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The discussion revolves around troubleshooting an RC car experiencing motor interruptions after replacing the original motor with a larger one. The user has attempted to add capacitors to reduce voltage spikes but hasn't resolved the issue. It is suggested that the problem may stem from the new motor drawing excessive current or voltage, potentially overloading the motor controller. There are concerns about the receiving unit's functionality, especially since touching the antenna affects the motor's performance. Overall, the focus is on diagnosing the motor controller's compatibility with the new motor and ensuring proper voltage regulation.
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hi,
I have a RC car that uses 27mhz radio frequency and 8v power supply.
The motor(6v,possibly)that rotates the wheels runs with interruptions,i have tried
adding two new 0.1Microfarad capacitors(ceramic)in the same way as they were from the manufacturer, bit it didnt help,maybe the polarity matters.
I can't figure out the problem,please help
thanks
 
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The purpose of the capacitors is to reduce voltage spikes that feed back into the motor controller, also reducing electrical noise that might effect all connnected electrical components, including the receiver. Each capacitor should be connected to one of the leads and the can of the motor, using the can of the motor similar to a common ground reference.

It would be difficult to diagnose the problem without swapping components, such as the motor controller (ESC), receiver, ... . Assuming the car also has servos for steering, do they move smoothly or do they jitter?

Did the RC car operate without interruptions before, and if so, what has changed?

Running a "6 volt motor" at 8 volts might be pushing it, although most "6 volt" motors can handle 7.2 volts.
 
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thanks, but thing is that previously there used to be a smaller motor and replaced it with a bigger one, that's the only thing that has changed.

but I don't htink the problem is with motor, even if I conect a bulb instead of motor it also
blinks and does not light continuosly.

Is the whole receiving unit faulty?
may be the VOLTAGE REGULATORS are not working properly, if yes, then how to trace which one?

But thers one thing, when i touch the antenna, the motor stops jittering.
Would grounding the antenna help? and how to ground it?
 
You don't want to ground your antenna.

If the only component changed was the motor, and now you have a failure condition, then it's mostly likely a problem caused by the motor, such as excessive current or voltage being drawn by the motor. What size motor is your car's motor controller rated for?
 
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