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80A ESC
120A ESC
Thank you for purchasing the ONYX electronic speed controller
(ESC). Operating RC models can be very dangerous, so please
read this manual carefully.
Please read and understand all warnings before installation
and operation!
OPERATIONAL WARNINGS!
● ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the ESC immediately if
the ESC or battery becomes hot!! Allow the ESC or battery to
cool down before reconnecting.
● NEVER use more than the speci ed voltage on the ESC’s
input.
● ALWAYS mount the ESC in a position where free air can ow
through the heat sink during operation.
● ALWAYS turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery
to the ESC.
● ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the ESC when not in use.
● ALWAYS remove the pinion gear when making programming
changes. This will prevent the model from taking off accidentally.
● DO NOT use with brushed motors.
● ALWAYS activate the LVC when using a LiPo Battery. We
recommend 3.1V per cell.
● ALWAYS use heat-shrink tubing to insulate any bare wires to
prevent a short circuit.
● ALWAYS allow the ESC to cool before touching. It is normal for
ESCs to get warm during operation.
● ALWAYS unplug the cooling fan if you are using the ESC in wet
conditions.
● DO NOT allow metal/conductive materials to accidentally
make contact across any or all motor/battery posts.
● NEVER power up the ESC before plugging it into the receiver
(Rx) and switching on the transmitter (Tx).
● ALWAYS keep out of reach of children.
● ONYX is not responsible for incidental damage or personal
injury as a result of misuse of this product.
FEATURES
● Designed for sensorless brushless motors.
● Includes Forward with Brake mode and Forward with Brake/
Reverse mode.
● Water and dustproof. The ESC is resistant to splashes and
brie y under water. (Note: If the cooling fan is equipped,
remove it if the ESC is running near water. After running,
please clean and dry the ESC to prevent corrosion).
● Smooth acceleration and linear feel.
● Adjustable drag and maximum brake force.
● Adjustable “punch” setting from soft to aggressive.
● Safety features: Low voltage cut-off protection for LiPo and
NiMH battery, Thermal protection, Signal loss protection,
Motor overload protection.
● Easily to program using the “SET” button on the ESC.
● Auto-select cell count.
SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous / Burst
Resistance
Scale
2S LiPo/
Motor Limit
Battery
Cooling Fan
6 cell NIMH
3S LiPo/
9 cell NIMH
ONXM1180
80A / 90A
0.005 ohm
≤ 5000 Kv motor
≤ 3000 Kv motor
6-9 cell NiMH or 2-3S LiPo
Included 5V (BEC-powered)
ONXM1220
120A / 300A
0.0010 ohm
1/10 scale
≤ 6000 Kv motor
≤ 4000 Kv motor
ESC SETUP AND OPER ATION
LITHIUM BATTERY CAUTIONS!
This product may use a lithium polymer (LiPo) battery.
Improper handling could result in FIRE! A lithium battery
re has the potential to ignite surrounding areas and
may cause property damage or cause personal injury.
● ALWAYS set the LVC to a minimum of 3.2V per cell to prevent
over discharging.
● NEVER leave a LiPo battery unattended while charging or
during operation.
● NEVER operate a vehicle with a LiPo battery inside a building.
● IMPORTANT! Always unplug the LiPo battery immediately
when nished operating your vehicle.
● ALWAYS charge and store LiPo batteries in a reproof location.
Never store LiPos inside the model.
● If you ever see a LiPo battery puff or smoke during operation,
disconnect the battery and move the entire model, with the
battery installed, to a reproof location (outside if possible).
● Consult the battery and charger instruction manuals for
additional safety and handling precautions.
1. CONNECT THE ESC.
A. Connect the ESC to the motor in any order. If the motor
rotates the wrong direction, swap any two of the three wires.
B. Connect ESC’s Rx lead to the throttle channel of the receiver
(typically CH2)
C. Connect the “+” and “–” wires of the ESC to the battery pack.
2. THROTTLE CALIBRATION
In order to match the ESC to your transmitter, you must calibrate
it to match the trigger throw. To do this, there are 3 points that
need to be set: neutral, full throttle and full brake.
If your Tx has an ABS feature, it must be turned off during
A.
calibration.
B. Center the throttle trim.
C. Set the EPA/ATV settings to 100%
D. Set the Tx throttle to REV for Futaba and Tactic systems
(other radio systems may be different).
E. Be sure the ESC is turned off.
F. Be sure the Tx is turned on.
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G. Press and hold the ESC’s SET button.
H. Turn on the ESC.
I. Release the SET button as soon as the red LED begins
to blink. (
If you don’t release it quickly, the ESC will enter
Program mode. If this happens, simply switch off the ESC
and start again.)
Neutral point
Press and hold.
LED
Green LED: 1 Flash Green LED: 2 Flashes Green LED: 3 Flashes
Top point of full throttle
Press and hold.
LED
Top point of full brake
Press and hold.
LED
J. With the Tx trigger at the neutral point, press the SET button.
The green LED will ash once to indicate the setting point has
been accepted.
K. Pull the trigger to full throttle and press the SET button. The
green LED will ash twice.
L. Move the trigger to the full brake position, and press the SET
button. The green LED will ash three times.
M. Turn off the ESC for 2 seconds and turn it back on.
N. The ESC is now calibrated to the Tx.
IMPORTANT! Any time you reverse the throttle channel on your
Tx, be sure to calibrate the throttle range.
3. LED STATUS IN NORMAL USE
A. When the throttle is in neutral, neither the red LED nor the
green LED lights up.
B. When the trigger is pulled, the red LED will turn on. The full
throttle position is reached when the green LED turns on.
C. When applying the brakes, the the red and green LEDs will
turn on when the full brake position is reached.
D. When the car reverses, the red LED turns on.
4. PROGRAMMING THE ESC
Your ESC settings can be customized to t your driving style and
running surface conditions. Enter the programming mode and
adjust the value of the items you want to change using the chart
at the bottom of this page. To enter the programming mode:
A. Be sure ESC is turned off.
B. Turn on the Tx.
C. Press and hold the ESC’s SET button.
Press the ESC on/off button to turn it on. The ESC will begin
D.
ashing red and the motor will start beeping. When the ashing
LED changes from red to green, the ESC has reached the rst
item in the programming mode. One ash/beep is item 1, two
ashes/beeps is item 2, etc. Item 5 is represented with a long
ash/beep.
E. Release the set button when the ash/beeps match the
number of the item you want to change. For example, if
you want to change the motor’s “punch” setting, you would
continue holding the set button until green LED and motor
ashes/beeps 10 times.
Once you released the set button the item you want to change has
been selected from the menu, the motor will begin to beep and
the ESC will ash red to indicate the value of the item currently
set. To change the value:
Press the SET button and wait for the ESC to ash/beep the new
F.
value. Keep pressing the button until the ESC ashes/beeps the
amount of times that match the value you want. For example,
you have selected to change the value of the “punch” setting to
the it will beep 3 times (its default setting). To change the value,
press the
SET
button, the ESC will now ash/beep 4 times,
showing it is now on value 4.
G. Turn off the ESC, wait 2 seconds and turn it back on. The
punch setting has been changed.
Repeat the programming process for any item you want to change.
To reset all items to their default values (shown in black).
A. Position the Tx trigger to neutral.
B. Press and hold the set button for 5 seconds. The red and
green LEDs will both ash.
C. Turn off the ESC for 2 seconds.
D. All items are now back at their default factory settings.
VALUE
Running Mode
Cell Count
Low Voltage Cut-Off
ESC Thermal Protection
Motor Thermal Protection
Motor Rotation
BEC Voltage
Brake Force
Reverse Force
Punch
Drag Brake
PROGRAMMABLE ITEMS (BLACK IS DEFAULT)
1
Forward with
Brake
Auto
Calculation
Disabled 2.8V 3.1V 3.3V
105°C / 221°F 125°C / 257° F
Disabled
CCW CW
6.0V 7.4V
12.5% 25% 37.5% 50% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100% Disabled
25% 50%
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%
Brake and Reverse
2
Forward with
2S 3S 4S
34
5
67 8 9
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PROGAMMABLE ITEM DEFINITIONS
1. Running Mode: Forward with brake: The kit can go in
forward and has brakes, but cannot reverse. Forward with
brake and reverse: The kit can go in forward, has brakes, and
reverse. This setting uses the “double-click” method to make
the car go in reverse.
2. Cell Count: Select the setting that matches the pack you will
be installing in the kit or let the ESC detect the pack’s voltage
and set itself automatically by selecting the Auto Calculation
option (default).
3. Low Voltage Cut-Off: The function is used to prevent a LiPo
battery from over-discharging. The ESC monitors the battery’s
voltage and if at any time the voltage drops lower than the
selected value for more than 2 seconds, the motor power will
be reduced to 50%. The ESC will completely cut off the output
power in 10 seconds. Use the value chart to change the LVC
to the setting you need. A setting of 3.1V per cell or higher is
recommended.
4. ESC Thermal Protection: To protect itself from overheating,
the ESC will automatically shut down (and the green LED will
ash) if its temperature reaches the selected setting (setting 1
is suggested). The ESC will resume working once it has cooled.
5. Motor Thermal Protection: Locked in the disabled setting.
6. Motor Rotation: Use to change the direction the motor rotates
when looking at the motor with its shaft point toward you.
Setting 1 is counter-clockwise (default and most common).
Setting 2 is clockwise.
7. BEC Voltage:
This setting is used to change the voltage
supplied to the servos. Settting 1 (default) is 6V and is used with
most servos. Setting 2 is 7.4V which can only be used if the kit
is equipped with a high-voltage servo. This setting must not be
used with “standard” servos as damage may result. Always be
sure this is adjusted correctly before installing a new servo by
using the program chart to determine the BEC’s voltage.
8. Brake Force: This adjustment alters the amount of brake
the ESC applies when the trigger is moved to the full brake
position. The higher the number, the more brake is applied.
9. Reverse Force: The amount of power applied to the
motor when the Tx trigger is moved to the reverse position.
Setting 1 allows the kit to back-up at 25% of its maximum
speed. Setting 2 (default) allows the kit to back-up at 50% of
its maximum speed.
10. Punch:
This adjustment changes how much power the motor
delivers at low RPM. Lower values are suggested for loose
surfaces to help prevent wheel spin when getting on the throttle.
The higher the number, the more aggressive the throttle feels.
11. Drag Brake: The amount of brake automatically applied
when the throttle is at neutral. The greater the value, the more
drag brake is applied. This value is set independently of the
brake force.
ALERT SIGNALS
Input Voltage Error: If the input voltage is not correct, the LED
will ash green twice, pause for 1 second, and then ash green
twice again until the voltage input error is corrected.
Abnormal Throttle Setting/Signal Alert: When the ESC can’t
detect a throttle signal or the ESC is properly calibrated, it will
begin to rapidly ash a red LED.
PROTECTION FUNCTION
Low Voltage Cut-Off Protection: If the voltage of a battery is
lower than the select cut-off voltage for more than 2 seconds, the
ESC will cut off the output power. The ESC cannot be restarted if
the voltage is too low.
Thermal Protection: If the temperature of the ESC is over the
factory preset threshold for 5 seconds, the ESC will cut off the
output power.
Throttle Signal Loss Protection: The ESC will cut off the output
power if the throttle signal is lost for 0.2 seconds.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
ONYX will repair or replace factory defects for one year from the
date of purchase. This warranty speci cally does not cover crash
damage, misuse or abuse. To make a warranty claim, please contact
our product support team at
www.oynx-rc.com/support
.
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance
with the instructions and warnings provided with each model. ONYX
assumes no liability except for the exclusive remedy or repair of
parts as speci ed above. ONYX shall not be liable for consequential
or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of
consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you speci c legal rights and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The motor will not run and no sound is emitted.
The motor won’t run and emits an alert tone:
<<
beep beep >> with a 1 second pause, then
<<
beep beep >> again.
The motor won’t run and rapidly ashes the
red LED.
The motor runs in the wrong direction.
The motor suddenly stops running.
Random stopping and restarting.
The connections between the battery
pack and the ESC are not correct.
The input voltage is too high or too low. Check the voltage of the battery pack.
Problem with the throttle signal. Make sure the ESC is properly connected
The neutral point of the throttle
channel is incorrect.
The wiring between the ESC and
the motor is incorrect.
The throttle signal is lost. Check the transmitter and receiver.
The ESC has entered the Low Voltage
Protection Mode.
Wiring is not reliable. Check all battery, ESC signal wire, and
Check the connectors for contact.
to the receiver.
Calibrate the throttle.
Adjust the throttle channel trim to neutral.
Swap any two wire connections
between the ESC and the motor.
Check the ESC-to-throttle channel connection.
Replace or charge the battery pack.
motor connections.
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ESC OFF, then Tx ON
Press & Hold SET Button, then ESC ON
Red LED Flashes
PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART
RUNNING MODE
Green LED Flashes 1 TIME
CELL COUNT
Green LED Flashes 2 TIMES
LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF (LVC)
Green LED Flashes 3 TIMES
ESC THERMAL PROTECTION
Green LED Flashes 4 TIMES
MOTOR THERMAL PROTECTION
Green LED Flashes 5 TIMES
MOTOR ROTATION
Green LED Flashes 6 TIMES
BEC VOLTAGE
Green LED Flashes 7 TIMES
(Locked, cannot adjust)
To adjust RUNNING MODE,
release SET button.
To adjust CELL COUNT,
release SET button.
To adjust LVC,
release SET button.
To adjust ESC THERMAL,
release SET button.
To adjust
release SET button.
To adjust BEC VOLTAGE,
release SET button.
MOTOR ROTATION
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = Forward/Brake
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = Forward/Brake/Reverse
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = Auto Calculation
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 2S
Red LED Flashes 3 TIMES = 3S
Red LED Flashes 4 TIMES = 4S
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = Disabled
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 2.8V
Red LED Flashes 3 TIMES = 3.1V
Red LED Flashes 4 TIMES = 3.3V
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = 105°C / 221°F
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 125°C / 257°F
,
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = Counter-clockwise
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = Clockwise
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = 6.0V
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 7.4V
BRAKE FORCE
Green LED Flashes 8 TIMES
REVERSE FORCE
Green LED Flashes 9 TIME
PUNCH
Green LED Flashes 10 TIMES
DRAG BRAKE
Green LED Flashes 11 TIMES
To adjust BRAKE FORCE,
release SET button.
To adjust REVERSE FORCE,
release SET button.
To adjust PUNCH,
release SET button.
To adjust DRAG BRAKE,
release SET button.
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = 12.5% (Softest)
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 25%
Red LED Flashes 3 TIMES = 37.5%
Red LED Flashes 4 TIMES = 50%
Red LED Flashes 5 TIMES = 62.5%
Red LED Flashes 6 TIMES = 75%
Red LED Flashes 7 TIMES = 87.5%
Red LED Flashes 8 TIMES = 100% (Most Aggressive)
Red LED Flashes 9 TIMES = Disabled
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = 25%
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 50%
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = Level 1 (Softest)
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = Level 2
Red LED Flashes 3 TIMES = Level 3
Red LED Flashes 4 TIMES = Level 4
Red LED Flashes 5 TIMES = Level 5 (Most Aggressive)
Red LED Flashes 1 TIME = 0% Drag
Red LED Flashes 2 TIMES = 2% Drag
Red LED Flashes 3 TIMES = 4% Drag
Red LED Flashes 4 TIMES = 6% Drag
Red LED Flashes 5 TIMES = 8% Drag
Red LED Flashes 6 TIMES = 10% Drag
Red LED Flashes 7 TIMES = 12% Drag
Red LED Flashes 8 TIMES = 14% Drag
Red LED Flashes 9 TIMES = 16% Drag
TO COMPLETE PROGRAMMING, SWITCH OFF THE ESC, AND THEN SWITCH IT ON
ONXM1180/1220 © 2018 Hobbico®, Inc.
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