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Steven Vaccaro
09-14-2010, 02:55 PM
I've been asking Hifei for a low votage 200 amp esc with bec and they have answered. I will soon have a 200amp 2s-6s Swordfish. Price should be in the sub $100 area.

JMSCARD
09-14-2010, 03:21 PM
I've been asking Hifei for a low votage 200 amp esc with bec and they have answered. I will soon have a 200amp 2s-6s Swordfish. Price should be in the sub $100 area.

I like the fact steve you have the seaking 180's now though... if I ever blow one of mine up I'll be using you for another.... I've had great luck with those esc's...

ray schrauwen
09-14-2010, 04:30 PM
Steve, WHY BEC? I don't get it, Bec is usually a weak link...

I do like the idea of this esc though, thanks!

FighterCat57
09-14-2010, 05:37 PM
Sweet. :beerchug:

Steven Vaccaro
09-14-2010, 07:56 PM
Steve, WHY BEC? I don't get it, Bec is usually a weak link...

I do like the idea of this esc though, thanks!

Its simple Ray. For no money you can disconnect red bec wire if you personally don't want it. But to add a bec to a esc that doesnt have one it will cost you $10-$25, depending on which one you use.

Rumdog
09-14-2010, 09:00 PM
Awesome!!

ray schrauwen
09-14-2010, 10:16 PM
Its simple Ray. For no money you can disconnect red bec wire if you personally don't want it. But to add a bec to a esc that doesnt have one it will cost you $10-$25, depending on which one you use.

Logical :iagree:

ray schrauwen
09-14-2010, 10:17 PM
Will you get some exclusivity with this esc??

Ub Hauled
09-15-2010, 03:55 AM
I like the idea... may get one as a spare for October...
;)

Steven Vaccaro
09-15-2010, 06:41 AM
Will you get some exclusivity with this esc??

Na. I would have to purchase way to many to get them to do that.

Steven Vaccaro
09-17-2010, 06:33 AM
Here's a picture. About 6mm wider then a 120 esc, plus the extra width of the additional water cooling inlet and outlet.

jcald2000
09-17-2010, 07:10 AM
Does it have the same D2pak style fets as the 240, 2 legs on one side and large leg on the other side?

sharkbite
09-17-2010, 07:28 AM
Hey Steve. Do you know when you will be geting some?

thanks

Insaniac
09-20-2010, 06:16 PM
When might we expect this much needed electronic wonder?

Steven Vaccaro
09-20-2010, 06:45 PM
About 4-6 weeks.

ray schrauwen
09-21-2010, 09:17 PM
Cool Steve!

2-4S, 2-5S or 2-6s ?

1S to 4S ?

Steven Vaccaro
09-22-2010, 02:04 PM
2s to 6s

Ub Hauled
09-23-2010, 01:28 AM
How much will it be on the consumer end please?

Steven Vaccaro
09-23-2010, 07:01 AM
Around $100

Insaniac
09-23-2010, 10:54 AM
I like the idea... may get one as a spare for October...
;)

October?

MOSQUITO6717
10-10-2010, 11:33 PM
Is this esc gonna come soon , will be getting one from you!

Steven Vaccaro
10-11-2010, 08:50 AM
About 4-6 weeks.

That puts it in the October 20th to November 4th or so time frame.
It should still be on that schedule.

NORMKRIS
10-12-2010, 07:12 AM
Kudo's Steve.......Swordfish is a well made and an excellent performing esc.

Norm:smile:

ray schrauwen
10-12-2010, 09:32 AM
Q: Is it me or is the 120 amp unit kind of sensitive at the start?

I've only setup throttle but, I find it's extremely sensitive to throttle touch unlike ALOT of BL esc's.

Of course its on all defaults settings and on an ARC motor that is a very different animal if you could see how thick the windings are you would agree...

Maybe I need to progran it? Runs cool with a cool motor & batts...

We'll see...

Steven Vaccaro
10-12-2010, 07:59 PM
Q: Is it me or is the 120 amp unit kind of sensitive at the start?

I've only setup throttle but, I find it's extremely sensitive to throttle touch unlike ALOT of BL esc's.

Of course its on all defaults settings and on an ARC motor that is a very different animal if you could see how thick the windings are you would agree...

Maybe I need to progran it? Runs cool with a cool motor & batts...

We'll see... not that I've noticed

FighterCat57
10-12-2010, 08:21 PM
Q: Is it me or is the 120 amp unit kind of sensitive at the start?

I've only setup throttle but, I find it's extremely sensitive to throttle touch unlike ALOT of BL esc's.

Of course its on all defaults settings and on an ARC motor that is a very different animal if you could see how thick the windings are you would agree...

Maybe I need to progran it? Runs cool with a cool motor & batts...

We'll see...


I actually have found the 120a to have a good amount of throttle control.

ray schrauwen
10-21-2010, 09:43 AM
I actually have found the 120a to have a good amount of throttle control.

Same here. excellent in fact.

O.k. Steve, 20th has come and gone.

Can you pack me one up today?! LOL....:w00t::popcorn2:

Steven Vaccaro
10-21-2010, 12:05 PM
Same here. excellent in fact.

O.k. Steve, 20th has come and gone.

Can you pack me one up today?! LOL....:w00t::popcorn2:

But November 4th wasn't. So your just going to have to wait. :rofl:

In all seriousness, I have received confirmation and a tracking number a few days ago. So they are close to being a reality.

ray schrauwen
10-21-2010, 12:49 PM
Grrr.... Me want now....

MOSQUITO6717
10-21-2010, 01:53 PM
Awesome!!!!! still waiting ,but kinda want now:laugh:

FighterCat57
10-21-2010, 05:45 PM
I want one. =)

forescott
10-21-2010, 05:56 PM
Me too. Waiting un-patiently.

Insaniac
10-21-2010, 06:02 PM
Q: Is it me or is the 120 amp unit kind of sensitive at the start?

I've only setup throttle but, I find it's extremely sensitive to throttle touch unlike ALOT of BL esc's.

Of course its on all defaults settings and on an ARC motor that is a very different animal if you could see how thick the windings are you would agree...

Maybe I need to progran it? Runs cool with a cool motor & batts...

We'll see...

Maybe try the "soft" start throttle program mode?

Jacked1
10-21-2010, 11:27 PM
Me too! Haha

ray schrauwen
10-21-2010, 11:49 PM
Maybe try the "soft" start throttle program mode?

Will try it, thanks!

dariomonguio
10-25-2010, 02:21 PM
I am interested in 2 units
Steven think you have this card to configure the esc?, has more adjustments that ose

http://www.hifei.com/en/edit/UploadFile/2008101713100753.jpg

Simon170
10-25-2010, 02:47 PM
I'm torn between this and Turnigy/seaking 180A...:confused1:

Insaniac
10-25-2010, 02:48 PM
I am interested in 2 units
Steven think you have this card to configure the esc?, has more adjustments that ose

http://www.hifei.com/en/edit/UploadFile/2008101713100753.jpg

Which ESC?

dariomonguio
10-25-2010, 02:57 PM
Which ESC?

Swordfish 200 Amp Low Voltage when available

Steven Vaccaro
10-25-2010, 04:24 PM
Not sure if that one will work. Its not available to me from Hifei as far as I know, but will ask.

200's are in a box in customs. I should have them tomorrow!

dariomonguio
10-25-2010, 04:59 PM
Steven, please let me know because I have a trip to America next month to see family.
the program card for marine esc, is this

http://www.hifei.com/en/News_View.asp?NewsID=79

Jacked1
10-25-2010, 06:11 PM
I am gonna need a lot of these once summer hits! :D

onegreenray
10-25-2010, 06:57 PM
i am down for at least one maybe two, i just blew the turnigy 180 on 6s.

FighterCat57
10-25-2010, 07:00 PM
i am down for at least one maybe two, i just blew the turnigy 180 on 6s.

If you just blew a 180 on 6s, I'd really look at that setup. That's 4000 watts.

onegreenray
10-25-2010, 07:32 PM
i was running 2 turnigy 3 s 40c 5000mah on a octura 642 with a castle 1512 1.5y.i have been trying for two days to figure out what i did wrong.

ray schrauwen
10-25-2010, 07:41 PM
Not sure if that one will work. Its not available to me from Hifei as far as I know, but will ask.

200's are in a box in customs. I should have them tomorrow!

:rockon2::sold:

:popcorn2:

Shoot some pics when you get them Steve....:cool2:

FighterCat57
10-25-2010, 08:16 PM
i was running 2 turnigy 3 s 40c 5000mah on a octura 642 with a castle 1512 1.5y.i have been trying for two days to figure out what i did wrong.

The numbers look right. I've run that RPM/prop on 4s w/T180. So ya got me. :confused2:

scullyeng
10-25-2010, 08:25 PM
i was running 2 turnigy 3 s 40c 5000mah on a octura 642 with a castle 1512 1.5y.i have been trying for two days to figure out what i did wrong.

Were you using the Bec on the t-180?

FighterCat57
10-25-2010, 09:36 PM
Were you using the Bec on the t-180?

Oh yeah, forgot to ask! How is it fried? The T180 is known for losing it's BEC. It may just be the BEC died.

onegreenray
10-25-2010, 10:32 PM
oh no it melted completely. i didn't remove the bec. could that have been it?

FighterCat57
10-25-2010, 10:39 PM
oh no it melted completely. i didn't remove the bec. could that have been it?

Dunno. I just heard about two other's melting on 6s though... :huh:

onegreenray
10-25-2010, 10:40 PM
that's whats bugging me. so figure I'll give this new one Steve is getting a try. i would rather buy from him anyway.

Rumdog
10-25-2010, 10:54 PM
IME, go for a HV esc to run 6s safely. With the lv esc's you're running at max capacity for voltage. I have a stinky Seaking 180 to prove it as well.

onegreenray
10-25-2010, 10:57 PM
rumdog,

still new at this which hv do you recommend?

Alexgar
10-26-2010, 01:22 AM
whats the sticker on these esc's

Steven Vaccaro
10-26-2010, 07:07 AM
Which ESC?


The program card in the picture is the Airplane model and she said will not work with the swordfish.

ray schrauwen
10-26-2010, 08:54 AM
mail call!

bigwaveohs
10-26-2010, 11:59 AM
Not sure if that one will work. Its not available to me from Hifei as far as I know, but will ask.

200's are in a box in customs. I should have them tomorrow!

Would this programmer work?

DINO7
10-27-2010, 07:17 AM
Steven...when you will have 200s in the store?

Steven Vaccaro
10-27-2010, 10:57 AM
Steven...when you will have 200s in the store?


Now.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/proddetail.php?prod=hef-sword-200lv

DINO7
10-27-2010, 11:13 AM
first two for my Mystic.thanks Steven...

Steven Vaccaro
10-27-2010, 11:16 AM
Sorry I got the first one for my n1 mono. But second place is still ok.

:banana: :bounce::banana:

DINO7
10-27-2010, 11:30 AM
Hifei are excellent esc s.i have two 120 in my Mystic M -113cm-and still now they perform really good and strong..with those 200amp it will be bulletproof..hehehe...bigger props are coming..!!!

ray schrauwen
10-27-2010, 12:28 PM
Get'm while they're hot! :)

FighterCat57
10-27-2010, 12:40 PM
Sorry I got the first one for my n1 mono. But second place is still ok.

:banana: :bounce::banana:

Yes, but do you *KNOW* That the programming cards will work? Have you actually plugged it in and verified the programming that it will work with the Aquastar programming card?

It's a big risk to take!

He he, just kidding. I bought one.

G-UNIT
10-27-2010, 12:51 PM
steve: I have the 120 and someone said to not run it with the bec connected when running 6s and to run a sepret bec, so can the 120 bec handle 6s.

Simon170
10-27-2010, 04:12 PM
My (future) setup: 36" Vee, Leopard 4082 1500kv, 6s2p, 44mm prop

Swordfish 200amp or the Seaking 180A?

Which whould you guys go for in my position? The Seaking has a much higher burst rating at 360a versus the Swordfish' 230a.

This is my first time buying a boat ESC, or a brushless one for that matter. I dont want to get one then realise I should have bought the other one lol. I'm leaning towards the Swordfish for its compact size and higher continues amp rate. But I cant ignore the Seaking's amp burst rating..:doh:

HELP!:ohmy:

Rumdog
10-27-2010, 05:00 PM
Neither. Get an esc rated above 6s, to run 6s reliably.

Simon170
10-27-2010, 05:12 PM
Both say they are rated to 6s... but you dont think they will cope? Any suggestions?

Rumdog
10-27-2010, 05:15 PM
I've had bad experience, so have many others running esc's to the max specs. It just isn't a good idea.

Simon170
10-27-2010, 05:22 PM
Fair play mate. Can you recommend an alternative?

RIPFENCE
10-27-2010, 06:05 PM
its going to be funny when these sell out in one day...i gotta admit i was on it real quick..i love the choices that are availiable now..i will probably get a hydra ice when they come out too..i like these swordfish esc's a lot they have been great for me so far..

nova68
10-27-2010, 07:23 PM
Would it be smart to add some capacitors to the Swordfish 200amp LV, I have some 35v 1000uf capacitors I was thinking of 1 or 2, the Swordfish will go in a DF 33 with a 1515/1Y on 4S2P with a Octura X 442, a little feed back would help out. THANKS

jcald2000
10-27-2010, 08:14 PM
Does it have D2pak FETs like the 240 and is it a 2 layer board?
The photo's don't tell much.

Simon170
10-28-2010, 06:34 AM
Would it be smart to add some capacitors to the Swordfish 200amp LV, I have some 35v 1000uf capacitors I was thinking of 1 or 2, the Swordfish will go in a DF 33 with a 1515/1Y on 4S2P with a Octura X 442, a little feed back would help out. THANKS
:bowdown:


Helloooooooooo.... now that sounds interesting. Could this help a 200 run 6s with a touch more safety?

*please say yes, please say yes, please say yes...*

This would make me v happy....:beerchug:

ray schrauwen
10-28-2010, 10:05 AM
We can say what ever you want us to say....

Weren't you warned....?

Steven Vaccaro
10-28-2010, 10:08 AM
I agree. I run all my setups at less than advertised. I know that they will run at the rating. But for how long. Longevity is my keep to running on a budget. I try to get many years out of them.

Simon170
10-28-2010, 11:32 AM
We can say what ever you want us to say....

Weren't you warned....?

Ok, well only say it if its true then haha

I would like an ESC that can handle more than 6s safely, but there seems to be a massive price jump to those units.

I understand that running something on its limit is not a good idea for longevity, thats why I havent just bought one and gone for it.
If adding capacitors to it can solve the issue I'll go with that, if not I'll have to keep looking for a different ECU that can safely run 6s and be in my price range.

Its a real pain TBH as I think I have everything else sorted now, just cant find the right ESC...:help:

DISAR
11-05-2010, 05:59 AM
What is the max amps rating? continous 200A, max?

Simon170
11-05-2010, 06:08 AM
I beleive its 200amp continuous and 230amp burst.

scullyeng
11-11-2010, 09:37 PM
Will these be back in stock anytime soon?

Steven Vaccaro
11-12-2010, 07:04 AM
About 2-3 weeks.

line6
11-16-2010, 01:47 AM
So whats the verdict on these guys? will they hold up on a P-mono setup or maybe a N2 mono setup with a 1515 in it. looking for a back up for a castle 240

JAson Sims

BHChieftain
11-18-2010, 09:36 PM
I've got a castle creations 1517 1800KV, planning to run 4S2P and also 5S2P, prop range x642 to x646. Do you think this controller will handle it?

Thanks,
Chief

DISAR
11-22-2010, 07:46 AM
I got the 200A but I noticed the following "problem". When running at full throttle and want to reduce speed in a turn for example, I leave the throttle to go back to neutral but there is a small delay in response, the boat delays 1-2 secs to reduce speed and still runs at full throtle. It is quite incovenient and I loose some control of the boat. I noticed the same with the HV240, but not with the 120.
Some of my other colleagues have the same issue, has anybody noticed that? Is there a solution?
Many thanks in advance....

Steven Vaccaro
11-22-2010, 08:06 AM
I got the 200A but I noticed the following "problem". When running at full throttle and want to reduce speed in a turn for example, I leave the throttle to go back to neutral but there is a small delay in response, the boat delays 1-2 secs to reduce speed and still runs at full throtle. It is quite incovenient and I loose some control of the boat. I noticed the same with the HV240, but not with the 120.
Some of my other colleagues have the same issue, has anybody noticed that? Is there a solution?
Many thanks in advance....

Send me a email(not a pm) from the ose products page about this and we can forward it to the tech support.

DISAR
11-22-2010, 10:12 AM
OK.

DINO7
11-23-2010, 07:19 AM
same problem with mine 200A Steven.

ray schrauwen
11-23-2010, 09:29 AM
Better try mine....

Gen
12-19-2010, 06:13 AM
is this still a problem , with these esc have other people who own them got this problem

dariomonguio
12-19-2010, 07:28 AM
I have the same problem, how do I fix it?:help:

Gen
12-21-2010, 07:21 AM
even though i havent one of thes esc out of intrest i wrote a email to heifi support explaining the problem here is my reply

Thanks for you interested in our products, Please try with the following methods to deal with the issues:

1 Solder another capacity pool to increase the value of total capacities.
2 Make sure the length of wires between motor and ESC is less than 80mm.
3 Make sure the ESC is far away from the receiver as possible as you can.
4 Use the separate battery pack to power the receiver and servos.

darioellider
01-04-2011, 07:36 AM
I think none of the above is a definitive solution.
I think the error is not interference, and the solution he gives is as if the error was interference.

i will prove it in the future, so far this drive is discarded

darioellider
02-02-2011, 07:14 AM
Has anyone used this esc 200th with 6s and its bec?

ray schrauwen
02-02-2011, 10:52 AM
It has no BEC.

Steven Vaccaro
02-02-2011, 11:17 AM
It has no BEC.

It has a bec.

I haven't been able to duplicate the problem they are seeing. Maybe a video of the issue can be done on the bench?

drwayne
02-06-2011, 04:58 AM
Latest SF240HV firmware( from HiFei ) shows the run-on fault.
I installed this to a beta and the result was terrifying.. it ran on for 1-2 second WOT when it should have slowed for the corner 100ft before !
Also on SF240HV, thermal cutoff has no registration from sensor.
Original supplied firmware did not display this.
Script suggests this is a delay due status change from active signal recognition to failsafe condition... it needs a certain qty of valid command sets before it alters staged output.. but the script screws up the delay.

Am in dialogue now with Michelle ( HiFei) regarding this flaw.
W

drwayne
02-06-2011, 07:11 PM
Please post the version of the firmware that has the problem so I can check my two ESCs (new SF200LV's).

early batch ESC#1 firmware AHiB 0730 00MC 2000
recent batch ESC#2 firmware AHiB 0B10 01MC 200L


AHiB 0B10 00HC 240L for the SF240HV as released 08Jan2011
with variable LVC settings
Software is not interchangeable between platforms.

eg 200 =X= 240HV !

drwayne
02-06-2011, 11:46 PM
I have have not written for, not ever seen, the 200LV
Show me where Steve hides the downloads, and I will have a peek at comparability...
However I doubt a 26V limited hardware will survive the 51V control set of the HV.

As control errors are ghosted between 2 platforms, one assumes some scripting routines were cloned.

W

Insaniac
02-07-2011, 01:42 AM
You can download the Version 2 executable here:

http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/manuals.htm

ray schrauwen
02-07-2011, 11:56 PM
"New Program Box" ???

Thanks for the links Insaniac.

ray schrauwen
02-27-2011, 10:43 PM
Will these be back in stock anytime soon?

Steven Vaccaro
02-28-2011, 06:35 AM
I have confirmation that the order is finally on its way. The long Chinese New Year messed up many of my orders. I hope to have it by the end of this week.

drwayne
03-01-2011, 06:13 PM
After beta testing V3 software, I understand the new batch of hifei esc will arrive with that firmware.
This has a crisp response to throttle... 2 second pause to reset failsafe, and a few more tweaks

Wayne

ray schrauwen
03-01-2011, 06:32 PM
Thanks Wayne. Now can we update the previous versions?

drwayne
03-01-2011, 06:56 PM
Thanks Wayne. Now can we update the previous versions?

Have trialed and tested 240HV and 120LV with this V3
The 200LV I have no units... release without test may offer explosive results...
I leave that testing to hifei

All note, this is not the GUI front end ppl use to program parameters..this is the firmware code embedded on controllers.

Diesel6401
03-27-2011, 08:17 PM
Have a question:

Bought a swordy 200 from the swap shop has version: AHiB 0B10 01MC 200L installed

I just bought a swordy 200 new from steve a few days ago, received it yesterday it has: AHiB 0730 00MC 2000 installed. I then downloaded the link from Astec models and the version was also AHiB 0730 00MC 2000 so according to this statement is everything I have bass-ackwards or I am reading/doing something wrong? Should I convert the old/used esc to match the esc I just bought from steve and to the download from astec. that would make the most sense to me.


early batch ESC#1 firmware AHiB 0730 00MC 2000
recent batch ESC#2 firmware AHiB 0B10 01MC 200L


*Update I was incorrect the new version on the esc I have now is AHKB 1307 01MC 2000 which is what I downloaded from Astec

bbill1
04-18-2011, 04:09 PM
Just purchased a new Swordfish 200lv here on OSE (Ordered it on Friday and got it today! *WOW*).

I connected it to my pc to set the LVC as noted in previous posts and saw that the firmware revision is:

AHiB 0B10 01MC 200L

Is this the latest revision or is the file on Astec the latest?

The 200lv version in the zip file from Astec is:

AHKB 1307 01MC 2000


Documentation is lacking regarding revision dates. It looks to me like I do need to upgrade, but before I do I just want to make sure because I do not have the AHiB firmware file and therefore would not be able to go back if I'm wrong.

Meniscus
04-18-2011, 04:23 PM
So you're the one that bought it! J/K Nice buy!

I was recently researching this ESC and seem to remember seeing the info you're looking for. I'll look back through my stuff to see if I can find. In the meantime, it may be helpful to contact Steven for more information. He will certainly help you attain the info you're looking for.

bbill1
04-18-2011, 04:36 PM
So you're the one that bought it! J/K Nice buy!

I was recently researching this ESC and seem to remember seeing the info you're looking for. I'll look back through my stuff to see if I can find. In the meantime, it may be helpful to contact Steven for more information. He will certainly help you attain the info you're looking for.

Yup, that was me.

Just pm'd him. Thanks!

bbill1
04-19-2011, 07:12 AM
No one else knows the answer to this?

DINO7
04-19-2011, 12:10 PM
astec s is the latest.
AHKB 1307 01MC 2000

bbill1
04-19-2011, 12:15 PM
astec s is the latest.
AHKB 1307 01MC 2000

Thank you!

Will update mine today.

Insaniac
05-06-2011, 07:05 PM
After beta testing V3 software, I understand the new batch of hifei esc will arrive with that firmware.
This has a crisp response to throttle... 2 second pause to reset failsafe, and a few more tweaks

Wayne

Everyone on the forum is watching and waiting...how or where can we download version 3?

drwayne
05-06-2011, 07:17 PM
HiFei will release 'their' latest firmware when able

V3 as beta tested
I could not fault, and yet take no responsibility for failures it may cause ! ....

W

bbill1
05-06-2011, 07:28 PM
HiFei will release 'their' latest firmware when able

V3 as beta tested
I could not fault, and yet take no responsibility for failures it may cause ! ....

W

Understand that this file is for the 240, NOT the 200. Just so everyone knows.

drwayne
05-06-2011, 11:33 PM
Understand that this file is for the 240, NOT the 200. Just so everyone knows.

:iagree:

Insaniac
05-07-2011, 11:02 AM
Understand that this file is for the 240, NOT the 200. Just so everyone knows.

OK, so for the 200A, what is the firmware 16 digit number of the latest version?
For the two I have, one ends with ...200L and the other ends with ...2000.

Who has the correct 411?

bbill1
05-07-2011, 04:23 PM
OK, so for the 200A, what is the firmware 16 digit number of the latest version?
For the two I have, one ends with ...200L and the other ends with ...2000.

Who has the correct 411?

The latest is;

AHKB-1307-01MC-2000

There does seem to be a difference between the Astec and OSE versions, at least in filename and file date. The OSE version is dated 3/07/2011 and the Astec is 3/11/2011. They may be the same but I did not take the time to hash the file and see.

I used the Astec firmware file.

Insaniac
05-07-2011, 05:07 PM
That's the one I thought was the newest...Thanks!

Steven Vaccaro
05-10-2011, 07:35 PM
I just tested a swordfish in a boat with the 2000 firmware. When the throttle is dropped from 100% to 0% there is a tiny throttle delay. When I say dropped I mean as quick as possible. Its less than 1/2 second if even. I cant see an issue with it at all.

ray schrauwen
05-10-2011, 08:20 PM
Thanks Steve, I was very curious seeing as I bought one of the first ones out.

bbill1
05-11-2011, 05:50 AM
I just tested a swordfish in a boat with the 2000 firmware. When the throttle is dropped from 100% to 0% there is a tiny throttle delay. When I say dropped I mean as quick as possible. Its less than 1/2 second if even. I cant see an issue with it at all.

Ran mine yesterday as well with the same firmware. No issue at all. Very slight delay but it is barely noticeable. Easy to get used to.

Bill

bigwaveohs
05-11-2011, 11:20 AM
I have a Swordfish 120 and a 200LV. The 200LV runs-on about 1/2 sec. after you chop the throttle. The 120 does not.
Try it out of the water...it's easier to notice the difference.

bbill1
05-11-2011, 11:25 AM
I have a Swordfish 120 and a 200LV. The 200LV runs-on about 1/2 sec. after you chop the throttle. The 120 does not.
Try it out of the water...it's easier to notice the difference.

How often are you going to do that?

I did notice it on the bench though.

Steven Vaccaro
05-11-2011, 12:52 PM
I have a Swordfish 120 and a 200LV. The 200LV runs-on about 1/2 sec. after you chop the throttle. The 120 does not.
Try it out of the water...it's easier to notice the difference.

My sons run 2 of them. We never noticed until someone mentioned it a long time ago. Even then I really had to look hard.

I dont own one boat that comes to a halting stop when I let off the throttle, no matter what esc is in it. So I really never notice any slow down spooling of the motor.

ray schrauwen
05-11-2011, 02:33 PM
As long as Steve says it's not noticeable I'm fine and do not care.

Still need to try it, lol... this weekend I hope.

Meniscus
05-11-2011, 04:09 PM
Just thinking from an electronics background, but I'm thinking this is a good thing. It allows the current to wind down rather than excess current being closed by a gate somewhere in the circuit.

tunnelvision
05-12-2011, 06:33 PM
Steven, do you know when you'll have some new stock in? Thanks!

Steven Vaccaro
05-12-2011, 09:16 PM
About 2 weeks or so.