ESC help

**Diesel6401** · 05-02-2010, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by speedfreak

where can i find a good and cheap ESC. i know at hobby king but which one. I think my problem might have to do with the ESC or the RX. so i'm going to give it a shot at the ESC first because the RX light is still on. thanks

I read your other thread, I would troubleshoot a little more before just assuming its the esc. If you really want a new esc though, heres some links.

I run this one myself and like it and the program box is very nice. http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbyking/s...ter_Cooled_ESC

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...=hef-sword-120

http://www.kintecracing.com/Electrical.html

Just don't get anything less than 60 amps and you'll be ok, also the hobbywing/turnigy 180amp big esc's don't fit in the hull so stick to the slim design.

**Doby** · 05-02-2010, 09:18 PM

Have you tried adding a new cap on the controller, its a simple fix that may help,,,some where on here there is a thread about it.

**speedfreak** · 05-02-2010, 09:30 PM

what causes the cap to go bad do you know? all i did was leave the batteries connected for a couple of days when i was done running. when i came back the batteries were shot and now the boat won't even turn on, the rutter turns though

**speedfreak** · 05-02-2010, 09:31 PM

also where can i get a cap?

**Doby** · 05-02-2010, 09:41 PM

The cap on the early models of the UL-1 was under rated and sometimes just died, a local electrinic shop might have better rated ones. I have been trying to find the thread on here about replacing them, but not havng any luck. PM a member here called LiPo Power, he started that thread.

**speedfreak** · 05-02-2010, 09:47 PM

thanks, i'll try to look for it. I've got the newer UL-1.

**Diesel6401** · 05-03-2010, 01:48 AM

Originally posted by Doby

Have you tried adding a new cap on the controller, its a simple fix that may help,,,some where on here there is a thread about it.

Good add Doby, an extra cap was the first thing I added to my ul-1 before I even ran it. Here's where I got mine from. http://www.kintecracing.com/Electrical.html (scroll towards bottem). Very easy to install and prob the best first step and also the cheapest.

**Diesel6401** · 05-03-2010, 01:50 AM

Originally posted by speedfreak

thanks, i'll try to look for it. I've got the newer UL-1.

Does it have the huge cap hanging off of it? If not its not a new gen.

**speedfreak** · 05-03-2010, 11:11 AM

yeah it's got the huge cap on it, so how do i take that off, i found the tread on how to put it on, somebody said to just leave it.

**Doby** · 05-03-2010, 12:09 PM

Leave it on and solder a new one to the power wires.

**detox** · 05-03-2010, 04:01 PM

Sometimes the thin motor wire connectors will get too hot and will become unsoldered. This will cause motor not to run. I replaced my cheap UL-1 connectors using Castle's BEAFIER 5mm versions.

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**speedfreak** · 05-03-2010, 07:27 PM

i finally got the motor to turn, i put channel 2 to channel 1 and the motor armed. which then to me must mean that channel 2 is shot. so i probably have to get a new rx or does anyone have any ideas. has this happen to anyone before.

**LiPo Power** · 05-04-2010, 12:49 AM

Here it is, please read it all.....

http://forums.offshoreelectrics.com/...ead.php?t=9828

Originally posted by Doby

The cap on the early models of the UL-1 was under rated and sometimes just died, a local electrinic shop might have better rated ones. I have been trying to find the thread on here about replacing them, but not havng any luck. PM a member here called LiPo Power, he started that thread.

**wizard122** · 05-04-2010, 06:45 PM

RX

Originally posted by speedfreak

i finally got the motor to turn, i put channel 2 to channel 1 and the motor armed. which then to me must mean that channel 2 is shot. so i probably have to get a new rx or does anyone have any ideas. has this happen to anyone before.

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or this on Ebay

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