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justo316
23-05-2005, 04:32 PM
Ok, this is really pissing me off. I just bought a brand new GM SX3R esc. Installed it nicely. Did the initial setup. Worked perfectly.

Next time I turn it on however, I get no response at all from it. Steering works, but no throttle. The LED that nornally turns on at neutral and full throttle or full brake, stays lit.

I tested it with a different motor and it didn't work. I tried different batteries and had same results. My radio (JR XR3) works perfectly with other cars.

Any ideas on what else I can try? I've returned an esc once before and it was a nightmare so any other solution would be preferable.
justo316
23-05-2005, 05:35 PM
nope :(
justo316
23-05-2005, 06:07 PM
You just set it up again. Actually, none of my esc's have a reset button.
James
23-05-2005, 09:59 PM
I've not known ESC's to have reset buttons...

The GM SX3R looks like a wicked ESC, I looked at one last friday as I'm considering 1/18th on-road.. how small is the unit!! it's wicked...

ring the hobby shop, ask them what they think. You shouldnt have problems returning it...

James
justo316
23-05-2005, 10:32 PM
I've returned one esc before and it wasn't pleasant at all.

Juls is pretty cool though, so hopefully he'll help me out as much as possible when I show him on wednesday. Unfortunately I've already cut wires so I doubt I'll be able to swap it directly.

Other than that, it is VERY small and has nice thick gauge wire. The initial one-button setup is nice (no need for pointy tools just use your finger), but the in depth setup for the special functions seems very complicated at first sight.

If I get stuck with a replacement, stay tuned. I'm toying with the idea of getting out of micros altogether.....
justo316
24-05-2005, 01:51 PM
I know. Stupid timing. Just ordered a Beast motor then just bought this esc PLUS a new battery....I gotta be crazy!
justo316
24-05-2005, 02:01 PM
hahaha. Considered it. But no, I want a big ass truck i think. I've wanted one for years now but could never justify the $$$ for one car. Now that I have a few smaller cars with a bit of bargaining power I feel much better about it.
Dlux
24-05-2005, 06:16 PM
Get the Savage :p