Trackstar / Toro 150A Gen II with multi-function program box
#91
I have a SkyRc Toro 150a ESC and just received the bluetooth module for it. Before I was able to use the program box to make changes and not have to power off my rc and power it back on to test the new settings. Ever since I tried the bluetooth module, now every time I make a setting change I have to power off the ESC and turn it on again to get moving. I believe there a firmware issue with the bluetooth module that has not been upgraded to prevent this from happening. Did anyone else ever experience this issue? Now every time I make setting changes with any device (Program box, Bluetooth module or Skylink pc connection) I need to turn off power to ESC and turn it back on to get the rc rolling again. What a PITA!!!!!!!!!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!!!
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I have a SkyRc Toro 150a ESC and just received the bluetooth module for it. Before I was able to use the program box to make changes and not have to power off my rc and power it back on to test the new settings. Ever since I tried the bluetooth module, now every time I make a setting change I have to power off the ESC and turn it on again to get moving. I believe there a firmware issue with the bluetooth module that has not been upgraded to prevent this from happening. Did anyone else ever experience this issue? Now every time I make setting changes with any device (Program box, Bluetooth module or Skylink pc connection) I need to turn off power to ESC and turn it back on to get the rc rolling again. What a PITA!!!!!!!!!! Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!!!
#93
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When I make any changes thru Program box, Bluetooth module or Skylink I receive 2 green light flashes and no audible beeps and then a steady red light instead of the flashing red light after a change has been sent and applied. Then there will be no foward or reverse just steering until I power off ESC and turn back on and all is well afterwards. The thing is I had no issues like this with just the Program box or Skylink. The minute I plugged in the Bluetooth module everything went down the drain. Not sure why the Bluetooth madule would cause this sudden glitch and thats why I beleive it may be a firmware issue with the bluetooth module. The funny thing is on a related note about SkyRc, I have there Rs16 charger and experienced a similiar issue where I coonected to there computer based charging program and now I can not use the physical control on the charger any longer it has to be done thru the Pc to make setting changes and apply. Old firmware and new firmware just dont vibe well I think. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks!!
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When I make any changes thru Program box, Bluetooth module or Skylink I receive 2 green light flashes and no audible beeps and then a steady red light instead of the flashing red light after a change has been sent and applied. Then there will be no foward or reverse just steering until I power off ESC and turn back on and all is well afterwards. The thing is I had no issues like this with just the Program box or Skylink. The minute I plugged in the Bluetooth module everything went down the drain. Not sure why the Bluetooth madule would cause this sudden glitch and thats why I beleive it may be a firmware issue with the bluetooth module. The funny thing is on a related note about SkyRc, I have there Rs16 charger and experienced a similiar issue where I coonected to there computer based charging program and now I can not use the physical control on the charger any longer it has to be done thru the Pc to make setting changes and apply. Old firmware and new firmware just dont vibe well I think. Appreciate the feedback. Thanks!!
Can you tell me when and where you purchased your esc, programming box, pc link and charger from.
#95
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Ok I think you are possibly right on the firmware issue. I'm going to forward your issues on to skyrc and getting their technical take on this. As soon as I get a response I will post back ASAP. I just came online as the US distributor for skyrc and I'm trying to get everything in place as a fast as possible.
Can you tell me when and where you purchased your esc, programming box, pc link and charger from.
Can you tell me when and where you purchased your esc, programming box, pc link and charger from.
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Thanks again for the feedback. The ESC was purchased thru seller on Fleebay (yallstore) USA, Program box and 2x Rs16 charger Fleebay (emilyandlily) USA, Bluetooth fleebay-AU (rc-super). The thing is I have been a long time supporter of SkyRc products. Hope you can get thru to them on supporting there product and providing more frequent firmware updates and maybe get this resolved. Thanks again and best of luck!!!!
Right now I can say hobbyparts, nitrorcx are recognized dealers. Very soon Discount RC store and TSR products will be carrying the TS series esc's and Ares Pro motors.
I am also glad to hear your a long time supporter on the SkyRC brand. I will be working on bringing as many of the products here to the US, providing support of those products and finding reputable dealers to carry the products.
#97
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Thank you and I should get a answer soon. I am also going to look into the companies you have listed. Lot of the USA based companies are not licensed dealers with Skyrc. Skyrc does not directly honor any warranties on products sold by those companies. The warranty claims will have to be handled by from the company the products were purchased from.
Right now I can say hobbyparts, nitrorcx are recognized dealers. Very soon Discount RC store and TSR products will be carrying the TS series esc's and Ares Pro motors.
I am also glad to hear your a long time supporter on the SkyRC brand. I will be working on bringing as many of the products here to the US, providing support of those products and finding reputable dealers to carry the products.
Right now I can say hobbyparts, nitrorcx are recognized dealers. Very soon Discount RC store and TSR products will be carrying the TS series esc's and Ares Pro motors.
I am also glad to hear your a long time supporter on the SkyRC brand. I will be working on bringing as many of the products here to the US, providing support of those products and finding reputable dealers to carry the products.
Would like to know there response to the ESC issue with Bluetooth wiping out the settings to except changes and continue to run without having to turn the ESC off and back on again to get it running. Work fine before with the program box. Know there are caught in the limbo as well. Thanks!!
#98
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Any word yet?
Would like to know there response to the ESC issue with Bluetooth wiping out the settings to except changes and continue to run without having to turn the ESC off and back on again to get it running. Work fine before with the program box. Know there are caught in the limbo as well. Thanks!!
Would like to know there response to the ESC issue with Bluetooth wiping out the settings to except changes and continue to run without having to turn the ESC off and back on again to get it running. Work fine before with the program box. Know there are caught in the limbo as well. Thanks!!
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I will be talking to Skyrc tonight and hopefully I can get a possible resolution to your issue. I did notice that the firmware file has been revised as of 3/25/14. I do not know what revisions were made but you might want to try reloading the firmware again.
#101
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On another note: Where did you see the firmware for 3/25/14 listed? I am having an issue locating it. Would appreciate a link or guide in the right direction. Thanks again for you time Beaker151!!
Never mind found the revision. Tryed it for the Toro 150esc and no firmware update available. It was worth a shot. Thanks again!!
Last edited by RCHUSTLER13; 04-01-2014 at 07:06 PM. Reason: added more info
#103
a) recalibrate the esc to the radio
b) check LVC - auto is 3.2V/cell which should be fine
c) make sure lipo is fully balance charged and not puffed/worn out
#104
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hi there,
I just have got myself a New Toro 150a S8, which looks a bit different, the software seems to be the same as the TS.
So far, I had two problems: I smoked the programming box (yep!), and I have problems to calibrate the transmitter. until now, I never had problems calibrating with different esc.
After downloading the software, it took a while until I got it running on the pc. Then, only a few features are shown on the software.
I was hoping tho get that solved with a new firmware, but with a smoked programming card...
One point I don't understand: why is there no setting for timing?
Nevertheless, here are some closer pics, overall-quality looks very good. I had a short run in my truggy, with a outrunner motor, very very smooth, great.
I just have got myself a New Toro 150a S8, which looks a bit different, the software seems to be the same as the TS.
So far, I had two problems: I smoked the programming box (yep!), and I have problems to calibrate the transmitter. until now, I never had problems calibrating with different esc.
After downloading the software, it took a while until I got it running on the pc. Then, only a few features are shown on the software.
I was hoping tho get that solved with a new firmware, but with a smoked programming card...
One point I don't understand: why is there no setting for timing?
Nevertheless, here are some closer pics, overall-quality looks very good. I had a short run in my truggy, with a outrunner motor, very very smooth, great.


