JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 bought it put it together and when i turn the power on its seems to do its own think starts goin crazy goes forwards and backwards on its own wheels start movin and ive got no controll over this what shall i do ? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Have you setup the esc as per the manual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 yes with the green and red lights on the esc i even followed a video on you tube for it. i brought it yesterday so i cant take it back to the shop because its Sunday and the hpi racing helpline is shut till Monday i cant think what is wrong with it all i can think it might be the battery i am using and how long i am charging it for on a caertain voltage if u could help me with that that would be great my battery i am using is the plazma 7.2v 4700mah ni-mh battry pack 33.84wh and i am chargin it on 0.5a charge rate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 did you put the esc into nimh mode as they come set for lipo's also did you set failsafe? but i think you need to change the settings for the battery first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 how do i change the setting for my battery will it be in the manual? cheers for the advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 what colour light is on the esc after you've switched it on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 red that is with me pressing no button on the remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Search of the forum found this email from HPI re red light on this esc A red led would normally indicate the throttle trim is not set correctly, this may need adjusting on one direction so the esc can find its neutral position. If you have re-bound the transmitter and receiver you will also need to reset to neutral as after binding this has to be set again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 im new to this bare with me how do i rebound the transmitter and receiver ? nice 1 for finding that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 no worries mate, is it the new 2.4ghz version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 yes mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) Pages 11,13,15,16 of the manual tell you how to set it up. You must setup the ESC before running the first time. After the initial setup, it is not required before every run. We strongly recommend removing your pinion gear before calibration as a safety precaution! Start with the transmitter ON and the ESC switched OFF. Adjust the throttle trim to the center position. after that follow the pictures on page 11 Also see page 37 for switching off lipo cut off if your using nimhs. Edited May 20, 2012 by stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 i have done all that last night. I followed this link mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 so you've switched off lipo cut off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 yes i done all that on the video ^^^ still doeas the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 ok only asked as norcoforever mentioned it you said how do i change the setting for my battery will it be in the manual? cheers for the advise have you tried resetting and doing it all again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 yes i have done this it still happens after im wondering if it is the battery i am using because i dont no how long to charge the battery for it doeas not say in the manual do u no how long i need to charge it for ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 what charger have you got? what is the charge rate of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONO66 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 ive got a vector ac/dc nx85 its charge rate is 0.5a all the way up to 5.0a how long do i charge it for and on what setting the bloke in the shop said 10 hours on 0.5a because its a brand new battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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