[orangecrush]

Here's my setup. 3.3 chassis Revo with a 1515 1Y motor. I'm using a MGM 16018 controller with a 5S 6000mah battery.

I installed a JR DS8711 steering servo.

I didn't think this was going to be difficult but apparently it's beyond my comprehension level because I'm at a dead end trying to understand what I did wrong.

The controller has 5 wires. Obviously a positive and negative that goes to the battery. I soldered VXL Traxxas ends on the end. (correctly)

The other 3 ends received bullet connectors. I couldn't find anything that said which three wires off the controller went to which 3 wires on the motor.

I was told that it doesn't make a difference which one goes where and the worse thing that would happen is I may have to switch wires to change directions.

Is that correct?

I ask because when I hook everything up and try to enter programming mode (I don't have the laptop connection setup)

Next thing you know, it's smoking.

What the heck am I missing? Like I said, it shouldn't take a rocket scientist but I'm lost.

Did I screw something up already?

Thanks,

Mark