Electronic Speed Control (ESC) Programming
STEP 1: Enter Program Mode
1. Power on the transmitter and set the throttle to full.
2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. After 2 seconds, the
ESC will beep twice.
3. Wait 5 seconds and the ESC will emit a musical tone.
STEP 2: Select Programmable Item
The ESC will emit four groups of beeps in a loop.
Move the throttle to neutral within 3 seconds of the tone
matching the item you want to select.
Beep Running Mode
Beep Beep LiPo Cells
Beep Beep Beep LVC Threshold
Beep Beep Beep Beep Timing
STEP 3: Set Item Value
After selecting a programmable item, you will hear several
tones in a loop.
1. Move the throttle to full to select the value matching the
tone. The ESC will emit an alternating tone to indicate
selection.
2. Keep the throttle in full to return to Step 2 and continue item
selection. Move the throttle to the neutral within 2 seconds
to exit the Program Mode.
STEP 4: Exit Program Mode
1. In Step 3, after hearing the alternating tone, move the
throttle to neutral within 2 seconds.
–or–
2. Disconnect the battery pack from the ESC.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Boat will not respond to
throttle but responds to
other controls
Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller, shaft or motor Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller
Boat squeals or makes a high pitch sound when
applying power to motors
Lubricate flex shafts
Reduced runtime or boat
underpowered
Boat battery charge is low Completely recharge battery
Boat battery is damaged Replace boat battery and follow battery instructions
Blocking or friction on shaft or propeller Disassemble, lubricate and correctly align parts
Boat conditions may be too cold
Make sure the battery is warm (above 10º C [50º F])
before use
Battery capacity may be too low for conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Drive dog is too near the stuffing tube
Loosen drive shaft side of the motor coupling and move
drive shaft small amount back
Too little lubrication on drive shaft Fully lubricate drive shaft
Vegetation or other obstacles block the rudder or
propeller
Remove vegetation or obstacles from rudder or propeller
Motor couplers are loose
Tighten motor couplers and ensure the coupler is free of
lubrication
Boat will not bind
(during binding) to
transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Move the boat and transmitter to another location and
attempt binding again
Another compatible transmitter is powered on
within range of the receiver
Power off all compatible transmitters except the one you
are trying to bind
Boat battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat will not connect (after
binding) to transmitter
Transmitter is too near boat during connecting
process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from boat,
disconnect and reconnect battery to boat
Boat or transmitter is too close to large metal
object, wireless source or another transmitter
Move boat or transmitter to another location and attempt
to connect again
Boat battery/transmitter battery charge is too low Replace/recharge batteries
ESC switch is off Power on ESC switch
Boat tends to dive in the
water or takes on water
The boat hull is not completely closed
Dry out the boat and ensure the hatch is fully closed on
the hull before returning the boat to the water
Center of gravity is too far forward Move batteries back in the hull
Boat tends to turn one
direction
Rudder or rudder trim is not centered
Repair rudder or adjust rudder and rudder trim for
straight running when control is at neutral
ESC may require full throttle range calibration Calibrate the ESC
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