Need Help with newest 180A SeaKings

[donhuff]

I'm curious. Does your turnigy have six (6) caps on the power leads?

only the newest batch of seakings hav 6, and they are the only ones that give the problem.

[Tamelesstgr]

My turnigy version has 3 caps on the main body and then 4 caps on the power leads.

[donhuff]

yeah, that's not the bad one. They only have two little caps on the main body.

[Tamelesstgr]

Apologies, the V3 that I have does have 2 smaller caps. I also have a V2 which has 3 larger caps.

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[donhuff]

Ah ha, The top pic is the correct one, but on the power leads, red and black, are there 2 or 6 caps?

If just two your good, if 6, then you got a problem. But if you have run it, you would know this.

[Tamelesstgr]

I have 4 caps on my power leads, I'll try and get a pic later

[TRUCKPULL]

Apologies, the V3 that I have does have 2 smaller caps. I also have a V2 which has 3 larger caps.

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The bottom picture is a V2 - They are OK

Larry

[Peter A]

I got it! The fix for the problems would simply be to go back to the V2 version that worked well. I have two that get a lot of use and have even been dunked but still keep going. The V3 version isn't as good so dump it and remake V2's. That's some consumer feedback for Hobbywing.

[TRUCKPULL]

Here is the full picture of the V3

The caps are under the shrink on the power wires.
It also has a switch wired to the ESC.

Larry

[Doug Smock]

Dang, that was quick!

Just heard back from Charlie. They are aware of the problem and are working on a fix. Here is part of the email he sent me.

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Hi Don,

Good news is, we have been working on this exact topic. Bad news is that I am un clear as to exactly "when" and "how" we're going to initiate the fix for current owners and users. I need a bit more time, as we're still "confirming" the fix is working in the field, but, as soon as the testers report back, we'll be working on getting updated units exchanged for customers.
"

For anyone having the issue, I suggest that you email Charlie and get you process started [email protected] B

edit... They call the problem "Early Shut Down issues". When communicating with them, I would use this term to describe your problem. Might save you some time trying to explain things!

Great news. Guys Steven is on this as well.

Thank you Charlie & Co!

[golfito]

Good thing they're dealing with the problem.
Is there anything that identifies which batch of fa is defective?

[donhuff]

Yes, they have SIX caps on the power leads.

[Revolt Flash]

Hobbywing answered me yesterday and told me to start a couple of RMA's.

[cocos710]

Hi...Were can we find the correct RMA Form?

[Revolt Flash]

What I did was send Charlie [[email protected]] an email about the Seaking 180 v3 esc early shut down issue and Hobbywing sent me the info. and directed me in what to do.