HiModel 4s-8s 200 amp esc

[lomdel]

That Thermal Adhesive is way too expensive for my humble application. I'll use ordinary thermal paste and keep the heatsink on with either shrink wrap or zip-ties...

I read somewhere that the Himodel 200A ESC is programmable with the Turnigy card. I would just like to confirm with those that tried it, that they referred to the http://www.himodel.com/electric/HiMo...200A-OPTO.html ESC and the http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...ogramming_Card and that it actually worked!!??

[Jesse J]

I just read on the back of my JB weld that it is NOT conductive. This could be another alternative to astronomically priced thermally conductive epoxy or the conductive steel epoxy. thoughts?

[ksm2001]

QUOTE "I read somewhere that the Himodel 200A ESC is programmable with the Turnigy card."

As far as I know the only way to program the Himodel 200 amp esc's is by using the transmiter and count the beeps as listed in the instructions. It's a pain at first but once you figure it out you can do it with your eyes closed, just keep your ears open

Ken

[donzi22]

Yes there is , check out the picture below

Thanks for the information. I assume that you first plug in the connectors with the resistor then the main connectors. Do you have to unplug the resistor after you plug in the main connectors or run it all connected?

[ksm2001]

Do you have to unplug the resistor after you plug in the main connectors or run it all connected?

Hi Donzi, you don't have to disconnect the resistor, here is an update pic I found for another way to do the same job.

Ken

[donzi22]

Thank you very much for the added information

[lomdel]

Here is a pic of how I plan to cool my HM200, with four tubes of cooling water AND a 40mm 5V fan mounted to one side...

[ksm2001]

Here is a pic of how I plan to cool my HM200, with four tubes of cooling water AND a 40mm 5V fan mounted to one side...

Heat...what heat? Cool no pun intended. looks good and nice idea.

[Jeff Wohlt]

Any std for what resistor size is needed? 20-50...any cell count or is this really just for 6-8s up?

[785boats]

Jeff.
This was posted by Jetbill on post #37. Makes things easier.

http://scriptasylum.com/rc_speed/_nospark.html

Cheers.
Paul.

[Gary]

Are these Hymodels fairly straight forward to program with pistol transmitters ? I heard they do not come with directions most of the time.

[Ub Hauled]

not very instinctive, but once it click in your head it's a breeze.

[ksm2001]

Are these Hymodels fairly straight forward to program with pistol transmitters ? I heard they do not come with directions most of the time.

They are not that easy to program at first like Ub Hauled mentioned, the instructions can be downloaded from the top right corner of the page where you veiw the esc from Himodel. The trick which isn't explained in the instructions to well is once you set a certain part of the program keep holding the full throttle to move to the next section untill you hear the next set of beeps that tell you your in that set of programs , hmmm even my instructions make it confusing.
If you get one you will see what we mean, but once you get the hang of it its easy.

Ken

[lomdel]

Is it that difficult for manufacturers to provide USB programming for all their ESC's? Himodel have a program card interface for some of their models but not for the series of the 200A one.

[Gary]

Just put the 8s Hymodel in my formula hydro i just built. Worked great until 3rd set of batts and its now dead. Only goes to program mode and wont even do that. Dont know if i should try anotther one or just upgrade. I was useing a 7 xl with a 442 prop . It went a 49 best with no heat issues so i was happy.........untill it crapped out!!!! OHWELL