S-T-R-l-K-E-R

i got a new masami model vfs1 esc and last weekend at the nationals i was able to make great laps. with the help of my esc i was able to set fastest laptimes during the mains and i am really happy with it.

NOW comming back from the nationals i barely can make 5 minutes using my 3800 packs. i dont know what to do. i have been using all the same equiptment (charger motors gearing servo RX) is there something wrong with my esc? i tried cyling my batts and the runtime at 30amps discharge is 7 mins.
tom i will try re-programming it.

any help would be great.

daniz24

I think different track layout, size, grip and also temperature will cause different ampere draw from motor to batteries.

berger

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If your running modified it sounds like your profile is too low causing you to dump. Raise it a bit and try again.

rc-zombies

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I've used the Novak diode...works fine..have not had any problems.


recently picked up a NIB Hara Twister V2 off ebay for a bargain price of $125.00

Hebiki

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berger hit it right on the head. make sure you save the profile that came with your masami esc. because that profile is one ESPECIALLY made for masami.

raise your profile 5-7 stages..and you should make run time easily. also check your gearing.

Alex C

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Chris,

Question which diode should I use on my VFS-1 while running a 8 or 9 double.

Also can you give a good Starting point on a profile while using either Mod Motor.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

KO PROPO Staff

For anything 15T or lower it is recommended to use the Ultimate Shotki Diode Double #45516. Using the supplied Single will not be enogh for low turn motors. Try the Hara setting from the world's. Its a good starting point.
-Robert

S-T-R-l-K-E-R

i now installed my novak super diode and will be running tonight i will keep you guys posted.

thanks for the info

Kenneth Tan

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Is having a Single and a Double wired in parallel overkill?

KO PROPO Staff

Overkill, but doesn't hurt.

rc-zombies

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instead of the motor...can the diode be soldered to the ESC itself?

I think I've seen this done on one of Hara's cars....

TFR

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The manual says its better to be on the motor, but since Hara can run it on the ESC so which ever way is easier for you I guess...

Here is how I did mine...

berger

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I have a double soldered onto the top of the speedo, my wires to the motor are only an inch or less long though. Ive swapped to use 14awg as i only run stock and im pushed for space.

yellow15

does anyone know where can i buy a replacement swtich/switch case for my VFS-1?
my switch was damaged after a big crash. It's still working, but it's case is almost completely destroyed and for sure it can't take anymore punishment. I've tried my local shop, oversea websites and every place i know that sells KO stuff but none of them can get me a replamcent switch or switch case. The only thing i was told i can do is to send my ESC back to KO and get it "fixed". I don't want to do it as this is the only ESC i got and i don't want to without any ESC for a few weeks or even months time
Anyone can help me?

Kenneth Tan

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Have you tried contacting KO USA direct? They offer great customer service!