I Wheelie A LOT

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Hey guys, just got my Kyosho Inferno VE Race Spec today, and this thing is frustrating the heck out of me . I'm trying to use my Nimh and my 2s LiFe packs, and it just wouldn't budge. It would turn on and have really good power for about 3 seconds, then it would just lower down until it stops. The ESC then keeps flashing red. I would have to turn it on and off every time it does this. Any ideas? Please Help! I'm not sure if this happens with Lipo batts too.

ozzy-crawl

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Not sure what esc your using. It sounds like low volt cutoff
I have seen on some brushless setups nimh just won't deliver enough juice.
Being life packs there voltage is lower than a lipo, so once again check lvc

thecman26

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You're trying to run an electric 1/8thscale on NiMH and 2S life packs? Thats your problem... It may say it will run "6-12 Cells (NiMh) and 2S-4S (Lipo)" but I wouldn't try to run it on anything smaller than a 3S life/lipo... It has a 2050kv motor so It is gonna need more juice! I wouldn't ever dare to try to run NiMH on anything but 1/10th scale btw... Not a good idea!

thecman26

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If it is the ready set then it is this one, the Orion Vortex Experience R

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...-Brushless-ESC

ozzy-crawl

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Wasn't even thinking 1/8 lol
But sounds like voltage issue either way

Jeremey

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Vortex Experience R ESC Specifications:
Sensorless Brushless Only: Yes
Input Voltage: 6-12 Cells (NiMh) and 2S-4S (Lipo)
BEC Voltage: 6V
BEC Current: 3A
Continuous Max Current: 120A
Peak Current: 160A
Over Input Voltage Protection: Yes (Over 4S)
Low Voltage Cutoff: Programmable (Auto Detect 3.0V per Cell)
Thermal Protection: Yes (@ 96c)
Dimensions (WxL): 54x36.3mm
Weight: 109g

I Wheelie A LOT

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I don't think it is the battery because it rips when it starts. I have a huge feeling it might be the LVC. I heard Kyosho ships them on a Lipo mode. I've read the manual and it did say something about an ESC LVC setting, but it doesn't show how to change it Anyone know?

bigemike

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you will have to get the programmer for that specific speedo. maybe check kyosho's site for help. Or just buy 2 lipo batteries and problem solved.

I Wheelie A LOT

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K thanks for your reply. Would it work if i use two 2s Life batterys connected together? 4S Life = 13.2V and i think 4S Lipo is 14.4V.

I Wheelie A LOT

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Figured out the problem. I managed to find out how to turn off the LVC. Turns out you don't need the programmer. Thanks everyone!