My dingo will not go slow.

[Roman5150]

I recently built the dingo kit. I am running an axial ae-1 with reverse (which isn't working) with an axial 27t motor on a 2s lipo. All was fine and dandy (minus the reverse) until I couldn't make the motor go slow. The esc shows I'm giving it gas but it'll only move at high speed. I feel like its the motor but I know the reverse not working might be a sign. I've messed with all the trims on my radio (gt3b) and I'm completely stumped. Any advice?

[Charlie-III]

Hi, sorry for your issues.

So, you're running a GT3B.....did you calibrate your AE-1 ESC to the RX?

The 27T may be a bit hot, you may be able to dial some of that out.

Is your GT3B stock or LosiKid modded/hacked?

[Roman5150]

I couldn't figure out how t.o get it into calibration mode because the manual that came with it just says no programming necessary.

[Charlie-III]

Both manuals are on the Internet, find them & use them. What you described appears to be that the ESC is not calibrated to the RX.

[Roman5150]

I couldn't figure out how to get it into calibration mode because the manual that came with it just says no programming necessary. I've tried looking for a reset button and I've tried holding down the trigger waiting a bit the going full reverse and then neutral and it seems then it arms but same problems.

[Charlie-III]

Some ESC's (like Castle Creations) have you hold "full forward", power on the ESC, wait for a chime, hit full reverse, wait for a chime, go to neutral, you're done.

Get both of your manuals so you are better informed.

From your lack of reply, I will assume you have a stock GT3B????

[squatch71]

just curious Charlie...what diff does it make if its a hacked GT3B or not.


I to would calibrate esc to receiver, then report back...just like Charlie says

[alexchen86]

Yeah from the OP that definitely sounds like a TX not properly calibrated to the ESC. A 27t on 2s shouldn't be acting that way...I don't use a GT3B but several people on here do. Also how is it that your reverse on the AE-1 doesn't work? Didn't know you could lock out reverse on the AE-1...

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by squatch71

Just curious Charlie...what diff does it make if its a hacked GT3B or not.


I to would calibrate ESC to receiver, then report back...just like Charlie says

The programming options in a hacked GT3B may be different from a stock one.

I figured it would be worth knowing everything possible just in case someone knew a "quirk" between a stock vs. hacked GT3B.

Sound OK to you?

[Roman5150]

Sorry about the slow reply. We drove our to the ranch. Yup its a stock gt3b. And it would go slow at first just not anymore. I'll keep messing with the tx and see what happens.

[Roman5150]

Lots of tweaking and no dice. Is it possible there is a problem with the motor?

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by Roman5150

Lots of tweaking and no dice. Is it possible there is a problem with the motor?

Not likely, a motor issue would usually show up as no movement, or running very slow. It would NOT show up as only running fast. The motor will only do what the radio/ESC tell it to or worse, not better.

Your issue is likely either radio related or ESC.

Basic AE-1 manual.... http://docs.axialracing.com/instruct...01-ae1-esc.pdf

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Q: Can I program or bind my AE-1 ESC (Speed control)?
A: No programming or binding is necessary on the AE-1 ESC.

Q: How many cells or volts can the AE-1 ESC handle?
A: 6 cell (7.2 volt) , 7cell (8.4 volts) or a 2s Lipo (7.4 volts) Please note AE-1 ESC does not have a Lipo cutoff. AE-1 ESC requires a low voltage cutoff if using lipo batteries.

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So yes, it appears there is no programming available on the AE-1. So it's either an ESC issue (one that you can't fix) or a radio set-up issue.

[SMR 510RR]

Plug a servo into your throttle channel and see if the trigger controls the servo in both directions fully...That should help to troubleshoot what is causing the problem.

My guess would be a bad ESC as it seems like it is acting strange. Make sure your endpoints on the throttle channel are maxed out. If the radio will move a servo reliably then it has to be the ESC.

I doubt it is a motor problem. There is no motor problem that I can think of that would cause the kind of problems that you are having.

Good luck!

[squatch71]

Originally Posted by Charlie-III

The programming options in a hacked GT3B may be different from a stock one.

I figured it would be worth knowing everything possible just in case someone knew a "quirk" between a stock vs. hacked GT3B.

Sound OK to you?

good point...best to have all the info...

[Roman5150]

Originally Posted by SMR 510RR

Plug a servo into your throttle channel and see if the trigger controls the servo in both directions fully...That should help to troubleshoot what is causing the problem.

My guess would be a bad ESC as it seems like it is acting strange. Make sure your endpoints on the throttle channel are maxed out. If the radio will move a servo reliably then it has to be the ESC.

I doubt it is a motor problem. There is no motor problem that I can think of that would cause the kind of problems that you are having.

Good luck!

I'll have to check it out even I get home. Thanks for chiming in.