us. Hope the batteries where ok!

[@williamoleary9330]

NOOOOOOOOOO EARLLLLLLLL!!!! I can’t say anymore right now, I need a drink after seeing this.

[@bossmannrctv2683]

Glad you and your family is safe and ok

[@michaelgarland579]

This is why you don't change them out you leave it stock and if you do change it double check everything

[@joeycrack509]

I put those connectors on my kraton, they are hard to pull apart... great video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@backlashD]

I can't help but feel bad for you. You've been so unlucky in just about every XRT video you've posted. Be it the fault of the car or dumb mistakes.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

I’ve really pushed this rc past it’s point of durability but now I know what not to do ⚠️💯👍

[@cwatson42785]

We call this in the industry, "pulling an RC Guy Garage" lol

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@Norm2120]

Well that didn’t go as planned. Good thing it only fried the ESC and nothing else especially the whole RC you and chefbeardsly both got very lucky.

[@samoanpride753]

We all make mistakes boss...glad you're ok! 👊😊👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏

[@LGsRCs]

I had mine go down a few months ago. Only just got warranty. Sucks tho😢

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes I’ll call them and tell them what I did 💯

[@chriswade3986]

We all make mistakes, as much stuff as you do right….. the truck is still fine .

[@joshuaheintz4657]

I’m glad it’s just a esc !! And not your house burning down!!!!😮😮

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@TRAVELER197]

Stuff happens, glad you are OK brother.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@louis2179]

Great video and glad you protected you and your work station!!!🏎️💨🏁👍

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@3689enlighten.RC.]

I've learned to apply, MURPHY'S LAW...when dealing with RCs...simple things, grub screws and wheel nuts...😳

[@1etergen]

2:28 the fireworks show. I’ve had 2 in my time doggy and they are fast like a black powder fuse!!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Right crazy

[@JIPPERR_1]

Ouch! Good lessons here. I had a component burn up on me about a week ago due to my own dumb fault. It stings for sure!

[@JIPPERR_1]

And i think I'll l be adding a fire extinguisher to my hobby space FOR SURE!

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes 💯

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Dang it really does hurt 😞

[@JPRC_CRAZINESS]

That’s a tough one brother,I hope you enjoyed your thanksgiving 😎

[@petedeleon4155]

Respect for putting that out my kind of guy.

[@Bc4z]

We all do mistakes, and it is really good you didn´t cut it out of the video..watch and learn by doing :)

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@louis2179]

But I like the way you confront your mistakes and show live correction as anyone can make mistakes.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@robertredzich7292]

Ok I admit to my own version of this recently. 🔥

[@THEMASKEDMASTER]

✌🏻😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿That sucks. Thanks for sharing Earl. That would have made me run out of my house like a little girl 😂. I can’t smell any electrical smoke, I think I can smell toast though but I may have a tumour because nobody is actually toasting anything 😂. I honestly didn’t know what you done until you actually pointed it out to me. Seriously, Even when you said “I should have noticed the issue here”. I still couldn’t see the issue.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes these connector are hard to tell 👍💯

[@moereefer]

wow good thing hour ok. happy Thanksgiving. i did it once too but just got a whole lot of smoke.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks

[@rcwhore6548]

We are human with many flaws. Humility is a precious virtue. Wisdom has a cost

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Yes

[@Happydays2513]

Expensive mistake buddy I think we all make this kind of mistake now and then the good thing is your house didn't burn down and your safe thats all that matters

[@khrisyeet8022]

Top six!!! Damn that sucks Earl.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Notification squad 💯👍🔥🙏

[@CentralVAracer]

I hated to thumbs up this video because of your bad luck. But nice to see it on video and be so upfront with everyone and keep it real. Hope you had a good thanksgiving other than this happening.

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Thanks 🙏 the food came out great 👍