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

CUSTOM programmiNG options
esc software flow chart
This speed control features many
parameters that can be customized
to fine-tune the ESC’s feel &
response to your liking.
The flow chart below and the
adjustment steps to the right
describe the different parameters
and how they effect the ESC.
One-Touch Programming must be
completed before customization of
parameters, as all ESC parameters
are defaulted back to the factory
settings whenever the One-Touch
Programming is performed.
DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR
THE ESC PARAMETERS ARE
LISTED IN BOLD IN THE
TABLES TO THE RIGHT
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
1. CONNECT THE ESC TO A
CHARGED BATTERY PACK,
RECEIVER, AND MOTOR’S
SENSOR HARNESS.
2. TURN ON TRANSMITTER.
3. SLIDE THE ESC’s ON/OFF
SWITCH TO ‘ON’ POSITION
4. WITH ESC AT NEUTRAL, PRESS
& HOLD SET BUTTON
Release ESC’s SET button once LEDs
are lit for the desired setting.
To skip a parameter, continue
to press & hold SET button until
desired parameter is reached.
5. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED flashes to indicate active
setting (refer to tables at right).
Quick press & release SET button
to select desired setting.
6. PRESS & HOLD SET BUTTON
TO STORE NEW SELECTION
When SET button is pressed and
held for about 1 second, the
new selection is stored in ESC’s
memory—Status LEDs will scroll across
to indicate ESC is exiting programming
& ESC returns to neutral.
There is no time constraint during
selection of custom parameters.
drag/hill brake
#1 DRAG/HILL BRAKE SETTINGS (1 of 10) BLUE LED
Amount of braking being applied while transmitter is at neutral. AKA ‘hold’ brakes.
WITH NOVAK ROCK CRAWLING MOTOR:
ESC in CRAWLER MODE
>> Settings 1-5 are Standard Drag Brake settings--Lower braking levels good
for bashing or crawling (setting #1 applies no braking at neutral).
>> Settings 6-10 are Power Hill Brake settings (power is applied to the
motor to ‘hold’ its position)--Very strong Hill/Hold braking for rock crawling.
WITH NOVAK ROCK CRAWLING MOTOR: ESC in SPORT DRIVE MODE
>> Only Standard Drag Brake settings 1-5 are available-- (*settings 6-10 not available).
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6* 7* 8* 9* 10*
Drag Brake (%): 0 20 45 75 95 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
WITH STANDARD BRUSHLESS MOTOR: ESC in SPORT DRIVE MODE
>> Settings 1-10 are Standard Drag Brake settings--Standard braking levels
for bashing or sport-style driving (setting #1 applies no braking at neutral).
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Drag Brake (%): 0 3 6 9 15 20 25 30 40 50
minimum brake
#2 MINIMUM BRAKE SETTINGS (1 of 10) YELLOW LED
Amount of braking applied with first pulse of transmitter braking information sent.
>> Increasing this setting starts the braking at a stronger level.
This is useful to compensate for heavier vehicles to minimize the
amount of trigger throw required before effective braking is applied.
Note: This setting is ONLY available in the Sport Drive Mode.
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Minimum Brake (%): 0 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 15
BRAKE FREQUENCY
#3 BRAKE FREQUENCY SETTINGS (1 of 10) RED LED
How the ESC’s braking response feels with respect to the transmitter’s trigger input.
>> Increasing Frequency makes the brakes feel smoother/more controllable.
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Brake Freq. (KHz): 1.5 2 2.2 2.5 3 3.5 4.5 6 7 8
RPM boost timing
#4 RPM BOOST TIMING SELECTION (1 of 2) GREEN LED
>> Changing this setting activates or deactivates ESC’s Boost Timing.
When OFF, ESC’s throttle response is linear from neutral to full
throttle with no electronic motor timing advancement being applied.
When ON, ESC still has linear response throughout throttle range, then
when transmitter is held at full throttle, RPM Boost Timing is engaged &
ESC electronically advances the motor timing for increased top speeds.
This setting is ONLY available with CCW Rotation in the Sport Drive Mode
>> White LED will be ON when RPM Boost Timing is being applied <<
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2
RPM Boost Timing: OFF ON
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid
BOOST TIMING
GREEN
DRAG/HILL BRAKE
BLUE
DEAD BAND
BLUE-YELLOW-RED
MIN. DRIVE
BLUE-YELLOW-GREEN
MIN. BRAKE
YELLOW
press & hold SET button
continue holding ESC’
s SET button to skip steps here
DRIVE MODE
BLUE & YELLOW
VOLTAGE CUT-OFF
BLUE-YELLOW-RED-GREEN
MOTOR ROTATION
BLUE-YELLOW-WHITE
BRAKE FREQ.
RED
DRIVE FREQ.
BLUE & WHITE
HALL SENSOR TEST
Blinking BLUE
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid