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Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 07:05 PM

Here is what I have...

DX3R
2 FXR's
Novak "The Dig"

...and here is the problem. I set up each ESC with the HotWire link and tested them for correct function. I then installed "The Dig" in accordance to the instructions provided by Novak. Here is the problem, it will flash all the pretty lights like the instructions say but I only get power to 1 axle and no dig function at all. Even the LED that should be lit up indicating power to the front axle is not lit.

What am I doing incorrectly? Is there a setting on the radio that needs changing? Am I not fast enough with switching from front to rear dig during the setup procedure?

TEDROCKZ · 09-28-2010, 07:10 PM

Check the framerate on the radio. It may be like a Punk unit and not work on the 5.5ms.

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:10 PM

Look at your servo speed setting 11ms or what ever it is and try different settings there??

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEDROCKZ

Check the framerate on the radio. It may be like a Punk unit and not work on the 5.5ms.

Yeah what he said

TEDROCKZ · 09-28-2010, 07:18 PM

Also Gerame when you get it going, post up some feedback. Curious as to how good it works. I've had one here un-opened for a while, may use it for something one day. Back-up rig or something

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:21 PM

i'm not gerame but i used one in my xr10 and it worked awesome with my two fxrs and my dx3r but Now I got my 4pk and not looking back

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 07:24 PM

Just tried setting it on 5.5, 11, and 16.5ms. Same thing. I tried switching the 2 ESC's between the front and rear on "The Dig" and got the same thing but now only the front axle spins with no dig function at all.

Any more ideas?

TEDROCKZ · 09-28-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

i'm not gerame but i used one in my xr10 and it worked awesome with my two fxrs and my dx3r but Now I got my 4pk and not looking back

Good to know. Same here on the Futaba as well(still learning it). Gonna use the 3R on a loaner or something.

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:28 PM

what are the switch settings set to are you using f and e i believe?? I always set the one but on the bottom of the grip to 2pos and the one above to 3pos so my rear dig is one click and the other switch will do both?? Make sure the travel is set to 100 on the radio aux channel also?? you can also go to the system menu and watch the servo display screen and make sure the radio is switching like its supposed to

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

what are the switch settings set to are you using f and e i believe?? I always set the one but on the bottom of the grip to 2pos and the one above to 3pos so my rear dig is one click and the other switch will do both?? Make sure the travel is set to 100 on the radio aux channel also?? you can also go to the system menu and watch the servo display screen and make sure the radio is switching like its supposed to

I have the AUX set as follows...

"E" shitch set to 3pos
Travel set at 150% (tried it at 100% also)
Expo set at 0%
3rd channel is not reversed
Sub Trim set to 0
Frame Rate has been tried on all settings

Look right?

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:41 PM

Maybe a stupid question but it is in the aux plug not bind slot???The local hobby shop here dig get one that was bad outta the box so it does happen I hope not but could be faulty

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

Maybe a stupid question but it is in the aux plug not bind slot???The local hobby shop here dig get one that was bad outta the box so it does happen I hope not but could be faulty

Nope, it is in the AUX not the BIND/BATT.

I just tried a different RX, same thing.

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 07:51 PM

Did you go to the system menu and monitor to make sure the switch is doing its job cause i have seen those go bad as well??

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

Did you go to the system menu and monitor to make sure the switch is doing its job cause i have seen those go bad as well??

Yes sir, I always run in the "Monitor" screen. I know where my dig is at a glance. By the way, thank you so much for the help

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 08:00 PM

No problem maybe you got a bad one then pm me your addy and I'll send ya one that i know works

EeePee · 09-28-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

pm me your addy and I'll send ya one that i know works

PM sent.

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

No problem maybe you got a bad one then pm me your addy and I'll send ya one that i know works

Thanks, but I will call Novak in the morning and get it sorted out

chad30w · 09-28-2010, 08:04 PM

If not i got it so if you need one while waiting on the Novak one to come back i got my 4pk so its just sitting there now

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chad30w

If not i got it so if you need one while waiting on the Novak one to come back i got my 4pk so its just sitting there now

I think I am going to take it apart and see if I can get it going. No point in returning a $18.00 part

Eritex Inc. · 09-28-2010, 10:08 PM

After cracking into it and checking, I found 3 bad joints and re soldered them. It now works and is set up. Hopefully my soldering is better then Novak's was.

This little experience has convinced me to lay off the Novak products. I have had problems with the crappy programming, large sizes, lack of any options for people outside racing, and a seeming decrease in quality. It is a shame, I have been running Novak ESC's since 1989...

09-28-2010, 07:05 PM	#1
Eritex Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in the woods Posts: 1,915	"The Dig" has me stumped Here is what I have... DX3R 2 FXR's Novak "The Dig" ...and here is the problem. I set up each ESC with the HotWire link and tested them for correct function. I then installed "The Dig" in accordance to the instructions provided by Novak. Here is the problem, it will flash all the pretty lights like the instructions say but I only get power to 1 axle and no dig function at all. Even the LED that should be lit up indicating power to the front axle is not lit. What am I doing incorrectly? Is there a setting on the radio that needs changing? Am I not fast enough with switching from front to rear dig during the setup procedure?

09-28-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
TEDROCKZ I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arat Alabama Posts: 2,678	Check the framerate on the radio. It may be like a Punk unit and not work on the 5.5ms.

09-28-2010, 07:10 PM	#3
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	Look at your servo speed setting 11ms or what ever it is and try different settings there??

09-28-2010, 07:18 PM	#5
TEDROCKZ I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arat Alabama Posts: 2,678	Also Gerame when you get it going, post up some feedback. Curious as to how good it works. I've had one here un-opened for a while, may use it for something one day. Back-up rig or something

09-28-2010, 07:21 PM	#6
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	i'm not gerame but i used one in my xr10 and it worked awesome with my two fxrs and my dx3r but Now I got my 4pk and not looking back

09-28-2010, 07:24 PM	#7
Eritex Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in the woods Posts: 1,915	Just tried setting it on 5.5, 11, and 16.5ms. Same thing. I tried switching the 2 ESC's between the front and rear on "The Dig" and got the same thing but now only the front axle spins with no dig function at all. Any more ideas?

09-28-2010, 07:28 PM	#9
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	what are the switch settings set to are you using f and e i believe?? I always set the one but on the bottom of the grip to 2pos and the one above to 3pos so my rear dig is one click and the other switch will do both?? Make sure the travel is set to 100 on the radio aux channel also?? you can also go to the system menu and watch the servo display screen and make sure the radio is switching like its supposed to

09-28-2010, 07:41 PM	#11
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	Maybe a stupid question but it is in the aux plug not bind slot???The local hobby shop here dig get one that was bad outta the box so it does happen I hope not but could be faulty

09-28-2010, 07:51 PM	#13
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	Did you go to the system menu and monitor to make sure the switch is doing its job cause i have seen those go bad as well??

09-28-2010, 08:00 PM	#15
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	No problem maybe you got a bad one then pm me your addy and I'll send ya one that i know works

09-28-2010, 08:04 PM	#18
chad30w RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: enid Posts: 1,250	If not i got it so if you need one while waiting on the Novak one to come back i got my 4pk so its just sitting there now

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09-28-2010, 10:08 PM	#20
Eritex Inc. RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: in the woods Posts: 1,915	After cracking into it and checking, I found 3 bad joints and re soldered them. It now works and is set up. Hopefully my soldering is better then Novak's was. This little experience has convinced me to lay off the Novak products. I have had problems with the crappy programming, large sizes, lack of any options for people outside racing, and a seeming decrease in quality. It is a shame, I have been running Novak ESC's since 1989...

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