Typhon Typhon esc issues

[rzroy101]

Hello I have a Typhon 6S buggy I have used it only a handful of times i bought it in the beginning of the month and the ESC is doing something weird turns on when it wants. I wanna know if anybody has similar issues. I'm kind of puzzled I tried everything possible

 

[Engineer]

What version Typhon? What ESC?

 

[SrC]

Check the Throttle endpoints on your radio.
Be more specific.
Turns on how?
The Power switch turns on by itself????
Throttles when it wants?????

 

[BrokeBoiRc]

Got a video?

 

[rzroy101]

What version Typhon? What ESC?

V5 150amp esc
Here is more info

Got a video?

No. But let me send 1

Check the Throttle endpoints on your radio.
Be more specific.
Turns on how?
The Power switch turns on by itself????
Throttles when it wants?????

Check out the video i posted maybe you can spot something

 

[rzroy101]

Check the Throttle endpoints on your radio.
Be more specific.
Turns on how?
The Power switch turns on by itself????
Throttles when it wants?????

Check the Throttle endpoints on your radio.
Be more specific.
Turns on how?
The Power switch turns on by itself????
Throttles when it wants?????

Check the Throttle endpoints on your radio.
Be more specific.
Turns on how?
The Power switch turns on by itself????
Throttles when it wants?????

It has no radio communication
The initial start sequence doesn't come on sometimes if it does the red blinking light comes on
I turn the power on and it doesn't come on line till 10 or 20sec later (sometimes )but the fan turns on right away

 

[TheCyborgSlayer]

Try rebinding the receiver and transmitter.

 

[jkflow]

Rebind and see if the problem goes away.
Disconnect the steering servo and see if it gets any better.
Make sure your transmitter is minimum 3 ft away when you turn on your rig, odd things happen during initial power up.

You have to isolate issues to make any progress.

Pay attention to the sequence of events and tell us what is going on in more detail.
Power switch on
ESC LED color (?) and flashing, motor beeping - power on beeps.
End of the beep what does the LED do?
Does it turn solid after ~10-20s every time or what are you describing?

If you want to make a video, post it on youtube and link it here.

 

[SrC]

Been waiting for a video.
Not enough details yet.

 

[rzroy101]

Been waiting for a video.
Not enough details yet.

Sorry I'm new to this. I tried the easy way to send you a video but it didn't work

 

[SrC]

No problem. When you can, it will make it easier for us to help you sort things out.
We are here.
Welcome to AF.
Where the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.

 

[jkflow]

No problem, you can't post directly. Create a youtube account, upload and link.

 

[rzroy101]

No problem, you can't post directly. Create a youtube account, upload and link.

https://youtube.com/shorts/v-3cGB0aVj0

 

[rzroy101]

Hope this helps you helpme .
https://youtube.com/shorts/6IC079G9rOE

 

[Engineer]

Disconnect the steering servo and see if it gets any better.

I would try this first. Dying Spektrum servos have been known to take down the whole electrical system - and yours doesn't sound too healthy.

See if you get throttle back when you disconnect the steering servo.

 

[TheCyborgSlayer]

I would try this first. Dying Spektrum servos have been known to take down the whole electrical system - and yours doesn't sound too healthy.

See if you get throttle back when you disconnect the steering servo.

I second this. Unplug the steering servo and see what happens.

 

[rzroy101]

I second this. Unplug the steering servo and see what happens.

Thank you guys !! i unplugged the servo. the motor and esc came back online. So helpful

 

[TheCyborgSlayer]

Thank you guys !! i unplugged the servo. the motor and esc came back online. So helpful

Excellent! Call Horizon Hobby and they should warranty it for you. Or you can choose to upgrade to something stronger. Most that have the servo issue do both, they order an upgraded one and then keep the warranty servo as a spare.

 

[jkflow]

Yes, video shows how the servo is trying to center or makes other random moves, that is a clear sign of a servo issue. It's pulling excess current which prevents the receiver from binding and in return the ESC can't power up. It's all a vicious cycle.

If you are in the US, get a DS3225kg 180deg from Amazon or ebay. You can always spend more but hasn't failed me yet.

Warranty the bad servo but these spektrum servos are not worth the effort imho.

https://www.amazon.com/DSSERVO-DS32...&qid=1616559354&sprefix=DS3225,aps,202&sr=8-6

 

[BrokeBoiRc]

This servo has treated me well and its got good torque and speed for a low price. Some people go with the Savox 1210 I believe but I don't have any experience with that particular servo.