4LikesSpeed Passion Thread
03-19-2013 | 04:15 PM
#3466
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,758
From: Chicago, IL
So I picked up a Rev. S (Blue Case) and i planned to use it in my Drift car. I thought I would update the software and change it over to the Drift profile.
I see others have posted about not detecting it and I too had the same issue. I tried multiple downloads and uninstalled and re-installed etc. Still not working.
Using an IBM Thinkpad running XP SP3.
Here is what I did-
-Downloaded the latest software from the SP site.
-Once downloaded, ran the USB software- (Windows msg about finding new hardware, tried both cancel and trying to install from the software downloaded)
-Followed the manual instructions
-When I initially connected it, I would see the ESC light up, but later, no lights. I would get 2 dash lines on the LED box.
I did try checking the settings using the box alone, and was able to make changes to the basic settings, but I really need the Software to make other changes. Not sure where to do from here.
I have uninstalled and re-installed a couple times. No Difference.
MOmo
I see others have posted about not detecting it and I too had the same issue. I tried multiple downloads and uninstalled and re-installed etc. Still not working.
Using an IBM Thinkpad running XP SP3.
Here is what I did-
-Downloaded the latest software from the SP site.
-Once downloaded, ran the USB software- (Windows msg about finding new hardware, tried both cancel and trying to install from the software downloaded)
-Followed the manual instructions
-When I initially connected it, I would see the ESC light up, but later, no lights. I would get 2 dash lines on the LED box.
I did try checking the settings using the box alone, and was able to make changes to the basic settings, but I really need the Software to make other changes. Not sure where to do from here.
I have uninstalled and re-installed a couple times. No Difference.
MOmo
03-19-2013 | 05:50 PM
#3467
I'll see if it will let me update the firmware.
**UPDATE**
Not sure what did it, if resetting the box was what caused it or what, but i was able to get into the program. Can't wait to get this into my Drifter.
I'll know what to do once I get my R-Pro version hopefully in a few weeks or so.
Thanks Nex!
MOmo
Last edited by MOmo; 03-19-2013 at 08:35 PM.
03-20-2013 | 03:44 AM
#3468
Tech Master
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,414
browsing the classifieds and noticed the cirtix R8 up on one.
Curious, what every happened to this ESC? Looked pretty good. No mention on SP's site anymore on it but there is historic info on it.
http://www.speedpassion.net/us/produ...3301C8X&c=DIS#
Curious, what every happened to this ESC? Looked pretty good. No mention on SP's site anymore on it but there is historic info on it.
http://www.speedpassion.net/us/produ...3301C8X&c=DIS#
03-20-2013 | 07:49 AM
#3469
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 7,758
From: Chicago, IL
I hadn't tried w/o the fan, (though I just did, and nothing) I did see the box recognize.
I'll see if it will let me update the firmware.
**UPDATE**
Not sure what did it, if resetting the box was what caused it or what, but i was able to get into the program. Can't wait to get this into my Drifter.
I'll know what to do once I get my R-Pro version hopefully in a few weeks or so.
Thanks Nex!
MOmo
I'll see if it will let me update the firmware.
**UPDATE**
Not sure what did it, if resetting the box was what caused it or what, but i was able to get into the program. Can't wait to get this into my Drifter.
I'll know what to do once I get my R-Pro version hopefully in a few weeks or so.
Thanks Nex!
MOmo
Sounds great. It's a good thing to make sure you always update your PC software and the programmer box. Especially if your ESC and programmer are new out of the box.
Enjoy
03-20-2013 | 09:31 AM
#3471
03-20-2013 | 10:04 PM
#3475
Not sure what is going on but out of the three R's that I have run they all had solid brakes. What's your init brake force and braking percent set to? I recently moved to the Rev pro and to be honest the pros brakes feel softer to me than the R did.
03-20-2013 | 10:21 PM
#3476
That is true on the brakes. I am going back to the gt2.0 in all my rides.
03-23-2013 | 04:34 PM
#3477
I had one my Rev Pro's go "poof" at the track today. It let the magic smoke loose. Turned on radio, plugged in pack, turned on esc. Gave it a few blurps on the throttle. Seemed fine. Set it on the track and nothing. Then it smoked a bit as I walked up to it.
Looks like something on the board in the bottom corner burned out. You cna tell cause the bottom case is clear blue.
So looks like I'll need to send another in. Wonder if this will be covered?
Looks like something on the board in the bottom corner burned out. You cna tell cause the bottom case is clear blue.
So looks like I'll need to send another in. Wonder if this will be covered?
03-24-2013 | 03:59 AM
#3480
Tech Rookie
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2
Hello, I'm new here and only recently started with RC. I'm from Belgium so anny spelling errors are what they are.
I got a Speed Passion Critix Stock ESC (12280) and V3.0 13.5R Motor (138135V3) and have some problems with it.
When I connect the ESC with the motor without the sensor lead, the motor runs but it stalls/cogs when I throttle up. Once it's running it doesn't exactly impress me but that's another matter.
Once I connect the sensor lead, it runs for a few seconds, runs very loud and uneven then simply stops working untill I unplug the sensor lead again.
It's the first time I use a brushless system and I have no other motor/ESC or sensor lead to test annything.
If you could point me in the right direction where to look, it would be appreciated.
I got a Speed Passion Critix Stock ESC (12280) and V3.0 13.5R Motor (138135V3) and have some problems with it.
When I connect the ESC with the motor without the sensor lead, the motor runs but it stalls/cogs when I throttle up. Once it's running it doesn't exactly impress me but that's another matter.
Once I connect the sensor lead, it runs for a few seconds, runs very loud and uneven then simply stops working untill I unplug the sensor lead again.
It's the first time I use a brushless system and I have no other motor/ESC or sensor lead to test annything.
If you could point me in the right direction where to look, it would be appreciated.