EbbTide

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Sounds like they are trying to figure out which cap works best lol. Well good news for me, they sent me the new ESC and it will arrive either today or tomorrow. But I will most likely put it in one of my backup cars to test rather than my main buggy for now. Then if things go well I'll be back on the ORCA train

EDIT: I received the replacement ESC and no alternative cap was included. Just the original small dual cap that I originally got with my ESC. So I will be reusing the larger single cap they sent me since that is supposed to be better than the small dual cap. I won't really get to test for a couple of weeks but their service was pretty dang quick

DaSilva3525

I Would like to give some insight regarding the Blitreme 17.5.I Recently switched from a TSR the one 17.5, without sugar coating it I wanted the new ORCA to be on par with it if not slightly improved. I run on a med sized black carpet track

I knew this thing lots of rpm. With the Alum screws I picked up 800-1200 rpms in the lower amp draw range and 600-900 rpm in the higher amp draw / timing range. On the endbell with the 17.5 in Race mode I have it at 4.54 right now FDR with 51 on the can for endbell timing and the car rocks! I started with a 4.25 DFR and kept going up on the gear like some others had mentioned. I think it could even use a little more so 4.6x next time around. I ran faster over the 6 min period with my new combo and a tenth drop average on lap time.

All in all I am super happy with the "new" motors and they do like gearing. I found between 46-51 timing on the can very usable depending on the gearing and resistance of the chassis.. Time to work on my 21.5 next Besides Motor, I know my car inside out it always performs lap after lap for a good test basis. What I like more and more with these newer motors is they can have rip with the higher gearing and the punch through the pack is really nice. On top of all your other Stock tricks, driving skills and rc force powers Once I get the ceramic bearings it will just top it all off. All ran with the Gen 4 8500 Battery

-Not taking anything away from the TSR's as I find them the staple of what needs to be competitive in the stock categories as far as motor capable. I know the gen 2 "the one" has a tad more rpm and resistance from them as well.

mikeygar

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@Dasilva3525

How long is the straight you're running on? On my blitreme 17.5 i'm at about 50 degrees timing and 4.19 FDR with a straight around 80-90 feet long and want to try to 4.4 next :-)

MDawson

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Great job with the exploration of gearing. Given all of the tools, dyno and meters - so far the motor is showing really strong promise in the mid to high 4.x's. All things need to be considered including application, track, surface and ESCs.

I think you will find that as you drop a tooth you can add some motor timing back in. My tested limit 5.x FDR with 60D timing; but be warned you need to watch temps and will need to adjust the ESCs PWM to greater than 5k. The car will sound like it has a two speed.

The RPM range of the motor is its strongest attribute but for those that hope to carry the same gearing as their torque motor - take a couple of teeth less of FDR and go from there. Keep it up!

DaSilva3525

Our straight is about 70-80 so we are real close You will be impressed with the gearing for sure. Like MDawson said, lot's of rpm. When I was at 55 or 56 degrees on the can it cracked 29,500 or 30,000rpm. If you guys want to touch the higher power band.. treat yourself

mikeygar

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Thanks dasilva3525! I'll try out 4.5 next time around :-)

MOmo

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I am a recent convert to ORCA (Prev. experience with HW and SpeedPassion) so I am familiar with the updates and how to interface with Program box and connection along with the ESC.

I did search out the connection process, Hence the info I found below below.


For the newer SD box to work, does one still need this adapter for the box to be read by the computer?
ORCA USB LINK | ORCA Team Ltd.

I used a std Micro USB cord and the Box just read "Connecting Link" but I never saw anything. I could remove the micro SD, and I have created and copied SOME .BIN software/Firmware updates to the card.

Is creating a "Folder" necessary on the SD card or can just the raw file just sit on the card?

I also have the older VX-1 ESC in my TC setup for 17.5 blinky. In looking at the files on the ORCA page, this newer SD based Prog. box should be backwards compatible correct? (I have the prev. Prog box , but lack the USB cord) I was told by the prev. pro who owned it, that I shouldn't need to change anything.) but for posterity, I would like to just have 1 prog card.)

VRITRA VX-1 1:12 ESC TITANIUM | ORCA Team Ltd.



Thanks, can't wait to try out the new R32X.


MOmo

malkiy

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A folder is a requirement. Same with naming the folder firmware. Make sure to hold down the program card enter button when you power on the esc.

cplus

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Yep. I’ve got same. Haven’t run them yet though.

But....

Apparently this is the one we should all be running.

JETT

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Bump

disaster999

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Theres nothing official yet. Orca is REALLY bad at communicating with their customers. You will have to contact your local distributor and see if they have any programs.

I was able to contact Keith who handles the north american market and he was able to send me the R32x logic board to change myself.

fpart

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Can you give me Keiths contact and I will try to do the same.

pat5b

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cjkiefer

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I am having an issue with both of my vx3 speedos. When I go to turn them off only the fan goes off and not the speedo. I tried to change the switch and their still doing it.

Keith Yu

Please email [email protected] about your esc problem.
Sounds like the CPU board have problem. Also cc me when you contact them
My email is [email protected]