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Hey Guys. I was wondering if any1 would have a online version of instructions for your Keyence Zero V ESC?

Any Help would be great.

Try harder.
Keyence ESC Manual
Zero V pdf

So How do you guys like the keyence zero V extreme?

i like it because its super small. but the programming gets annoying ... u have to program a couple things at one time ... and i find the buttons quite sensitive when u press them so sometimes when u only mean to press it once .. it presses twice for u ... other than that i love it ...


plus it says HELLO when u turn it on :D

My works great!
I only needed to program it once and haven't worried about it since.

thanks guys for the input! anyone else running them???

Been using one almost a year now. No problems whatsoever. Biggest hassle is as they said programing it, after that you don't even need to think about it. Yep a little more expensive then the GT7, about $40 worth, but they don't burn down either and finishing the race is what it is all about.

All right so if I need help you dont mind then at the track?
and is there anything i need to look out for ?

Well let me think about this..........you're in my class........you compete with me........you keep beating me........help?

Sure I'll help you set it up, now if you want to go to advanced settings that may be a different thing, but the basic setup is really easy. Dustin did have one left but I think he sold it. Thats the biggest problem with the ESC finding it. I think Speedtech stocks it.

LOL now that isnt the way to be:lol: and you beat me :cry:
and the one he had I got so im going to try and set this thing up for the 6th after cleaning all the fuzzzzzzz off the car form last weekend if I have trouble you will see me first thing ;) thanks again:nod:

I have been using it for 2 months now! so far the best speedo I ever have! You can control alot of things such the freq, min brake, dead band and so on directly on the speedo!
You do not need to install the diode on the motor, since Keyence has a new patented technology!
Try it, you'll like it!

Keyence Zero Extreme series are da BOMB!!!!!!;)

zero extreme
 

I have had good luck with mine but, watch extremely low turn motors. do not run the factory setting for stock motors with a mod motor. I did it once and it shut down. once it cooled down, it has been fine since.

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As much as i was thinking about running one of these.

They dont seem very popular as i dont know of any Factory drivers running these.

Anybody know of any???

Regards

I have one and im a team driver..its going to be installed in my Yok :)

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Mike Dunnigan has won several large races, including the ROAR Nationals with his Keyence....

As fas as for programming, KO VIS 2000 is the most advance speedo..

Also, Keyence is not the smallest, in fact, it is still considered big in my opinion. But in case to all of you whom have not noticed, somehow (honestly don't know why), Vzero Extreme will not burn your brush and comm after few more runs compared to any other speedo with the same gearing on the car. This what makes it a really really great speedo..;)

About no/verry little teamdriver using it (no offense to anyone), I guess when you make the best, you should not worry people not buying it. Samething happened to Protrak charger.

I have one. It's great! I know that the LRP is smaller, and there may be others... However, one reason that I preferred the Keyence is because it does not require the use of an external diode! :nod:

Also, it is very polite. Everytime I turn it on it says "HELLO"! :lol:

So what type settings you guys doing with the stock and mod motors? and does the thing say hello every time its turn on? :lol:

I may have to get me one soon...:D

My bad!!! The display scrolls "HELLO". My ESC has never audibily said anything to me. :D

For the record, though, my Pit Lamp does talk to me, but I'll never admit to it if someone asks. :lol:

I race stock 1/12th scale and I'm using the default setting.

i used 2 have 2 of these little boxes.
tat is until i started running novak brushless...but tat's another story althought.
the keyence is great.i liked it especially when u can jus adjust any settings on it with ur transmitter without any other external unit...

also...the oni esc tat i have used so far to greet mi with HELLO msg everytime i switched it on :)

I think that the Ko is adjustable with the help of their version of the pitwizard BUT......as a stand alone unit the Keyence is the best. Even with the pit wizard type thing the Ko is limited to what freq. you can use. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

manual, if you got the japanese version(if anys there) and use a program to translate, heck the library's got translationsssssssss.

Andrew Cartwright who is one of schumachers top drivers uses a keyence, as they imported by schumacher USA. its a great ESC, I recently got two and a friend has been using one with great success. I didn't have much problems programming it.

Andrew finished 2nd overall in the open mod at the last reedy race......

Later EddieO

Yes, KO needs another hardware to do the programming, the best is through PC. In turn, programming is much easier.

Yes, freg is limited but already cover all needed low and high freg as you can imagine. In keyence, freg is adjustable but on a flat/fixed freq along with throtle trigger, not stepped/user choice at any throtle trigger as with KO VIS2000.

Both are great and very advance ESCs.

Has anyone tried the GM SX12 speed control?

Yes I did! It is very smooth but powerfull, very difficult to program though! For advance setting you need to have GM Commander!
I still like my Keyence better!
Gm is comparable to Nosram Dominator Evolution! take a look!
:cool:

still debating between the Keyence and new Quantum 2's.
anyone run the new Quantums yet?

Quantum 2 is exactly the same as Dominator Evolution!
The plus point of these speedo is in reactive drive frequency!

The speedo will know where is your car on the track! When accelerating the frequency will automatically lowered, so you have more punch! on the straight line the freq will automatically higher, so you have the top speed and very efficient!

Let's try it!:nod:

the GM esc you tried was it the 12SX or the 12V series? very interested in the new SX version

I have an Sx12W. Very happy with it so far. Doesn't seem like it has quite the same mid range feel of my Keyence, but still a very good speedo. I think it is as highly programmable, but not so easily.

Hi,
I have a keyence v zero extreme, what guage wires are you guys using that is safe and isn't the stock wires from keyence?

any help is greatly appreciated

duckman

Anyone have a good 1/12 setup for the keyence? I'm looking for stock and mod if you have them. Thanks.

-Sushi Boy

Rocketron, I am using SX12W!

I am using 14 guage General Silicone ultimate flex wire in my 12th scale with no problems at all.

I'll agree with there, but once you factor in their pitwizard unit and a lap top (for trackside adjusting) look at the price you're at.

Sushi Boy--

I just spoke to Adrian over at Schumacher (they are the distributor for Keyence here in the States).

He gave me the following recommendations for 1/12th mod:

Neutral width (%) 4
Min drive power (%) 0
Min braking power (%) 0
Neutral brake (%) 0
Compression retarder off
Drive Frequency (KHz) 3.5 (no less than 2, no greater than 5)
Braking Frequency (KHz) 4.0
Power limit (%) 100
Voltage of battery... 4.6 (this feature is just for feedback,
doesn't affect performance).

Neutral width is a personal preference. It determines when power is sent to the car from the neutral point of your throttle. Some people like it to come on with the slightest touch of the throttle (hence a lower #), or some like a little more "time" with the throttle before power is sent (hence a higher #).

By setting the min drive and braking power to 0%, you are making the control full linear.

The drive frequency is another personal preference and the 3.5 is just a starting point. Basically, if you want the car to feel punchier, reduce the drive frequency, and visa versa if you want it to be smoother. However, you want to try to stay within that 2 to 5 range.

Also, if you start reducing your drive frequency to gain more punch, be sure to check the motor comm and brushes. If they start to look burnt or heavily discolored, you may be getting too low on the frequency (providing that your gearing is correct).

Brake frequency is sort of like drive frequency. The higher the number, the smoother the braking will feel, and visa versa the lower the number. I would tend to stay on the higher side for this as you don't want the braking action to be "grabby" or abrupt.

I didn't ask him about 1/12 stock settings (because I don't run it), but you can contact him at ShumacherUSA (813) 889-9691 or PM him here on rctech (I think his username is AdrianM).

He was very nice and extremely helpful. So, I wouldn't hesitate to contact him with any and all questions.

Hope this helps,
DT

Dennis Tom: do you have a Keyence setup for Touring 19T on Carpet?