Novak Brushless Speed Control: Drift Spec Basic Set-Up (55-3074-1 Rev.1) - Manual (Page 2)

black wire
(Rx negative)
red wire
(Rx positive)
white wire
(Rx signal)
positive
fan pin
negative
fan pin
step 2–connect motor/battery
step 1–mount esc
Mount the ESC so the power wires are as far away from other electronics as
possible, and will not interfere with the vehicle’s moving parts. Select a loca-
tion with good airflow for cooling the ESC for efficient operation.
1. MOuNT SpEED CONTROL IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount ESC in vehicle (do not use glue).
Avoid contact with side walls or chassis components to avoid vibration damage.
Be sure receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power wires, battery,
and servo as possible--These components all emit RF noise.
Note: Mount antenna as close to receiver as possible--trail excess wire off top of
antenna mast (cutting/coiling excess wire reduces radio range--2.4gHz too).
2. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH
Use included double-sided tape to mount switch where it will be easy to
access--select a place where it will not get damaged/switched OFF in a crash.
3. SECuRE pOWERCAp & pOWER WIRES TO AVOID VIbRATION DAMAGE
Use the included tie-wraps to secure PowerCap to the ESC’s power wires,
the tie-wrap the power wires together or to a point on the vehicle.
Motor connection
1. INSTALL pINION GEAR & ADJuST MOTOR FOR pROpER GEAR MESH
Tighten pinion’s set screw on flat of motor shaft. Align pinion & spur gears.
A. You NEED a small amount of play between the pinion and spur gear
(about thickness of a piece of paper)–check free play at several points around
spur gear to ensure a proper mesh (just in case gears are out of round).
MAKE SuRE THE pINION/SpuR GEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIGHT!
B. Tighten motor mounting screws–Avoid using excessive force that could
break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
2. CHECK FOR pROpER GEARING DuRING INITIAL RuNS
The brushless motor & ESC should NOT be hotter than 160°F after a 5 minute
run. Lower the gearing until both ESC & motor are under this temperature.
[use our NovaGear App (available on Apple TM iTunes Store) for help selecting the proper gearing]
3. CONNECT MOTOR pOWER pHASE WIRES TO MOTOR
A. Connect the ESC’s BLUE Phase ‘A’ silicone motor power wire to the bullet
connector on the motor’s BLUE power wire.
B. Connect the ESC’s YELLOW Phase ‘B’ silicone motor power wire to the
bullet connector on the motor’s YELLOW power wire.
C. Connect the ESC’s ORANgE Phase ‘C’ silicone motor power wire to the
bullet connector on the motor’s ORANgE power wire.
4. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector of the motor’s sensor harness into ESC’s sensor
harness socket—connector is keyed and only inserts in one direction.
Battery connection
1. CONNECT ESC’S bATTERy CONNECTOR TO bATTERy pACK
Connect the speed control’s battery connector to a fully charged 2S LiPo
or 2S LiFe battery pack.
To change the battery connector on the ESC to a different type, we suggest
using low-loss high power connectors like Dean’s Ultra Plug.
• Use polarized connectors. Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
• Use a female connector on battery packs to avoid shorting.
NOTE: If using LiFe batteries, the Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry must be programmed for
the appropriate battery type (refer to ESC Track guide).
ESC
ON/OFF
Switch
User-
replaceable
input signal
harness
(Ch.2)
Servo plugged into
steering ch. (#1)
Set
button Status LEDs
FM Receiver
Trail excess wire off top
of antenna mast
Novak sensor-based
brushless motor
Blue motor
phase wire
(Phase A)
Yellow motor
phase wire
(Phase B)
Orange
motor phase wire
(Phase C)
Sensor harness
Red power wire
(battery positive)
Black power wire
(battery negative)
Battery
connector
PowerCap
(tie-wrapped to power wires)
Battery pack
• 2S LiPo or 2S LiFe •
With ESC connected to a charged battery, receiver, & motor’s sensor harness:
1. 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 at neutral (still pressing SET button), slide ESC’s 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 green status LEd turns solid green. (Motor won’t run during programming).
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 speed control 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 Set-Up must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: One-Touch Set-Up reverts ESC back to factory-default settings.
To customize your Drift Spec ESC, download the “Drift Spec Track
Guide” from the DOWNLOADS section of our website
STEP 4-one-touch SET-UP
transmitter adjustments
Transmitter adjustments may not be required to properly complete the One-
Touch programming. If you have any problems with the programming, adjust
your transmitter settings as listed below and repeat ONE-TOUCH PROgRAMMINg.
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 REVERSINg SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle. [adjusts neutral position]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIggER THROW to 70% throttle/30% brake (or 7:3)--best for
racing. Set to 50%/50% for full time use with reverse for best performance.
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIggER THROW to 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw position.
•NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE ALL OF THESE ADJUSTMENTS•
step 3–connect receiver
DRIFT SPEC set-up photo
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*Battery pack, servo, receiver,
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• Novak R/C •
19 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630 • 949-916-6044
The ESC has a user-replaceable input harness
with a 2mm mini plug on ESC end and the
industry-standard connector on receiver end.
ESC works with all major brand’s new receivers
(very old receivers need wiring sequence changed
in plastic plug on receiver end-- Damage may
occur if sequence is incorrect).
For instructions on changing the wiring
sequences on older receivers, visit our web site.
1. CONNECT 2mm MINI pLuG TO RECEIVER HARNESS pINS ON ESC
Insert the 2mm mini plug of receiver input harness onto the receiver harness
3-pin header on the ESC. White wire goes on the right side pin as shown above.
2. CONNECT RECEIVER HARNESS TO RECEIVER
Insert 3-pin plug on other end of receiver harness into Ch.2 (throttle) slot of receiver.
3. CONNECT INCLuDED GLITCH buSTER CApACITOR TO RECEIVER
Insert connector of Glitch Buster into any open slot of receiver--note polarity.