Tug Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Update time, let's blow the dust off this old thread. The ZTW Beast is a good ESC, not as bad as Mr Talbot makes out. It's got issues, but kept within its limits, it'll do the job. However, with Hobbywing releasing the Max4, I decided to upgrade. The Max4 is in, bolted down and soldered up. Calibration was as simple as any ESC. Then came programming. I have a Hobbywing LCD box, but it's asking for a software update, so I can't move forward with it tonight. I'll address the software issue tomorrow. Here's some pics, excuse the bits of grass, I'll clean it out tomorrow. Side by side with the Beast. Mounted. Motor cables soldered and fitted. Having read through the paperwork, this ESC will run 6S through 12S, including all the odd numbers, so that's good. Plenty of other parameters to play with, more on that when I get the LCD box working. That's it for tonight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Nicely packaged. Fills the hand. A bit bigger than the 6S offering. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Bit of a beast but it fits in the car ok tho 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Decided to dig through my collection of pit-cards, found an old LED card, tried it and it worked! Programming is done, testing asap! But not tonight, it's a little late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted May 2, 2022 Share Posted May 2, 2022 Good luck testing it mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 @Tug wow......never seen an esc that big!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 19 minutes ago, froggy8 said: @Tug wow......never seen an esc that big!!! Yup, quite the unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, Tug said: Yup, quite the unit. you need to post up another video when you try the esc out, i think it will be more powerful than your older unit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Mesh mod done, should keep the worst out. And yes, I've now hoovered the grass out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 My view from the dining table as I work. Makes me smile. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 So, updates. I've managed to get firmware into the ZTW Beast, but I've no idea if I've just replaced like for like, or new. Swapping ESCs is easy enough, so I'll do that soon to see if the 10S glitch is fixed. The Max4 has just had its first run. It's fine. The car ran just as before, no noticeable difference except the slow ramping of power because I've set punch to 1, its lowest setting. I like this, it's easy on the drive-train and the batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 7, 2022 Author Share Posted May 7, 2022 Also, I temp checked the brake disc, 85C after ten minutes! They get hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 On 02/05/2022 at 21:12, Tug said: Update time, let's blow the dust off this old thread. The ZTW Beast is a good ESC, not as bad as Mr Talbot makes out. It's got issues, but kept within its limits, it'll do the job. However, with Hobbywing releasing the Max4, I decided to upgrade. The Max4 is in, bolted down and soldered up. Calibration was as simple as any ESC. Then came programming. I have a Hobbywing LCD box, but it's asking for a software update, so I can't move forward with it tonight. I'll address the software issue tomorrow. Here's some pics, excuse the bits of grass, I'll clean it out tomorrow. Side by side with the Beast. Mounted. Motor cables soldered and fitted. Having read through the paperwork, this ESC will run 6S through 12S, including all the odd numbers, so that's good. Plenty of other parameters to play with, more on that when I get the LCD box working. That's it for tonight. I had a ztw esc when they were released, that and both of the ztw escs my dad had too all went up in flames, if the max4 has max5 reliability then that’s going to be a brilliant esc for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, toddfg said: I had a ztw esc when they were released, that and both of the ztw escs my dad had too all went up in flames, if the max4 has max5 reliability then that’s going to be a brilliant esc for sure. To be fair, I liked the ZTW, it did its job. But it wasn't perfect, far from it. The Max4 is looking like a winner, but I'll not say too much until it's been run in anger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 10 hours ago, Tug said: To be fair, I liked the ZTW, it did its job. But it wasn't perfect, far from it. The Max4 is looking like a winner, but I'll not say too much until it's been run in anger. Yeah quite a few people do, it only seems to like low kv or it’s own brand motor which for me is pointless. From a few videos I’ve seen the max 4 is good, seems to be good on the non recommended kv motors too but that’s only what they show you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 33 minutes ago, toddfg said: Yeah quite a few people do, it only seems to like low kv or it’s own brand motor which for me is pointless. From a few videos I’ve seen the max 4 is good, seems to be good on the non recommended kv motors too but that’s only what they show you. Yeah, they all have their limits. I only run low kv motors, so I should be OK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 Definitely need to turn the punch up, far too much lag. But now driven the Max4 in anger and it's definitely Hobbywing's flagship, 👌. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Well worth it then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 Motor fans were so loud I couldn't hear the cell count beeps when turning the car on (something I always like to check). So I've now connected them through the original on-off switch from when the car was two-stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 And turned the punch up from 1 to 9. That's min up to max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Quick test with max punch, I like it. The tyres probably don't, but throttle control will take care of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddfg Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 19 hours ago, Tug said: Quick test with max punch, I like it. The tyres probably don't, but throttle control will take care of that. Theres not many tyres that will like big brushless power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, toddfg said: Theres not many tyres that will like big brushless power Especially stock tyres! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Rear disc fitted, all wheel braking is ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 Street test, awesome! Four wheel lockup! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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