Speed Passion Thread
#226
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,295
From: Chicago Illinois USA
Hey there,
I love your products ESCs and stuff, ... Super Smooth, easy to use.
I was wondering if the old USB Metal Casing Programmer, works with the new GT2.1 EX.
But gosh yalls New Programming Box took a DUMP !!!
The Sticker Fell off from day one, the button are all goofy.
Not i have this large hole ... sadly i have to say:
I Hate the New Plastic LCD and LED Programmer Boxes.
I am Hunting down the Old Speed Passion Metal USB LCD Programmer.
But before i get my hands on one i wanted to know if its compatible.
The other question is: You state earlier in the threads that the 2.1EX is geared towards 1 cell and World GT Pancars.
I have been using mines in a Touring car 4WD 17.5t and 13.5t for like ever now, and the reason was space i needed the smaller heat sink compared to my 2.0GT and LPFs.
I love your products ESCs and stuff, ... Super Smooth, easy to use.
I was wondering if the old USB Metal Casing Programmer, works with the new GT2.1 EX.
But gosh yalls New Programming Box took a DUMP !!!
The Sticker Fell off from day one, the button are all goofy.
Not i have this large hole ... sadly i have to say:
I Hate the New Plastic LCD and LED Programmer Boxes.
I am Hunting down the Old Speed Passion Metal USB LCD Programmer.
But before i get my hands on one i wanted to know if its compatible.
The other question is: You state earlier in the threads that the 2.1EX is geared towards 1 cell and World GT Pancars.
I have been using mines in a Touring car 4WD 17.5t and 13.5t for like ever now, and the reason was space i needed the smaller heat sink compared to my 2.0GT and LPFs.

GT2.1 EX...because the small heatsink and no fan attached, we just cannot take the liability to say that it can handle 2S TC running open stock or whatever. The ESC itself is actually as powerful as the GT2 PRO. But GT2 has bigger heatsink to distribute heat, and powerful fan above....GT2.1EX don't.
I am sure someone can use GT2.1 EX for TC....probably running blinkly mode 13.5 ans slower or open stock 17.5 and slower.........however, just don't take my word for it. SP and myself is not going to take liability on this issue.
P.S...I ran my GT2.1 Prostock, OPEN 17.5 outdoor...without fan.
#227
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,295
From: Chicago Illinois USA
Anybody played around with the new 119Mod in 2wd or 4wd? Just looking for a starting point. Hoping maybe I can gear down a little and use boost/SC functions to keep speed up and temps down as we heat up around here. A few pics of one of the tracks I'll run frequently are attached.

We have 323STOCK setup for stock and mod motor...
http://www.speedpassion.net/us/escsetup.asp
#228
Tech Adept
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 148
From: Vancouver
I downloaded the 508_No_Timing software, but I don't see a blinking light when I turn the ESC on. I have the GT 2.0 LPF (Carbon Black). It is not obvious where the light is. Where is the light located, so I can tell if it is set up correctly? Thanks.
#229
Had a productive day today until the rains came. Was about 4th in quals in 2wd Mod buggy with SP 17.5 V3 at 10 deg timing max. I also had TQ in SC Open using same motor setup.
Here is the setup I'm using for both vehicles.
Note: I'm gearing the XXXSCT at 84/23
Here is the setup I'm using for both vehicles.
Note: I'm gearing the XXXSCT at 84/23
#230
Tech Champion

Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,341
Yeah it’s hard to see, especially on the early ones with blacked out cases. One of the guys said he pulled a servo plug or two to get through tech. Made the light more visible, give it a try and see if it helps.
#231
Tech Adept
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 148
From: Vancouver
Thanks Dave, but I'm not sure what you mean. My case is blacked out and I remenber discussions about how hard the LEDs were to see to set up the ESC. They were never a concern as I always used the programing box. I looked up the instructions from Speed Passion, but my unit does not have the LEDs where the instructions show them as being. I'm trying to get this to work so I can run the ROAR regionals, which in my region require the blinking light for stock and pro stock. If I can't get it to work I'll probably skip the race as I don't want to buy a new ESC for one race. My only other option is to use an old Novak GTB I have, but I'm not sure how competative it would be.
#232
i got this esc and it says 5.5 brushless limit how ever i got a 4x4 sc10 and will it work with the weight of this truck along running a 550 size motor in a 5.5 turn? also what should i gear it and can i run timing on the esc as well thanks
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
Last edited by kamahaobuilt13; 05-28-2011 at 10:10 PM.
#233
i got this esc and it says 5.5 brushless limit how ever i got a 4x4 sc10 and will it work with the weight of this truck along running a 550 size motor in a 5.5 turn? also what should i gear it and can i run timing on the esc as well thanks
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
GT Pro/LPF was designed for standard 540 BL motors.
But i think the GT Pro or LPF can handle a 540 inside that SC10 4x4 but i would got higher up in turn to gain Motor torque back.
#234
I dont think the GT is designed for 5.5 Silver Arrow SC Motors. And the LPF even lesser at it. And running so close to its limit might be a bight dangerous.
GT Pro/LPF was designed for standard 540 BL motors.
But i think the GT Pro or LPF can handle a 540 inside that SC10 4x4 but i would got higher up in turn to gain Motor torque back.
GT Pro/LPF was designed for standard 540 BL motors.
But i think the GT Pro or LPF can handle a 540 inside that SC10 4x4 but i would got higher up in turn to gain Motor torque back.
#235
Guys you need 1/8 stuff in those 4x4sc's, yeah you can get away with 1/10 stuff at times like on small indoor tracks but even the Manfactures say use 1/8 electronics. Just because the gt2.0 lpf says it can run 5.5t brushless motor doesnt mean a 5.5t 1/8 550 brushless motor and live long. Research it before you waste your moneys.
#236
Tech Champion

Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,341
Thanks Dave, but I'm not sure what you mean. My case is blacked out and I remenber discussions about how hard the LEDs were to see to set up the ESC. They were never a concern as I always used the programing box. I looked up the instructions from Speed Passion, but my unit does not have the LEDs where the instructions show them as being. I'm trying to get this to work so I can run the ROAR regionals, which in my region require the blinking light for stock and pro stock. If I can't get it to work I'll probably skip the race as I don't want to buy a new ESC for one race. My only other option is to use an old Novak GTB I have, but I'm not sure how competative it would be.
JP, maybe you can add, it was Luke that told me last summer.
#237
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,295
From: Chicago Illinois USA
i got this esc and it says 5.5 brushless limit how ever i got a 4x4 sc10 and will it work with the weight of this truck along running a 550 size motor in a 5.5 turn? also what should i gear it and can i run timing on the esc as well thanks
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
also will the silver arrow 5.5 motor work with this esc and be ok also would it be torque enough along with speed? for my 4wd shortcourse?
I would not recommand silver arrow II 5.5 motor for the 4X4...it is ok for 2WD, but not the 4WD SCT.
We are suppose to have the new motor (550 1/8th type) coming for 4X4 SCT or 1/8th buggy....
#238
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,295
From: Chicago Illinois USA
Thanks Dave, but I'm not sure what you mean. My case is blacked out and I remenber discussions about how hard the LEDs were to see to set up the ESC. They were never a concern as I always used the programing box. I looked up the instructions from Speed Passion, but my unit does not have the LEDs where the instructions show them as being. I'm trying to get this to work so I can run the ROAR regionals, which in my region require the blinking light for stock and pro stock. If I can't get it to work I'll probably skip the race as I don't want to buy a new ESC for one race. My only other option is to use an old Novak GTB I have, but I'm not sure how competative it would be.
The GT series ESC should have a smoked color (1/2 clear) bottom case so the blinking red LED should be able to be seen from the bottom, or the side...
If you do have a solid black bottom case...your GT must be more then 2 years old.......I do have extra smoked color bottom case that I can send to you so you can replace the solid one...
One more thing...once you have updated to 508 no timing software, you must turn off the ESC, and recalibrate the radio in order to see the red blinking light....
#239
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 9,295
From: Chicago Illinois USA
David...thanks. So, you used the exact same setup for the SCT but different gearing..? Please advise...and I can post it on SP site.
#240
I'm going to play with a SP 13.5 using 323 Stock. Will post results...



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