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Old 01-17-2012 | 09:07 PM
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Hey guys, i run a traxxas slash vxl 2wd. I heard about a boost timing in a specific esc but it has to be programmed to the computer. I was wondering what that was all about. I've never heard of syncing your esc up to your computer. And also, what exactly does doing that do?

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Old 01-17-2012 | 09:39 PM
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Depending on the esc some use a USB link or a program box or both.
Whilst some motors allow timing to be changed its constantly at what ever degrees its set at, if the timing is fairly high it can cause a lot of heat and performance down in the lower rev range is usally not as good.
Dynamic esc timing can be added at different rpm,s of the motor.
EG. You could add say 20 deg of timing but have the extra timing not start till the motor reaches 8,000 rpm. But not all at once you could have it add 1 deg of timing ever 500 rpm after the 8,000. So at 9,000 rpm it's added 2 deg but by 18,000 rpm all 20 deg has been added. Then you can add more timing again when full throttle is applied for a given amount of time.
This stops the motor bogging down/over heating at lower rpm and gives a smoother throttle response.
By adding dynamic timing you can basicly make a motor out perform a low wind motor. You have to try one before you realize how much performance they can add
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Originally Posted by ozzy-crawl
Depending on the esc some use a USB link or a program box or both.
Whilst some motors allow timing to be changed its constantly at what ever degrees its set at, if the timing is fairly high it can cause a lot of heat and performance down in the lower rev range is usally not as good.
Dynamic esc timing can be added at different rpm,s of the motor.
EG. You could add say 20 deg of timing but have the extra timing not start till the motor reaches 8,000 rpm. But not all at once you could have it add 1 deg of timing ever 500 rpm after the 8,000. So at 9,000 rpm it's added 2 deg but by 18,000 rpm all 20 deg has been added. Then you can add more timing again when full throttle is applied for a given amount of time.
This stops the motor bogging down/over heating at lower rpm and gives a smoother throttle response.
By adding dynamic timing you can basicly make a motor out perform a low wind motor. You have to try one before you realize how much performance they can add
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