Tekin RS ESC sensored
10-02-2009, 10:05 AM
#7291
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10-02-2009, 10:59 AM
#7292
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The Castle Creations Mamba ESCs have something like that already (at least for a throttle/brake curve).
What I'd like is a real installer so that you don't have to uninstall each time a new rev comes out. Something like Installshield isn't that expensive.
How about a way to save/load the current settings to/from a simple text file. You could then create several config files at home and load them quickly at the track. Then people could post their "setups" easily.
What I'd like is a real installer so that you don't have to uninstall each time a new rev comes out. Something like Installshield isn't that expensive.
How about a way to save/load the current settings to/from a simple text file. You could then create several config files at home and load them quickly at the track. Then people could post their "setups" easily.
the whole curve/map is more than just a throttle expoential or something, its more of tuning the motor and ESC to determine based on load (which is normally a factor of % of throttle vs RPM) where in the power band the motor is and based on that and current acceleration set the optimal timing. That optimal timing is different from motor to motor, car to car, driver to driver, which is why I think it would be pretty great to have the ability to do that curve by hand as an option.
10-02-2009, 11:13 AM
#7293
Did you install MDAC 2.8 prior to installing the HotWire software? If it's not installed, you'll run into trouble getting the HotWire to work. Tekin has a troubleshooting page on their website - navigate to the following URL, and click on the Installation Help/Instructions link.
http://www.teamtekin.com/hotwire.html
If I'm not mistaken, MDAC 2.8 can be installed using the CD included with the ESC...
http://www.teamtekin.com/hotwire.html
If I'm not mistaken, MDAC 2.8 can be installed using the CD included with the ESC...
10-02-2009, 11:51 AM
#7294
10-02-2009, 11:58 AM
#7295
I concur on the installer!
the whole curve/map is more than just a throttle expoential or something, its more of tuning the motor and ESC to determine based on load (which is normally a factor of % of throttle vs RPM) where in the power band the motor is and based on that and current acceleration set the optimal timing. That optimal timing is different from motor to motor, car to car, driver to driver, which is why I think it would be pretty great to have the ability to do that curve by hand as an option.
the whole curve/map is more than just a throttle expoential or something, its more of tuning the motor and ESC to determine based on load (which is normally a factor of % of throttle vs RPM) where in the power band the motor is and based on that and current acceleration set the optimal timing. That optimal timing is different from motor to motor, car to car, driver to driver, which is why I think it would be pretty great to have the ability to do that curve by hand as an option.
Amazing that things we used to do to internal combustion hotrods sort of carried over to our toy electric racecars huh?
How about something that senses acceleration rate and pulls out throttle when a max setting is exceeded? Really, its NOT a drivers aid....
Just trying to save those mah...
10-02-2009, 12:01 PM
#7296
10-02-2009, 12:02 PM
#7297
Trust me when this whole brushless thing was coming out I started laughing at the sensors being used for it all.
Yeah the technology is going to come full circle. These cars really can/are small scale wonders...time will tell what move(s) we're making next.
Yeah the technology is going to come full circle. These cars really can/are small scale wonders...time will tell what move(s) we're making next
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10-02-2009, 12:12 PM
#7298
I want to drive a tekin powered beast to work.
How's that for full circle?
10-02-2009, 12:24 PM
#7299
Go to www.gearchart.com I'm reading the explainations given to you already and you're over thinking things. So before someone flames you for not accepting the answers already given try this out.
10-02-2009, 01:43 PM
#7300
thanks, i fully understand what they told me about FDR 
10-02-2009, 02:27 PM
#7301
I concur on the installer!
the whole curve/map is more than just a throttle expoential or something, its more of tuning the motor and ESC to determine based on load (which is normally a factor of % of throttle vs RPM) where in the power band the motor is and based on that and current acceleration set the optimal timing. That optimal timing is different from motor to motor, car to car, driver to driver, which is why I think it would be pretty great to have the ability to do that curve by hand as an option.
the whole curve/map is more than just a throttle expoential or something, its more of tuning the motor and ESC to determine based on load (which is normally a factor of % of throttle vs RPM) where in the power band the motor is and based on that and current acceleration set the optimal timing. That optimal timing is different from motor to motor, car to car, driver to driver, which is why I think it would be pretty great to have the ability to do that curve by hand as an option.
What you've described is exactly how I think the Advanced Electronics speedo is working. The KO tries to do some of this too but it's only done on throttle position. I've seen the programming interface for the GM and gave up trying to understand it after 5 seconds! I'd expect the KO method on throttle only to not be much use in something like 17.5 12th scale when full throttle is use for a large part of the lap! Not sure about some of the others. It does vary a great amount between classes of car/driver/motor as well. A good example is the variable timing profiles (not adjustable) on the Nosram/LRP stock spec are great for TC but practically useless for 12th scale.
I think the biggest challenge, besides trying to get the throttle/rpm/power/torque/timing balancing right, is to make the adjustment of all this accessible to the average user without them getting completely lost or blowing their speedo or motor. Now that is a challenge.
Trev
10-02-2009, 03:34 PM
#7304
Sean
10-02-2009, 03:35 PM
#7305
Make sure to follow these steps:
Go to control panel and "uninstall" the current Hotiwre.
Restart the computer
Open up and install the new software by running the "setup.exe" file.
I've also been getting calls from people trying to use a "shortcut" to the file which will NOT work guys...
Go to control panel and "uninstall" the current Hotiwre.
Restart the computer
Open up and install the new software by running the "setup.exe" file.
I've also been getting calls from people trying to use a "shortcut" to the file which will NOT work guys...