Spektrum Firma ESC Programmer V2 Setup/Review Arrma 4s V2.5 LVC Low Voltage Cutoff problem solved.
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Short Run times/Early ESC Cutoff Solved! SPMXCA200 Smart Avian & Firma ESC programmer. Arrma 4s V2.5 LVC Low Voltage Cutoff. Mojave, Outcast, Kraton 4s. Hi all. The Arrma Mojave 4s V2.5 is a great truck but I was having issue of it cutting off before the battery was actually empty. It isn't possible to change the LVC (low voltage cutoff) using the buttons on the ESC but you can do it using the Spektrum ESC Programmer V2. This only applies to the Arrma 4s v2.5 with the slipper clutch which have the ESC firmware HW496_KZ1-V1.2A.
Hope this is useful to people having this issue. Many thanks for watching :-)
I was able to reset my V2 ESC in my Kraton 4s v2.5 with the Set button on the power switch. The manual however doesn’t tell you what the LVC is set at other than by level. It comes stock on level 4 and I set mine to level 1 (lowest setting). Definitely getting longer run times on my Gens Ace 5000mah 50C Lipo!
Oh that's interesting. I'll have a go when I get a mo. The manual doesn't mention LVC at all. What option number is it?
Hey I have the new Mojave and found the same thing no numbers just 1-6. I want longer run time but don’t know if setting 1 is safe? What is your cell voltage after your done running it?
I have mine set at 3 but still looking for longer run time.
Are you sure your in lvc setting?
Great you got your settings sorted, more runtime is more fun, so that's great! I also got something out of it, I just bought me one of these program boxes a week ago, not sure I will need it yet, but at least now I know I can watch your video or Chris' for some support if I need it...
Hi there. Oh yeah it's much better now and seems to actually run for longer than I was saying on the vid. It's worth having the box for this particular ESC as you can access options that are unavailable without it. Many thanks for your kind feedback and hopefully this might be useful in future 😁👍👍
Hey Pete thanks for the shout out and so glad that this sorted the issue for you buddy .
It’s a shame that this issue was not sorted out of the box on the new v2.5 versions .
At least we have gotten to the bottom of it now hey .
Very jealous of that beautiful Mojave as well .
Hope you enjoyed your holidays as well .
Keep up the great work buddy .
Chris
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Hiya Chris. Well yes I wasn't sure if the box let you change the LVC until I saw yours so it helped a lot. I don't know why they set this so high and also why you can't change it just using the ESC buttons. Yeah the Mojave is a nice bit of kit for sure. My mate had that and a V2 Kraton for sale and I thought the Kraton would be too much like my Outcast so got the Mojave. Cheers for your great support mate 😁👍👍
Hi Pete, another very informative and interesting way to update and programme the Arrma’s of the correct hardware level. Looked relatively straight forward to perform, so glad you’ve solved the issue. Happy running and have a great Sunday. Best wishes 😊😊
Hi John. Yeah it's a bit of a niche video but someone else must have found this issue. I can't remember, did you make those Typhons brushless in the end? Anyway, cheers for watching and your kind feedback my friend. Very best wishes to you and yours 😁👍👍
@@PeteWylieRC Hi Pete, I’ve still got the Typhon’s in brushed motor setup, I do need to get an updated brushless system for at least one of them. I’ve a spare HW BL60 ESC, might see if I can get a brushless motor, but maybe easier to just by one of those Absima or Razer10 setup for it, I remember your videos and products used 😊😎😉best wishes 🖐️😎🖐️
Hi Pete, great to have you back (but I bet you wish you were still on that cruise!) A very useful informational video here mate, OK I haven't got one of these but it was still interesting to see you solve this LVC issue! Have a smashing Sunday my friend! 🤗👊👍
Hiya Mark. Oh yeah I'm still behind on everything since holiday. Also we both managed to catch a cold 🤧 I did actually see your first Hotshot build vid on the aeroplane home because I downloaded it when we had WiFi at the hotel. Need to go back and comment. I've also seen the second one and haven't commented on that either. They were excellent as ever 😁 Anyway thanks for watching this one. I think it's a bit too niche and specific and it's doing badly 😬 Hope you are having a smashing weekend mate. Best wishes 😁👍👍
I own that very same Firma ESC Programmer I used it to help max out my throttle punch settings on the ESC on my Arrma Vorteks 3s BLX Pete it's really easy to program the ESC. Another very insightful video m8👍👍😎😎👍👍
Hi there. Yeah it's a helpful bit of kit to make setting the ESC a bit easier. Shame you can't get to all the settings without it but it wasn't too expensive. Cheers for your great feedback as ever my friend and many thanks for watching the video 😁👍👍
Qué número de actualización tienes?
Well that is pretty cool. Excellent coverage of the procedure. I dont think I I managed to get this far with mine. Great stuff Pete. Thansk
Hiya Nick. Yeah well I was glad that Chris had done the PC bit first as it made it much easier for me. Thought it was worth passing on that this does indeed sort the issue and use all of the battery now. Cheers for watching mate. Very best wishes 😁👍
Great tip and walk through of getting the changes done!
Hiya Addam. Yeah it's a shame that it wasn't better out of the box but at least I've got it sorted. Thanks for watching mate 😁👍
Thanks that's very helpful 👌 great video Pete 👍
Many thanks indeed for watching and your kind feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍👍
Sorted!! You make it all look so easy Pete!
Interesting video mate, this evolution of technology is a whole other side to the hobby that I have yet to embrace..... very clever though.
I've not (yet) ventured into the world of flying brushless Arrma's and 4s.....
Im dangerous enough with a Tamiya on 2s!!😂
Cool little device though, and I fully comprehend the theory.....
Am I correct in thinking that is a similar device to the hobby wing multifunction program box?
We bought one of those to set up our HW 120 ESC for last years speed run..... unfortunately, me and computers don't get on!!
Needless to say, it's currently still in its box! 😂
Cool video to help the tech illiterate generation such as myself to get our heads around all this marvellous new technology!
Cheers buddy. 😊 👍 👍 👍
Hiya James. Yeah this is similar to other programming boxes. What a shame they don't all use the same one! I've not really had LVC be such an issue before. If you have a little light Tamiya with a brushless motor and lipo then it lasts so long that if it shut down a bit early then you probably wouldn't notice. With this it's a big heavy lump of RC car and the run times were crazy short on the beach and in the mud where the system is under strain. Annoying that it wasn't set better out of the box but at least there is a way to fix it. Cheers for watching and your kind feedback as ever mate. Sending best wishes 😁👍👍
Glad you got it sorted mate
Oh yeah I don't know why they set the LVC so high but yes it's good to get it sorted out. Still a big fan of this truck. Thanks for watching mate 😁
On my Kraton 4S 2.5 , if I set LVC to 3.2 , the ESC will cut off about 3.5 .
When it was set at factory default, it was cutting off between 3.85 and 4.05.
Truck would run minutes !
Now it will go about 16 minutes under very heavy throttle.
Hi there. Oh right so it sounds similar to what I was getting. Don't know why it was set so high out of the box. Many thanks for your feedback 😁👍👍
Loads more run time now 👍🏻
Hiya Damian. Yeah it was cutting off stupidly quick when I was running it on the beach because the wet sand stuck underneath and it weighed a ton! Cheers for watching mate 😁👍
Great tutorial👍
Many thanks indeed for your feedback and thanks for watching 😁👍
First!! That's pretty wild. Never seen that done before.
Ah well done for being on the ball! Yeah this has certainly solved an issue. Shame you can't set LVC without buying the box but there you go. Cheers for watching 😁
@PeteWylieRC makes wonder why it doesn't just have a USB C built in to link straight to PC its good to see new stuff. Thanks for the video sir!
@@Paul__FC Ah but then they couldn't sell you a little box for £30 🤣
Nice video😊
Many thanks for your kind feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍
I see the box and software is the same as Hobbywing 😉
3.5/3.6 lvc is very high. I'm wondering why they set so high. 3.2 is fine
Hi there. Yeah I'm beginning to wonder if everything is rebranded Hobbywing 🤔 Anyway yes it does seem excessively cautious when the battery cuts off when it's still git 1800mah left in it. Many thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated 😁👍
Not all 120a will update, my 150a and 100a updated with lvc changes, sadly not my 120a. 😢
Hi there. Yeah they seem to have changed the firmware along the way but it's not obvious if you haven't got this programming box. I can't change it on my V2 Outcast either but it seems to be set a bit lower anyway. Many thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated 👍👍
@@PeteWylieRC I have the V2 box. I was able to change my 150a and 100a but not the 120a.
@@rccarsandmusic2641 Yeah like I say they must have changed the 120A ESC along the way. The one I've got that is version HW_495_KZ1_V1.2 did not allow LVC to change but the newer one that has hardware version HW_495_KZ1_V1.2A does allow it. Bit annoying that they didn't update the firmware on the previous one so you could.
I'm installing a ds3235pro servo with a hot racing fixed 25 t servo saver in an arrma kraton 4s v2.5 do I need to program the esc or can run it after centered and installed
Hi there. You don't need to change any esc programming when you install the new servo. Really the only thing that needs changing is the low voltage cut off to get a longer run time. Thanks for watching 👍👍
when it cut off what was the volt per cell for the lipos
Before I changed the setting the lipos ended up at 3.6v per cell. Now more like 3.3v per cell 👍
Nice, but esc from outcast with clutch have the version for update? Thx
Hi there. No the one in the Outcast V2 doesn't let me change the LVC. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Is it possible to fit the power module with the centre diff into the 3s cars without much hassle?
I haven't taken it out but I think that the way it fits to the chassis is completely different so if it's possible at all I think it would need major mods. Will be looking at the centre diff in due course and will make a vid. Thanks for watching 😁👍
Yes you can, just need all the parts if they are all available where you live.
@@gillian9178 ah that's interesting. I noticed that the centre diff has a couple of screws holding it in which is different to the slipper. Some mods needed to the chassis presumably?
@@PeteWylieRC Hi Pete, the extra 2 holes in the chassis for the diff mount are already in the 3s chassis, you just have to open them up a bit. Go to JT RC video entitled Mojave 4s center diff instalation in 3s models. You will see the entire instructional on how to do this.
I found this video. The answer is yes bit you need to modify the chassis ruclips.net/video/NZTdf2TtcQw/видео.html
so is the kraton 4s 2.5 the same then as im sure there the same esc?
Yeah it seems that all the 2.5 version 4s cars have this esc where the LVC is set high but you can change it using the programming box. Many thanks for watching 👍👍
thats the problem tho. i really dont want to be spending £30 on a spektrum program card. its the only spektrum esc i own and i have zero intention of buying another one. think its known as a scam.
Hey is the problem on the Outcast 2.5 to?
Yeah it does seem to be on all the V2.5 4s RC's. LVC set too high.
@@PeteWylieRC thanks
Does this work on the vorteks?
I think you can only adjust the basic functions on the ESC of the 3s cars. Being able to set the low voltage cut off seems to be a new thing on the 4s cars 👍