Thanks for the info. Will give a progauge a look then as I am assuming the EZ Link doesn't have that ability.

Also, just to confirm so I can keep my eye out for it, will there be a software update that will allow you to shutoff the esc in the near future for this issue?

And do you know if its only certain radios that have this issue, or certain radio types? I run Futaba 4PL which is having this issue occurring on. But not sure if its consistent to the radio only that I have, or to the 4PL line in general?

Cool. Its a nice feature the ESCs have that is worth touting.

i have a 4PL and dont have the issue. So there ya go lol

Man, you make me spend money! :cry: :D

Funny, searched for it and it pulled up some Tekin stuff too lol.

What setup do you use on your radio model that doesn't have the issue? Maybe its something I got set that is being funky ...

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ill go through the menus tonight when i get home and PM you

Cain - yes its the ProGauge that gives the extra functions of testing servos, radio signal, and cells on a battery. EZLink just lets you adjust the speed controls.

Its not a specific brand of radio that has the issue -- its a radio by radio thing. I have talked to customers with about every brand radio out there. Normally moving the throttle trim (to reset the center point) fixes the issue.

We are always working on new software, I haven't received any feedback as to whether that has come up in testing or not. But again its little out of our control because its a signal issue. Our system is just sensitive enough to notice it I guess.

Thanks I really appreciate that!

You know the more I think about it, back when I first got my 4PL I had an issue where (on steering at least) it lost its neutral setting, and I never coudl quite get it to setup for 70/30 split to work for throttle. I just left it at 50/50 and have been using it like that ever since.

I think I am going to try my daughters radio (3PL) on my vehicle and see how it responds.

No prob. Thanks for the candor. I'll see what I can find out. :nod:

Cain, when I just unplug it. faster than holding the button for 4 seconds anyway. I still almost never use the power button to turn it off. I love the viper switch, but turning off the esc can be a pain. So much easier to just unplug.

So this begs the question: does just unplugging it have any risks? Nikos, care to comment?

yeah, I do that at times with the 1/8 buggy as it uses the deans connectors, but my SCT410 I have the 5mm bullets so that can be more involved to pull em.

Right now, I just shut the radio off (I know, BAD!) and then power down. But with the help from you fellas I am hoping to see what it is I have setup wrong that I can fix. the Futaba 4PL manual admittedly can be a bear for me. I have gotten used it it now, but there are still features I am at a loss when trying to configure, maybe time for a new 4PLS radio? :)

I also have the 4PL and do a lot of the testing with current production software and potential future stuff. I don't have the issues you are reporting, which just echos Nick's comments. It really is a radio by radio case.

If you need some assistance with the 4PL, PM me and I can try to assist.

dont you have to unplug the battery to charge anyway? but yeah, I use 4mm bullets and just poke my finger, life the bullet out and go turn marshal.

Cain if you are going to shop for a new radio, I had a chance to play with that new Spektrum this weekend. I'm not really a fan of their products, but this one was very nice. Not sure how much they are or anything, but I figured I would mention it just in case you were looking for something new.

Another 4PL user here that doesn't have a shutdown issue. I don't have a VTX8 though...VTX10, VTX10BE and a pair of VTX10Rs with no issues.