1/8 Dumas Atlas Van Lines setup question

[dolfan]

I am trying to get my Atlas Van Lines up and running, but have not had much success. It runs for about 30 to 60 seconds, and then the esc shuts it down.
after about another 30 seconds, the esc resets and I am able to get it back to shore.

Here is my setup:
Neu 2215
schultz 40-160
thunderpower 10s1p 5000mha
octura x450
13 lbs without batt.

I started out with x460 and also tried x455 with the same results.
I'm thinking that the 2215 is pulling more than the 10s1p can give...
and if thats the case, then I'm stuck, because, I dont have anymore room under the cowl. It's a tight fit with the 1 batt.

Anyone have any suggestions?

If I were to move my motor batt and esc to cat, would it run or would I have the same problem?

[Diegoboy]

Is your Lipo the Pro Lite or the Extreme?
The pro lite V2 is a 20C continuous & 40C burst.
The Extreme V2 is 25C continuous & 50C burst.

[dolfan]

It's the extreme V2 25C Cont/50C burst (125A/250A)

[JimClark]

What is the voltage cut off in the esc set to?
Jim

[dolfan]

I dont belive you can change the cutoff voltage on the 40-160
according to the manual it is set at 7.5 volts.

Dip switches are set to:
1 = on
2 = on
3 = off
4 = off
5 = off
6 = off

I think I tried soft timing, and got the same results.

I also contacted schultz
I asked about other setting like dip switch 6, and the response I got was:

overloading a battery could cause huge voltage spikes which can cause overheating the controller.

You can try the different DIL-switch #6 setting, but I think that will make no huge difference.
Please use for the NEU motor DIL switch #5 off.

If you want to use only 1 battery pack I would reduce the prop size.

[Diegoboy]

It sounds like a classic case of "over amping" I'm at a loss for what to try. I don't suggest running 2 packs in her w/o a cowl, but I would because it's just me. Please don't try it though.

[dolfan]

I put my boat on the scale again, and with the batt, ready to run, it comes in at 17 lbs... I guess the 13 lbs must be what I wish it was..

I'm going to try an x448 and x447, and see what that does.

[TotalPackage]

Did your boat ever run?

[AlanN]

There may be a timing issue with the 40-160 and the neu. You may have to play with the timing. I ran 5000's with my plett and know that they are marginal for duration of a heat race and with the larger prop and motor you are running, my bet is you ain't got enough juice for that setup. And 17# for an 1/8th scale is very decent.

[siberianhusky]

Anybody notice the last post in this this thread is from april 2009? Until today that is.
The original poster only posted 4 times and all in this thread, I don't think he's still around!

[AlanN]

Nope, wonder what made it resurface.

[woodster]

Man I would love to pick this guys brain also. I'm getting ready to set up the same boat and motor combo.

[islandboy]

I'm headed in the same direction also with an 1/8 scale, 2215, 40.160WK and 10S1P 5000 Mah 45C. Should one of us contact the OP to ask what he finally did to fix his problem?

[AlanN]

Why do you all insist on running a motor that is better suited for a rigger? That motor is a bit overkill. 1527's and pletts and outrunners will do the job without killing the cells. Most likely he had to run 2P or never bothered.

[TotalPackage]

I had resurfaced it Alan coz i run scales and I love an atlas's though he might come back. Didnt look like he had given any updates.I can say this though castles app chart shows a 2215 in a sport hydro of 40 + inches it show a 1527 too but the 2215 is the other option. Why not have headroom?Either setup calls for 2 p by castles recomendations if fact all nue setups on that chart call for 2 p