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1beatjeep · 01-26-2009, 11:37 AM

does any1 no what could be the problem with my esc when i turn it on the esc just keeps flashing red,green,red,green but the servo workds with no problem

rubiweeler · 01-26-2009, 12:01 PM

Mine does that sometimes, Its like the motor has a dead spot and wont move, I have to spin the wheels and then it works again, It usually happens when I first start crawling and doesent happen again once it gets warmed up.

You could also check your esc with a multimeter to make sure that it is putting out power to the motor if that doesent help you.

1beatjeep · 01-26-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rubiweeler

Mine does that sometimes, Its like the motor has a dead spot and wont move, I have to spin the wheels and then it works again, It usually happens when I first start crawling and doesent happen again once it gets warmed up.

You could also check your esc with a multimeter to make sure that it is putting out power to the motor if that doesent help you.

Thanks for the info but i have tryed spining the wheels and it still has not worked

madmaxxed · 01-26-2009, 05:40 PM

try binding the esc again. that may solve the problem.

Mr. Ed · 01-26-2009, 05:51 PM

Mine did that when the battery got low had enough juice for the servo but not the motor! Charged it up and back on the rocks!!!

rex cars · 01-26-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rubiweeler

Mine does that sometimes, Its like the motor has a dead spot and wont move, I have to spin the wheels and then it works again, It usually happens when I first start crawling and doesent happen again once it gets warmed up..

This sounds like worn brushes, or a hanging brush.

JeepinDoug · 01-26-2009, 10:25 PM

Richard, it does sound like a lost bind. I've seen it with other DSM cars. Try binding it again. My mini had hanging brushes but the leds didn't error out.

If you need a stock esc for the weekend let me know, I'll bring it to Redwood City, maybe even Hobbytown for Wednesday night.

1beatjeep · 01-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Thanks to all the help thinking what it could of been but i talk to losi teac today they said the speed controler is no good to send it in so they can take care of it.

dpdsurf · 01-26-2009, 10:47 PM

You have the Torquemaster mini which I have found to be finicky with the brushes. Take it out and flush the hell out of it with motor cleaner. even if this isn't the problem it's still a good thing to do.

01-26-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	stock esc HELP does any1 no what could be the problem with my esc when i turn it on the esc just keeps flashing red,green,red,green but the servo workds with no problem Last edited by 1beatjeep; 01-26-2009 at 12:35 PM.

01-26-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
rubiweeler Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding Posts: 34	Mine does that sometimes, Its like the motor has a dead spot and wont move, I have to spin the wheels and then it works again, It usually happens when I first start crawling and doesent happen again once it gets warmed up. You could also check your esc with a multimeter to make sure that it is putting out power to the motor if that doesent help you.

01-26-2009, 05:40 PM	#4
madmaxxed Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: hudson (the big city) Posts: 267	try binding the esc again. that may solve the problem.

01-26-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
Mr. Ed RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Old Hickory Posts: 1,137	Mine did that when the battery got low had enough juice for the servo but not the motor! Charged it up and back on the rocks!!!

01-26-2009, 10:25 PM	#7
JeepinDoug RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SSF Posts: 1,614	Richard, it does sound like a lost bind. I've seen it with other DSM cars. Try binding it again. My mini had hanging brushes but the leds didn't error out. If you need a stock esc for the weekend let me know, I'll bring it to Redwood City, maybe even Hobbytown for Wednesday night.

01-26-2009, 10:33 PM	#8
1beatjeep I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: san jose Posts: 2,061	Thanks to all the help thinking what it could of been but i talk to losi teac today they said the speed controler is no good to send it in so they can take care of it.

01-26-2009, 10:47 PM	#9
dpdsurf I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Ocean Posts: 2,342	You have the Torquemaster mini which I have found to be finicky with the brushes. Take it out and flush the hell out of it with motor cleaner. even if this isn't the problem it's still a good thing to do.

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