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Old 08-17-2005, 06:13 PM
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hi,

i installed my spektrum....

reverse now doesnt seem to work...

i brake and nothing happens...

when i put a bit of throttle (about 2mm's) forwards it goes into reverse!!!

if i full throttle it then goes forward....

i have set all my epa's to max

what is going on??!?!?!?!?
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Old 08-17-2005, 06:29 PM
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Try setting the throttle setting to reverse in the transmitter and rebind system again. Hope it works. What ESC do you have?
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everything hooked up to the receiver properly? if everythings is corrected right then setup your esc againg make sure all controls on your radio are in the neutral position
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make sure all your wiring is correct .. then reset your speed control ...
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Old 08-17-2005, 06:34 PM
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Your ESC and spektrum have nothing to do with each other. So if you set the ESC without it then switch to it all you have to do is bind the radio to the RX. If you haven't set the ESC, set the spektrum. Then set up the ESC after.
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Old 08-17-2005, 06:58 PM
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sorry for lack of info...

its a

• novak xrs sport speed controller

and using

˜ Sawa M8 Controller

it was working fine with my regular sanwa RX

how do i reset the ESC? this is my first electric car
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check the instructions that came with the esc if you dont have them then check out novak website they should have them there, if that fails ask the forum if anyone has the setup instructions for your model esc. just a reminder if you liked the way your car handled before reseting the esc then write the setting down that are on your m8 before you take them back to neutral. this will ensure you have a good starting point in fine tuning hope this helps
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www.ebay.com I've seen to many decent racers turn into bad drivers once switching to spektrum.
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ok. i figured it out... i had to turn the trim down all the way......

is this related to the ESC??
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Originally Posted by sliprip
www.ebay.com I've seen to many decent racers turn into bad drivers once switching to spektrum.
wOw someone having a bad day
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i would take it to your local hobby shop or track and get someone with experience to help you, your trim setting should have nothing to do with it.
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Originally Posted by sliprip
www.ebay.com I've seen to many decent racers turn into bad drivers once switching to spektrum.
I've had nothing but great luck with my Spektrum in my 3pk.Best thing since sliced bread!!!!just my 0002cents
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what trim??? i suggest you start from scratch. set your radio trims all to neutral, make sure your plugs are in the right receiver slots, and reset your esc. my guess is once you have done that all the problems will go away
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