Of course this happens.....sigh

[Shoc-RC]

I believe he's describing that one of the red + power wires on the Y harness is clipped, which is necessary, when you're connecting 2 ESC's with built-in BEC's to a single receiver channel.

Correct

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[vinnyp]

I didn't know that is how it is wired.

Just took a look at mine. It is wired that way as well. I didnt know that. Why should it be that way? I am curious to learn.

[fweasel]

The red wire on the lead from the ESC to the receiver is how the receiver gets it's power from your battery packs connected to the ESC. Its called a BEC, battery elimination circuit. Since the Zelos has two ESC's, you need to disconnect one of the red wires. On custom builds, some people physically cut one of the red wires. The better way to do it is with a Y harness, like the Zelos, or to de-pin the red wire on one of the receiver plugs. The reason for that, is when you need to calibrate the ESC's individually, they'll each need to be able to power the receiver. A cut wire is pain to temporarily jumper to get that power, where as repinning or removing the Y harness are simple options.

[vinnyp]

Thanks for the explanation. I learn something new here everyday.

[Shoc-RC]

First, your comment on rotation, there is no setting for that in the programming card. Its dictated by the order the motor wires are connected and the setup of the throttle on the transmitter. When you put everything back together, left motor should spin CW and the right motor should spin CCW. If they don't, reverse a single ESC to motor wire connector and test again.

When you get the new motors in, just arm a single side at a time and watch the ESC light. Do a throttle calibration on it first. Arm it, and make sure it counts out the correct number of cells connected. Then do a quick full throttle blip to make sure the green LED on the ESC goes solid when you're at full throttle. Do the same with the other side, then reinstall the Y harness and go for a quick recon lap, bring it back in, check out the temps. In my opinion, twin motor boats are very easy to hear when something isn't going right because the normally harmonious notes of both motors spinning together goes flat quickly when something's wrong.

Wonder if HH will send you a pair of the new 2000Kv motors from the UL19 and Veles since the old style are disco'd. That would be a welcome replacement.

Thanks for the tips. Yeah, the 3650-2000Kv, 6-Pole, Water-Cooled, Marine Motor (DYNM3831) that the UL19 has would be awesome but I bet they have some Original Zelos 36 motors laying around for just this warranty purpose especially since you can't currently even get the 3650 anywhere till October. I'll just be happy if HH decides to warranty both motors! If they do, I will be purchasing the UL19 very soon as a nod towards them and because it looks like a damn fun boat. With this level of customer service and HH standing behind their product like this, how can you go wrong! If they decide not to warranty, I will be looking at other compatible motors, probably SSS or NEU. Have not done a ton of research but I know there are some suggestions over in the Zelos mod thread.

Thanks again everyone, I will post after I get everything back up and running.

[MADRCER]

Thanks for the tips. Yeah, the 3650-2000Kv, 6-Pole, Water-Cooled, Marine Motor (DYNM3831) that the UL19 has would be awesome but I bet they have some Original Zelos 36 motors laying around for just this warranty purpose especially since you can't currently even get the 3650 anywhere till October. I'll just be happy if HH decides to warranty both motors! If they do, I will be purchasing the UL19 very soon as a nod towards them and because it looks like a damn fun boat. With this level of customer service and HH standing behind their product like this, how can you go wrong! If they decide not to warranty, I will be looking at other compatible motors, probably SSS or NEU. Have not done a ton of research but I know there are some suggestions over in the Zelos mod thread.

Thanks again everyone, I will post after I get everything back up and running.

Got to keep your eyes peeled....I ran across some more 3831's Wednesday and expecting the delivery tomorrow...

[Shoc-RC]

Well, once again, customer service and HH come through. After watching the vid they are shipping me two motors. I'll let you all know if they are the old model or new. Annnnd that's why I also purchase the UL 19 for my Lake trip... it has been doing awesome love the boat I'll post in that forum later.

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