AL Yeah definitely. My first hobby grade RC had a mechanical speed control and it was ok. Until I put a hopped up motor it it. 🤣😂 The 3 step speed control suddenly made it a difficult drive. I had some serious jealousy over my friends fancy electronic speed controlled rig. Technology has come a long way indeed. What ESC are you using the app with, the Axe?
Thanks again for sharing information on the different apps for RC electronics. You do an excellent job explaining the features and connectivity of these apps and for someone like me who is just starting out it's so easy to follow along. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I don't think the Max 10 has the ability to be programmed with the App unless you have the external WiFi adapter. However it should come with a program card for making the needed changes. If not they are cheap. I have a separate video for using those program cards and the Hobbywing programming box for programming ESC's that require a physical connection to make any changes. ruclips.net/video/8DHa3jtQKD0/видео.html My apologies for not being clear in the video about which ESC's the App would work on.
Great video and much appreciated. But I think from my own experience and all the videos and forums I been researching on state that no changes made in the app will take effect on the truck until the power is cycled off and back on. Or another way HW says to work around this is to just turn BT off on phone so disconnects from the truck then turn back on and re connect. I don't think changes will take effect on the rig until power is cycled.
I was thinking about this and I was going to say I never noticed this but as I thought about it. Every time I made changes the truck was then powered off before we went out and used it. I may have to experiment with this more to make sure.
its a shame it seems this system crawls so much better than the mamba x because this is SOOO limited in programing. even the software for the mamba is WAY better. its really nice that in each tab in the castle link program theres a little help icon that tells you exactly what each setting does and how the changes affect the car. theres also more than only 3 settings for each tab which seems extremely limiting.
@@REPORODGE the App can be downloaded from an App store. It only works with iPhone and Android I do not believe there is one for windows. If your tablet is an Android it should work fine.
If you read the app reviews, a lot of people including myself are not able to connect to the esc via app (i just bought this system and have not been able to get it to work. I have tried on android 10, my old S7 and also an apple phone all not able to connect, i get a message ""please confirm: 1) esc is turned on 2) bluetooth module on your smart phone is activated" which of course are all on. Any idea what i'm missing?
Vinh Ky I am not sure. The only trouble I had seen was when people tried connecting the app to an ESC that didn't actually have the built in Bluetooth capabilities. The only experience I have is using the App with Hobbywing's AXE system ESC. I followed the instructions and it connected with out any trouble. I guess assuming your Hobbywing ESC either has Bluetooth or the Bluetooth accessory. Double check your connections, is the battery connected and charged then make sure the ESC indicator light comes on when you power it up. The rest should all be up to your smartphone I believe. With the ESC powered check your Bluetooth local devices area in phone settings to see if it shows up if so go back and restart the app. You probably already did these steps but it doesn't hurt to go back through once more super slowly double checking each step. I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful than suggesting the "just try again" method. Let me know if you figure it out or not. I wish I had more experience with it to have better advise for you. Best of luck with it my friend.
@@TJsRC Thanks for the advice and reply! I've got a thread going on with my issue: www.reddit.com/r/rccars/comments/fzk4dy/hobbywing_axe_foc_esc_issues/ But to summerize, i think i'm arriving that i have the 30112100 esc which is the older esc which can communicate with 540 motors... I do see that esc being able to work with the 550 motor (which i have) BUTT you have to update the firmware. So without a 540 motor.. i think the esc won't communicate with any devices or function properly as all the directions do state "connect sensor wire to motor,." I think if i can find a 540 motor to have it update then connect my 550 motor calibrate.... But.. obviously... that's a tough route, ideally... if there's a way to update the esc firmware w/o a motor...
Hey do you happen to know if I were to up the voltage on the bec to 7.4 in my trx6, will it overload my stock led lighting kit even though it's running through a voltage regulator?
Off hand I don't know but to figure it out we just need the model number and or part number of the regulator in order to look up the input voltage specs. If this is stock then the p/n should be printed on it and listed in the user manual.
I got the new gen8 scout an I try to connect on the hobbywing but I cant it tell me to put password n I put there number but still not work need help..
It looks like there is a new version of this app in the app store it's called "HW Link V2" I downloaded both the original and the V2 app and was able to get both of them to connect using the default password so try downloading whichever version you don't currently have and see if you can get that one to connect. If it still doesn't work contact Hobbywing support and they may be able to give you some options. Good luck my friend
Open the App, there's a button in the upper right hand corner that is the Bluetooth pairing button. The ESC must be powered on first or it won't show up as an option to connect to.
It looks like the ESC automatically records the data. However in order to access it with the HW V2 App you need the OTA program adapter because the ESC doesn't have built-in Bluetooth like the AXE ESC in the video. It does look like you can view the data with the HW LCD program box G2 but the App is so much more easy to use. I found this info in section 5 of the user manual here. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0109/9702/files/User_Manual_ Does that help?
The App only works with Bluetooth capable Hobbywing ESC's. If yours doesn't have that option you will have to use a program card or the USB program box. I have a separate video on how to use those if you aren't familiar with them. ruclips.net/video/8DHa3jtQKD0/видео.html
That ESC does have the Bluetooth built in so you don't need any additional Bluetooth module. Are you using the new Hobbywing app? It's called "HW Link V2" For the app to connect you have to power up the truck, have the wheels off the ground for this, then open the App and try connecting the Bluetooth. The first time you connect you will have to input a password but I believe the default one is in the axe instruction manual which you can find here if you don't have a copy. www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/XERUNAXER2en.pdf Step 4 in the manual does show how to connect the app with the ESC if you want more details.
did this last night, very cool, rc has come a long way from building Tamyia kits with mechanical speed controls as a kid in the 80's lol
AL Yeah definitely. My first hobby grade RC had a mechanical speed control and it was ok. Until I put a hopped up motor it it. 🤣😂 The 3 step speed control suddenly made it a difficult drive. I had some serious jealousy over my friends fancy electronic speed controlled rig. Technology has come a long way indeed. What ESC are you using the app with, the Axe?
@@TJsRC yeah, gen 8 axe, it came the other day
AL let me know how you like it. We are very happy with ours.
Thanks again for sharing information on the different apps for RC electronics. You do an excellent job explaining the features and connectivity of these apps and for someone like me who is just starting out it's so easy to follow along. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for the nice comments. 😁👍
Excellent. A big help. I’ve been very intimidated over the programming. Now I will tackle it.
Glad to hear. Good luck my friend. 👍
Thanks again for the garage tech,its amazing the control we have on the RCs with technology.
don anthony It really is quite amazing what can be done now days.
I am back. Have this saved. Thanks again!
Glad you found it useful. 👍
Great info.
Just ordered the Max10 combo on Friday should be here late next week. This should help greatly.
Thanks.
I don't think the Max 10 has the ability to be programmed with the App unless you have the external WiFi adapter. However it should come with a program card for making the needed changes. If not they are cheap. I have a separate video for using those program cards and the Hobbywing programming box for programming ESC's that require a physical connection to make any changes.
ruclips.net/video/8DHa3jtQKD0/видео.html
My apologies for not being clear in the video about which ESC's the App would work on.
@@TJsRC I ordered the module as well.
Mark Mollari Cool what kind of RC is the Max10 going in?
@@TJsRC building a no prep drag car out of an old bandit and a LCG chassis that's been kicking around.
Mark Mollari Sounds cool. Good luck with it my friend.
Just installed the 2700 kv axe in my trx6 cant wait to try it out
That should up the fun factor a bit. 👍👍
@@TJsRC it was awesome I just threw up a quick vid I'd love for you to check it out possibly subscribe to me it would be an honor
Thanks mate, that was very helpful, I’ll save up and get one for my trx4 👍
Glad it was helpful. 👍
Great video and much appreciated. But I think from my own experience and all the videos and forums I been researching on state that no changes made in the app will take effect on the truck until the power is cycled off and back on. Or another way HW says to work around this is to just turn BT off on phone so disconnects from the truck then turn back on and re connect. I don't think changes will take effect on the rig until power is cycled.
I was thinking about this and I was going to say I never noticed this but as I thought about it. Every time I made changes the truck was then powered off before we went out and used it. I may have to experiment with this more to make sure.
its a shame it seems this system crawls so much better than the mamba x because this is SOOO limited in programing. even the software for the mamba is WAY better. its really nice that in each tab in the castle link program theres a little help icon that tells you exactly what each setting does and how the changes affect the car. theres also more than only 3 settings for each tab which seems extremely limiting.
The app shown in the video has been replaced with a new version V2 have you checked into that one yet?
Big help. Very straight forward. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful 👍👍
@@TJsRCdoes this work with a laptop or tablet 😊
@@REPORODGE the App can be downloaded from an App store. It only works with iPhone and Android I do not believe there is one for windows. If your tablet is an Android it should work fine.
Thanks ❤
Good tutorial bro👍👍
BullgearRC videos Thanks Lee 👍
Thank you for that very helpful tip🤞🤞
James Swift It seemed like a good topic to cover with all the new hype over the Gen8 AXE. 👍
Great vid, very helpful
Thanks 👍👍
If you read the app reviews, a lot of people including myself are not able to connect to the esc via app (i just bought this system and have not been able to get it to work. I have tried on android 10, my old S7 and also an apple phone all not able to connect, i get a message ""please confirm: 1) esc is turned on 2) bluetooth module on your smart phone is activated" which of course are all on.
Any idea what i'm missing?
Vinh Ky I am not sure. The only trouble I had seen was when people tried connecting the app to an ESC that didn't actually have the built in Bluetooth capabilities. The only experience I have is using the App with Hobbywing's AXE system ESC. I followed the instructions and it connected with out any trouble. I guess assuming your Hobbywing ESC either has Bluetooth or the Bluetooth accessory. Double check your connections, is the battery connected and charged then make sure the ESC indicator light comes on when you power it up. The rest should all be up to your smartphone I believe. With the ESC powered check your Bluetooth local devices area in phone settings to see if it shows up if so go back and restart the app. You probably already did these steps but it doesn't hurt to go back through once more super slowly double checking each step. I'm sorry that I can't be more helpful than suggesting the "just try again" method. Let me know if you figure it out or not. I wish I had more experience with it to have better advise for you. Best of luck with it my friend.
@@TJsRC Thanks for the advice and reply!
I've got a thread going on with my issue: www.reddit.com/r/rccars/comments/fzk4dy/hobbywing_axe_foc_esc_issues/
But to summerize, i think i'm arriving that i have the 30112100 esc which is the older esc which can communicate with 540 motors... I do see that esc being able to work with the 550 motor (which i have) BUTT you have to update the firmware.
So without a 540 motor.. i think the esc won't communicate with any devices or function properly as all the directions do state "connect sensor wire to motor,."
I think if i can find a 540 motor to have it update then connect my 550 motor calibrate....
But.. obviously... that's a tough route, ideally... if there's a way to update the esc firmware w/o a motor...
Hey do you happen to know if I were to up the voltage on the bec to 7.4 in my trx6, will it overload my stock led lighting kit even though it's running through a voltage regulator?
Off hand I don't know but to figure it out we just need the model number and or part number of the regulator in order to look up the input voltage specs. If this is stock then the p/n should be printed on it and listed in the user manual.
I don't think the Traxxas rx can handle over 6vdc if still run the stock one.
I got the new gen8 scout an I try to connect on the hobbywing but I cant it tell me to put password n I put there number but still not work need help..
It looks like there is a new version of this app in the app store it's called "HW Link V2" I downloaded both the original and the V2 app and was able to get both of them to connect using the default password so try downloading whichever version you don't currently have and see if you can get that one to connect. If it still doesn't work contact Hobbywing support and they may be able to give you some options. Good luck my friend
What the Bluetooth pairing process
Open the App, there's a button in the upper right hand corner that is the Bluetooth pairing button. The ESC must be powered on first or it won't show up as an option to connect to.
How to activate the real time data function?
What model HW ESC Do you have? I think only a few Hobbywing ESC have data logging.
@@TJsRC I have XR10 pro elite G2
It looks like the ESC automatically records the data. However in order to access it with the HW V2 App you need the OTA program adapter because the ESC doesn't have built-in Bluetooth like the AXE ESC in the video. It does look like you can view the data with the HW LCD program box G2 but the App is so much more easy to use. I found this info in section 5 of the user manual here. cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0109/9702/files/User_Manual_
Does that help?
Man I'm having problems with mine its saying something about a bluetooth module I have no idea
The App only works with Bluetooth capable Hobbywing ESC's. If yours doesn't have that option you will have to use a program card or the USB program box. I have a separate video on how to use those if you aren't familiar with them.
ruclips.net/video/8DHa3jtQKD0/видео.html
It's the Xerun axe brushless r2 2800kv
That ESC does have the Bluetooth built in so you don't need any additional Bluetooth module. Are you using the new Hobbywing app? It's called "HW Link V2" For the app to connect you have to power up the truck, have the wheels off the ground for this, then open the App and try connecting the Bluetooth. The first time you connect you will have to input a password but I believe the default one is in the axe instruction manual which you can find here if you don't have a copy.
www.hobbywing.com/products/enpdf/XERUNAXER2en.pdf
Step 4 in the manual does show how to connect the app with the ESC if you want more details.
Thats what it was I had the wrong app download I had just the HW link not the HW v2 I really appreciate your help
Awesome. Glad it's working for you now.
It says mine needs a password
There's a new version of the app since I put up this video. Try that, it's called HW Link V2.