4LikesViper RC -
10-26-2013 | 04:40 PM
#9212
One thing I would like you to consider nick in the future as a software update (if possible) is if you are trying to shut down the ESC, regardless if signals or what is perceived as signals are coming in from the radio, you can still shut down the ESC.
I know with my Futaba 4PL, if there is any perceived signals, the ESC will not shut down so I have to basically turn the radio off. To me at least, I can't think of a situation where if I am trying to shutdown the ESC directly that the ESC needs to prevent that from happening if it gets a signal from the radio.
I know with my Futaba 4PL, if there is any perceived signals, the ESC will not shut down so I have to basically turn the radio off. To me at least, I can't think of a situation where if I am trying to shutdown the ESC directly that the ESC needs to prevent that from happening if it gets a signal from the radio.
10-26-2013 | 04:58 PM
#9214
awesome at least I am not the only one lol.
When I would kind of give throttle, it would then go enough that I coudl shut it off, however, doing all that together with trying to turn the vehicle off was a problem. easier to just shut off the radio, but I hate doing that as well as who knows if you get a runaway (you shouldn't but futabas like to bind to stuff nearby)
When I would kind of give throttle, it would then go enough that I coudl shut it off, however, doing all that together with trying to turn the vehicle off was a problem. easier to just shut off the radio, but I hate doing that as well as who knows if you get a runaway (you shouldn't but futabas like to bind to stuff nearby)
10-26-2013 | 05:06 PM
#9215
My understanding (sorry mechanical degree not electrical) is that if the software is 'running' some of the other feature that work via the switch are not able to active - hence it won't shut off if not in neutral.
Will bring it up to the software engineers and see what they say.
To answer the question about when to update your software. For the VTX1, and VTX10 series, about a year ago we updated at a55 and its been great but as always we are looking at tweaks. For VTX8, we updated to a61 about Jan 2013 to resolve the stutter caused by high amp draw 4 pole motors on 2s batteries. Everything currently be sold by our partners as retails should be up to date.
When we have some new software, for the general public we will certainly let everyone know!!!
Will bring it up to the software engineers and see what they say.
To answer the question about when to update your software. For the VTX1, and VTX10 series, about a year ago we updated at a55 and its been great but as always we are looking at tweaks. For VTX8, we updated to a61 about Jan 2013 to resolve the stutter caused by high amp draw 4 pole motors on 2s batteries. Everything currently be sold by our partners as retails should be up to date.
When we have some new software, for the general public we will certainly let everyone know!!!
10-27-2013 | 05:13 PM
#9216
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,595
From: Covington, La.
I got to run my viper last night and needless to say i am impressed. It ran flawless, plenty of power, buttery smooth throttle and brakes and it ran cool.
I may have to get me one of the motors when they are released as well.
the only thing that i really wish is that the esc was a little smaller.
I may have to get me one of the motors when they are released as well.
the only thing that i really wish is that the esc was a little smaller.
10-27-2013 | 06:39 PM
#9219
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,595
From: Covington, La.
I have always been a tekin guy myself. I ran my viper for the 1st time last night and it was everything the tekin was.
10-27-2013 | 08:06 PM
#9220
I've got both. I like the smoothness of the VTX8 better. The programmability is way better with the progauge too. And from a build quality standpoint....its not even close. The VTX8 is a monster.
10-28-2013 | 11:31 AM
#9222
10-28-2013 | 11:34 AM
#9223
I think I am going to try my Viper VTX8's via the PC adapter this week and see what all is there. The handheld programmer has spoiled me though that I can't imagine going with another ESC that didn't have it lol.
10-28-2013 | 11:45 AM
#9224
10-28-2013 | 11:52 AM
#9225
The only differences in using VLink is the ability to update the firmware if its out of date (newest version will always be on VLink) and save your profiles into a file for future or or to email to others.
Other than that, all the setting options are exactly the same as ProGauge and EZLink, just more more graphical. There are added descriptions, but they are the same as the instruction manual.
All and all its still fun to play with.
Other than that, all the setting options are exactly the same as ProGauge and EZLink, just more more graphical. There are added descriptions, but they are the same as the instruction manual.
All and all its still fun to play with.