I just posted this in another thread and though I should copy it here too. This is regarding the newer Crawlmaster HV and programming:
I'll also add that I did find a way to calibrate the newer Crawlmaster HV ESC using the typical Spektrum method of holding it at full throttle while powering up, it beeps, then push it to full brake/reverse, it beeps and then do the same for neutral. Whether thats necessary or not I dont know.
Oh and one side note regarding the Crawlmaster HV ESC, they dont point out what programmer to use on their site so I tried both the version for the V1 and the V3. It works with the V3 version that uses a 5 volt input (V1 uses 3.3 volt I believe). I would assume any AM32 programmer using 5v could work too. I dont think Holmes sells this individually anymore though they do come with the V3 Crawlmaster ESCs. I'm sure there are other sources for the 5 volt programmers.
Now I should add that theres really no need to reprogram these ESCs as they come pretty dialed in but I always like to poke around. All I did was move the LVC up to 3.4v per cell, it was 3.2v and I adjusted the KV and pole count which JRH says doesnt effect much at all.
If anyone wants more info on programming the Holmes Hobbies Youtube has a few usefull videos on it:
This one is more of a troubleshooting video:
I'll also add that I did find a way to calibrate the newer Crawlmaster HV ESC using the typical Spektrum method of holding it at full throttle while powering up, it beeps, then push it to full brake/reverse, it beeps and then do the same for neutral. Whether thats necessary or not I dont know.
Oh and one side note regarding the Crawlmaster HV ESC, they dont point out what programmer to use on their site so I tried both the version for the V1 and the V3. It works with the V3 version that uses a 5 volt input (V1 uses 3.3 volt I believe). I would assume any AM32 programmer using 5v could work too. I dont think Holmes sells this individually anymore though they do come with the V3 Crawlmaster ESCs. I'm sure there are other sources for the 5 volt programmers.
Now I should add that theres really no need to reprogram these ESCs as they come pretty dialed in but I always like to poke around. All I did was move the LVC up to 3.4v per cell, it was 3.2v and I adjusted the KV and pole count which JRH says doesnt effect much at all.
If anyone wants more info on programming the Holmes Hobbies Youtube has a few usefull videos on it:
This one is more of a troubleshooting video:
