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more than 2 seconds. Since the setting is “per cell” this means that if you
are running a 2 cell battery, the voltage protection will activate relative to
2 x 2.6V = 5.2V. This setting is primarily for use with LiFe type batteries
as the lower end of LVC settings. DO NOT USE THIS SETTING WITH LIPO
BATTERIES.
3. 2.8V/Cell: This setting would be the starting point for using LiFe type
batteries and is not recommended for LiPo batteries.
4. 3.0V/Cell: This setting is only recommended for use with extremely high
quality and highly durable LiPo batteries suitable for competition racing.
Using a setting this low with a LiPo battery may cause excessive “wear
and tear” on your batteries, shortening their lifespan.
5. 3.2V/Cell: This setting is recommended as the default for running
average grade LiPo batteries. If your batteries are relatively old it is
recommended to use setting 6 instead.
6. 3.4V/Cell: This setting can be used with any LiPo battery and will provide
the “safest” discharge level for your batteries however some lower quality
batteries do not sustain their voltage under heavy load and will cause
premature LVC activation. Starting here is a good choice if you are unsure
or just want to be extra cautious.
Item 4: Start Mode/Punch (Higher value is more aggressive):
The Reaktor ESC has 4 “punch” profiles that allow you to tune the initial
power output of the ESC to suit your driving, vehicle, and the surface. You will
typically want a lower punch setting when the surface has less traction. To
get the optimal performance out of LiPo batteries, on high traction surfaces,
setting 4 is recommended.
1. Level 1 (70%): This setting will provide the smoothest throttle feel and
least wheel spin.
2. Level 2 (80%)
3. Level 3 (90%): This is the highest setting that should be used with high
performance NiMH batteries such as those included with your vehicle.
4. Level 4 (100%): This setting is recommended for use with LiPo batteries
only and allows you to get the maximum acceleration from your power
system. Choosing a setting higher than #3 for use with NiMH batteries
will cause inconsistent operation of your ESC, including possible
momentary power loss.
Item 5: Maximum Brake Force:
The Reaktor ESC has 4 maximum brake force settings allowing you to tune
your brakes for different driving surfaces. This setting works in conjunction
with the brake EPA setting on your transmitter which can still be used to fine
tune the braking force, however this setting affects the initial brake force
also. Since your vehicle is using a high performance brushless motor which
has great braking efficiency already, we have reduced the setting to #3. On
some surfaces you may still find this setting to be too high and find that under
heavy braking with 4wd vehicles the rear tires may come off the ground.
This is a very unstable situation and should be avoided at all costs. If this
