NOVAK SLYDR DRIFT ESC User manual

#55-1712-1
6-2008
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage...........................4-6 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) or 2S Li-Po
ESC Footprint ........................................... 1.16”x1.49” [29.5x37.8mm]
ESC Weight (w/o wires) .................................1.36 ounce [38.5 grams]
B.E.C. Voltage .............................................................6.0 volts DC
B.E.C. Current ................................................................. 3.0 amps
Power Wire
(Battery/Motor) ......................... 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance........................................0.00040Ω
@25°C trans.temp.
Rated Current (per phase) ................... 540A [Fwd & Rev.] @25°C trans.temp.
Motor Limit ................................... 5.5-turn Novak 540-size brushless motor
RACING POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE [#5679]
The factory-installed Racing Power Trans-Cap Module MUST BE USED for
proper
operation. For replacement, Novak item #5679 must be used.
Note: We recommend using Novak Power Trans-Caps only. We’ve done extensive testing & research to
nd components with the very best quality factors––other capacitors will not provide equal protection.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14G WIRE [#5514/#5508]
#5514 Includes 3 feet each of Red, Black, and Blue Wire
#5508 Includes 2 each of 9” Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, & Orange Wire
INPUT SIGNAL HARNESSES [#5315/#5320]
Available in either short(#5315, 4.5”) or long (#5320, 9.0”) lengths.
MOTOR BEARING & END BELL SET [#5919]
After extensive use, the ball bearings in the motor may need replacement.
Includes a front end bell with bearing factory-installed & a rear bearing.
MOTOR REPLACEMENT SINTERED ROTOR-13MM [#5909]
After extensive use, the rotor may need replacement due to loss of magnetic
strength
(normal after extended use) . Novak’s Drift BL motors use a 13mm rotor.
HIGH-VOLUME COOLING FANS [#5648/#5652]
The 30x30x6 Cooling Fan should be used for increased ESC efciency. Fans
include a plug for easy plug-in to SLYDR. Item #5652 is a 2-pack.
REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH [#5602]
Combination Power ON/OFF Switch & One-Touch Programming Button
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Never allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside ESC,
motor, or on the PC Boards. Water damage will void the warranty!
DO NOT FREE REV OR OPERATE WITHOUT LOAD
This includes running the motor without a pinion or holding the car
in the air and running the motor at or close to full power.
Free revving will void the warranty!
NO SCHOTTKY DIODE!
Schottky diodes must NOT be used with brushless ESCs. Using
a Schottky diode will damage the ESC & void the warranty.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the battery pack from the speed control when
not in use to avoid short circuits and possible re hazard.
4 TO 6 CELLS ONLY, OR 2S LI-PO
Never use fewer than 4 or more than 6 cells (4.8-7.2VDC, 1.2VDC/cell) in
the vehicle’s main battery pack, or more than 2-Li-Po cells. For use with
2S Li-Po pack, the Li-Po Cut-Off must be enabled (refer to page 4).
NOVAK BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY
The SLYDR Drift ESC is specially designed for drifting. Use only Novak
Drift-Series Brushless Motors for ideal drifting performance.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. Disconnect
battery immediately if a reverse connection occurs.
POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED
An external Power Capacitor Module is installed and MUST be used
with your ESC. Failure to use Power Capacitor will result in higher
ESC operating temperatures & possible thermal shut-down.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on the power of the transmitter rst so that you will have
control of the vehicle when you turn it on.
INSULATE WIRES
Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical
tape to prevent short circuits, which can damage ESC.
NO CA GLUE
Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal
components of the speed control and result in premature failure.
PrECAuTIONS rEPLACEMENT ITEMS
P1
PrOduCT wArrANTy
The SLYDR Drift ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120
days from the original date of purchase (veried by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover
incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards, damage from using
fewer than 4 or more than 6 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) or more than 2S Li-Poly cells input voltage, cross-connection
of battery/motor power wires, damage from cross phase connection, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage
application, damage resulting from thermal overload or short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect installa-
tion of FET servo or receiver battery pack, not using or incorrect installation of a Power Capacitor on the ESC
or from using a damaged Power Capacitor, using a Schottky diode, damage from free revving motor, using
non-Novak Power Capacitor or motor, splices to input, ON/OFF switch, or sensor harnesses, damage from
excessive force when using the One-Touch/SET button or from disassembling case, tampering with internal
electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto the PC board,
incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any
damage caused by a crash, ooding or natural disaster.
Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other related
electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this
product. Every Novak speed control & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is,
therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all resulting
liability. In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty
provisions without notice.
©2008 Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be reproduced without
the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. • SLYDR Drift ESC & One-Touch Set-Up are trademarks of
Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Novak speed controls & motors are designed & assembled in Irvine, California.
SLYDR DRIFT ESC INSTRUCTION MANUAL
P4
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid
MIN. BRAKE
BLUE
press & hold
press & hold
press & hold
press & hold
DRAG BRAKE
BLUE & AMBER
DEAD BAND
BLUE & GREEN
MIN. DRIVE
AMBER
press & hold
THROTTLE CURVE
GREEN
LEDs roll off
Exit Programming
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid
press & hold
BRAKE FREQUENCY
RED
press & hold
REVERSE
RED / GREEN / AMBER
press & hold
MOTOR ROTATION
RED / GREEN / BLUE
press & hold
LI-PO CUT-OFF
RED & AMBER
press & hold
continue holding ESC’s SET button to skip steps here
1. IF TRANSMITTER IS OFF,
DISCONNECT ESC FROM
RECEIVER
Remove input signal harness
from the receiver to avoid radio
interference.
2. CONNECT ESC TO A
CHARGED BATTERY PACK
3. SLIDE ESC’s ON/OFF
SWITCH TO ‘ON’ POSITION
4. WITH ESC AT NEUTRAL
PRESS & HOLD ESC’S SET
BUTTON
Release ESC’s SET button once
LED is at desired setting.
To skip a parameter, continue to
press and hold ESC’s SET button
to the desired parameter.
5. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED ashes 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 SELECTION
When SETbutton is pressed and
held for about 1 second, the new
selection is stored in ESC’s
memory—The 4 status LEDs will
scroll across to indicate ESC is
exiting programming
and ESC
returns to neutral.
Note: there is no time
constraint during selection
process of custom parameters.
Parameter Default Custom
Minimum Brake 12%
Drag Brake 12%
Dead Band 5%
Minimum Drive 2%
Throttle Curve Expo-1
Brake Freq. 3 KHz
Reverse OFF
Motor Rotation CCW q
Li-Po Cut-Off OFF
SLYDR DRIFT ESC SOFTWARE FLOW CHART
The SLYDR Drift ESC features nine parameters that can be
adjusted.
Refer to below owchart and settings at right.
DEFAULT SETTINGS ARE IN BOLD IN TABLES
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
Transmitter can be either ON or OFF:
RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS :
Every time you perform the One-Touch Set-Up, the ESC is
defaulted to the factory default parameter settings.
THROTTLE PARAMETER SETTINGS (Defaults in Bold)
1. MINIMUM BRAKE SETTINGS (10) BLUE LED
Amount of braking applied with rst pulse of transmitter throttle information.
>>Raising this setting starts the braking at a stronger/higher level .
Setting (# of ashes) 12345678910
Minimum Brake (%): 36912 15 18 20 30 40 50
2. DRAG BRAKE SETTINGS (10)
BLUE & AMBER LEDs
Amount of braking applied while transmitter is at neutral. ‘Coast’ brakes.
>>Raising this setting makes the motor slow down more, without
pushing the transmitter’s trigger into the brake/reverse direction.
Setting (# of ashes) 12345678910
Drag Brake (%): 36912 15 18 20 30 40 50
3. DEAD BAND SETTINGS (5)
BLUE & GREEN LEDs
Space between Minimum Brake & Minimum Drive, with neutral in middle.
>>Raising this setting will increase the ‘free play’, or distance your
trigger must move before forward drive or braking will begin.
Setting (# of ashes) 12345
Dead Band (%): 23456
4. MINIMUM DRIVE SETTINGS (5)
AMBER LED
Amount of forward drive applied with rst pulse of transmitter information.
>>Raising this setting makes the motor start at a stronger/higher
level so it takes off more aggressively from neutral.
Setting (# of ashes) 12345
Minimum Drive (%): 23 5 8 12
5. THROTTLE CURVE SELECTION (3)
GREEN LED
>>Changing this setting changes the throttle response and ease
of drivability.
Setting (# of ashes) 123
Throttle Curve :Linear Expo-1 Expo-2
6. BRAKE FREQUENCY (7)
RED LED
>>Raising this setting makes the brake response smoother and
more controllable.
Setting (# of ashes) 1234567
Brake Frequency (KHz):
1 2 34 5 7.5 8
7. REVERSE (2)
RED, GREEN & AMBER LEDs
>>Changing this setting activates/deactivates reverse direction.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2
Reverse (On/Off):
Off (FWD/BRK) On (FWD/BRK/REV)
8. MOTOR ROTATION (2)
RED, GREEN & BLUE LEDs
>>Changing this setting changes direction of motor rotation.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2
Motor Rotation (CCW/CW):
CCW qCW p
9. LI-PO CUT-OFF (2) RED & AMBER LEDs
>>Changing this setting enables/disables Li-Po cutoff (@6.25 volts).
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2
Li-Po Cut-Off (On/Off):
OFF ON
SLydEr drIFT ESC CuSTOM PrOgrAMMINg
PLEASE NOTE: This page contains optional Advanced Programming items! No further adjustments are required.
(But don’t worry, you can always reset factory defaults by performing the One-Touch programming again, so go ahead & experiment—that’s why the programming is in there, right?)
Recommended motor
for SLYDR Drift ESC
Drift-Spec Brushless Motor
FuLLy PrOgrAMMABLE INTErFACE
The Novak’s SLYDR Drift Brushless ESC includes a Fully
Programmable Interface. Nine parameters can be adjusted. Refer to
Page 4 for Customization Instructions.
Minimum Brake• (10 settings)
Drag Brake• (10 settings)
Dead Band• (5 settings)
Minimum Drive• (5 settings)
Throttle Curve• (3 settings)
Brake Frequency• (7 settings)
Reverse• (2 settings)
Motor Rotation• (2 settings)
Li-Po Cut-off• (2 settings)
To benet from all of the technical features
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THE ESC MADE FOR DRIFTERS
With some inuence from the top drifters of the world,
Novak has developed the specially designed SLYDR
Drift ESC. This unequaled ESC contains new brake
adjustments and features to help ne tune brake response,
as well as all new Throttle Curve adjustments to further
customize the already-smooth throttle response.
Motor Output
Trigger Position
0100%
100%
Linear
Expo-2
Expo-1
Throttle Curve Graph

P3P2
Blue
LED Amber
LED Green
LED
Red
LED
STEP 2-STEP 1– CONNECT INPuT hArNESS wIrINg SPEEd CONTrOL,
MOTOr & BATTEry (rEFEr TO FIg. 5)
uSINg A rECEIvEr BATTEry PACk
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
• Red status LED blinking when throttle is applied. Check motor sensor harness
connection at ESC (make sure all metal sockets are fully inserted into the connector’s
plastic housing)––check for damaged wires.
• Red status LED on solid & Green LED blinking. Check input signal harness & motor
sensor harness connections at ESC. Check input signal harness wiring sequence &
connection at throttle channel of receiver. Check throttle channel operation with servo.
• Blue & Green status LEDs both blinking. Possible ESC shut-down due to locked
rotor detection––return throttle to neutral position to regain motor control––check
vehicle’s drive train for free operation.
• Blue & Red status LEDs blinking. Possible ESC thermal shut-down––Check gear
ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/ESC is being severely
over-loaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor
control. LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
• Blue & Amber status LEDs blinking. Possible motor thermal shut-down––Check
gear ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/motor is being over-
loaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor
control. LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
• Blue & Green (Locked Rotor Detection), Blue & Red (ESC Thermal Shut-Down),
or Blue & Amber (Motor Thermal Shut-Down) status LEDs blinking. ESC may
have shut-down & ESC’s neutral point is too far off to sense that transmitter throttle
has been returned to neutral––Refer to Steps 4 & 5.
• Red & Green status LEDs toggling. Li-Po Safety Cut-Off voltage reached. Change battery.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Receiver or antenna too close to ESC, power wires, battery, or motor.
• Bad connections––Check wiring, connectors, & sensor harness.
• External Power Capacitor damaged/not installed––Replace Power Capacitor.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
• Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring & color sequence, radio system, crystals,
battery/motor connectors, & battery pack.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Speed Control Runs Excessively Hot
• Gear ratio too low––Increase gear ratio (see Steps 2 & 3).
Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration
• Gear ratio too high––Reduce gear ratio (see Steps 2 & 3).
• Check battery connectors––Replace if needed.
• Incorrect transmitter/ESC adjustment––Refer to Steps 4 & 5.
• External Power Trans Cap Module damaged/not installed––Replace with #5679.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
*For more assistance call our Customer Service Department or check our Web site.
TrOuBLE-ShOOTINg guIdE
SErvICE PrOCEdurES
Before sending your speed control or brushless motor system in for
service, review Trouble-Shooting Guide and all instructions. System
may appear to have failed when other problems exist.
After reviewing instructions, if you feel that your ESC/system requires
service, please obtain the most current product service options and
pricing by the following ways:
WEB SITE: Print a copy of the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER
SERVICE
section of the Web site. Fill out the needed information on this form and
return it with the Novak product that requires servicing.
PHONE/FAX: If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our customer
service department by phone or fax as listed below.
WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY
on PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with purchase
date and dealer name & phone# on it, or an invoice from previous service. If warranty
provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.
•ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty•
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Units that operate normally will have a service charge.
• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace Novak products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your brushless system for service, submit a completed PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with the product.
• Novak does not make any internal electronic components available for sale.
NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC.
[phone] • FAX [phone]
Customer Service e-mail: [email protected]
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm (PST)
www.teamnovak.com
The SLYDR features the industry-standard receiver input connector on a user-
replaceable input harness & works with all major radio brand’s new receivers.
However, some very old receivers must have the wiring sequence in the plastic
3-pin connector housing changed. This is important, because receiver & servo
electronics may be damaged if the sequence is incorrect.
JR • Hitec • Futaba • New KO • Airtronics Z
JR, Hitec, Futaba, new KO, & Airtronics Z receivers do not need input harness
re-wiring. Airtronics Z receivers have blue plastic cases & new
KO cases have
tabs on the input harness openings as in Figure 1.
• Plug one end of the input signal harness into the THROTTLE CHANNEL (#2)
of receiver with the BLACK wire toward the outside edge of receiver case.
• Plug the other end of the input harness onto header pins 4-6 from the left on the
side of the ESC with the BLACK wire going onto the 4th pin from the left.
Note: All pin wiring designations are called out on the label on the ESC’s heat sink.
Old-style KO • Old-style Sanwa/Airtronics
If you have an older KO or Sanwa/Airtronics, you must change the sequence of
the ESC’s input harness wires--Old Sanwa/Airtronics cases
are black color & Old
KO cases do not have tab openings, as in Figure 2 above.
• Using a small at blade screwdriver, remove the red & black wires from the
plastic housing at the receiver end of the input harness as in Figure 3 below.
• Interchange the red and black wires in the plastic 3-pin connector housing at
the receiver end of the input harness.
• Insert modied end of the harness into the THROTTLE CHANNEL (#2) of receiver
with the RED wire toward the outside edge of receiver case.
• Plug the other end of the input harness onto header pins 4-6 from the left on the
side of the ESC with the BLACK wire going onto the 4th pin from the left.
Mount ESC with power wires away from other electronics & moving parts.
Select a location that allows good airow through and around the heat sink and
cooling fan--Good air ow allows ESC to run cooler and more efcient!
1. MOUNT ESC IN VEHICLE using the included double-sided tape.
Be sure the receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power
wires, battery, & servo as possible--these components all emit RF
noise when the throttle is applied. On graphite or aluminum chassis
vehicles, it may help to place receiver on edge with crystal & antenna
as far above chassis as possible.
Note: Mount the antenna as close to the receiver as possible--trail any excess wire off the
top of the antenna mast (cutting or coiling the excess antenna wire will reduce radio range).
2. SECURE POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount the Power Trans-Cap
Module to the chassis with the included double-sided tape. Module
can also be tie-wrapped to the power wires or other part of chassis or
shock tower with the included tie-wraps.
3. INSTALL REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH with the
included double-sided tape where it will be easy to access for turning the
electronics on and off, and also for custom programming (page 4).
With ESC connected to (at least) a receiver & a charged battery pack:
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/PROGRAMMING BUTTON
Note: The SLYDR’s One-Touch/Programming button is combined with the
ON/OFF switch on the Remote Power Programming Switch harness.
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter throttle at neutral, and still pressing the One-Touch button,
slide the ESC’s ON/OFF switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE ONE-TOUCH BUTTON AS SOON AS LED TURNS RED
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-BRAKES
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
Red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral
and that proper programming has been completed.
NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Programming must be
repeated. If you experience any problems, turn off ESC & repeat One-Touch.
Whenever One-Touch set-up is performed, ESC automatically reverts to
factory default settings.
1. NO SCHOTTKY OR MOTOR CAPS
DO NOT USE Schottky diodes with the SLYDR--ESC damage will occur
& void the product warranty.
External motor capacitors are not required
when operating the SLYDR.
2. FACTORY-INSTALLED POWER TRANS-CAP REQUIRED
The SLYDR comes with a factory-installed Power Trans-Cap Module,
and it MUST be used. NOTE:
If Power Trans-Cap becomes dented or damaged,
ESC failure can occur--replace immediately (#5679). Longer wires on the Power Trans-
Cap Module will decrease performance.
3. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING
4. SOLDER MOTOR POWER PHASE WIRES TO MOTOR
If you purchased a SLYDR Brushless System, your motor is factory-wired
to a Drift Spec Brushless Motor. Skip to STEP 5.
A . Cut the SLYDR’s BLUE, YELLOW & ORANGE silicone motor power
wires to the desired length, and strip 1/8-1/4” of insulation from the
end of each wire. Tightly twist the exposed strands of wire.
B . Place the ESC’s BLUE Phase ‘A’ motor wire onto motor’s ‘A’ solder
tab & solder. Use a soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin
adding solder to tip of soldering iron & to wire. Add just enough solder
to form a clean & continuous joint from the plated area of the solder
tab up onto the wire. Use side cutters to trim remaining (now soldered)
wire extending beyond the solder tab (about 1/16” above PCB).
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT SOLDER TABS
Prolonged/excessive heating of solder tabs (motor or ESC) will damage PCB.
C . Solder the ESC’s YELLOW Phase ‘B’ motor wire to the motor’s
‘B’ solder tab as described in Step 4B above.
D . Solder the ESC’s ORANGE Phase ‘C’ motor wire to the motor’s
‘C’ solder tab as described in Step 4B above.
Note: Make sure no wire strands h ave strayed to an adjacent solder tab, this will
result in short-circuiting & severe ESC damage, which will void the warr
anty.
5. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector on the end of the motor’s Teon sensor
wires into ESC’s sensor harness socket--the connector is keyed and
will only go in, in one direction.
6. SOLDER ESC’S RED WIRE TO BATTERY PACK POSITIVE (+)
Cut the speed control’s RED silicone power wire to the proper length
so it will reach the battery pack’s POSITIVE (+) terminal. Strip 1/8-
1/4” of insulation from the end of the wire. Tin and solder the exposed
section of wire to battery pack POSITIVE (+).
7. SOLDER ESC’S BLACK WIRE TO BATTERY PACK NEGATIVE (–)
Cut the speed control’s BLACK silicone power wire to the proper
length so it will reach the battery pack’s NEGATIVE (–) terminal.
Strip 1/8-1/4” of insulation from the end of the wire. Tin and solder
the exposed section of wire to battery pack NEGATIVE (–).
Note: For use with 2S Li-Po packs, Li-Po Cut-Off must be enabled (refer to page 4).
uSINg BATTEry & MOTOr CONNECTOrS
Battery and motor connectors can be used for making your power wire connec-
tions, however they will never have as low of resistance as a good solder joint.
USING BATTERY CONNECTORS: If you are going to use a battery
connector, we recommend Deans®Ultra Plug™. Do not use crimp on
types as these cannot handle the high currents found in racing systems.
Please note the following:
• Use connectors that cannot be plugged in backwards--reverse
voltage will damage the SLYDR and void the warranty.
• Use a female connector on the battery pack to avoid shorting.
• Use a male connector on the SLYDR’s battery wires.
USING MOTOR CONNECTORS: If you are going to use motor connec-
tors, we recommend the Novak 3.5mm Low-Loss Connectors (#5731).
Please note the following:
• TAKE EXTRA CARE to prevent motor cross-phase connection as
this will damage ESC and void warranty.
For additional information on connector usage, visit our Web site.
Motor
Turns
Touring Car
Gearing
6.5 7.5
7.5 7
8.5 6.5
Neither the motor (with sintered rotor) nor
the ESC should be hotter than 160 to 175°F
after a 5 min. run. If either temperature is
higher, the gearing should be lowered until
both the ESC and the motor are under this
temperature. The cooler the ESC runs, the
better the performance of the system.
SLydr SET-uP PhOTO
(FIgurE 5)
Trail excess wire off top
of antenna mast
(–)
(+)
4 to 6 NiMH or 2S Li-Po cell battery pack
Novak sensor-based
Drift-Spec brushless motor
Red power wire
(battery positive)
Black power wire
(battery negative)
Servo plugged into
steering ch. (#1)
Sensor
Harness
Power Trans-Cap Module
User-replaceable input
signal harness (Ch.2)
Blue power wire
(motor phase ‘A’)
Remote Power
Programming Switch
Yellow power wire
(motor phase ‘B’)
One-Touch
button
Orange power wire
(motor phase ‘C’)
Note: For use with 2S Li-Po packs, Li-Po
Cut-Off must be enabled (refer to page 4).
ChANgINg wIrINg SEquENCE @ rECEIvEr ENd
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
New KO (with tabs) Old KO (no tabs)
tabs no tabs
black red
red
white
black
white
If you are planning to use an external receiver battery pack to power the
electronics you need to do the following:
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery slot
of the receiver.
2. Leave the ESC’s ON/OFF switch in the OFF position & use receiver pack’s ON/
OFF switch to turn system power on and off––Do not use the ESC’s switch.
STEP 5 –ONE-TOuCh PrOgrAMMINg
For proper ESC operation, adjust transmitter as follows:
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting.
[amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA or ATL to maximum setting.
[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) for Forward & Brake only Proles, and
50% throttle and 50% brake throw (or 5:5) for Proles with reverse.
[adjusts trigger throw electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters]
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT (if radio has it) to position
with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw for Forward & Brake only Proles, and
position with 1/2 throttle and 1/2 brake throw for Proles with Reverse.
[adjusts trigger throw on mechanical/analog pistol-grip transmitters]
•NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE THESE ADJUSTMENTS•
STEP 4- TrANSMITTEr AdjuSTMENTS
STEP 3- MOuNTINg ESC
FIGURE 3 With a small std
screwdriver, gently li plasc prong
unl wire and metal socket easily
slide out of plasc housing.
FIGURE 4:
LED/Pin-Out Label
Note that LED posions
& what they represent is marked
on the heat sink label, along
with the wiring sequence for
the header pins along the side
for the user-replaceable Remote
Power Programming Switch,
receiver input harness, cooling
fan, & motor sensor harness.