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Novak Electronics, Inc.
www.teamnovak.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Throttle Curve
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The Throttle Curve represents the ESC throttle (or forward drive)
response to the transmitter trigger input.
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The default Throttle Curve is Linear. Choosing the Expo/Custom curve
provides a less responsive (more forgiving) acceleration, and can
make the vehicle more drivable or controllable at the bottom end.
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By selecting the "Modify" button, the
exponential curve will be displayed on
a separate screen. It can be modified
by grabbing any of the points along
the curve and dragging them to their
desired positions.
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There are several default throttle curves that can be selected and
applied to your speed control. These defaults are located in the
"Default Curves" drop down menu located in the upper left area of
the Throttle Curve screen.
Note: The Drive Frequency cannot be adjusted when a custom curve is selected.
Voltage Cut-Off
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The Voltage Cut-Off setting enables or disables the speed controls
Smart-Stop Circuitry. It also allows adjustment of the voltage cut-off
point based on the type of batteries used in the vehicles main battery
pack. The Novak Smart-Stop Circuitry monitors battery voltage and
folds back power output to the motor when a critical voltage
threshold is reached for either Li-Po or Li-Fe cells. Cutting off the
power at the critical threshold protects these batteries from being
over-discharged and damaged.
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This setting is measured in volts and is adjustable in increments of
0.1 volts by selecting the up or down arrows.
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Recommended voltage cut-off values:
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LiPo Packs: 3.2 volts (1S); 6.3 volts (2S)
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LiFe Packs: 2.4 volts (1S); 4.8 volts (2S)
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NiMH / NiCd Packs: Disable feature by selecting "Off"
WARNING: ALWAYS USE VOLTAGE CUT-OFF WITH LiPo AND LiFe
BATTERY PACKS. IF CUT-OFF VOLTATGE IS SET TOO LOW OR
TURNED OFF AND BATTERIES ARE ALLOWED TO DISCHARGE
BELOW THE CELLS CRITICAL VOLTAGE, BATTERIES WILL BE
DAMAGED.
Note: This feature is not accessible when the speed control is disconnected.
