new altrax xct controllers for the drive

[dbmachine]

That's somepretty impressive gains. Thanks for testing the before and after in all the different areas of operation. This will really clear up some questions that members here might ask. Thanks again

[1970buick]

Just ordered my 300a controller from Don. He is programming for 50% ramp. New batteries going in 2 weeks from now so I will wait until then to post results.

[1970buick]

OK, an issue during install. There are two wires F1 & F2 I believe that were connected to the OEM controller via spade terminals. There is no where to plug those into the new XTC. Am I supposed to cut the wires and install lugs? This is not in the directions, and as far as direction my controller doesn't look like the one pictured in them. Anyone that has installed one care to help?

[scottyb]

Funny nobody mentioned this before?

[1970buick]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Funny nobody mentioned this before?

So to connect J8 & J7 I am going to have to cut off my female spade terminal and put the battery style lugs on?
So much for plug & play :( Not going to finish this tonight

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by 1970buick

So to connect J8 & J7 I am going to have to cut off my female spade terminal and put the battery style lugs on?

Yes, it looks like the only option.

[1970buick]

this is what my controller looks like

[1970buick]

Originally Posted by 1970buick

So to connect J8 & J7 I am going to have to cut off my female spade terminal and put the battery style lugs on?
So much for plug & play :( Not going to finish this tonight

FYI, the replacement of spade to ring terminals is covered in the directions but I wasn't expecting it. Test results to follow....

[Volt_Ampere]

Can't wait to hear how this works out for you!

[Refuse1]

I replaced my stock controller with a Alltrax XCT from Scotty this weekend. It was a very easy install and a huge improvement in speed & acceleration.

The only issue I had was the manual shows F1 & F2 reversed. (page 20) When I connected them as shown, forward was reverse and reverse was forward. Luckily I found where Scotty had posted the color image of the controller on Friday and it shows the correct position of the "F" wires. I switched them around and everything worked fine.

To "1970 Buick"s point, the original F wires do have spade terminals on the wires and you need to install a couple of ring terminals to attach the F wires to the new controller.

All in all, a great improvement !