Hacktronic G2 ESC - Manual

Pro g ram card
Version 1.0
Instruction Manual
Thank you for choosing Yeah Racing Products. Welcome to the power and
convenience of Brushless RC. By purchasing the Hacktronic G2 Competition
Brushless Electronic Speed Control (“ESC”) you have chosen one of the
most advanced speed controls in RC Racing. The G2 allows customization
for multiple programmable parameters (using the ESC’s Program Card
which can be purchased separately). Please read this manual thoroughly to
familiarize yourself with the installation, setup and operation. By operating
this product, you accept the Yeah Racing Warranty Terms.
Specification
Radio & ESC set-up
Installation & Connectors
*** 32 bit processor *** Low resistance FET
*** Continuous current *** Auto Fan control
System: Brushless
Forward/Brake/Reverse: Yes (Factory preset at Forward/Brake)
Dimensions: 33.3(L) x 41(W) x 20.8(H)mm
Weight: 43g (excluding wires)
Voltage Input: (4.8 – 9.9V DC)
6 Cells NiCD/NiMH
2-Cell LiPO / 2-3 Cell LiFe
Peak Current: 570A
Motor Limit: Over 5.5 Turns
Motor Type: Sensored 540 sized brushless motors
B.E.C.: 5A_6V/7.2V
Multi Protection System: Yes
• Position the ESC where it is protected in the event of a crash. Use the supplied
double sided tape to secure the ESC to the chassis.
• Install/Solder the relevant battery connector (Battery Specific) to the battery
wires. RED to +ve and BLACK to –ve. (WARNING! Reversing the battery polarity
will destroy your ESC and void the warranty.)
• Connect supplied BEC wire(100mm) to 3pin port match the ”- + s” between the
receiver connector and ESC.
• Connect the 3 motor wires to the motor; you can either solder the wires directly
to the motor or use your favorite connectors. Match the label of the ESC Output
(A, B, C) to the Tab labels on the motor when soldering. Avoid soldering each
joint for longer than 5 seconds. Prior to operation make sure you have
not
created a short by either creating a wire bridge or solder bridge on the solder tabs
on the motor. (WARNING! Improper wiring may damage the ESC and void the
warranty.)
• Connect the sensor cable between the ESC sensor plug and the Motor sensor
plug.
• Connect the receiver plug to the CH2/throttle pin of the receiver.
Customizing the ESC
Operation
Transmitter Settings:
Throttle Travel Maximum / 100%
Brake Travel Maximum / 100%
Throttle Exponential Start with 0%
Throttle Neutral Trim Center / 0
Throttle Servo Reverse Reverse (Futaba, KO, Sanwa)
Initial set-up of the throttle end-points of the ESC:
• Connect the power wires of the ESC to a fully charged battery set; making sure
the polarity is correct.
• Bind your receiver and transmitter first if your radio requires you to do so.
• Turn on the transmitter and hold the throttle at full brake position.
• Turn on ESC and listen for 2 beeps.
• After you hear the 2 beeps, apply full throttle and listen for another 2 beeps.
• Once you hear the 2 beeps, release the throttle to neutral position.
• A beep will then sound, signifying that the ESC endpoints have been
successfully set.
Note! If you do not hear the beeping sound as described above, try reversing
the throttle reverse setting in the transmitter.
Due to the different requirements of each style and class of racing, it is important to
customize your ESC for each use case. Customization of the ESC is done using the
Program Card (Sold Separately):
To begin, connect the battery wires to a charged battery, then connect supplied 4pin
wire (200mm) to the ESC setting port (4pin port) and Program Card. Turn on the
ESC and the Program Card will activate automatically. Note that the screen will
show “Loading…” during initialization – indicating that the ESC is copying the
current setup in the ESC to the Program Card. Once loading is completed, the
screen will show “HACKTRONIC G2” and "Program". You can now begin
programming your ESC.
Press “Enter” to access Program Mode or Data Reading.
There are 4 Modes available: Blinky, Modified, Open Stock Brushless and Offroad
profiles are pre-loaded within the firm-ware.
TIPS! Whenever in doubt, double check your
ESC setting by initializing the
Program Card again and checking each menu setting.
Navigation around the Program Menu is done using the 4 buttons on the right hand
side of the Program Card. The function of each button varies depending on which
screen the display is showing:
"Select" button------------------------go to next select
Press and Hold "Select" button two second -------go to back page
“ ” button - Scroll up
“ ” button - Scroll down
“Enter” button - Send Changes from Program Card to the ESC
and overwrite old data in the ESC
NOTE! The Program Card is not included and is sold separately.
The Program Card will compare the Parameters within the card and ESC before
sending. If changes are detected, you will hear a series of beeps and the Program
Card will display:
Send Success
TIPS! Do not worry about making mistakes. You will not damage the ESC during
setting. If in doubt, you can always reload the default set up and start over again.
Getting started
Turn on the on/off switch, the screen will display:
HACKTRONIC
1: Program
HACKTRONIC
3: Data Record
HACKTRONIC
2: Update
HACKTRONIC
1: Program
BLINKY MODE
1: Quick Setup
Use “ ” button and “ ” button to find [Program], [Update] or [Data Record].
Press “ ” button to choose. Each mode presented are independent from each
other and will require setup.
Press “SELECT” button for 2 seconds to go back to the previous screen.
1. Program
2. Update
Use “SELECT” button to find
[BLINKY MODE], [MODIFY MODE],
[OPEN STOCK MODE] or [OFF
ROAD MODE].
Use “ ” button and “ ” button to find the right
position of the motor link.
Press “ ” button to set up your ESC after you choose the right motor link.
Updating of ESC Firmware:
Scroll to the “Update” menu and press “Enter”. This will show the current ESC
FW Version. Press “Enter” again to access the SD cards Firmware folder. Select
the FW Version that you would like to use to update the ESC. Press “Enter”
again and the update will commence (It will take around 1 minute to complete the
update).
Updating of Program Card Firmware:
Depress and hold the Program card’s “Enter” button while turning on the ESC. It
will display the current Program card FW Version. Press “Enter” again to access
the SD cards Firmware folder. Select the FW Version that you would like to use
to update the Program Card. Press “Enter” again and the update will commence
(It will take around 1 minute to complete the update).
• The Fan port voltage is drawn directly from the battery.
• The Motor configuration A-B-C can be changed to C-B-A in the “ESC motor link”.
Enter program and before setup of the program. Ensure that your physical wiring
configuration of A-B-C match the Initial Setup options of the Program Card.
(WARNING! Improper configuration may damage the ESC.)
Preparing the SD card for use:
Format a microSD card using FAT32 file structure using a personal computer. If
you are using a Micro SD Card larger than 32GB, you will need to use a 3rd
party SW Package to do this. Create a new folder called “Firmware”. Download
the latest firmware from
http://www.yeahracing.com/catalog/YR_Download_Page.htm
and copy the file to the “Firmware” folder on the
Micro SD card.
Once completed, install the MicroSD card into the microSD card slot of the
Program Card. Both the Program Card and ESC FW Files need to be copied
in to the "Firmware" Folder. A maximum of 10 of each ESC/Program card
firmware can be present in the folder at any one time.
1. Program / Blinky Mode
1.Punch Level:1-15 14
2.Pulse Width
2000-32000Hz 8000HZ
Quick Setup
Modulation (PWM)
3.DragBrake
OFF 6%
1%-30%
4.Compress 0%-50% 18%
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
1.PunchFineTune Normal Normal
+1
Advance Setup +2
+3
+4
+5
2.BrakeFreq 200-5000Hz 1000Hz
3.InitialBrake 0-60% 60%
4.Initial Brake range 0-100% 50%
5.MaxbrakeForce 0-100% 100%
Forward/Brake
1.RunningMode
Forward/Rev
Forward/Brake
For/Brake/Rev
For/Hold/Rev
LiPolymer
2.Battery LI-FE LiPolymer
NI-XX
OFF
3.CutOffVolage
LOW 2.9v/s
OFF
MIDDLE 3.2v/s
HIGH 3.4v/s
95°
4.EscOverHeat
105°
120°
120°
No Protection
Initial Setup 95°
5.MotorOverHeat
105°
120°
120°
No Protection
6.NeutralRange 2%-15% 5%
Auto
40%
7.Fan Mode 60% 10070
80%
100%
8.BEC Voltage
6V
6V
7.2V
9.MotorAction
CCW
CCW
CW
1. Program
A + B – C
C + B – A
7.65V 30
o
0.00ms 0rpm
7.64V MAXE30
o
RMH:xxxxx M30
3. Data Record
Press “ ” button
This will show the last pack of run, the min Battery Voltage,
max ESC Temperature
max Motor Temperature.
Please double press “ ” Enter button to clear the data, otherwise this data will
keep forever.
Multi Protection System – In addition to the Low Voltage and Overheat Protection
that were described above, the ESC is protected in 2 more ways.
Motor Lock Protection:
• The ESC is protected against damage when the motor is stuck and does not turn
at all. Power will not be applied in this situation.
• CAUTION! Since the ESC relies on the feed back of the 3 motor wires to deploy
this protection, it ONLY works if the motor does not turn AT ALL. If the rotor has
any rotation, the ESC will consider the motor to be operational and the power to
the motor will not be cut off.
Fail Signal Protection:
• In case the radio signal to the ESC is interrupted for over 1 second during a run,
the ESC will cut off until the signal resumes.
ROAR Stock Spec Racing:
ROAR has announced the new class of Stock Spec Racing using a zero degree
timing ESC with Spec Motors known commonly as 'Blinky' classes. The G2 ESC
satisfies the ROAR requirement showing a blinking LED when set at 0 timing and 0
turbo timing.
Misc. Tips:
• Connect the ESC to the battery pack only when you are ready to run. This will
avoid draining the battery pack. Always disconnect the battery after your run.
• A small spark may occur when the battery is initially connected to the ESC. This
is normal and is due to the charging of the capacitors.
Operating Tips
SENSOR WIRES
CAPACITOR
BATTERY
RECEIVER
CH1
CH2
CH3
BAT
ON
OFF
Setting port
for program card
Fan port
+ RED
– BLACK
SENSOR WIRES
BLACK. A
BLACK. B
BLACK. C
Detailed Explanation of each ESC Menu items
Quick Setup:
1. Throttle Feel – Throttle response more soften (1) More Aggressive (5)
Touring lor. 8000 for (1-2) bugget for (4-5)
2. Punch – Allows you to change the punch of the ESC (Level 1 to Level 15):
• Level 1 has the least punch and Level 15 has the highest punch.
• Adjust punch level to maximize acceleration speed with minimum wheel
spin.
3. Timing (Except "Blinky Mode") – Allows you to adjust the timing of the
motor (0º-100º Mode 1º increments):
• Generally speaking, in brushless systems, an increase in timing will result
in an increase in the RPM of the motor. However, increase in timing can
also decrease the efficiency of the system, thus generating heat on the
ESC and motor.
• Lower timing has the most torque and the lowest RPM; Higher timing has
the least torque and the highest RPM.
4. Turbo Timing (Except "Blinky Mode") – Turbo Timing is unique to
brushless systems because the ESC can simulate motor timing advance.
While mechanical timing advance in a brushed motor system is limited by
the physical phasing of the motor, brushless ESC timing advance can
push beyond that physical limit. As a result, motors can run at a super-high
RPM in the Turbo Timing mode, resulting in a sensation of having a 2nd
gear/Turbo for top speed. This menu allows you to adjust the amount of
Turbo Timing in your ESC in 1º increments. (The “Turbo Timing” should
never be greater in value than Timing)
5. Turbo down rank (Except "Blinky Mode") – This is an opposite side Turbo
timing for
braking, preset -10, if you set the value to -1, this will smooth the
throttle response as you slow from top speed, if you value set to -30, this
will have more drag brake effect when you release throttle from top speed.
HACKTRONIC G2
Version 1.0