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Originally Posted by KeithA
Hi,
Software shouldn't really make a difference to the ESC working or not but it wouldn't be advisable to run some of the software designed for stock motors in modified. They are great ESCs and hold many European and World titles but if you want to give up on it and want something else that is winning racers then just have a browse at the results on oOple to see what is doing well - hope that helps.
By the way, was it Much-More that replaced your new ESC with a 'used' one or someone else?
Thanks,
Keith.
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Hi Keith,
Thanks for the reply! I got my Fleta from Ardent - John and I were at school together and we both grew up around RC but I haven't raced in almost 20 years. When I picked up my Cat SX from eBay last Xmas John said to get a Fleta 3 so I did. It went in the car unmodded, and on its second outing it was the fastest thing on the field for about 30 seconds. It then just died for no reason. Nothing was hot when I picked it up.
Anyway, John sent it back to muchmore who said that it had the wrong software on it. If it was then I have no idea how it got there. As I said, I wouldn't know how to upgrade it if I tried. Speedos were never this complicated in the 80s! The 'fixed' unit i got back wasn't mine (I know because I melted the corner of mine when the soldering iron slipped soldering one of the wires!) but it works... Kinda. I don't know if it's meant to be a LOT slower with the 'right' software but I reckon my vintage Procat could beat it now...
If this is not how it's supposed to be then I would like to stick with it and find out what's wrong - I'm not a serious racer so I don't *need* a bells and whistles speedo, but I *would* like it to be quicker than it is! Also if it burned out through what I can't see as anything other than normal use then I feel a bit cheated that I got a used one in return.
