Triscuit

ok so i just got a new volcano EPXpro and the ESCis not working correctly. The car has ALOTof stuttering and reverse doesn't work very often and when it does it is VERYslow. I have tried 3 different AMsignals and a 2.4ghz radio and same thing so it is not an interference issue. Is there ANYway to reset and reprogram the ESC? and if not i am VERYVERYdissapointed in the elctronics from RedCat but the truck is awesome.

jeztur2003

My Feedback: (1)

Well before you go bashing Redcats electronics you should ask about their support. I had a customer with a very similar problem to yours on a rockslide rs10 all he had to do was contact them, send the esc to them and they sent him a new one. Here is the contact information:

Contact Redcat
Phone : 602-454-6445
Fax : 602-626-3543
Office Hours : Monday - Friday 9am - 5:00pm Mountain Standard Time
Warehouse Hours : Monday - Friday 9am - 5:00pm Mountain Standard Time
Location : 23 West Watkins Street; Phoenix, AZ 85003
Redcat Racing Sales : [email protected]
Redcat Racing Support: [email protected]

Triscuit

yeah i just didn't want to have that to happen. We got this for her to run asap and she can't even run with us at this point for a few weeks while we send her stuff back.

Mickstix

Have you tried different batteries? Sometimes a "pack" can have a bad cell and cause all sorts of problems..

Triscuit

yeah we have tried multiple batteries, radios (both am and 2.4ghz) and same thing. we are getting the esc replaced and a local dealer is helping us get it asap

Mickstix

Ah, yea I guess it does sound like a bad esc then.. Bummer.. Cudos to the local dealer helpin ya get it goin asap!!

Triscuit

yeah he isn't making anything off of this but he is gaining us as customers for a LONG time

chevyderek72

Ive noticed if your reverse isnt working, turn your throttle trim up till its barely not moving forward, then reverse will work.

TCA999

My Feedback: (32)

Brand new to hobby grade RC's. I had a couple of questions.
I have just received my Volcano EPX PRO, took the battery out, charged it for 9.5hrs like the "manual" says to do. Well, I understand the high pitched squeel when you hit the accelerater but the motor or drive shaft sounds horrible. Almost sounds as if something is loose or broken. I couldn't imagine that Iwould receivea bad truck straight out of the box but is this normal?
How do I properly break in the brushless motor?
Also, since I don't think that this truck is waterproof how would I go about driving in the snow?


Any help/advise given is greatly appreciated.
Thank you!

Wo81

Brushless motors don't need broke in. Your problem is most likely gear mesh or something loose/binding in the drivetrain. Check for loose grub screws on the driveshafts. Make sure your pinion/spur mesh is set properly too.