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within 8.4- 14.8V, the ESC will automatically identify 2-4S LiPos. When the voltage of the batteries packs is within
21 - 25.2V, the ESC will automatically identify 5-6S LiPos.
• Customized Voltage Cutoff (for NiMH or NiCd Batteries) you can select a starting cutoff voltage of 4, 5, 6, 9 or
12 volts. Then using the up/down to the right of the voltage you can increase the voltage stepping up 0.1V bet-
ween the selectable settings.
* When using any Lithium batteries, they must not be discharged to less than 3.0V per cell.
2. Running mode
• Forward w/o Reverse
This is a Race setting - Reverse is disabled.
You will find in racing, most tracks will not allow racing with reverse enabled.
• Forward with pause then Reverse: (DEFAULT)
General bashing around (FUN) or racing if reverse is allowed for the event. The Electronic Speed Controller requi-
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res 2 seconds of continuous neutral from the transmitter prior to allowing reverse to operate.
Note: There is automatic protection within the I-Power Pro ESC. Only after you have stopped and retur-
ned the trigger to neutral will reverse become available. If while traveling in reverse, pull the trigger to
go forward. This is to help prevent serious damage to the drive train.
• Forward / Reverse
If the option is actived, the RC car could go forward and backward, but couldn ` t brake.
ESC – reverse operation
Should you get into a situation that requires reverse, after you have applied any brakes you may have needed,
return the throttle trigger to the neutral position. Wait a moment or two and then push the trigger forward for
reverse.
3. Motor timing
This option affects the power band and efficiency (run time) of an electric motor. The default is "Normal" and is a
good starting point to deliver power and provide good run time.
• Very Low Provides maximum efficiency with less power. Higher timing produces significantly more power but
at the expense of efficiency (less run time) and typically the motor will generate more heat. Each brushless motor
will respond to timing differently. Good for running around on paved, or harder surfaces, and racing with high KV
rated or low-turn motors
• Low
Provides power for running through soft surfaces, having fun and longer run time.
• Normal (Default)
Good mix of power and efficiency using any motor
• High
More power than efficiency so run time will reduce, and you should be monitoring motor heat. The higher KV
or lower turn motors will generate heat quickly using this setting. A safe high temperature range is 74°C - 82°C,
going higher may damage your motor.
• Very high
This is maximum power and must be used with caution.
Note: Any motor has the potential to over-heat in this setting. Frequently check the motor temperature and make
sure you're not operating higher than 74°C - 82°C, which may damage your motor, or damage your Electronic
Speed Controller (ESC).
4. Initial acceleration
Use this to limit the initial power that is sent to the motor when starting from a complete stop.
Using the low option, the vehicle will launch very slowly and provide the longest run times. When using the HIGH
choice, you will have wheel-spinning acceleration at the cost of run time. This is also very tough on the batteries
as the amperage draw can be very high. If your vehicle cuts out, hesitates or loses radio control, you should con-
sider setting this at a lower value.
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