Thank you for purchasing the ONYX electronic speed controller
(ESC). Operating RC models can be very dangerous, so please
read this manual carefully.
Please read and understand all warnings before installation
and operation!
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS!
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ALWAYS
disconnect the battery from the ESC immediately if
the ESC or battery becomes hot!! Allow the ESC or battery to
cool down before reconnecting.
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NEVER
use more than the specifi ed voltage on the ESC’s
input.
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ALWAYS
mount the ESC in a position where free air can fl ow
through the heat sink during operation.
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ALWAYS
turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery
to the ESC.
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ALWAYS
disconnect the battery from the ESC when not in use.
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ALWAYS
remove the pinion gear when making programming
changes. This will prevent the model from taking off accidentally.
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DO NOT
use with brushed motors.
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ALWAYS
activate the LVC when using a LiPo Battery. We
recommend a minimum of 3.2V per cell.
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ALWAYS
use heat-shrink tubing to insulate any bare wires to
prevent a short circuit.
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ALWAYS
allow the ESC to cool before touching. It is normal for
ESCs to get warm during operation.
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ALWAYS
unplug the cooling fan if you are using the ESC in wet
conditions.
●
DO NOT
allow metal/conductive materials to accidentally
make contact across any or all motor/battery posts.
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NEVER
power up the ESC before plugging it into the receiver
(Rx) and switching on the transmitter (Tx).
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ALWAYS
keep out of reach of children.
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ONYX is not responsible for incidental damage or personal
injury as a result of misuse of this product.
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTIONS!
This product may use a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
Improper handling could result in FIRE! A lithium battery
fi re has the potential to ignite surrounding areas and
may cause property damage or cause personal injury.
●
ALWAYS
set the LVC to a minimum of
3.2V
per cell to prevent
over discharging.
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NEVER
leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging or
during operation.
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NEVER
operate a vehicle with a LiPo battery inside a building.
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IMPORTANT!
Always unplug the LiPo battery immediately
after you’ve fi nished operating your vehicle.
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ALWAYS
charge and store LiPo batteries in a fi reproof location.
Never
store LiPo batteries inside the model.
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If you ever see a LiPo battery puff or smoke during operation,
immediately disconnect the battery and move the entire model,
with the battery installed, to a fi reproof location (outside if possible).
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Consult the battery and charger instruction manuals for
additional safety and handling precautions.
FEATURES
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Designed for sensorless brushless motors.
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Includes Forward with Brake mode and Forward with Brake/
Reverse mode.
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Water and dustproof. The ESC is resistant to splashes and brief
underwater use.
(Note: If the cooling fan is equipped, please
remove it if running near water. After running, please clean
and dry the ESC to prevent corrosion).
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Smooth acceleration and linear feel.
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Adjustable drag and maximum brake force.
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Adjustable “punch” setting from soft to aggressive.
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Safety features: Low voltage cut-off protection for LiPo or
NiMH batteries, Thermal protection, Signal loss protection,
Motor overload protection.
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Easily to program using the “SET” button on the ESC.
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Auto-select cell count.
150A /950A
Continuous / Burst
0.00035 ohm
Resistance
1/8 SCT, Buggy, Monster Truck
Scale
≤ 3000 Kv m otor
≤ 2400 Kv m otor
4S LiPo/
8 cell NIMH
6S LiPo/
18 cell NIMH
Included 5V (BEC-powered)
Cooling Fan
Motor Limit
8-14 cell NiMH or 4-6S LiPo
Battery
SPECIFICATIONS
ONXM1250
ESC SETUP AND OPERATION
1. CONNECT THE ESC.
A. Connect the ESC to the motor in any order. If the motor
rotates the wrong direction, swap any two of the three wires.
B. Connect the ESC’s Rx lead to the throttle channel of the
receiver (typically CH2)
C. Connect the “
+
” and “
–
” wires of the ESC to the battery pack.
2. THROTTLE CALIBRATION
In order to match the ESC to your transmitter, you must calibrate
it to match the trigger throw. To do this, there are 3 points that
need to be set: neutral, full throttle and full brake.
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150A ESC
