Ty for your fast reply. WOW!!!. Good info. I bought this programmer just for the 100 esc. Maybe spektrum will fix it with a update. It only good for a update so they owe it to us👍
@The X_tAzFaSt_X I looked into updating the programmer Download the smart link On Spektrums site on your computer Connect just the programming card and up at the top click device and choose the programming card then you can up date it and all the settings now match up for the 100a esc. There is a video on horizon hobby but his update was a higher number than the one I have now so I guess there is still more updates in the future.
@@rcdaveshobbies be careful with this esc, it has no LVC, keep an eye on your run times, or your batts will be taken down to 3v. The program card won't give you the option either.
@@1521joe My batteries hardly even get down to the low voltage cut off because I have the info on my remote. There is an update for the programming box we’re now all the settings match up But I will try and see if it goes beyond 3 V because one of my batteries is no longer smart LOL
@Rooster Remains yeah I know I hate having to deal with checking the lights how many times it flashed then you have to go and double check it just to make sure it is right it just takes forever. The card just makes your life so much more easier and plus it’s gotta cell checking on it so I mean it has more than one purpose
I got a warranty replacement Firma100. The BLX100 was backordered. My card only has 6.0V BEC. No option for 7.4V. Like you said their website is 6.0. The BLX is 6.0. I wonder if the cards were an error and the newer ones were corrected? Did you confirm that your BEC has two options? I don't have a program card, but using the set button there is one beep only for BEC on mine.
Yeah I found a newer update for the program card and all of the settings matched up with the card the esc came with. There is a 6.0v and 7.4v settings in the esc
@@wescat2 I don’t know I haven’t used my firma 100 in a while I just have it as a back up one in case my firma 130 dies. Also my granite is totally torn apart and it was in the truck before I stole parts for my Senton
@@rcdaveshobbies I finally found the reason. From the 8/20 Spektrum change log. "Firma 100 and 120 - Removed 7.4v BEC Option for better RTR Servo Compatibility"
Is BEC better on 7.4 volts? And why. I have kraton 6s v5 and it's set at 7.4 bolts out of box but local hobby shop set it down to 6 volts said it was better
@Boomer ak47 yes the BEC is better on 7.4V The servo will be quicker and have more torque as long as the servo is rated to 7.4V then you get all the performance out of it. you can run it at 6.0V but The servo will be slower and not have as much torque if you can find the specs on your servo then you will see the difference in time and torque between the two power settings of 7.4V or 6V. Whatever the max of voltage is for my servos that is what I run them at
@@rcdaveshobbies thanks for response! I think he turned it down to save the esc over time but want full power so I think I'm going to put it back at 7.4 volts and see how she runs then
@@boomerak4774 no problem anytime. Yeah you can put the setting back up to 7.4 see how it is and then always change it back if you don’t like it. As long as the manufacturer gives you a rating for the servo I can’t see how it can affect the ESC running at 7.4V they designed it to run at that voltage or lower. Just don’t put 7. 4V to a 6V servo because it would definitely not last
@@boomerak4774 yeah that servo is rated to 7.4V so you’re good but I’ve never had good luck with RTR servos lasting so it is something you will probably have to upgrade in the future but run it until it stops working lol
@@Alphabet7 I know lol but the stock BLX 100 cost $140 so at least it is cheaper than that but I wanted it for the smart technology so it works with all my remotes and batteries plus I have four cars that I can use it in
@@rcdaveshobbies ohhh you meant ESC. Ahh I was asking the program thing I just run a radiolink works with eveything. Smart battery not needed and still gives the voltage
@@Alphabet7 LOL sorry I thought you were talking about the ESC I can’t remember how much the programming card was. You don’t need the ESC to get the battery voltage I can do that with one of spectrum‘s receivers but I want ESC temperatures and it’s nice seeing individual cells of the batteries too on my remote. Plus everything I have is Spektrum so I’m kind of stuck in that ecosystem now LOL
The website says the bec is adjustable my 120 amp is same way... going on computer with my 120 shows the bec their but is blocked an wont let u adjust it has anyone figured this out....I NEED HELP
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Ty for your fast reply. WOW!!!. Good info. I bought this programmer just for the 100 esc. Maybe spektrum will fix it with a update. It only good for a update so they owe it to us👍
@The X_tAzFaSt_X I looked into updating the programmer Download the smart link On Spektrums site on your computer Connect just the programming card and up at the top click device and choose the programming card then you can up date it and all the settings now match up for the 100a esc. There is a video on horizon hobby but his update was a higher number than the one I have now so I guess there is still more updates in the future.
@@rcdaveshobbies be careful with this esc, it has no LVC, keep an eye on your run times, or your batts will be taken down to 3v. The program card won't give you the option either.
@@1521joe My batteries hardly even get down to the low voltage cut off because I have the info on my remote. There is an update for the programming box we’re now all the settings match up But I will try and see if it goes beyond 3 V because one of my batteries is no longer smart LOL
@@rcdaveshobbies you say there's an update for the box,? I didn't see it on the spektrum site, I will look into it though, thanks for feedback Dave.👍
@@1521joe No problem mine is updated to 3.2.45 that’s the newest update I could find
Hi. I’m using a hobby wing program card. I’m unable to change bec to 7.4. It stays at 1.
The program card may need to be updated
Man I'm so glad I bought the card right away. I never did trust the flashing light BS.
@Rooster Remains yeah I know I hate having to deal with checking the lights how many times it flashed then you have to go and double check it just to make sure it is right it just takes forever. The card just makes your life so much more easier and plus it’s gotta cell checking on it so I mean it has more than one purpose
I got a warranty replacement Firma100. The BLX100 was backordered. My card only has 6.0V BEC. No option for 7.4V. Like you said their website is 6.0. The BLX is 6.0. I wonder if the cards were an error and the newer ones were corrected? Did you confirm that your BEC has two options? I don't have a program card, but using the set button there is one beep only for BEC on mine.
Yeah I found a newer update for the program card and all of the settings matched up with the card the esc came with. There is a 6.0v and 7.4v settings in the esc
@@rcdaveshobbies Interesting. I wonder why they removed the 7.4V option?
@@wescat2 I don’t know I haven’t used my firma 100 in a while I just have it as a back up one in case my firma 130 dies. Also my granite is totally torn apart and it was in the truck before I stole parts for my Senton
@@rcdaveshobbies I finally found the reason. From the 8/20 Spektrum change log. "Firma 100 and 120 - Removed 7.4v BEC Option for better RTR Servo Compatibility"
I can change mine to 7.4v. But what would be the benefit?
Did your granite come with that ESC? Mine came with a black one
@Alphabet 7 No it came with the one you have the BLX 100 that is Spektrums new 100A esc
If there is an option for bce voltage you might have to download the software and update the firmware
Is BEC better on 7.4 volts? And why. I have kraton 6s v5 and it's set at 7.4 bolts out of box but local hobby shop set it down to 6 volts said it was better
@Boomer ak47 yes the BEC is better on 7.4V The servo will be quicker and have more torque as long as the servo is rated to 7.4V then you get all the performance out of it. you can run it at 6.0V but The servo will be slower and not have as much torque if you can find the specs on your servo then you will see the difference in time and torque between the two power settings of 7.4V or 6V. Whatever the max of voltage is for my servos that is what I run them at
@@rcdaveshobbies thanks for response! I think he turned it down to save the esc over time but want full power so I think I'm going to put it back at 7.4 volts and see how she runs then
@@boomerak4774 no problem anytime. Yeah you can put the setting back up to 7.4 see how it is and then always change it back if you don’t like it. As long as the manufacturer gives you a rating for the servo I can’t see how it can affect the ESC running at 7.4V they designed it to run at that voltage or lower. Just don’t put 7. 4V to a 6V servo because it would definitely not last
@@rcdaveshobbies thanks man! I'm going to check the specs but it's the stock spektrum servo that comes on kraton 6s v5. Everything is stock
@@boomerak4774 yeah that servo is rated to 7.4V so you’re good but I’ve never had good luck with RTR servos lasting so it is something you will probably have to upgrade in the future but run it until it stops working lol
How much was that thing that you're changing the thing with
It’s 109$ Canadian
@@rcdaveshobbies what the fuck man us canadian really like getting fucked
That changing thing is 110$ 😳😳, bro I got the Hobbywing for 20$
@@Alphabet7 I know lol but the stock BLX 100 cost $140 so at least it is cheaper than that but I wanted it for the smart technology so it works with all my remotes and batteries plus I have four cars that I can use it in
@@rcdaveshobbies ohhh you meant ESC. Ahh I was asking the program thing
I just run a radiolink works with eveything. Smart battery not needed and still gives the voltage
@@Alphabet7 LOL sorry I thought you were talking about the ESC I can’t remember how much the programming card was. You don’t need the ESC to get the battery voltage I can do that with one of spectrum‘s receivers but I want ESC temperatures and it’s nice seeing individual cells of the batteries too on my remote. Plus everything I have is Spektrum so I’m kind of stuck in that ecosystem now LOL
What about steering? I got a new esc the same as you since I put it in I got no steering
@KingAries The ESC will have nothing to do with your steering did you plug your servo into the right lead on your receiver?
@@rcdaveshobbies Yes
@@kingariesx9285 then it’s either your receiver or the servo or remote that’s the problem the esc has nothing to do with the steering.
@@rcdaveshobbies wel I do have throttle and brake but steering doesn't work it could be the servo no good
@@kingariesx9285 Yeah I would start with the servo especially if it was an RTR one I usually upgrade mine pretty soon after getting a new truck
The website says the bec is adjustable my 120 amp is same way... going on computer with my 120 shows the bec their but is blocked an wont let u adjust it has anyone figured this out....I NEED HELP
You might need to update both the program box and the ESC after I did that on the 100a Esc I could change the settings
Too bad there is no blinky mode
What is blinky mode? The BLX ESC is faulty and Horizon is sending me the Firma in place since the BLX is on backorder for few months.
@@wescat2 Blinky mode means blinking red indicating 0° of timing. Good for drag 13.5 or stock racing.