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To make changes to the different programming options, follow the procedures below:
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Press the 'MENU' button to cycle through the various menus 1 ~ 10. The current menu will be displayed in the 'MENU' screen.
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From with the desired menu, press the 'VALUE' button to cycle through the various menu values. The current value will be displayed
in the 'VALUE' screen.
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After changing the selected value, press the 'OK' button. The red LED on both the ESC programming card and the ESC will flash.
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Repeat the previous procedures to change the value in the other desired menus. If you prefer to reset the menu options to the default
values, press the 'RESET' button.
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Throttle Control Range Calibration, Continued....
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Release the throttle trigger to the neutral position. Both the red and orange LEDs will flash simultaneously, then turn solid and the
ESC will beep three times.
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Turn the ESC 'OFF', then turn the ESC back 'ON'. The throttle range has now been calibrated and the ESC is ready to use.
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Using the ESC Programming Card
The Rail includes an ESC programming card that is used to make programming changes to the ESC. A number of different options
can be customised to suit the user's desired setup. The ESC programming card can be powered by separate battery pack, or by the
Rail's motor batteries for use at the track. In addition, all of the programming information is printed on the ESC programming card for
the utmost in convenience. The following ESC options can be customised:
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Low Voltage Cutoff
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Running Mode
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Motor Timing
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Initial Acceleration
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Reverse Throttle Limit
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Throttle Limit
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Braking Percentage
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Drag Brake Percentage
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Operating Hertz
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Neutral Range
This section describes basic ESC programming procedures.
For more detailed information, including information about
each of the customisable options, please refer to the separate ESC
User Manual included.
For your safety and the safety of others, prior to making any programming changes to the Electronic Speed Controller using the ESC
programming card, we strongly suggest removing the pinion gear from the motor. This will prevent any chance of a runaway model.
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Remove the receiver box lid and unplug the ESC throttle lead from the receiver, then plug the ESC throttle lead into the 'prog-card'
connector on the ESC programming card, observing correct polarity [the white signal wire should be toward the outside of the ESC
programming card as indicated (see photo below)].
Powering the ESC Programming Card from the Motor Battery
If desired, the ESC programming card can be powered directly from the motor battery.
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Rotate the spur gear so that the grub screw in the pinion gear lines up with the milled
notch in the top of the motor mount.
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Using a 2mm hex wrench, loosen the grub screw, then pull the pinion gear off the
motor shaft.
When you reinstall the pinion gear after programming, make sure to firmly tighten
the grub screw against the flat spot on the motor shaft.
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Plug the battery leads into the ESC battery leads, then turn the ESC 'ON'. The red
LED on the ESC programming card will illuminate and digits will be displayed in the
'MENU' and 'VALUE' screens.
