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throttle profile selection
The M2 Dig 3S Dual Brush speed control is equipped with 3 user-selectable
Throttle Profiles, as shown below:
• PROFILE 1 – Dig Mode – When the AUX/3rd switch/dial is thrown, the dig
function for either the front or rear motor (depending on the switch position)
will be engaged. The transmitter must have either a proportional AUX switch
or a simple three-position AUX switch.
• PROFILE 2 – Proportional Dig Mode – In this mode, the amount of dig power
applied to each motor is directly proportional to the position of the AUX/3rd
channel. The transmitter must have an AUX/3rd channel and must have a
proportional-style switch or control similar to a dial or knob.
• PROFILE 3 – Single Output Mode – This mode is used for standard two-
channel operation with either single or dual-motor control. There is no dig
function in this profile. A third channel is required for dig operation. See
STEP 1 for proper input harness connections and STEP 3 for proper motor
connections.
NOTE: The M2 Dig has the ability to run on either 2S or3S LiPo or LiFe batteries
via Novak's auto detect software. When the appropriate voltage cut-off circuitry
is active (see programming on reverse side to turn ON/OFF), the ESC automatically
switches to the proper cut-off voltage for the battery pack you connect.
M2 DIG THROTTLE PROFILES
BRUSHED MOTOR PROFILES
1
2
3
Proportional
Dig
Single Output
Dig
Reverse
100%
100%
100%
Programmable
yes
yes
yes
Drag/Hill Brake
40%
40%
40%
Dig Power
70%
70%
N/A
Dead Band
5%
5%
5%
Minimum Drive
3%
3%
3%
Drive Frequency
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
2.5kHz
Voltage Cut-Off
LiPo
LiPo
LiPo
NOTE: The M2 Dig is factory set to Profile #1
selecting throttle profiles:
all LEDs
With ESC on & connected to a charged battery (transmitter ON or OFF):
1. IF TRANSMITTER IS OFF, DISCONNECT ESC FROM RECEIVER
To avoid possible radio interference, remove the ESC's input signal harness from
the receiver--Green LED will stay on to indicate no signal from receiver.
2. PRESS & HOLD THE ESC'S ONE-TOUCH SET BUTTON
Continue to hold SET button on ESC until all LEDs turn on.
Note: You will continue holding past all the LED programming indicators
in the ESC's software as shown in the flow chart on this sheet.
3. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS ALL LEDs COME ON
Once released, the four status LEDs will flash to indicate what Throttle Profile is
currently selected. The number of times the LEDs flash indicates the Brushless
Throttle Profile selection (1 of 3).
4. QUICK PRESS (& release) SET BUTTON TO CHANGE SELECTION
Each press will change to the next consecutive Throttle Profile.
5. STORE SELECTION & EXIT TO NEUTRAL
Once the desired profile is selected, press and hold the SET button for 1-2 seconds.
When the LEDs begin to scroll off, release the SET button and the
blue, yellow, &
red LEDs will turn on solid. At this point, the ESC is at neutral and ready to go.
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ink interface
In addition to on-board programming, the
M2 Dig 3S ESC can be fine-tuned via Novak's
fully adjustable PC interface, the NovaLink
TM
Programming Interface (#5440). The NovaLink
NovaLink
includes an ESC adaptor module to plug into
the input harness, a USB cord to connects the
adaptor to the computer, and a NovakLink CD
to install the required PC software.
Users can input the desired ESC parameter values or utilize user-friendly
graphic controls to customize. Each personalized set of ESC parameters
can be stored on the PC and recalled later. These custom parameter sets
can be shared with other drivers to collaborate and find the best set-up
for given courses, vehicles, and conditions. It is easy to keep your ESC and
the NovakLink up-to-date, thanks to software & firmware updates available
for download from the Novak web site.
CUSTOM programmiNG options -- advanced
m2 dig software flow chart
The M2 Dig 3S ESC features several
parameters that can be customized
to fine-tune the speed control's feel
& response to your liking.
The flow chart below and the
adjustment steps to the right
describe the different parameters
and how they effect the ESC.
DRAG BRAKE
One-Touch Programming must be
completed before customization
o f p a r a m e t e r s , a s a l l E S C
parameters except Throttle Profile
are defaulted back to the factory
settings whenever the One-Touch
Programming is performed.
DEFAULT SETTINGS FOR THE
ESC PARAMETERS ARE LISTED
IN BOLD IN THE TABLES TO
THE RIGHT
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
1. C O N N E C T T H E E S C T O A
RECEIVER AND A CHARGED
BATTERY PACK
2. S L I D E T H E E S C 's O N / O F F
SWITCH TO 'ON' POSITION
3. WITH ESC AT NEUTRAL, PRESS
& HOLD SET BUTTON
Release ESC's SET button once LEDs
are lit for the desired setting.
To skip a parameter, continue
to press & hold SET button until
desired parameter is reached.
4. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED flashes to indicate active setting
VOLTAGE CUT-OFF
(refer to tables at right). Quick press
& release SET button to select
desired setting.
5. PRESS & HOLD SET BUTTON TO
STORE NEW SELECTION
When SET button is pressed and
held for about 1-2 seconds, the
new selection is stored in ESC's
memory—Status LEDs will scroll across
to indicate ESC is exiting programming
& ESC returns to neutral.
There is no time constraint during
selection of custom parameters.
TM
(#5440)
P6
Note: ESC Parameter values are subject to change due to ongoing development. Refer to our web site for updated values and more information on ESC parameters.
drag/hill brake
@NEUTRAL
#1 DRAG/HILL BRAKE SETTINGS (1 of 10)
BLUE-YELLOW-RED
LEDs on solid
Drag or Hill Drag is the amount of braking being applied while the transmitter
press & hold SET button
throttle is at neutral.
>> Increasing this setting makes the motor slow the vehicle down more.
You can adjust this setting to give the vehicle the desired amount of
creep down the incline when the transmitter's trigger is released.
BLUE & YELLOW
Setting
(# of flashes)
Drag/Hill Brake (%):
DIG POWER
dig power
BLUE-GREEN-RED
#2 DIG POWER SETTINGS (1 of 10)
Dig Power is the amount of braking or dig power being applied to lock either the
DEAD BAND
front or rear motor.
BLUE & GREEN
>> Increasing this setting applies more braking power to the motor
that the Dig function is telling to lock. By locking either the front of
rear motor, the vehicle is able to perform a "Dig" maneuver that can
allow you to navigate around obstacles or perform a tighter turning
radius by dragging the rear wheels.
MIN. DRIVE
Setting
(# of flashes)
YELLOW
Dig Power (%):
dead band
DRIVE FREQ.
GREEN-RED
#3 DEAD BAND SETTINGS (1 of 5)
Dead Band is the space between Minimum Brake and Minimum Drive, with
Neutral in the middle.
>> Increasing this setting increases the amount of 'free play', or distance your
YELLOW-RED
transmitter's trigger must move before forward drive or reverse begins.
Setting
(# of flashes)
Dead Band (%):
PROFILE
all LEDs (flashing)
minimum drive
# flashes = active profile
(1-2**)
**profile 2 via NovaLink
TM
#4 MINIMUM DRIVE SETTINGS (1 of 10)
if pressed within 3 sec.
of all LEDs flashing
Minimum Drive is the amount of forward drive that is applied to the motor with
active profile changed
first pulse of throttle information sent by the transmitter.
>> Increasing starts forward drive at a higher level. Minimizes trigger
if not pressed within
throw required before effective drive is applied with heavy vehicles.
3sec. of all LEDs flashing
Setting
(# of flashes)
LEDs roll off
Minimum Drive (%):
ESC exits programming
NEUTRAL
BLUE-YELLOW-RED
LEDs on solid
DRIVE FREQUENCY
BLUE & YELLOW LEDs
#5 DRIVE FREQUENCY SETTINGS (1 of 10)
Drive frequency is how the speed control's throttle response feels with respect
to the transmitter's throttle trigger input.
>> Increasing the Drive Frequency makes the throttle response feel
smoother and more controllable, similar to the way an exponential
throttle curve feels.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Setting
5
10 20 30 35 40 50 70 80 97
Drive Freq. (KHz):
voltage cut-off
BLUE-GREEN-RED LEDs
#6 VOLTAGE CUT-OFF SELECTION (1 of 3)
>> Changing this setting enables or disables the ESC's Smart Stop
voltage cut-off circuitry, and also sets the voltage cut-off point
based on what type of batteries are being used in the vehicle's
main battery pack.
DO NOT USE LiPo/LiFe BATTERIES WITH VOLTAGE CUT-OFF TURNED OFF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Setting
30 40 50 60 65 70 75 80 85 97
Voltage Cut-Off Type:
throttle profile
BLUE & GREEN LEDs
#7 THROTTLE PROFILE SELECTION (1 of 3)
>> Changing this setting changes the speed control's active Throttle
Profile giving you different features and options.
Note: When using Profile #3, the Single Output
Mode, you must change the ESC to Profile #3 BEFORE
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
8
Setting
Throttle Profile:
YELLOW LED
restoring factory defaults
Every time you perform the One-Touch Set-Up, the
speed control will automatically revert back to
Throttle Profile #1, and the factory default settings
1
2
3
4
5
are restored for each of the ESC parameters.
2
3
5
8
12
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GREEN & RED LEDs
1 2
3
4
5
6 7
8
9
10
(# of flashes)
1
2
2.5
3
3.3
4
5
5.5
6.3
7.3
YELLOW & RED LEDs
(# of flashes)
1
2
3
OFF
(NiMH/NiCd)
LiPo
LiFe
ALL LEDs
performing the One-Touch Programming.
(# of flashes)
1
2
3
Dig
Proportional
Single Output
Dig
Mode
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