Novak Brushless Speed Control: Crusher Field Guide -- Original Version (55-1833P-1 Rev.2) - Manual

crusher field guide
proper gear selection
1-2014 #55-1833P-1 Rev.2
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 Electronic Speed Control (ESC) is factory loaded with
programmable features. While this may seem overwhelming at first
glance, this Field Guide is designed to keep with you out on the rocks 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 programming
esc parameters
The following parameters are adjustable to help fine-tune the feel and
response of the speed control to your liking:
1. Drag Brake (1 of 10) ................... 0-95% (plus Power Hold Braking)
2. Minimum Brake (1 of 10) ................................................... 1-30%
3. Brake Frequency (1 of 10) .............................................. 1.5-8KHz
4. RPM Boost Timing (1 of 2) .............................................. OFF/ON
5. Drive Mode (1 of 2) .................................. Crawler/Extreme Sport
6. Drive Frequency (1 of 10) ............................................... 8-32KHz
7. Dead Band (1 of 5) ..............................................................2-8%
8. Minimum Drive (1 of 10) ................................................... 0-15%
9. Motor Rotation (1 of 2) ................................................. CCW/CW
10. Voltage Cut-Off (1 of 2) ................................................. OFF/LiPo
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. Blue & yellow LEDs will also be on
indicating Minimum Brake (blue) & Drag Brake (yellow) settings are at levels above 0%.
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Programming must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: Whenever the One-Touch Programming set-up is performed, the
speed control will automatically revert back to the factory-default settings.
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
One-Touch programming of the speed control. However, should you
have any problems completing the ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING, adjust
the settings on your transmitter as listed below, then repeat the ONE-
TOUCH PROGRAMMING 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
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