Novak Brushless Speed Control: Crusher Field Guide (Standard Modes) --- Simple-Tuner Version ESC (3) - Manual

proper gear selection
7-2014 #55-1834P-S1 Rev.1
Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set vehicle gearing
The Motor and Speed Control should not exceed
160°F MAX at any time during run !
Change the gearing to avoid overheating!
DO NOT FREE-REV MOTOR !
Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor failure
& ESC transistor damage that will not be covered by the product’s warranty.
Because of the potential danger of overheating and ESC/motor damage and
failure, you must start with VERY small pinion sizes and check the speed
control and motor operating temperatures at multiple times throughout the
initial runs after installation. This is the only way to ensure that you are not
causing excessive heating.
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase
the pinion size while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the
safe gearing for your vehicle, motor, and climate/track conditions. Because
these variables can change or be modified, you MUST continually monitor
ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
This Brushless ESC is equiped with Novak’s Simple-Tuner firmware
and factory loaded with programmable features. This Field Guide is for
programming the Standard Modes (profiles 1-3). Refer to the Crusher
Crawling Mode Field Guide for programming in the crawler mode
(profile #4).
This
Field Guide is designed to keep with you out at the track to use as
a quick-reference and help walk you through the programming of all
of the speed control’s features.
Take the time to thoroughly read through this programming guide
before attempting to make any programming adjustments so you
fully understand the different ESC parameters, and how they can be
used to fine tune your ESC’s feel and performance. Most importantly,
enjoy all of the technical benefits and features the ESC has to offer.
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one-touch SET-UP
THROTTLE PROFILES
With at least 2 of the Motor Power Wires disconnected & the ESC connected
to a charged battery pack, the receiver, & the motor’s sensor harness:
1. WITH THE ESC OFF, TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/SET BUTTON
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter throttle at neutral, and still pressing the SET button, slide the
ESC’s ON/OFF switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING SET BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS RED LED TURNS ON
6. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until the green status LED turns solid green.
Note: Motor will not run during programming even if connected.
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE/REVERSE
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
The red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that the ESC is at neutral and
that proper programming has been completed.
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Set-Up must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: ESC will NOT revert back to the factory-default settings when the One-
Touch set-up is performed. Refer to ‘Data Reset’ in Custom Programming.
With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio
system noise may occur when used with lower quality radio systems.
good quality 2.4GHz radio systems are the best to use. FM radio systems
are acceptable, as long as the system is high quality. AM radio systems
are not recommended.
Good Quality Radio System Suggested
Transmitter adjustments may not be required to properly complete
the ESC’s One-Touch Set-Up. However, should you have any problems
completing the ONE-TOUCh SET-UP, adjust the following settings on
your transmitter, then repeat the ONE-TOUCh SET-UP as described above.
ThROTTLE ChANNEL AdjusTMENTs
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to 100%. [amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to 100%. [amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REV. SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting.
[adjusts neutral position/increases or decreases coast brakes]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 70% throttle and
30% brake throw (or 7:3)–best for racing ESCs. Set to 50% throttle and 50%
brake for full time use with reverse to get the best performance in reverse.
[adjusts trigger throw on electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters]
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with
2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw.
[adjusts trigger throw on mechanical/analog pistol-grip transmitters]
•NOT ALL TRANsMITTERs hAVE ALL OF ThEsE AdjusTMENTs•
FM AM 2.4 GHz
Do not use OK to use Best to use
transmitter adjustments
NOVAk R/C, Inc.
19 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 916-6044 • Monday-Thursday
Customer Service E-mail: [email protected]
crusher field guide
STANDARD MODES (#1-#3)
The Crusher ESC is equipped with four throttle profiles. Profiles 1-3 are
standard (non-crawling operation) and can be used with either a 540-
size, 550-size, or 4-pole motor (refer to ESC motor limits).
• PROFILE 1: Basher (default) - standard modes of operation w/reverse
• PROFILE 2: Racer - Defaults set with no reverse and no timing for
“blinky” mode racing. Great starting profile for club/spec racing.
• PROFILE 3: Timing Test- Preset with mild timing level, low power
brakes and no reverse. Great profile to start with safe timing level.
Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3
Para meter Basher Racer Timing Test
Drag Brake OFF 3 OFF
Min. Brake (%) 0 3 0
Brake Freq. (KHz) 3 2 8
Timing Level 0 0 15
RPM Range High High High
Dead Band (%) 8 5 8
Drive Freq. (KHz) 36 36 36
Min. Drive (0%) 0 0 0
Reverse ON OFF OFF
Motor Rotation (CCW), Voltage Cut-Off (ON), Data Reset (No) are the
same for each Standard Profile.
The Crusher is factory set to Profile #1. To change or customize the
profile, refer to following pages. There is also a single-page Crusher
Throttle Profile Cheat sheet that can be downloaded.