Arrma Typhon 6s - Help needed.

[Zappa]

Hi folks... It's been a while since I've visited the site but I thought I'd check in as I'm looking to get back into RC after some time away from the hobby and I need some advice. 

 

I have an Arrma Typhon (v4) and I'm not getting any response from the esc with  freshly charged batteries. Absolutely, nothing... No fan, no lights, no beeps... Nowt. 

 

I've removed the esc (BLX 185 version) and the casing and after taking a close look... it looks to me like it's possibly smoulered a little around the capacitors... See Image below. 

 

As I'm still very much an RC noob I wondered if I get I could get some advice on whether it's cooked and needs replacing?  

 

I also wondered whether people are aware of issues with this particular ESC and if a replacement is needed, would it be worthwhile replacing this with another? Possibly the newer Spectrum Firma version which comes as stock on the V5? Or if anyone is aware of a different ESC that will drop into my V4 Typhon without any modifications then please let me know. 

 

My Typhon is completely stock. 

 

Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. 

 

Thank you and have a nice day. 

[Glenn75]

If you have a multimeter maybe just check there's power getting to it.

[Zappa]

5 minutes ago, Glenn75 said:

If you have a multimeter maybe just check there's power getting to it.

Thanks Glenn. I don't own a multimeter unfortunately. I'll ask around. 

[Bajadre]

could be a cap blown brother you cant always see it unless you check very closely try getting some light and magnify glass and see if any cracks or leaks etc

[Zappa]

19 hours ago, Bajadre said:

could be a cap blown brother you cant always see it unless you check very closely try getting some light and magnify glass and see if any cracks or leaks etc

 

Thanks for the insight mate. I think its a gonner. On close inspection the caps seem like they've fused together. I'm keeping an eye out for a new one.