Originally Posted by
Bpittin
I have a question about the rx8 system, I perfectly happy with it as it is and how i have it set up. I was wondering if the hot wire was worth buying? I bought the rx8 system used and I don't know much about it besides using the settings on the actual esc itself. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If this should be on the rx8 thread mybad.
I think the most important part of the Hotwire is being to change the cutoff from 3.0V / cell to 3.2V. 3.0V is too low.
Also any firmware upgrades can only be loaded via the Hotwire.
And who knows, maybe after playing with braking strength and stuff you will find an even better setup. It isn't too expensive, considering the cost of the car, motor, esc, upgrades etc...
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