Scottrik

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Unfortunately, if you're starting from a base point that is significantly removed from zero (in the case of the Ballistic, thirty) and you're dealing with the new reality of esc's that adjust timing it is HOPELESSLY misleading to just slap on a label that says " -15* -10* -5* 0* +5* +10* +15* " because that doesn't reflect the reality of the situation.

For the Ballistic it couldn't be much easier to understand. You've got a "neutral" position (N) which I don't hope to understand (much less explain) how it is selected other than it's some high-tech engineering sh*t) and you advance or retard timing from that point. The motors/mfr's that need to do a better job of teaching are the ones that have labels like I've described...because I'm quite certain you'll find that their " 0* " is not zero degrees, that they are also operating from a base timing that is significantly removed from zero as well.

NovakTwo

Good question, I'm not sure why we selected the "notches" rather than numbers.

Motor timing is generally the last step in motor assembly; if you replace your stator or rotor, the timing changes. Also, if your existing rotor weakens, the timing changes.

gacjr0

iTrader: (15)

That's got to be some kind of record for self-contradiction! JK

I was hoping more for something like 5,10,15...45 degree numbered marks. I personally don't like the N reference point and +/- marks.

Too many people think N = 0.

Novak Two:

Please tell us more about rotor changes (new vs tuning) and weakening and how that affects timing. We're listening.

Scottrik

iTrader: (261)

I guess I gotta give you that one But you know what I mean.

NovakTwo

I will check and get back to you. Motor timing, and what can affect it, are complex issues; we will be adding info to our Ballistic Motor Technical Update to address some of these questions.

gacjr0

iTrader: (15)

thanks novak!

jiml

iTrader: (3)

Scott covered the Nicd/Nimh thing.

ROAR has clear rules about battery approval. Samples must be submitted to ROAR for approval. Right now there are no rules specific to Life, so it would be up to the manufacturers to work with ROAR on what the specs should be, and how to enforce them. I think it took 2 years of research and working with manufacturers to get the LiPo rules worked out.

Cain

iTrader: (294)

and from what I have heard, they are.

And I wouldn't be surprised if the timeline could be shorter than what it took for lipos.


Anyway, For those who currently run Novak havoc systems in your vehicles, any tips?

trerc

iTrader: (89)

The Havoc is pretty much set it and forget it.

Cain

iTrader: (294)

darn it, now I want some rotisserie chicken!!

Scottrik

iTrader: (261)

trerc pretty much called it...install in car, drive like hell, laugh at your buddies.

NovakTwo

You won't need to slog through 10,000 thread comments to learn how to program it....

sportpak

iTrader: (26)

I'm running 5.5 with foam tires, max boost...what size pinion should I buy for it??

trerc

iTrader: (89)

Nope, Their stuff is innovative, upgradable and capable of running up front in serious competition and your stuff is more for pissin around. Not much to talk about when it comes to the Havoc.

And thats's no disrespect to Novak you guys have great service and do pissin around very well.

miket3

iTrader: (42)

now we know which ESC is the most popular...thanks for assisting the VTA guys with this info.