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Old 08-05-2005, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Arjen
I have bought an Ko VFS esc and was looking for an cable to connect it to my pc.
But when i saw that the cable costs 79 euro( $98) here it shocked me.
Because when i saw the cable it looks like nothing special/expensive.
Can you tell me why this is?

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this has been asked over and over and over again...

there is circuit board inside the connector....
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Old 08-05-2005, 08:52 AM
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post a WANTED ad in the for sale section, I got a couple of offers and got one cheaper from there.
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Old 08-05-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Hugo
Hello,

I'd like to have a good starting profile for touring, 12 turns limit, medium size outdoor track.

Thanks in advance.

Look on the KO american site. Loads there, including Hara's worlds profile
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here's a pic of the circuit board on the connector...
Attached Thumbnails Ko Propo VFS-1 ESC-vfs-cable.jpg  
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Old 08-06-2005, 05:33 AM
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can you take a picture of the other side too. there appear not to be any asics on there....should be real easy to engineer.
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Originally Posted by Hugo
Hello,

I'd like to have a good starting profile for touring, 12 turns limit, medium size outdoor track.

Thanks in advance.

I've posted Masami KO VFS profile a view pages back, you can do the search.
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Old 08-07-2005, 10:05 PM
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Hi, I'm thinking of getting the VFS-1...however I have the following questions:

(1) With a BEC voltage of 4.0V, is that enough to drive a Futaba 9451 servo?

(2) Which is better for programming the ESC, the Multi-setting adapter or the ICS PC interface cable?

(3) What is the main difference between the Pro and Pro Competition model? Which one is better for a club racer like myself?

Many thanks in advance
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Originally Posted by yauipop
Hi, I'm thinking of getting the VFS-1...however I have the following questions:

(1) With a BEC voltage of 4.0V, is that enough to drive a Futaba 9451 servo?

(2) Which is better for programming the ESC, the Multi-setting adapter or the ICS PC interface cable?

(3) What is the main difference between the Pro and Pro Competition model? Which one is better for a club racer like myself?

Many thanks in advance

1. yes, it should be. and it is adjustable.

2. PC lets you "see" the throttle curve. handheld is more portable (much faster once you get used to it, and no need to bring a laptop to the track)

3. Pro Comp has a higher temp cutoff (for running hot mods like 6-7T). for a club racer like yourself, you will be very happy with the Pro model.
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Old 08-08-2005, 12:04 AM
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The last profile you sent me... AWESOME BRAH!!... it's good to know that someone so resourceful is around. I'll keep in touch... I have a challenge for you though -JB
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Old 08-09-2005, 03:17 PM
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Hi,

Got my VFS-1 today and after a few tips, on the KO website for setups.
On the Current limiter it say '12' does this mean stage 12= 260A or 120A?
The Cut of voltage/ power save voltage (is this same thing) says '0' or should be set 2.3v and is this OK for the KO reciever KR301F and servo PDS-2143.

Going to try out the settings on KO website or does any one have a tweeked setup for 27T


Thanks for your help
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Originally Posted by Arjen
I have bought an Ko VFS esc and was looking for an cable to connect it to my pc.
But when i saw that the cable costs 79 euro( $98) here it shocked me.
Because when i saw the cable it looks like nothing special/expensive.
Can you tell me why this is?

Arjen
You can get a generic version that sells for $25.00. Search a forsale section as someone posted it before.
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Originally Posted by adyb
Hi,

Got my VFS-1 today and after a few tips, on the KO website for setups.
On the Current limiter it say '12' does this mean stage 12= 260A or 120A?
The Cut of voltage/ power save voltage (is this same thing) says '0' or should be set 2.3v and is this OK for the KO reciever KR301F and servo PDS-2143.

Going to try out the settings on KO website or does any one have a tweeked setup for 27T


Thanks for your help
12 = 120A.
cutoff voltage should be around 2.5-3.0.

for a "tweaked" 27T profile. go to page 36 and check it out. posted by Alex C and me.
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Old 08-11-2005, 02:59 PM
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Default NEWBIE question on KO VFS-1

Okay, at the risk of looking like a NOOB, what is the difference between this and a Novak Cyclone with a Pit Wizard?

Please explain in brief. Also I would like to know is the BEC adjustable to 6V to get maximum performance from the servo and others (i.e. personal transponder).

Thanks.
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Old 08-11-2005, 03:31 PM
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for interested in getting the Hara Twister V2.1 it's now on Tower for pre-order. $149.99 and also with order over $150.00 get $25.00 off...
$125.00 for Twister is a great deal!!!
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Cyclone is the ESC and Pit Wizard is the programmer for the Cyclone ESC.
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