16LikesHPI Vorza Flux 1/8 E-Buggy Thread
04-04-2013, 06:42 AM
#8926
Just use the lastest firmware/software with the castle link http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...rammer-Adapter
04-04-2013, 06:56 AM
#8927
I know the HPI is a rebranded MMM, but the firmware is where the differences start... I dont think you can use the regular castle firmware updates on the HPI badged esc... Just because the voltage is higher, does not mean there are sufficient amps available... This thread has gotten a little to heated... Take it easy guys. My apologies if I offended anyone...
You can read all the theory and forums in the world but nothing beats hands on learning, to many people on forums just qwote what they have read and have not actually had the hands on experience but yet still talk like they done it anyway?
Goat your the one making it heated by accusing me of telling him to run a cap and a bec and trying to tell me im not allowed to post a recomendation to the question asker (even thought I did before you anyway if you actually go back and read)
Last edited by nofxnz; 04-04-2013 at 08:45 AM.
04-04-2013, 06:59 AM
#8928
No probs
10.19.12
Heres a cool option to wire a external bec without soldering to your esc or you can also modify a balance connector to connect to the balance wires on your lipo to power the external bec.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...p-Deans-to-JST
10.19.12
Heres a cool option to wire a external bec without soldering to your esc or you can also modify a balance connector to connect to the balance wires on your lipo to power the external bec.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...p-Deans-to-JST
Last edited by nofxnz; 04-04-2013 at 08:50 AM.
04-04-2013, 10:26 AM
#8929
I have read of alot more faulty becs on tekin rx8 than castle mamba monster esc. I have bumped up the internal castle bec to 7.0v with my Blur esc that came with my vorza and my Blur esc that came with my savage flux! I dont just think or assume things, I own and have done it goat.
You can read all the theory and forums in the world but nothing beats hands on learning, to many people on forums just qwote what they have read and have not actually had the hands on experience but yet still talk like they done it anyway?
Goat your the one making it heated by accusing me of telling him to run a cap and a bec and trying to tell me im not allowed to post a recomendation to the question asker (even thought I did before you anyway if you actually go back and read)
You can read all the theory and forums in the world but nothing beats hands on learning, to many people on forums just qwote what they have read and have not actually had the hands on experience but yet still talk like they done it anyway?
Goat your the one making it heated by accusing me of telling him to run a cap and a bec and trying to tell me im not allowed to post a recomendation to the question asker (even thought I did before you anyway if you actually go back and read)
04-04-2013, 02:02 PM
#8931
Thats cool man! I have never done a firmware update on my esc... I have the field link, and have only used with my pc at work to program my bec, as I only have a mac at home... Is that pushing the esc too hard @ 7.0v? It is just a question, any answers would be appreciated. The amperage would still be the same though @2amps, correct? Aren't the amps the real issue when it comes to glitching, or brown outs?
04-04-2013, 02:18 PM
#8932
Thats cool man! I have never done a firmware update on my esc... I have the field link, and have only used with my pc at work to program my bec, as I only have a mac at home... Is that pushing the esc too hard @ 7.0v? It is just a question, any answers would be appreciated. The amperage would still be the same though @2amps, correct? Aren't the amps the real issue when it comes to glitching, or brown outs?
04-04-2013, 02:28 PM
#8933
I'm not sure of the amp output, but with the latest FW it can do 7v, which would maybe bring the amps up too?
I have a HV servo in it and it has been fine. With what these units cost it would seem feasible that they kick but in the BEC area and eliminate the need for anything extra.
I have a HV servo in it and it has been fine. With what these units cost it would seem feasible that they kick but in the BEC area and eliminate the need for anything extra.
04-04-2013, 02:46 PM
#8934
I'm not sure of the amp output, but with the latest FW it can do 7v, which would maybe bring the amps up too?
I have a HV servo in it and it has been fine. With what these units cost it would seem feasible that they kick but in the BEC area and eliminate the need for anything extra.
I have a HV servo in it and it has been fine. With what these units cost it would seem feasible that they kick but in the BEC area and eliminate the need for anything extra.
04-04-2013, 03:13 PM
#8935
Things have been going well for me so far, so I don't want to rock the boat, fingers crossed!!
The Vorza is running the stock pinion, I don't think I push it too hard temp wise.
I do have a spare ESC fan on the way though, in case it dies from dust/rocks etc.
The Vorza is running the stock pinion, I don't think I push it too hard temp wise.
I do have a spare ESC fan on the way though, in case it dies from dust/rocks etc.
04-04-2013, 04:07 PM
#8936
I hear ya! If it ain't broke... Don't fix it!!! I only run mine on 4s with an 18 tooth pinion! Gives me just enough top speed to be dangerous!
04-04-2013, 05:27 PM
#8937
Yes goat but once again for those who dont read well. You will also need to buy a castle link to change the external castle bec from 5.1v to 6.0v-7.4v so you will need to spend another $22 making the mod $44 + shipping
You get proved wrong everytime goat lol
You get proved wrong everytime goat lol
Last edited by nofxnz; 04-04-2013 at 05:42 PM.
04-04-2013, 05:46 PM
#8939
Well I guess I used common sense... Considering he was able to switch the voltage on his esc... Which would tell me he already has one...
04-04-2013, 05:47 PM
#8940
