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grippgoat 10-11-2013 07:19 PM


Originally Posted by metalnut (Post 12624596)
I didn't realize you were running a VTX10R, Mike, that's good to know though. Therefore, I retract my previous comment, some fast guys are running Vipers :)

Having said that... when I was first looking for ESCs, our local guys pretty much told me to stay away from Viper based on some local drama. It sounds like those bad vibes have passed, which is good.

Actually, the viper is in my pit box. I ran it the last couple years in 17.5. Running tge flow in mod and tekin in SS.

-Mike

trutledge83 10-18-2013 03:38 AM


Originally Posted by entitymugenmtx (Post 12565154)
Can somone help me with a problem that I am having with my speed control?
When I turn my car on the wheels will spin for 3 sec and stop. :confused:

i had the same problem, set your radio and reciever to your desired "no signal" settings usually brake and sterring wheels straight. spektrum radios do this durring binding the radio.

mblgjr 10-21-2013 05:52 PM

Anyone have a flow team that can't repeatedly find neutral? I have not installed new fw yet.

I've trained it twice. My trim is 0, subtrim is 0, I even turned off my throttle trim switch completely. I'm using my 4pk-s and 614 receiver. Never had issues with multiple other escs/servos. Only this Lrp.

I turned on ans saw that it wasn't neutralled before a run. So I trimmed it forward. Then when I pulled the car off the track, it was like it had decided the original neutral point was correct and the forward trim was providing forward drive (as it should have been), but it wasnt when I went out. It was showing to be trimmed forward to achieve neutral.

Any suggestions?

defcone 10-21-2013 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by mblgjr (Post 12653113)
Anyone have a flow team that can't repeatedly find neutral? I have not installed new fw yet.

I've trained it twice. My trim is 0, subtrim is 0, I even turned off my throttle trim switch completely. I'm using my 4pk-s and 614 receiver. Never had issues with multiple other escs/servos. Only this Lrp.

I turned on ans saw that it wasn't neutralled before a run. So I trimmed it forward. Then when I pulled the car off the track, it was like it had decided the original neutral point was correct and the forward trim was providing forward drive (as it should have been), but it wasnt when I went out. It was showing to be trimmed forward to achieve neutral.

Any suggestions?

Reset VR on radio.

ahpeq_ong 10-22-2013 08:40 AM

Hey guys,
Can i have basic setup for 35meter straight with mid traction and tactical track.
Lrp Flow pair with reedy 13.5t.
Thank you.

Wild Cherry 10-22-2013 11:09 AM

Tried to upgrade the firmware on my Flow last night .
Will accept 5.0 with no problems .

When I tried to load the 3.3 , the ESC accepts the down load & lets me reset the throttle. Blue lite comes on but no power to the motor ..


Tried four or 5 times and fails to accept the 3.3 ..

Does anyone have a idea why my FLOW won't accept the upgrade 3.3 firmware ?

JDJamminX1 10-22-2013 12:53 PM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 12655494)
Tried to upgrade the firmware on my Flow last night .
Will accept 5.0 with no problems .

When I tried to load the 3.3 , the ESC accepts the down load & lets me reset the throttle. Blue lite comes on but no power to the motor ..


Tried four or 5 times and fails to accept the 3.3 ..

Does anyone have a idea why my FLOW won't accept the upgrade 3.3 firmware ?

Check the following.
1. when updating the firmware, make sure that the battery is unplugged, and the on/off switch is in the off position.
2. After the update, you will need to do a factory reset. with the ESC off hold the set button and then turn on ESC. there wont be any indicator if you did this since the reset is instant.
3. Sometimes the USB port gets loose. check for connection or use different port on computer.

After that you should be able to program and calibrate.

Cridd 10-22-2013 01:05 PM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 12655494)
Tried to upgrade the firmware on my Flow last night .
Will accept 5.0 with no problems .

When I tried to load the 3.3 , the ESC accepts the down load & lets me reset the throttle. Blue lite comes on but no power to the motor ..


Tried four or 5 times and fails to accept the 3.3 ..

Does anyone have a idea why my FLOW won't accept the upgrade 3.3 firmware ?

I went from 5.0 to 3.3, just needed to recalibrate and was good to go.

Wild Cherry 10-23-2013 11:29 PM


Originally Posted by JDJamminX1 (Post 12655750)
Check the following.
1. when updating the firmware, make sure that the battery is unplugged, and the on/off switch is in the off position.
2. After the update, you will need to do a factory reset. with the ESC off hold the set button and then turn on ESC. there wont be any indicator if you did this since the reset is instant.
3. Sometimes the USB port gets loose. check for connection or use different port on computer.

After that you should be able to program and calibrate.

Tried it 5 times and did each step as you suggest ,
even switched sensor cable for new .

Programs just fine on the 5.0

Now have to use the 5.0 because the 1.3 is no more & 3.3 won't load .

JDJamminX1 10-24-2013 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 12660960)
Tried it 5 times and did each step as you suggest ,
even switched sensor cable for new .

Programs just fine on the 5.0

Now have to use the 5.0 because the 1.3 is no more & 3.3 won't load .

What does your computer tell you when you are trying to install the firmware? is there any warning windows or error codes that pop up?

Logi Maker 10-24-2013 12:32 PM

What's the benefit of the 3.3 opposed to the 5.0? Going to run a FLOW in Stock TC..

Wild Cherry 10-24-2013 01:09 PM


Originally Posted by JDJamminX1 (Post 12662092)
What does your computer tell you when you are trying to install the firmware? is there any warning windows or error codes that pop up?

No error messages from the computer , after competed ESC displays the blue light .
When you give it throttle nothing happens .

Load the 5.0 and everything performs as it should ...

Cridd 10-24-2013 01:16 PM

try deleting your 3.3 file and getting a new one, maybe that file got corrupted. New file with new install.

JDJamminX1 10-24-2013 02:02 PM


Originally Posted by Wild Cherry (Post 12662629)
No error messages from the computer , after competed ESC displays the blue light .
When you give it throttle nothing happens .

Load the 5.0 and everything performs as it should ...

You also did the factory reset after install? Is the blue light solid or flashing. and did you recalibrate your EPA after install for both software's?

Logi Maker 10-24-2013 04:16 PM

Any way to tell what software is installed without hooking up to computer?


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