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#5701
Hi all
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.
Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)
Many many thanks
For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.
Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)
Many many thanks

For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5
Last edited by justchris; 10-19-2012 at 11:33 AM. Reason: forgot info
#5702
Hi Justchris-
Welcome to Viper. You can do all the adjustments on the Proguage so there is no need for the PC Link unless you want more visual User Interface
For 13.5 blinky, here is a good starting point
ESC Parameters
Leave everything stock and change only the Throttle freq edit***8000hz and the Throttle punch 100%
Drag brake is up to you and the size of the track, also 13.5 motor should be geared around 4.3 for larger tracks and 4.5 for small technical tracks. A 17.5 motor should be geared 3.8 for larger tracks and 4.0 for smaller tracks. Endbell motor plate timing @ 45 degrees. That should be a good starting point. If you have any more questions let us know. Enjoy your new system
Welcome to Viper. You can do all the adjustments on the Proguage so there is no need for the PC Link unless you want more visual User Interface
For 13.5 blinky, here is a good starting point
ESC Parameters
Leave everything stock and change only the Throttle freq edit***8000hz and the Throttle punch 100%
Drag brake is up to you and the size of the track, also 13.5 motor should be geared around 4.3 for larger tracks and 4.5 for small technical tracks. A 17.5 motor should be geared 3.8 for larger tracks and 4.0 for smaller tracks. Endbell motor plate timing @ 45 degrees. That should be a good starting point. If you have any more questions let us know. Enjoy your new system
Hi all
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.
Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)
Many many thanks
For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5
Complete newbie to programable esc
Coming over from 17.5 blinky and any help
on a start up set up would be great.
I have the VTX 10 black edition.
Will i need a viper pc link or can it all be done on
the pro-guide. (told you i was a newbie)
Many many thanks

For got to say will be a thunder power or a tekin 13.5
Last edited by ekim628; 10-22-2012 at 01:28 PM.
#5705
the PC link alows you switch/update firmware. otherwise it just lets you see every adjustment on your PC screen. if you can read the screen on small calculator, i dont think you will have any issues reading the LCD on the proguage.
#5708
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#5709
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#5710
Hope everyone had a great weekend racing. We did!!!!!
Mark Smyka won 2wd Open at RC Madness' Fall Classic by a full lap. Hot lapped the field by .8 of a second. VTX1 speed control - VST motor!!







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Mark Smyka won 2wd Open at RC Madness' Fall Classic by a full lap. Hot lapped the field by .8 of a second. VTX1 speed control - VST motor!!







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#5711
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Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Port Orange
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From: New Jersey
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Got my VTX10BE for my SC10.... should be here in a couple days.
#5714
There are several factors that can contribute to ESC temp other than just timing. As Nick said, if you are under geared you can actually get the ESC hot.
First. Make sure you have the ESC temp setting set!!!!! I would set it at 170 or 180 degrees.
But, things like Drive Freq, Brake Freq, Drag Brake, punch, etc..... all can get an ESC hot
I myself tend to only run 80% brake or so, I find that once you have enough brake energy to lock the wheels on the strait-away, that you can turn it down. It helps keep from looping the car out when you get on the brakes.
First. Make sure you have the ESC temp setting set!!!!! I would set it at 170 or 180 degrees.
But, things like Drive Freq, Brake Freq, Drag Brake, punch, etc..... all can get an ESC hot
I myself tend to only run 80% brake or so, I find that once you have enough brake energy to lock the wheels on the strait-away, that you can turn it down. It helps keep from looping the car out when you get on the brakes.
#5715
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