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Hobbico Duratrax DE10 Manual

Brushless programmable esc for brushless motors over 5.5t
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Brushless Programmable ESC
For Brushless Motors Over 5.5T
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© 2010 Hobbico,
Inc.
DTXM1300 Mnl 1.3

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  • Page 1 Brushless Programmable ESC For Brushless Motors Over 5.5T ® © 2010 Hobbico, Inc. DTXM1300 Mnl 1.3...

  • Page 2: Features And Specifications

    DuraTrax’s DE10 ESC is great for many 1/10 scale applications, regardless of motor type. Very smooth and precise control results in no cogging - even at low speeds! A huge set of adjustable features further broadens the number of useful applications, including on and off-road cars &...

  • Page 3: Important Precautions

    crawling and racing on challenging courses with low cogging and smooth control even at low speeds. ● Optional Digital Programmer (DTXM1350) is great for quick setup changes at the track, and also for downloading ESC speed, temperature, and current readings from the ESC. Important Precautions ●...

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms

    ● Do not run the car near water! Never allow water, moisture, or any foreign material onto the ESC’s PC board. ● Do not allow metal/conductive materials to accidentally make contact across all motor/ battery posts. ● Never turn on the ESC before plugging it into the Rx and switching on the transmitter (Tx).
  • Page 5 your battery supplier or determine the proper pack voltage as shown here: Battery Number of Cells Nominal Type Wired In Series Pack Voltage LiPo 2 (“2S”) 7.4V LiFe 2 (“2S”) 6.6V NiCd or NiMH 7.2V Table 1 Step 1 – Mounting the ESC The following information can help the ESC perform at maximum effi...

  • Page 6: Step 2 - Motor Connections

    3. Mount the ON/OFF switch in a convenient place. Ensure that it is securely mounted, using mounting tape or screws in a location where it cannot be easily turned off by objects on the track or rough terrain. Step 2 – Motor Connections CONNECTING BRUSHLESS MOTORS Sensored and Sensorless Each of the three motor leads is made of high quality...
  • Page 7 CONNECTING BRUSHED MOTORS There are two options for connecting brushed motors. The motors can be connected as one-way (forward only) or two-way (forward and reverse). When using a brushed DC motor, please ensure that the confi guration between the ESC and the motor must be in accordance with the selected programming in the ESC (forward or forward/reverse).
  • Page 8 it. Some motors have capacitors built in so refer to the motor’s instructions. If the motor does not have capacitors installed, you might need to install three 0.1µF, 50V non-polarized ceramic capacitors onto the motor. These capacitors will help reduce radio noise generated by the motor and prevent possible damage to the speed control.
  • Page 9 ● Solder the Schottky diode between the motor’s positive and negative brush tabs. Make sure the end of the Schottky diode with the colored band is connected to the motor’s POSITIVE (+) band. † Solder to the can of the motor if your motor doesn’t have a ground tab.

  • Page 10: Step 5 - Connecting The Battery

    connector style. For old Airtronics radios, it is highly recommended to use an Airtronics Servo Adapter to connect this ESC. Figure 5 Black (−) Red (+) Clip Tab White (s) NEVER ALLOW THE RED (+) AND BLACK (–) WIRES TO CROSS ON ANY RECEIVER OR ESC AS PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO BOTH ITEMS.
  • Page 11 Traxxas Male Connector Black (−) Battery Lead WARNING! Never accidentally short together the Figure 6 positive (+) and negative (–) DC input connections when connected to 12V DC power. Failure to do so could result in permanent damage to the power source and the charger.
  • Page 12 5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to the full power position. The red LED should be ON to indicate that the full power position has been set. 6. Push the throttle trigger to the full reverse or full brake position. The red and green LEDs should stay ON to indicate that the full reverse or full brake position has been set.

  • Page 13: Step 7 - Manual Setup

    Step 7 - Manual Setup 1. Turn on the transmitter. 2. Connect the battery to the ESC and turn on the ESC’s power switch. 3. If all connections are correct, the motor should beep depending on the throttle trigger position: Do, Re ~~ Do, Re, Mi If the trigger is at neutral.
  • Page 14 Factory No. Function Options Default Motor type sensored, sensorless, brushed (3) Sensored Battery type NiCd/MH, LiPo, LiFe (3) NiCd/MH Low voltage cutoff auto, 3.0V-6.0V (8) Auto Power curve soft, linear, hard (3) Linear Timing advance 0-25 (5˚ steps)(sensorless) 0-10 steps (increments of 2)(sensored) Acceleration lowest - highest (5) Highest...
  • Page 15 a. Red LED fl ashes once = motor type setting b. Red LED fl ashes twice = battery type setting available c. …. d. Red LED fl ashes 18 times = maximum brake amount setting e. Red LED fl ashes 19 times = factory reset 7.
  • Page 16 The ESC’s status is displayed by the LED: If the ESC receives correct signals from the receiver, the motor should beep (do and re sound), and if the throttle trigger is at the neutral position at this time, the motor should beep (do, re, and mi sound) to indicate the ESC is now in the standby mode.

  • Page 17: Step 8 - Range Test

    ERROR DESCRIPTION No Signal: The red LED should be off for 1 second, then fl ash. After 5 seconds, the red LED should be OFF and waiting for the proper signal. Low Battery: The red LED should be off for 1 second, then fl...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifi cations Motor types sensored and sensorless brushless, down to 5.5 turns brushed motors down to 4 turns (6T w/ reverse activated) Input Voltage 4-6 cell NiCd, NiMH 2S LiPo, LiFe Direction forward, brake, reverse 6.0V, 3.0A linear Manual setup pushbutton with LEDs and audible motor tones Programmable options 19 features...
  • Page 19 Optional Digital Programmer – DTXM1350* Please note that it is not necessary to have the optional programmer to use the basic features of the ESC. The optional DTX Digital Programmer is a handheld device that allows the user to easily adjust parameters on the ESC.
  • Page 20 Glossary 1. Motor type Changes the motor type. Sensored, Sensor-less or Brushed. 2. Battery type Changes the battery type. NiCd/NiMH, LiPo, LiFe 3. Low Voltage Cutoff The DE10 ESC includes a low-voltage cutoff feature that stops motor rotation if the battery’s voltage drops too low.
  • Page 21 The low voltage cutoff can be manually adjusted between 3.0V~6.0V: a. Both LEDs fl ash twice = 3.0V b. Both LEDs fl ash three times = 3.5V c. ….. d. Both LEDs fl ash eight times = 6.0V 4. Power Curve Similar to exponential.
  • Page 22 this function should be disabled. If the trigger stays at the neutral position for over 10 seconds, this current limitation should be activated. No current limitation if OFF is set. 9. Current Limiter This current limiter is ONLY applied to the motor when motor is rotating to the forward direction.
  • Page 23 for sensored motors, and this is designed to deliver similar brake amount even if speed is changed. 15. ABS Brake Pulse Brake. This is similar to pumping the brakes in a full size car. 16. Auto Brake Also known as Drag Brake. This actually transforms the speed control’s dead band into brakes with a pre-determined frequency and value.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide PROBLEM Rx glitches or stutters during acceleration. 1. The required capacitors and diode are not installed or have broken on the brushed motor. Re-check the diode and all caps. 2. Rx signal is intermittent due to a large voltage drop during acceleration.
  • Page 25 PROBLEM Overheated motor or hot power plugs. 1. Motor is geared too high. Change to a lower gear setup. 2. Binding in the vehicle’s drive-train. Check to make sure nothing is interfering with the model’s drive-train. 3. The motor is shorted electrically. Check the motor for shorts and replace if necessary.
  • Page 26 PROBLEM Model runs properly, then motor goes dead. 1. The built-in thermal protection may be automatically shutting down power to the ESC due to overheating conditions. 2. Check for binding drive train, bad motor or incorrect gear ratio for track conditions. 3.

  • Page 27: Service Procedures

    Service Procedures ESCs that operate normally when received by Hobby Services will be charged a minimum service fee and return shipping charges. Before sending your ESC in for service, it is important that you review the “Troubleshooting Guide” on this instruction sheet.
  • Page 28 For service to your DuraTrax ESC, either in or out of warranty, send it post paid and insured to: Hobby Services (217) 398-0007 Entire Contents © 2010 Hobbico ® , Inc. 3002 N. Apollo Dr. Suite 1 Made in China...

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