Do you really need the programming card?

[d.a.v.e]

Just bought my boat but the shop did not have the programing card in stock. Just wondering if I can still run it on lipo's before I get the programming card next week?

The manual does not really say not to? Just wondering if I risk damaging the esc or if all I'm really loosing is the lipo cut off?

[junior63]

you could BUT you would have to time your runs.with the card you can adjust timing,battery type,cutoff voltage,cutoff type,brake and throttle curve

[Boomer]

The short answer is you need the card. It is not that costly and you need it to program the boat correctly for lipos.
Boomer

[TheShaughnessy]

i have one i could ship to you, 15 bucks shipped if you want it.

[d.a.v.e]

I already have it ordered, but thanks. Was just wondering about running it before I get the card next week?

I get it will help to have it, just not clear if it will damage it if I run it on lipo's as is or just suck it up and wait a week :)