HorizonRC.com How-To: Pro Boat Brushless ESC Programming

[IntoxicatedRebel]

When you switch between nmh and lipos do you need to reprogram the esc everytime?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@IntoxicatedRebel Yes.

[IntoxicatedRebel]

@HorizonRCdotCom my boat seems to work the same programmed to lipo batteries while using nmh. I dont see why I need to program it back...

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@IntoxicatedRebel Some NiMH batteries will drop down below the cutoff voltage prematurely is all.

[barto249]

what would be a good lipo battery for the fastech?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@barto249 I've used the Dynamite 25C packs in my Formula FASTech for the most part and they work quite well. I did use some Orion 45C Molecular packs a few times and it was scary-fast, almost uncontrollable.

[apj66]

Do U Need It For The SHockwave 26 Brushless? (Pro Boat) By The Way U Did A review on it if u dont know which one im talking about

[macerov91]

i have a proboat 26 cat and i bought the esc programming card because someone told me with my new prop i should run low cuttoff. but i don't know where i should have the rest of the tabs? i have nimh batterys and everything is still stock but i'm running into a problem when i give the boat all she got it stops and everything shuts down?

[therealjakedanger]

I have the formula fastech brushless with lipo's, when programming the esc do i select timing low/inrunner motor or timing high/outrunner motor. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!! THANKS

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@therealjakedanger Either will work in his application. More torque w/ low timing.more speed w/ Hi timing.

[bryles1]

How do I know if I have an inrunner or outrunner Motor and what's the difference?

[justiniousrowe]

How much does a programming usually cost?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

They are $19.99, PRB3311 is the Part Number

[kyle2058]

i dont get the beep part

[HorizonRCdotCom]

If you listen to the video, while the ESC is plugged into the Programming Card and you plug the batteries in you'll hear a single beep. Once it beeps it's programmed.

[RKALAFUT623]

i just got the formula fastech programing card and i am wondering if anyone can tell me the difference between a low and high cut off. i am thinking that low means the motor will cut off when the battery is discharged if im wrong please correct me.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Nope, you're spot on. Nothing to correct :) The High cutoff refers to having it cutoff when the voltage is higher, like when you use a LiPo. This will help prevent you from over-discharging and possible damaging your pack.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Set once and you're done. However when you switch from LiPo to NiMH you'll need to do it each time for obvious reasons.

[SuperVeeMan]

Do you only have to set the esc once or do you have to redu it every time.