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ESC ADVANCED SETUP
ESC ADVANCED SETUP
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You can adjust several parameters by using the setup button located on the switch or ESC or by using the optional
You can adjust several parameters by using the setup button located on the switch or ESC or by using the optional
digital program box (ORI65150).
digital program box (ORI65150).
Please note that depending on the ESC type you have purchased, the number of adjustable parameters may vary
Please note that depending on the ESC type you have purchased, the number of adjustable parameters may vary
(check the separate sheet for more information).
(check the separate sheet for more information).
To adjust the parameters using the setup button, follow the procedure below (see picture on separate sheet).
To adjust the parameters using the setup button, follow the procedure below (see picture on separate sheet).
A) Switch on the ESC.
A) Switch on the ESC.
B) Press and hold the setup button for one second until the green led starts flashing and then release the setup
B) Press and hold the setup button for one second until the green led starts flashing and then release the setup
button (holding the setup button for 5 seconds will restore the ESC to factory defaults).
button (holding the setup button for 5 seconds will restore the ESC to factory defaults).
C) Press the setup button once more.
C) Press the setup button once more.
D) The green LED blinks once repeatedly indicating that parameter nr.1 is currently selected.
D) The green LED blinks once repeatedly indicating that parameter nr.1 is currently selected.
E) By pressing on the setup button once more, you move to parameter nr.2 and so on until you have gone
E) By pressing on the setup button once more, you move to parameter nr.2 and so on until you have gone
through all the parameters. The process goes in a loop.
through all the parameters. The process goes in a loop.
F) To change a parameter value, press and hold the setup button for 3 seconds while the green LED is flashing
F) To change a parameter value, press and hold the setup button for 3 seconds while the green LED is flashing
the number of times corresponding to the parameter you wish to modify.
the number of times corresponding to the parameter you wish to modify.
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G) The red LED will flash indicating the actual setting. One flash means setting nr.1 is actually selected, two
G) The red LED will flash indicating the actual setting. One flash means setting nr.1 is actually selected, two
flashes means setting nr.2 and so on.
flashes means setting nr.2 and so on.
H) Press the setup button to select the setting you wish to use for the current parameter. The process goes in a
H) Press the setup button to select the setting you wish to use for the current parameter. The process goes in a
loop.
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Once you have selected the setting you wish to use, press and hold the setup button for 3 seconds to save the
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Once you have selected the setting you wish to use, press and hold the setup button for 3 seconds to save the
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J) Switch the ESC off and back on to make the parameter change effective.
J) Switch the ESC off and back on to make the parameter change effective.
Please note : you can only change one setting at a time, after each modification you need to switch the ESC
Please note : you can only change one setting at a time, after each modification you need to switch the ESC
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off and back on both to make the parameter change effective and be able to modify another parameter.
off and back on both to make the parameter change effective and be able to modify another parameter.
PARAMETERS
PARAMETERS
Running Mode
Running Mode
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1)"Forward Only with Brake" this mode is meant for competition use. In this mode the car can go forward and brake,
1)"Forward Only with Brake" this mode is meant for competition use. In this mode the car can go forward and brake,
there is no reverse.
there is no reverse.
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2)"Forward/Reverse with Brake" this is the basic all-around mode. In this mode the car can go forward and reverse
2)"Forward/Reverse with Brake" this is the basic all-around mode. In this mode the car can go forward and reverse
and can also brake. When you move the throttle to the reverse position while the car is moving forward, brakes are
and can also brake. When you move the throttle to the reverse position while the car is moving forward, brakes are
applied until the car is fully stopped, reverse cannot engage while the car is moving. To engage reverse, once the car
applied until the car is fully stopped, reverse cannot engage while the car is moving. To engage reverse, once the car
has stopped, release the brakes and move the throttle to the reverse position again.
has stopped, release the brakes and move the throttle to the reverse position again.
While braking or in reverse, if the throttle is moved to the forward position, the car will immediately accelerate forward.
While braking or in reverse, if the throttle is moved to the forward position, the car will immediately accelerate forward.
3)"Forward/Reverse" this mode is meant for Rock Crawler use. In this mode there is no brake, the car can go from
3)"Forward/Reverse" this mode is meant for Rock Crawler use. In this mode there is no brake, the car can go from
forward to reverse immediately without any pause. Do not use this mode with other car types as it can overload and/or
forward to reverse immediately without any pause. Do not use this mode with other car types as it can overload and/or
damage the ESC.
damage the ESC.
Drag Brake Force
Drag Brake Force
Sets the amount of brake automatically applied when the throttle is returned to the neutral position. This simulates the
Sets the amount of brake automatically applied when the throttle is returned to the neutral position. This simulates the
engine breaking effect of a real car, it can help improve turn-in and the general feeling of the car.
engine breaking effect of a real car, it can help improve turn-in and the general feeling of the car.
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Low Voltage Cut-off
Low Voltage Cut-off
This function helps to prevent battery over-discharge. The ESC continuously monitors the battery's voltage. If the
This function helps to prevent battery over-discharge. The ESC continuously monitors the battery's voltage. If the
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voltage becomes lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the output power is shut off and the red LED flashes twice
voltage becomes lower than the threshold for 2 seconds, the output power is shut off and the red LED flashes twice
repeatedly.
repeatedly.
The cutoff threshold calculation is based on LiPo individual cell voltage. For NiMH batteries, if the voltage battery pack
The cutoff threshold calculation is based on LiPo individual cell voltage. For NiMH batteries, if the voltage battery pack
is higher than 9.0V, it will be considered as a 3 cell LiPo battery pack; If it is lower than 9.0V, it will be considered as a
is higher than 9.0V, it will be considered as a 3 cell LiPo battery pack; If it is lower than 9.0V, it will be considered as a
2 cell LiPo battery pack. Example: for a 8.0V NiMH battery pack used with a 2.6V/cell threshold, it will be considered
2 cell LiPo battery pack. Example: for a 8.0V NiMH battery pack used with a 2.6V/cell threshold, it will be considered
as a 2 cell LiPo battery pack and the low-voltage cut-off threshold will be 5.2V (2.6x2=5.2).
as a 2 cell LiPo battery pack and the low-voltage cut-off threshold will be 5.2V (2.6x2=5.2).
Using the optional Digital Program box (ORI65150) you can adjust custom values for the cutoff threshold. Unlike the
Using the optional Digital Program box (ORI65150) you can adjust custom values for the cutoff threshold. Unlike the
preset values, custom cutoff values are for the total battery voltage not individual cell voltage.
preset values, custom cutoff values are for the total battery voltage not individual cell voltage.
Vortex R-Series Speed Controls
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