Contents 01-Warnings 02-Product features 03-Specifications 04-Sensor less brushless motor, sensored brushless motor 05-Setting up the ESC 05-1.Set the throttle travel 05-2.Instructions for switching on and off and beeping 05-3.Programming options 05-4.Default mode 05-5.Methods 05-6.Restore factory parameter settings 06-Description of the ESC Status Indicator (LED) 07-Troubleshoot guide...
Warnings 1. Before connecting the ESC to the relevant connection parts, please make sure that all the wires and connection parts are well insulated. A short circuit will damage the ESC. 2. Please be sure to connect all parts carefully. If the connection is not good, you may not be able to control the car normally, or unpredictable situations such as equipment damage may occur.
Product features 1. Dedicated to the top competition levels: three built-in commonly used modes, suitable for all 1/8 competitions, ready to use. 2. The ESC has built-in 33 adjustable parameters, which are convenient for setting various power requirements; the setting parameters can be imported and exported, which is convenient for drivers to communicate with each other and learn from each other's settings.
Product Specifications Model RS8ELiTE Continuous/Peak Current 200A/1080A Support motor type Sensored and sensorless brushless motor Suggested application 1/8 electric buggy / truck (truggy) professional competition Number of battery cells 2-4S Lipo BEC output Ultra-stable switch V regulation 6V/7.4V; cont. current 8A/12A peak Fan power 6V/7.4V from the built-in BEC Size / Weight...
Sensor less brushless motor, sensored brushless motor Please refer to the instructions and wiring diagram for correct wiring: Motor Sensor wire Battery Electronic Speed Receiver Controller ESC switch 1.Connect the motor: There are differences in the way to connect the sensor brushless motor and the sensorless motor, please be sure to follow the wiring method as follows: Option 1.
Remarks: If the car moves forward and backward after the motor is installed, please change the parameter "rotation direction of the motor" to adjust the direction of the motor. Option 2. When connecting a sensorless brushless motor: There is no strict wire sequence requirement for connecting the ESC to the motor. The #A/#B/#C of the ESC can be freely connected to the three wires of the motor.
Calibration Before any Radio/ESC calibration, it is very important to ensure that all setting values of your transmitter concerning channel 2 (Throttle/Brake or TH) are neutral for some settings (Trim, Sub-Trim, etc.) and other parameters are at 100% (EPA, Dual-Rate, etc.). Also, make sure that no functions are activated that could interact with channel 2: Expo, ABS, Mixing, etc.
With the ESC turned off, press and hold the power button until there is a beep and release it. At this time, the ESC is in the state of remote control waiting to be set. Put the throttle trigger in the middle position of the throttle, short press the power button, and the ESC beeps.
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accelerator trigger returns to the midpoint area and is pushed to the In the reverse zone, if the motor has stopped at this time, a reverse action will occur. If the motor has not stopped, it is still braking, and the accelerator trigger needs to be returned to the midpoint and pushed to the reverse zone.
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Please calculate the low voltage protection threshold you need according to the number of batteries used. The custom value can be set at will. The minimum value can be set to 5V, the maximum value can be set to 9.6V. ESC Thermal Protection:...
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the car is running at a low speed, the ESC uses the sensor mode to start the motor. When the motor speed increases, the electric regulator switches to the sensorless mode to drive the motor. Motor Rotation: The front of the motor shaft is facing the face (that is, the tail of the motor is away from the face). When the remote controller increases the throttle in the forward direction, if it is set to CCW, the motor shaft will rotate counterclockwise;...
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This parameter is used to control the output speed of the rear throttle. Setting a suitable rear throttle acceleration can assist the driver to control the throttle when the vehicle is started, and avoid tire slippage when the vehicle is refueled quickly, and the start is too violent to cause poor control in the corner.
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Softening Value: During the race, if you feel that the power of the first section of the throttle is too violent, a little power from the accelerator is already too strong, and it is difficult to control when cornering. For this reason, the softening value can be set to a higher value, which softens the initial stage.
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Initial Brake Force: Also known as the minimum braking force, refers to the braking force acting on the motor at the initial position of the brake. If the initial braking force is set to a larger, you can achieve a similar effect of the spot brake. Brake Rate Control:...
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Boost Control: Option 1:speed When set to "speed" mode, the Boost timing value is dynamically allocated according to the current speed. When the rotational speed is lower than the initial rotational speed, the Boost actual opening value is 0; when the rotational speed is higher than the initial rotational speed, the Boost actual opening value is set. Option 2:Auto When it is set to "Auto", the Boost timing value is dynamically distributed according to the current throttle amount.
reference Settings in advance, and monitor the temperature of the motor and electric regulator during the test, adjust the appropriate Angle setting and final gear ratio, Excessive timing settings and final gear ratios will cause the ESC or motor to burn out. Notice! The setting items related to turbo timing are only valid when the drive mode is set to "pure sensory mode"...
Programming method #KN-RS-PROG (optional) Notice! The ESC programming interface is an independent programming port; do not use the throttle control cable on the ESC to connect the programming box, otherwise the programming box will not work. LCD programming box for parameter setting: (For details, please refer to the manual of the LCD parameter programming box) This ESC supports using the LCD programming box to set parameters.
Itinerary stage Low voltage, the red light flashes 2 times and beeps 2 times at the same time ESC is overheated, the red light flashes 3 times and beeps 3 times at the same time The motor is overheated, the red light flashes 4 times and beeps 4 times at the same time The motor is over-current, the red light flashes 5 times and beeps 5 times at the same time Troubleshoot guide Symptom...
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The frame is inconsistent with the The remote control increases the Set the motor rotation setting to "CW motor steering of the mainstream accelerator, but the car reverses clockwise". frame 1. Check the cause of interference in the 1. The receiver encounters receiver and check the battery power of the transmitting machine.
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1. Use the correct interface to connect 1. Improper use of ESC Connect the LCD parameter the LCD setting box programming interface setting box, always display 2. Restart the ESC and reconnect the "CONNECTING ESC" 2. ESC throttle is not reset to zero LCD parameter box When setting the throttle range, 1.
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Available K8 Combos list Motor Sensor wire Electronic Speed Controller ESC switch Reference Label KN-COMBO-K8-1900 COMBO BRUSHLESS RS8ELITE + K8 4268 1900Kv motor KN-COMBO-K8-2050 COMBO BRUSHLESS RS8ELITE + K8 4268 2050Kv motor KN-COMBO-K8-2250 COMBO BRUSHLESS RS8ELITE + K8 4268 2250Kv motor KN-COMBO-K8-2200 COMBO BRUSHLESS RS8ELITE + K8 4274 2200Kv motor...
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