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I have a black lunchbox. It will go forwards but not backwards! It’s been a few months since I tried to solve it. Previously it was going forwards and then cutting out. Now as if by magic forward works but no reverse. When I throttle forwards it goes fast. When I throttle back it stops the car but it won’t reverse. Any ideas please?

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https://youtu.be/Q1geQtlCNKE?t=662

 

written instructions https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/blog/article/tamiya-electronic-speed-controller-setup/

I see from previous posts you gave a brushed motor in, so you need to change the settings so the light blinks green. See video for that, about another 30 seconds after where it starts from my link.

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Should I be replacing the ESC? I have a hornet too and that works fine. Would it be worth taking the ESC out of there and seeing if I can get the lunchbox to work?

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I don't have this ESC , but is reverse dissabled on it ? , might just need the reverse setting put in to it's programme

Just checked and full reverse is programmable - on or off , check the set up for full reverse on your ESC

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Yeah you can set this as forward only. In the instructions it can be set to forward and reverse. 

I have this esc and it just sits in a box cos its too annoying for words :lol:

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Reverse being off is likely the issue but would be pretty odd if you haven’t previously messed with any settings because the esc comes standard with reverse on.

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