Is throttle punch same as throttle EPA? - RC-Monster Forums

superek4 · **Is throttle punch same as throttle EPA? -** 12.27.2009, 11:20 PM

I am using ko Helios my Forward is set 0 but when I set to 70% it feels more powerful I am not sure is it faster as I was racing that day.

Anyone can tell me?

BrianG · 12:13 AM

Short answer: no.

Long answer: Setting a lower EPA simply means the ESC will never see WOT signal. Punch control is different altogether; it lengthens the time it takes to go from throttle position A to throttle position B. Let's say you mash the throttle trigger from neutral instantly, punch control will make the ESC go from neutral to WOT over a longer period of time. This helps reduce the instantaneous current burst.

Edit: Here is a post from CC about a few of the ESC settings: http://rc-monster.com/forum/showpost...06&postcount=3

superek4 · 12.28.2009, 12:26 AM

Ok then where's ko EPA setting

superek4 · 12.28.2009, 04:27 AM

Is it throttle speed?

superek4 · 12.28.2009, 11:18 AM

Err anyone? If I set my esc on 10% throttle EPA does the esc recognise as 100% or 10%? I meant when I calibrate my esc? I heard it's 100%

bruce750i · 12.28.2009, 11:43 AM

I think it would not arm due to it not receiving a signal in the neutral dead band. I would calibrate then set the EPA.

simplechamp · 11:57 AM

If you set your throttle EPA to 10%, and then calibrate the ESC, the ESC will output full power when you are only pulling the trigger a tiny bit (10% of the total range of motion). In effect you will just be killing the resolution of your throttle control (amount of "steps" between 0% and 100%).

As far as throttle punch, both the ESC and transmitter can have settings for that. I think it would be best to set the throttle punch control on one device (most likely ESC) and leave it alone on the other device (Tx).

superek4 · 12.28.2009, 12:07 PM

Anyone familar with ko ex10? Can't find the EPA

suicideneil · 12.28.2009, 09:30 PM

Read the manual, or google for it- I doubt anyone here has the same equipment judging by the responces, hence the lack of answers.

TexasSP · 12.29.2009, 12:38 AM

It also may not have EPA which would be why you can't find it.

bdebde · 12.29.2009, 12:49 AM

I think it is throttle high point for EPA

superek4 · 12.29.2009, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdebde

I think it is throttle high point for EPA

Yes I email KO they told me it's hi point. What will happen if I set it 150%? it's Now set on 100%. but I need the car to go faster.

TexasSP · 12.29.2009, 11:08 AM

ESC's only see 0-100 so 150% will do nothing for speed. EPA is for servos and really should always be set at 100% for ESC's.

Speed is determined by these factors:

Motor KV vs Voltage
Gearing
Tire Size and Ballooning
Wind Resistance
Total Power Output (watts)

The only thing on your TX that determines speed is the trigger.