19
If you transmitter does not feature these set-up functions, it is already in “basic set-up“ mode.
• Ensure that the ESC is not connected to the drive battery, and is switched off.
• Remove the motor pinion, or ensure in some other way that the wheels of the model are free to rotate.
• Switch the transmitter on.
• Set the transmitter throttle to neutral.
• Connect the ESC to the battery.
• Hold the Set-up button pressed and at the same time switch on the speed controller (white switch to the ON position).
• After the LED fl ashes once shortly, the speed controller is ready for Neutral position set-up.
Neutral position set-up
• Leave the throttle at neutral, and press the Set-up button for 1 sec.
• After the LED fl ashes two times shortly the neutral setting is stored and you can release the Set-up button.
Full throttle set-up
• Hold the transmitter at full throttle, and press the Set-up button for 1 sec.
• After the LED fl ashes three times shortly the full-throttle setting is stored and you can release the Set-up button.
Brake set-up
• Hold the transmitter at full brake, and press the Set-up button for 1 sec.
• After the LED fl ashes once-long the brake setting is stored and you can release the Set-up button.
Set-up fi nish
• After the brake set-up, return the throttle to neutral. The ESC will automatically switch to ready-to-use mode.
• All the settings are now stored. After you disconnect the battery or switch off the ESC all settings will remain stored and you do not need to set-up the
ESC anymore.
SET-UP PROCEDURE
The ESC is set-up from the factory for Futaba or JR/Graupner radios ; users with those radios can skip this section.
TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Adjustment
Setting
High EPA (full throttle)
Maximum
Low EPA (full brake)
Maximum
Exponential Zero
(neutral)
Throttle reversing
Either ‘Normal’ or ‘Reverse’
Throttle trim
Middle (neutral)
Trigger throw
50% throttle : 50% brake
Steering reversing
Reverse
Steering trim
Adjust until front wheels point forward.
Steering EPA
Adjust steering EPA until wheels reach full lock positions (L&R), then reduce EPA settings slightly.
Car does not react to signals
from transmitter
• Switch on transmitter and ESC.
• Check if all connectors (motor, battery, ESC) are properly connected.
• Check if batteries are charged.
• Check if ESC and servo connectors are plugged into proper receiver channels, and wire color sequences are correct.
Steering works but motor does
not run
• Check motor wiring connections.
• Check if ESC is plugged into Ch.2 slot on the receiver.
• Check throttle channel operation with a servo.
• Check wiring color sequence of receive signal harness.
Car goes forward, but does not
reverse
• Repeat the basic set-up.
Car goes forward, but reverses
when trigger goes to neutral
• Repeat the basic set-up.
• Check if front and rear diffs are both inserted in the diff housings correctly.
Brake or reverse activates when
applying forward throttle at
transmitter
• On the transmitter, switch the servo reverse setting for the ESC.Motor runs slowly/slow acceleration
• Check wiring connections.
• Possible bad motor or battery. Replace and check again.
• Incorrect transmitter adjustment. Refer to ‘Transmitter Adjustments’ section.
Motor runs backwards
• Motor wired backwards. Check wiring and reverse.
Receiver glitches/throttle stutters • Receiver or antenna may be too close to ESC, power wires, battery, or motor.
• Possible damaged receiver/transmitter crystal.
• Check wiring connections.
• Motor brushes may be worn. Replace motor if necessary.
• Possible excessive motor current. Use smaller pinion gear.
• Re-adjust transmitter throttle settings (subtrim, neutral position, EPA).
T ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Summary of Contents for m18mt
Page 1: ... ...
