So will u be getting a one to one replacement?

just an open question to anyone that has had a failure:
how many of you have had the esc`s firmware upgraded to the latest version before it fried?

[we need to see if the last two firmware updates fixed the issue].

I don't know which version my esc was on. But I had it for only 2 weeks.

I've got two questions for you: 1. How can I tell which firmware my HW 80A ESC is running? 2. How do I upgrade the firmware on the ESC when there is a new version? Thanks

BTW: My HW 80A is still running strong in my Rustler. A little too strong, it keeps killing driveline parts. :yes: Thats the type of failure that still puts a smile for some reason. lol

-Brian

the hw link is pretty much like castle link [for the time being, only the throttle/brake curves are missing].
to use it, you will need hobbywing`s 'program box', which serves as a portable programming card/box and a usb link to your computer [for firmware upgrades,etc].
http://www.hobbywing.com/english/Art...?ArticleID=446

the program [hw link] will tell you what version of firmware you have, and will also automatically check for any updates online.

Just I'm sure, is this the same program box:

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=hwprocard

It looks differnt. If it's the advanced box that I need, where would I pick one up? Ebay?

-Brian

-Brian

yes it is different.
this is what you will need:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Hobbywing-2-IN-1...3A1%7C294%3A50

Thanks for the help. Right now I'm still running everything in default mode and everything is happy. The 4 pole medusa runs cool and smooth on the 15 degrees of timing.

-Brian

yeah, no need to alter the timing for the medusa. 15 is perfect...

should be lor, the esc was burnt n melted unless they can repair it. But the wait is killing me, dunno I shld buy another hw or another brand as replacement:(

Yeah me2 untill I changed the punch to zero. Do not set ur punch to zero

Thanks for the tip. I have been reading these failure threads, and it seems that the failures are comming when the users are trying to runa setting at the bottom of the curve. As of right now everything is at default and I have no intentions of chaning anything. I would like the ability to upload new firmware if and when thats an option too though.

-Brian

I've run my EZRuns from 3.75 - 15* timing and from Level 3 to 7 punch without problems. But I didn't go to the extremes. That's a bit scary.

It sounds like the punch settings might be reversed from what it says in the manual. Per the manual, the higher the stting, the more punch (less punch control). But it seems that the lower the setting, the more current it draws which means more punch...contrary to what the manual says. This is the way MMs and MMMs work so it wouldn't be a complete surprise if it does actually work the same as CC ESCs but just written wrong in the literature.

ok good news. I've contacted the vendor and he told me to send the damaged esc back to him. he will get it repaired free of charge and return postage will be paid by him.

But it takes 5 days for the esc to reach him, 10 to 15 days and probably a week for it to go back to me. So I am going to have to wait for a month for my esc to be returned to me. That's a long wait. I will probably get a Hw150A and not play with the timing in the mean time.

Sounds great who is ur vendor? Mayb I will buy from him