Need Help with newest 180A SeaKings

[cocos710]

Seaking 180 amp

Note: merged threads.

Hi guys...
We tested 6 new seaking 180 and all of them shut off at full throttle on 6 cells and 4082 1600kv motors. The big issue is that we instaled the older one back and had no problems.

It apears the new overload breaker is to sensitive. Also notice that once shutoff was activate the first time ......it kept going off sooner every next time.

If you have experience similar results please say so.

Several dealers did not believe our claims.

[Tamelesstgr]

It is pretty common among the V3 esc's that they have sensative low voltage cutoff over the V2

Few questions:
What batteries are you using?
What is your LVC set at in the esc?

[Revolt Flash]

cocos710 go to [ Hobby Wing (Seaking) ESC's Q & A] Look up [Electronics Talk] then [ESC] and you find other complaints.

[cocos710]

Responce

It is pretty common among the V3 esc's that they have sensative low voltage cutoff over the V2

Few questions:
What batteries are you using?
What is your LVC set at in the esc?

We tried all programing changes possible with the new 180 and had no luck.
Even on 4 cells it would not hold a x448 with out shutting off.

Batteries were very good 100C on 4s and 6s.

[cocos710]

We tried all programing changes possible with the new 180 and had no luck.
Even on 4 cells it would not hold a x448 with out shutting off.

Batteries were very good 100C on 4s and 6s.

[golfito]

Did you consult the manufacturer?
Or in HOBBYWING North America?
There are already 3 or 4 users with the same problem, right?

https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/collections/seaking-v3-manual

[785boats]

Have you tried running them with the lv cutout switched off?
I always switch it off in mine for my race boats.

Also. What is the answer to the question of what setting you have the lvc set at?

[Doug Smock]

Hey fellas,

This seems to be wide spread. A good number of guys have tried everything to resolve this. Too bad too as these have been good controls up until now. I have one for a build I'm doing that I will test this weekend.

I'm going to merge this thread with the other one(s)

It would be great if we could get a manufacturer representative to come weigh in on this.

[golfito]

"Low Voltage Cutoff Protection:

When the battery voltage falls below the preset cutoff threshold for over 1 second, the ESC will cut off the output and stop working, then the Red LED blinks slowly. The controller can be reoperated at the halved power after the throttle returns to zero.

Overheat Protection:

when the ESC temperature goes above the factory preset value, the ESC will cut off the output and stop running, then the Green LED flashes slowly. The controller can be reoperated at the halved power after the throttle returns to zero, the output will resume if the temperature decreases below 80°C.

Throttle Signal Loss Protection:

When the receiver detects no throttle signal (from the transmitter) for over 0.1 second, the ESC will cut off the output. The controller will not resume running until the signal is detected again. Hereby, we suggest users setting the no signal protection (or F/S protection value) on the TH channel (on the transmitter) to “Output off” or “Neutral position”."

[Doug Smock]

Moved from another thread.

Hello, someone who can help me has had problems with the Esc seaking 180 the problem we are having is that they are knocking down you put the boat to run and when you are going to accelerate to the maximum it stops working you remove the trigger and accelerate again and when you go to Max is the same It is not temperature It is not a signal It is not voltage and it is not programmed to be programmed of all the ways and they are finished to buy taken out of the box I have a friend already it takes 5 with the same problem and the other takes 3 with the Same problem to me I spend as recent as yesterday someone knows that is happening thanks

Moved this thread to " Hobby Wing (Seaking) ESC's Q & A forum"

[Revolt Flash]

Did you consult the manufacturer?
Or in HOBBYWING North America?
There are already 3 or 4 users with the same problem, right?

https://www.hobbywingdirect.com/coll...king-v3-manual

A couple of us have contacted Charlie at Hobby Wing. I did send a few emails back and forth to him. Nothing he said seem to help me out. He never offered for me to send any of them in to be checked out either.

[donhuff]

I just sent ANOTHER email to Charlie trying to explan our situation, and I included a link to this thread.

[donhuff]

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.

"
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!

[cocos710]

Finaly ....That is great News!!!

Thank you so much for the info!!!

[Tamelesstgr]

Thanks for the merged thread and update. I have the Turnigy T180 and fortunately have not experienced any issues with it.