Thank you for choosing Dash Products. Understand your needs in racing,
Dash are proud to bring you the newest innovation in Competition Speed
controller. Utilizing state of the art 32 bit (Micro- Controllers) MCUs right from
the beginning, Dash AI is able to explore new technology and development
in both software and hardware design. Dash AI allows Customization for
Multiple programmable parameters (Using the ESC’s Program Card which can
be Purchased separately). Please read this manual thoroughly to familiarize
yourself with the installation, setup and operation. By Operating this product,
you accept the Dash Warranty Terms.
*** 32 bit processor *** Low resistance FET
*** Continuous current *** Auto Fan control
System: Brushless
Forward/Brake/Reverse: Yes (Factory preset at Forward/Brake)
Dimensions: 41(L) x 36(W) x 20(H)mm
Weight: 46g (excluding wires)
Voltage Input: (4.8 – 9.9V DC)
6 Cells NiCD/NiMH
2-Cell LiPO / 2-3 Cell LiFe
Peak Current: 760A
Motor Limit: Over 4.5 Turns
Motor Type: Sensored 540 sized brushless motors
B.E.C.: 6V / 7A / 3.0A
Multi Protection System: Yes
Due to the different requirements of each style and class of racing, it is important
to customize your ESC for each use case. Customization of the ESC is done using
the Program Card (Sold Separately):
To begin, connect the battery wires to a charged battery, then connect supplied
4pin wire (200mm) to the ESC setting port (4pin port) and Program Card. Turn on
the ESC and the Program Card will activate automatically. Note that the screen
will show “Loading…” during initialization – indicating that the ESC is copying the
current setup in the ESC to the Program Card. Once loading is completed, the
screen will show “DASH AI” and "Program". You can now begin programming your
ESC.
• Position the ESC where it is protected in the event of a crash. Use the supplied
double sided tape to secure the ESC to the chassis.
• Install/Solder the relevant battery connector (Battery Specific) to the battery
wires. RED to +ve and BLACK to –ve. (WARNING! Reversing the battery
polarity will destroy your ESC and void the warranty.)
• Connect supplied BEC wire(180mm) to 3pin port match the ”- + s” between the
receiver connector and ESC.
• Connect supplied Switch wire to 2pin port (- o).
Instruction Manual
Installation & Connectors
Radio & ESC set-up
Customizing the ESC
1. Mode
• Connect the 3 motor wires to the motor; you can either solder the wires directly
to the motor or use your favorite connectors. Match the label of the ESC Output
(A, B, C) to the Tab labels on the motor when soldering. Avoid soldering each
joint for longer than 5 seconds. Prior to operation make sure you have not
created a short by either creating a wire bridge or solder bridge on the solder
tabs on the motor. (WARNING! Improper wiring may damage the ESC and void
the warranty.)
• Connect the sensor cable between the ESC sensor plug and the Motor sensor
plug.
• Connect the receiver plug to the CH2/throttle pin of the receiver.
• Secure the on/off switch in a place where it will not be accidentally knocked to
the “off” position during a crash.
• The Fan port voltage is drawn directly from the battery.
• The Motor configuration A-B-C can be changed to C-B-A in the Initial Setup
section of the Program Card. Ensure that your physical wiring configuration
of A-B-C match the Initial Setup options of the Program Card. (WARNING!
BLINKY MODE
1: Quick Setup MODE], [MODIFY MODE], [OPEN
STOCK MODE] or [OFF ROAD MODE].
.
Use “ ” button and “
[2:Advance Setup], [3:Initial Setup] or [4:Load & Save].
Press “ ” button to choose mode.
Press “Enter” to access Program Mode or Data Reading.
TIPS! Whenever in doubt, double check your ESC setting by initializing the
Program Card again and checking each menu setting.
Navigation around the Program Menu is done using the 4 buttons on the right hand
side of the Program Card. The function of each button varies depending on which
screen the display is showing:
"Select" button------------------------go to next select
Press and Hold "Select" button two second -------go to back page
“ ” button - Scroll up
“ ” button - Scroll down
“Enter” button - Send Changes from Program Card to
the ESC and overwrite old data in the
ESC
NOTE! The Program Card is not included and is sold separately.
The Program Card will compare the Parameters within the card and ESC before
sending. If changes are detected, you will hear a series of beeps and the Program
Card will display:
Operation
Getting started
Turn on the on/off switch, the screen will display:
Use “ ” button and “
Press “ ” button to choose. Each mode presented are independent from each
other and will require setup.
Press “SELECT” button for 2 seconds to go back to the previous screen.
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3: Update
DASH
2: Data Logger
DASH
1: Mode
Detailed Explanation of each ESC Menu items
Quick Setup:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Softening – Throttle response More soften (1) More Aggressive (5). This
function normally work together with Punch to get the best combine feeling.
Punch – Allows you to change the feeling of the ESC (Level 1 to Level 15):•
Level 1 has the least punch feeling and Level 15 has the highest punch feeling.
Boost (Except "Blinky Mode") – Allows you to adjust the timing of the motor
(0º-100º Mode 1º increments) Boost is timing available depend on your pre-
set range. This will directly affect the rpm of the motor. the higher the number,
the more power.
Turbo (Except "Blinky Mode") – Turbo Timing a form of motor timing advance.
While mechanical timing advance in a brushed motor system is limited by the
physical phasing of the motor, brushless ESC timing advance can push beyond
that physical limit. As a result, motors can run at a super-high RPM in the Turbo
Timing mode, resulting in a sensation of having a 2nd gear/Turbo for top speed.
This menu allows you to adjust the amount of Turbo Timing in your ESC in 1º
increments. The higher the turbo, the more top end you will have.
3. Update
Updating of ESC Firmware:
Scroll to the “Update” menu and
Mode Data Logger
press “Enter”. This will show the current ESC FW
Version. Press “Enter” again to access the SD cards Firmware folder. Select the
FW Version that you would like to use to update the ESC. Press “Enter” again and
the update will commence (It will take around 1 minute to complete the update).
Updating of Program Card Firmware:
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Depress and hold the Program card’s “Enter” button while turning on the ESC. It
will display the current Program card FW Version. Press “Enter” again to access
the SD cards Firmware folder. Select the FW Version that you would like to use to
update the Program Card. Press “Enter” again and the update will commence (It
will take around 1 minute to complete the update).
Preparing the SD card for use:
you are using a Micro SD Card larger than 32GB, you will need to use a 3rd party
and copy the
file to the “Firmware”folder on the Micre SD card.Once completed,install the MicroSD
card intothe microSD card slot of the Program Card.Both the Program Card amd ESC
FW Files need to be copied in to the “Firmware” Folder.A maximum of 10 of each ESC/
Program card firmware can be present in the folder at any one time.
SW Package to do this. Create a new folder called “Firmware”. Download the
Blinky Mode
TIPS! Do not worry about making mistakes. You will not damage the ESC during
setting. If in doubt, you can always reload the default set up and start over again.
Send Success
Multi Protection System – In addition to the Low Voltage and Overheat Protection
that were described above, the ESC is protected in 2 more ways.
Motor Lock Protection:
• The ESC is protected against damage when the motor is stuck and does not
turn at all. Power will not be applied in this situation.
• CAUTION! Since the ESC relies on the feed back of the 3 motor wires to deploy
this protection, it ONLY works if the motor does not turn AT ALL. If the rotor has
any rotation, the ESC will consider the motor to be operational and the power to
the motor will not be cut off.
Fail Signal Protection:
• In case the radio signal to the ESC is interrupted for over 1 second during a run,
the ESC will cut off until the signal resumes.
ROAR Stock Spec Racing:
ROAR has announced the new class of Stock Spec Racing using a zero degree
timing ESC with Spec Motors known commonly as 'Blinky' classes. The Dash AI
0 turbo timing.
Misc. Tips:
• Connect the ESC to the battery pack only when you are ready to run. This will
avoid draining the battery pack. Always disconnect the battery after your run.
• A small spark may occur when the battery is initially connected to the ESC. This
is normal and is due to the charging of the capacitors.
Operating Tips
Transmitter Settings:
Throttle Travel Maximum / 100%
Brake Travel Maximum / 100%
Throttle Exponential Start with 0%
Throttle Neutral Trim Center / 0
Throttle Servo Reverse Reverse (Futaba, KO, Sanwa)
Initial set-up of the throttle end-points of the ESC:
• Connect the power wires of the ESC to a fully charged battery set; making sure
the polarity is correct.
•
• Turn on the transmitter and hold the throttle at full brake position.
• Turn on ESC and listen for 2 beeps.
• After you hear the 2 beeps, apply full throttle and listen for another 2 beeps.
• Once you hear the 2 beeps, release the throttle to neutral position.
• A beep will then sound, signifying that the ESC endpoints have been successfully
set.
Note! If you do not hear the beeping sound as described above, try reversing
the throttle reverse setting in the transmitter.
