Fail Safe?

[2.5Rustler]

Does anyone know where I can get a fail safe for my Traxxas radio that came with my NR?

[Misbehavin']

Here's a walkthrough of how I installed a failsafe on my T-Maxx. While the installation on a Rustler will be somewhat different the walkthrough itself may prove useful.

If you scroll down to the bottom, you'll find a list of several failsafes that should work with the stock radio electronics.

[Tazz R/C owner]

Mis'
The link you have for the OFNA fail-safe is dead; the main URL doesn't even have anything to do with RC.


If you want a fail-safe asap, go with the Venom VFS. If you can wait a week or two, get the OFNA micro fail-safe. It's very small, and costs a little under $27.

[Po' Rustla]

Or get a 50 cent throttle return spring from Ace Hardware. Ive had a few would-be runaways, but the spring stopped them all.
Go to Ace Hardware and get a #73 1-inch spring, and install it like this:




*edit*
My truck isnt that dirty anymore btw!!

[Misbehavin']

Mis'
The link you have for the OFNA fail-safe is dead; the main URL doesn't even have anything to do with RC.

It looks like the company that hosted that site pulled the plug on them. Time to look for another replacement link.

Or get a 50 cent throttle return spring from Ace Hardware. Ive had a few would-be runaways, but the spring stopped them all.

A TRS is not a substitute for a failsafe though. There are instances that a TRS won't do the job, but a failsafe will. The exact opposite is also true. For the best protection, both should be used.

[drewster101]

Wouldn't the spring damage your servo or drain your batteries?