mbirdman64

I am just starting this hobby and I need to install a new esc that I have in my EAMBA XR-1 1:10 SCALE 4WD ELECTRIC POWERED RADIO CONTROLLED TRUGGY.
The new part that I have is the Himoto 03018.

I have the red to the red side of the battery and the black to the black side of the battery as far as the battery connections are concerned. Then I have black, white and red wire with a plug on it, plugged into channel 2. The red light on the esc comes on and when I turn on the remote I can steer the wheels left and right but no power from the motor.
I am using the 4200 MAH batteries.

Anyone who can help me thank you soooo much!!

kuppler

is it hooked up like this ??

mbirdman64

yes it is exactly that way with the bottom one being empty. but it acts like there is no power,if that makes any sense!!
tyvm for any and all help..

kuppler

this might be a Stupid question but you do have a Battery pluged into the ESC right ???

if so have you tryed hiting the Reset button on the esc??

mbirdman64

not stupid at all,tyvm and there is a third plug in space in the esc that says battery,but there is nothing plugged in that slot?? and i see nothing to plug into that spot.
TYVM FOR HELPING ME OUT WITH THIS THING.

ehroof

try switching the servo/esc plugs around and see if the steering makes the esc work and the throttle trigger makes the servo work

kuppler

can you take some pics for us?? that might help a lil more.....

mbirdman64

Yes, Thank you. I am taking pictures right now.

kuppler

ok thanks... pics always help out.. hehehe

mbirdman64

Thank you all for the help. Here are some pics.

ehroof

like i said in my earlier post "try switching the servo/esc plugs around and see if the steering makes the esc work and the throttle trigger makes the servo work"

if it doesnt work with the steering then the esc is no good, if the trigger doent work the steering then either the transmitter or reciever is no good.

mbirdman64

I can also take more or different pictures if needed.
Thanks again.

airoscar

seriously man, listen to what that guy is saying, switching the plugs on the receiver (the black case), and see what happens.




(FYI, the battery plug on the receiver is only used on nitro powered cars.)

mbirdman64

i switched the servo and esc plug around. and my trigger operates the steering and when i use the turn wheel it makes the esc light up either way i turn it,but when im done turning it the light is out.tyvm for the advise i really appreciate it ALOTTTTT!!

mbirdman64

i did,just wanted to make sure i was getting the same results so i tried it two different times,tyvm for your imput tho,its very much appreciated!!
chris.

ehroof

did you have the motor plugged into the esc? If not, plug it in. If you did and the motor does not work but the lights come on and the steering worked then the esc is most likely no good.

mbirdman64

yes i do have it plugged into the esc,i think,lol there is a black and red wire comming from the motor and the same from the esc i pushed the red wire into the other red wire and the same this matter.for the black wire comming from the motor!! as far as the esc i just bought it and put it on? is it possible i did something to it? tyvm for your time and patience in this matter!!
chris.

kuppler

make sure the red and black wires are pushed in all the way.on the connectors from the motor to the esc.
here is a pic of the plugs....





have you tryed hitting the reset Button????
here is a pic showing where the button is...

mbirdman64

very helpful with pics,but yes they are in the right ones and tight and mine doesnt seem to have a reset just a square hole under the light,im sending pics tyvm,chris.

mbirdman64

taking pics now. thanks

kuppler

ok... ill keep an eye out for the pics..

mbirdman64

ok i dont know if this will help or not and thanks alot again

mbirdman64

it appears to be just a square hole below the light with a red circuit board down inside the casing..no button. just received this esc today, it was new in the pkg from himoto. had to peel back the label just to see the hole.

thanks again for all the help

kuppler

where did you get the ESC from. it looks like an older modle.... they dont have the reset button on them.....

mbirdman64

i bought it from someone on ebay for 19.95 and 9.95 shipping....i was thinking it was from himoto,but it wasnt..so this older one i got won t work huh?lol just my luck.tyvm chris.
should i order another one but get this one from himoto?