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justchris 10-19-2012 11:32 AM

1/10 on road 13.5
 
Hi all
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.

Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)

Many many thanks :smile:

For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5

ekim628 10-19-2012 03:01 PM

Hi Justchris-

Welcome to Viper. You can do all the adjustments on the Proguage so there is no need for the PC Link unless you want more visual User Interface

For 13.5 blinky, here is a good starting point

ESC Parameters
Leave everything stock and change only the Throttle freq edit***8000hz and the Throttle punch 100%

Drag brake is up to you and the size of the track, also 13.5 motor should be geared around 4.3 for larger tracks and 4.5 for small technical tracks. A 17.5 motor should be geared 3.8 for larger tracks and 4.0 for smaller tracks. Endbell motor plate timing @ 45 degrees. That should be a good starting point. If you have any more questions let us know. Enjoy your new system


Originally Posted by justchris (Post 11344236)
Hi all
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.

Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)

Many many thanks :smile:

For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5


justchris 10-20-2012 12:02 PM

Many many thanks ekim628
As soon as rain stops this will be my start point

If not needed what does the PC link do
(Will still order one anyway)

One thing I will try is 0 drag brake
Thanks again

nikos2002 10-20-2012 12:25 PM

It allows you to connect to a computer if you want and update firmware when needed.

AndrewTom 10-20-2012 12:29 PM


Originally Posted by justchris (Post 11347403)
Many many thanks ekim628
As soon as rain stops this will be my start point

If not needed what does the PC link do
(Will still order one anyway)

One thing I will try is 0 drag brake
Thanks again

the PC link alows you switch/update firmware. otherwise it just lets you see every adjustment on your PC screen. if you can read the screen on small calculator, i dont think you will have any issues reading the LCD on the proguage.

underway 10-20-2012 01:54 PM

Is there a way to set profiles back to default using the proguage?

nikos2002 10-20-2012 02:00 PM

re-flash the software via VLink - or see instruction manual, to see stock settings.

nikos2002 10-20-2012 02:07 PM

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bring it on 10-20-2012 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by nikos2002 (Post 11347663)
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Official Viper Shop, Get 10% off Everything and Check out the Limited Time Free Shipping Program!!!!

www.shopviperrc.com

Very Nice:nod:

nikos2002 10-21-2012 03:08 PM

Hope everyone had a great weekend racing. We did!!!!!

Mark Smyka won 2wd Open at RC Madness' Fall Classic by a full lap. Hot lapped the field by .8 of a second. VTX1 speed control - VST motor!!

:tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::tire::t ire::tire::tire::tire::tire:

Throwindirt 10-23-2012 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by nikos2002 (Post 11347663)
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Official Viper Shop, Get 10% off Everything and Check out the Limited Time Free Shipping Program!!!!

www.shopviperrc.com

I was hoping the VX4R motors would be available I have the 5150 copperhead combo would like to try the 4500 without buying the whole combo again

nikos2002 10-23-2012 08:53 PM

Throwindirt -- check you PM.

Bob Barry 10-23-2012 10:11 PM


Originally Posted by nikos2002 (Post 11347663)
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Official Viper Shop, Get 10% off Everything and Check out the Limited Time Free Shipping Program!!!!

www.shopviperrc.com

I took advantage of this and suggest everyone else does too :)

Got my VTX10BE for my SC10.... should be here in a couple days.

savannahmick 10-24-2012 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by FLHX1550 (Post 11335295)
There are several factors that can contribute to ESC temp other than just timing. As Nick said, if you are under geared you can actually get the ESC hot.

First. Make sure you have the ESC temp setting set!!!!! I would set it at 170 or 180 degrees.

But, things like Drive Freq, Brake Freq, Drag Brake, punch, etc..... all can get an ESC hot

I myself tend to only run 80% brake or so, I find that once you have enough brake energy to lock the wheels on the strait-away, that you can turn it down. It helps keep from looping the car out when you get on the brakes.

First thanks for helping me out guys! I have not really done much to the profile other than turn off dynamic and drag brake but I do have 95% brake and the wheels still aren't locking up so thats why I have it high. The timing is 0deg. on both accel. and top speed /brake freq. 6400/thr. freq. 6400/punch 30%/slew 15deg./SBEC 6.4/motor is at 15deg./ and geared 21/81 in a b4.1 no bind smooth as silk. Any ideas on what I could do to get temps down just a little on esc. with the settings? 160f on ESC and 150f motor 8.5 vst. Thanks!

Bobby Z 10-24-2012 05:45 PM


Originally Posted by nikos2002 (Post 11347663)
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Official Viper Shop, Get 10% off Everything and Check out the Limited Time Free Shipping Program!!!!

www.shopviperrc.com

Added VTX10 and motor combo to cart and price was $299 instead of $229


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