Swordfish ESC's now instock

**Steven Vaccaro** · 03-31-2010, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by bustitup

ok I just attemped the instructions on the first video...

ok everything in device manager works fine and I got the y cable working but I have no swordfish software to open...is that what the disk is for?....I havnt tried the disc because its to small to run in my pc drive

The disk is whats needed to make everything work, without loading the software there isnt anything to program. I will work on uploading the software online.

**bustitup** · 03-31-2010, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro

The disk is whats needed to make everything work, without loading the software there isnt anything to program. I will work on uploading the software online.

awesome thats good news ...I thought I was doing something wrong

**Steven Vaccaro** · 03-31-2010, 04:05 PM

Email me from the ose contacts page and I can get it to you asap.

**bustitup** · 03-31-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by steven vaccaro

email me from the ose contacts page and i can get it to you asap.

done!!

**crabstick** · 03-31-2010, 04:15 PM

Guys look on the bright side. It may not have worked yet, but least they haven't burst into flames on plugin *cough castle*

**bustitup** · 03-31-2010, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by crabstick

Guys look on the bright side. It may not have worked yet, but least they haven't burst into flames on plugin *cough castle*

man aint it the truth...theres nothing worse than buying one of the worlds leading esc's (castle) and have it blow up in your face on the first try

I have high hopes for these 240hv esc's...they are awesome looking and have water cooling and are a very nice size considering how powerfull they are

my two will get the acid test running each one on 12s2p

**Rumdog** · 03-31-2010, 04:22 PM

I still get nothin. Made the polarities in the connectors correct. Followed each step. Aaaaand Connection failure.

**RIPFENCE** · 03-31-2010, 05:33 PM

I shoved my disk into my laptop and it took the program just fine bustit..i did have to update drivers for my com ports but i got through it and was able to program it....as far as power up i followed your video steven but after i release the trigger on my dx2 radio it continues to beep and will not leave the programming mode...any ideas steven?..the fish has not turned my neu 1527 yet but i am close...

**Steven Vaccaro** · 03-31-2010, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Rumdog

I still get nothin. Made the polarities in the connectors correct. Followed each step. Aaaaand Connection failure.

I had the same problem at first. Each step has to be done exactly.

What is the uart to com port number?
Does the screen update when you plug in the rx wire to the usb?
Is the USB link showing a red light?

Check and make sure the com port is not being used by something else. The usb port powers the esc, so make sure you don't have batteries plugged into the esc. Lastly post a picture of the layout so we can see if there is anything else you maybe overlooking.

**Steven Vaccaro** · 03-31-2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by RIPFENCE

I shoved my disk into my laptop and it took the program just fine bustit..i did have to update drivers for my com ports but i got through it and was able to program it....as far as power up i followed your video steven but after i release the trigger on my dx2 radio it continues to beep and will not leave the programming mode...any ideas steven?..the fish has not turned my neu 1527 yet but i am close...

Thats happened to me a few times. You are probably not letting go quick enough. I'm not sure if this could be the case, but try adjusting the throttle trims. Also once the 4th long beep happens dont touch anything until it stops beeping.

**RIPFENCE** · 03-31-2010, 05:40 PM

I JUST GOT IT TO TURN...I HAD MY BRAKE PROGRAMMED FOR OFF BUT YET I SET MY RADIO FOR FULL BRAKE AND IT WILL THROTTLE UP...TOO STRANGE..I AM NOT GOING TO TOUCH ANYTHING!

I CAN FINALLY TRY ANOTHER BOAT YAY

**Rumdog** · 03-31-2010, 06:14 PM

comm4. Red light is on. Updates when I plug in the usb adapter, and when I plug the rx wire harness into the usb adapter. Turn on the switch, select comm port 4 and open, then hit connect. no connection still.

**Steven Vaccaro** · 03-31-2010, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rumdog

comm4. Red light is on. Updates when I plug in the usb adapter, and when I plug the rx wire harness into the usb adapter. Turn on the switch, select comm port 4 and open, then hit connect. no connection still.

Could be doa, send it back andI will check it out.

**Rumdog** · 03-31-2010, 06:59 PM

Will do Steven, Thanks for all the help man. I feel like I'm being a pain in your arse.

**RIPFENCE** · 03-31-2010, 08:07 PM

Do you have to do this proceedure every time you power up?..it seems that way or else it keeps on beeping into different tones

**bustitup** · 04-01-2010, 11:56 AM

steve
did you get my message about getting the swordfish software?

**Steven Vaccaro** · 04-01-2010, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by bustitup

steve
did you get my message about getting the swordfish software?

I sent it to you but it was rejected by your server.
I will try to zip the file and send it again. Let me know if you dont get it in an hour.

**Ub Hauled** · 04-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Steven Vaccaro

powerup sequence and wiring video for the Swordfish 240hv.

Steven, this video tutorial you made was great!
You should have one done to each ESC you carry and to whatever needs a tutorial
under your "tips" section.

Great stuff...

**Mieciu** · 04-01-2010, 03:40 PM

actually you do not have to wait until the end of those beeps - just hold throttle until it starts beeping :-)
At the end you'll hear the number of cells detected

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/dow...40hvManual.pdf

se page 3 for more details

One important info: throttle range sometimes needs to be calibrated after changing ESC's settings.

By the way - the fast startup mode is awesome especially for competition.

Regards

**Steven Vaccaro** · 04-01-2010, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the info. I fixed your link so it points to the actual products instructions.

**Steven Vaccaro** · 04-01-2010, 08:00 PM

Software and manuals can now be found here.

http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/downloads/hifei/

**bustitup** · 04-02-2010, 11:05 AM

ok got the software installed and when I have device manager open and see the uart bridge controller it says i'm on com6

and the software only has com1 com2 com3 com4 ...there is no com6 in the software

any fix?

**Mieciu** · 04-02-2010, 11:13 AM

try com3 :-)

I had almost the same problem.... so I tested each port.
Procedure is simple: choose other ports and hit "open" button (and wait for green light)
In my case only com3 was ok (even if it's not shown in device manager)
hope it helps

Regards
Mieciu

**bustitup** · 04-02-2010, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Mieciu

try com3 :-)

I had almost the same problem.... so I tested each port.
Procedure is simple: choose other ports and hit "open" button (and wait for green light)
In my case only com3 was ok (even if it's not shown in device manager)
hope it helps

Regards
Mieciu

ok I tried that mie but it wouldnt work for me......BUT I found the fix...just right click on the uart bridge controller in device manager and choose properties then the port settings tab then advanced and it allows you to change the port com settings...I only had com2 the was available and it worked

**Steven Vaccaro** · 04-02-2010, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by bustitup

ok I tried that mie but it wouldnt work for me......BUT I found the fix...just right click on the uart bridge controller in device manager and choose properties then the port settings tab then advanced and it allows you to change the port com settings...I only had com2 the was available and it worked

Yes you can change the port on your pc, just make sure its not conflicting with something else trying to use the same port.

**ericspeed** · 04-29-2010, 11:12 PM

Hey steve, bustitups son-in-law here. If running 44+ volts should i set the voltage to 36volts when i program it or leave it on auto? And is there a way to program the esc to run only 90% or can it only be only be done with my controler .

**Steven Vaccaro** · 04-30-2010, 07:24 AM

Are you running a 12s lipo pack?

**bustitup** · 04-30-2010, 10:47 AM

yes he is running two turnigy 6s packs on each motor and they are in series to each motor

**ericspeed** · 05-02-2010, 09:44 PM

hey steve, its eric bustitups son-in-law. i bought two of the big swordfish. one i cant get to beep or make any noise. need to send it back. do i need an rma #? other one seems to be working fine. will also need to replace the screw in water fittings. i read where they said they were leaking and and broke some trying to tighten them. boy there fragile. let me know what i need to do?

**Steven Vaccaro** · 05-03-2010, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by ericspeed

hey steve, its eric bustitups son-in-law. i bought two of the big swordfish. one i cant get to beep or make any noise. need to send it back. do i need an rma #? other one seems to be working fine. will also need to replace the screw in water fittings. i read where they said they were leaking and and broke some trying to tighten them. boy there fragile. let me know what i need to do?

For returns its best to email me. You can from the contacts page
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/contact.php

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