150amps hobbywing esc in fire in my house!!!

[Raze ST Truggy]

Originally Posted by kostaktinos_mt

just an open question to anyone that has had a failure:
how many of you have had the esc`s firmware upgraded to the latest version before it fried?

[we need to see if the last two firmware updates fixed the issue].

I've got two questions for you: 1. How can I tell which firmware my HW 80A ESC is running? 2. How do I upgrade the firmware on the ESC when there is a new version? Thanks

BTW: My HW 80A is still running strong in my Rustler. A little too strong, it keeps killing driveline parts. Thats the type of failure that still puts a smile for some reason. lol

-Brian

[kostaktinos_mt]

Originally Posted by Raze ST Truggy

I've got two questions for you: 1. How can I tell which firmware my HW 80A ESC is running? 2. How do I upgrade the firmware on the ESC when there is a new version? Thanks

BTW: My HW 80A is still running strong in my Rustler. A little too strong, it keeps killing driveline parts. Thats the type of failure that still puts a smile for some reason. lol

-Brian

the hw link is pretty much like castle link [for the time being, only the throttle/brake curves are missing].
to use it, you will need hobbywing`s 'program box', which serves as a portable programming card/box and a usb link to your computer [for firmware upgrades,etc].
http://www.hobbywing.com/english/Art...?ArticleID=446

the program [hw link] will tell you what version of firmware you have, and will also automatically check for any updates online.

[Raze ST Truggy]

Originally Posted by kostaktinos_mt

the hw link is pretty much like castle link [for the time being, only the throttle/brake curves are missing].
to use it, you will need hobbywing`s 'program box', which serves as a portable programming card/box and a usb link to your computer [for firmware upgrades,etc].
http://www.hobbywing.com/english/Art...?ArticleID=446

the program [hw link] will tell you what version of firmware you have, and will also automatically check for any updates online.

Just I'm sure, is this the same program box:

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=hwprocard

It looks differnt. If it's the advanced box that I need, where would I pick one up? Ebay?

-Brian

-Brian

[kostaktinos_mt]

yes it is different.
this is what you will need:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobbywing-2-IN-1...3A1%7C294%3A50

[Raze ST Truggy]

Thanks for the help. Right now I'm still running everything in default mode and everything is happy. The 4 pole medusa runs cool and smooth on the 15 degrees of timing.

-Brian

[kostaktinos_mt]

Originally Posted by Raze ST Truggy

Thanks for the help. Right now I'm still running everything in default mode and everything is happy. The 4 pole medusa runs cool and smooth on the 15degrees pf timing.

-Brian

yeah, no need to alter the timing for the medusa. 15 is perfect...

[superek4]

Originally Posted by Raze ST Truggy

Thanks for the help. Right now I'm still running everything in default mode and everything is happy. The 4 pole medusa runs cool and smooth on the 15 degrees of timing.

-Brian

Yeah me2 untill I changed the punch to zero. Do not set ur punch to zero

[Raze ST Truggy]

Originally Posted by superek4

Yeah me2 untill I changed the punch to zero. Do not set ur punch to zero

Thanks for the tip. I have been reading these failure threads, and it seems that the failures are comming when the users are trying to runa setting at the bottom of the curve. As of right now everything is at default and I have no intentions of chaning anything. I would like the ability to upload new firmware if and when thats an option too though.

-Brian