Frequently Asked Questions
Will my gearbox require modifications to install the Spectre?
All gearboxes that adhere to the TM gearbox specs will be able to install the Spectre with no modifications required. One exception is the
TM G3 which are not compatible with the Spectre's select‑fire sensors. Propriety gearboxes with a microswitch trigger are not compatible with the Spectre.
If minor modifications are needed, doing so will NOT void the warranty so long as the modification itself is not the cause of any loss of functionality.
Can the Spectre be front‑wired instead of rear‑wired?
The rear‑wired Spectre can be rerouted towards the front if the white connector port is partially sanded down, or entirely removed, to allow the wires to pass over it. The rerouting will result in uneven wire lengths but any excess wiring can simply be coiled up to preserve the option of reverting back to rear‑wiring.
Lengthening or trimming the wires will NOT void the warranty so long as soldering is limited to the wires and not the FET chips. Attempting to solder directly to the FET chips without the proper equipment poses a risk of heat damage and improper mixing of solder compositions.
Can the Spectre use a Tamiya plug instead of Deans Ultra?
A Deans‑Tamiya adapter is included with the Spectre to support both commonly used battery plugs right out of the box.
If working on a build that has limited space, soldering your own plug will NOT void the warranty so long as the plug is properly soldered in the correct polarity.
Why use mPPE insulated wires instead of PVC, silicone, or teflon?
|
Silicone |
PVC |
Teflon |
mPPE |
Durability |
LOW |
LOW |
HIGH |
MED |
Diameter |
LARGE |
MED |
SMALL |
SMALL |
Flexibility |
HIGH |
MED |
LOW |
MED |
Durability: mPPE insulation provides greater abrasion resistance than PVC and silicone, and are therefore less likely to be accidentally torn during installation.
Diameter: mPPE wires are as thin as teflon wires, which allows the included 16‑AWG mPPE wires to fit in gearboxes designed for the lower capacity 18‑AWG PVC wires.
Flexibility: Teflon wires are extremely stiff which can be inconvenient when attaching or removing batteries, whereas mPPE wires retain the same flexibility of PVC wires and thus remain easy to work with.
Limited 3‑Year Warranty
COVERAGE: BlackTalon Concepts warrants for 3 years after the date of purchase that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship. BTC will repair or replace any product which is found to be defective under normal use and service, without charge. BTC’s obligation to repair or replace shall be the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy under this warranty.
NOT COVERED: (a) Any alteration or modification of the product that is the direct cause of irreparable damage. (b) Any abuse, improper use, negligent use, or use exceeding the permitted limits of the product.
TRANSFER: The warranty provided by BTC is transferrable to any subsequent purchaser or any third parties for use of the remaining duration.