Rccar2018 0 Posted January 15, 2018 Very new to RC and have just almost completed my first build of a Black Dark Impact DF-03. I was very lucky and got to visit Tokyo and specifically a fantastic store called RC Champ/RC Adviser and pick up a complete RC setup. I have some questions about installing a Brushless Motor to replace the 540 stock motor. My problem is that I am trying to install a Yokomo BL-SP4 Brushless Motor but it is not the same length as the stock 540. By disassembling the rear of the chassis I was able to get the Yokomo fitted but the solder mount for the three wires is an extremely tight fit and I had to bend the wires back to get them leading the correct direction and out of the motor mount to reach my ESC. Secondly, I just am too stupid to understand how to Setup the ESC correctly. I hold down the SET button but don't understand how long I am supposed to wait for the LED Lights to change when setting Neutral, Forward, and Brake. The Yokomo manual is very poorly written. Reading the setup part of the BL-SP4 manual can anyone help me out? Setting up an ESC should be very simple but not for a beginner with no experience, BL-SP4 manual Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4964 Posted January 15, 2018 Welcome. Dark Impact is a nice choice. I don't have a Yokomo brushless, but the instruction seems to show the similar procedure for most other ESCs. You press the set button for 3 seconds--it's set for neutral. You pull the throttle (going forward) all the way--it's set for forward. Then you push the throttle (going backward) all the way--it's set for reverse. That's it. Do all this with wheels off the ground, so it won't go anywhere. I think most manuals are not well written. Tamiya is good in that regard. Good luck with your Dark Impact. If you have any question, just ask. There are a lot of guys who know much more than me in Tamiya Club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
