vxl 3-m esc problem

[addicted_2_R-C's]

i was driving outside in the snow for about 20 mins with one 3s battery and all of a sudden it stopped, i took it inside and the esc was flashing red, the esc was kind of warm, whenever i turn the esc on it just flashes red, please help

[funnya1b2c3]

Unplug the servo then try it. If it works the servo is burned out.

[l_park]

fast red or slow red?

[zippogeek]

1. Do you have Low Voltage Detection turned ON? Green light on startup = GO for LiPo

2. Does it flash slowly, or rapidly?

Slow red flash = low voltage detection. The cold could be affecting your LiPo, or it wasn't fully charged.

Rapid red flash = thermal protection mode. Your power system is overheating. Are you geared too high for 3S?

[addicted_2_R-C's]

flashing rapidly red, i have it geared 23/50 and it wont let me press anything

[AZAD]

In my opinion your gearing is a bit high for 3s power. look for a 16, 17, or 19tooth pinion. Im running 19/50 with mine on 3s nd it brought my temps way down compared to the 23 and 25 / 50 that i was running.

Andrew

[zippogeek]

In my opinion your gearing is a bit high for 3s power. look for a 16, 17, or 19tooth pinion. Im running 19/50 with mine on 3s nd it brought my temps way down compared to the 23 and 25 / 50 that i was running.

+1 this guy ^^^

[funnya1b2c3]

Gear down and try the servo. the light flashes quickly when the servo goes out.

[addicted_2_R-C's]

thanks for the feed back everyone founfd the problem, steering servo is burned out

[addicted_2_R-C's]

what do you think would be the best quality servo???

[TQi]

hitec hs85 mg seems to be popular

you'll have to waterproof it though before you take it out in the snow

[addicted_2_R-C's]

alright thanks ill have to order one

[TQi]

there is one that comes waterproofed by hitec but it's about $50 instead of $30

[E-slamnit]

+1 this guy ^^^

What gearing should i have for a 2s.

[RC-nightmare]

Stock should be okay!