Vorteks Arrma vorteks esc

[sogz]

Hi, I have a arrma vorteks.
The esc has a flashing red light. I have tried the following to resolve:
rebinding the transmitter and receiver
4 Different batteries
unplugging the servo
is this a case of a fried esc?
many thanks

 

[JSmalls87]

Looks like flashing red light means the battery is dead. You sure your batteries are charged?

https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Firma-Manual-EN.pdf

 

[sogz]

Looks like flashing red light means the battery is dead. You sure your batteries are charged?



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https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Firma-Manual-EN.pdf

Yeah fully charged and new

 

[JSmalls87]

Yeah fully charged and new

Odd, probably a problem with the Spektrum ESC then. Hopefully you bought the car new and have access to the reciept. Call Horizon and file a warranty claim, they'll send you a new one.

 

[sogz]

Looks like flashing red light means the battery is dead. You sure your batteries are charged?



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https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Firma-Manual-EN.pd

Looks like flashing red light means the battery is dead. You sure your batteries are charged?



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https://www.spektrumrc.com/ProdInfo/Files/Firma-Manual-EN.p

Odd, probably a problem with the Spektrum ESC then. Hopefully you bought the car new and have access to the reciept. Call Horizon and file a warranty claim, they'll send you a new one.

The car was brought secondhand but I also have just brought a new one for myself. I’m new to the hobby if it’s the esc I might go for the hobby wing max10, from what I gather that’s the better way to go

 

[JSmalls87]

The car was brought secondhand but I also have just brought a new one for myself. I’m new to the hobby if it’s the esc I might go for the hobby wing max10, from what I gather that’s the better way to go

Not a bad option, The old Arrma BLX100 or BLX 120's are also a good option if you can find them for cheap. They're a direct fit on the 3S chassis which is why I like them. I have several laying around if and would let them go for cheap if you decide to go that option..lol

 

[morrjr71]

The car was brought secondhand but I also have just brought a new one for myself. I’m new to the hobby if it’s the esc I might go for the hobby wing max10, from what I gather that’s the better way to go

Make sure if you go with the Hobbywing you get the Max10 SCT, not the regular Max10. The Max10 SCT is capable of handling up to 4s at 120 amps, and the regular Max10 is only capable of handling up to 3s at 60 amps.

 

[sogz]

Not a bad option, The old Arrma BLX100 or BLX 120's are also a good option if you can find them for cheap. They're a direct fit on the 3S chassis which is why I like them. I have several laying around if and would let them go for cheap if you decide to go that option..lol

How much ? And where are you?

Make sure if you go with the Hobbywing you get the Max10 SCT, not the regular Max10. The Max10 SCT is capable of handling up to 4s at 120 amps, and the regular Max10 is only capable of handling up to 3s at 60 amps.

Yeah was just looking at that