The Hobbywing XR10 pro is an advanced ESC used by many racers, drifters and hobbyists, it has many settings on it, some are fairly basic and some very advanced. This will run through them for you and help you understand what each one of them does for you.
General:
This is basically the mode the ESC is set to drive in, there is 3 options that are very self explanatory
Fwd/Brk - forward and brake only, reverse disabled
Fwd/Rev - forward and reverse - no manual brake, reverse is enabled as soon os the esc get the signal from the transmitter
Fwd/Brk/Rev - forward brake and reverse - the esc has a brake active, and requires a double click from the transmitter to activate reverse
This has a range from 0 - 100% this is how much power is used while reverse is activated - most set the between 25 - 50% as this will mean the car will have 25 - 50% of the speed while in reverse
Lower Value: Effect: Leave the BEC setting at 6.0V for all normal type servos, this will give you a normal servo function.
Setting: 6.0V
Higher Value: Effect: For the new generation of HV (High Voltage) servos that are on the market, you may use 7.4V BEC setting for a bigger power output to your servo, to maximise its performance. The risk is the BEC output will be not consistent after the battery voltage lower than 7.4V
Setting: 7.4V
THROTTLE CONTROL
Lower Value: Effect: This setting determines the throttle response. The lower value, the smoother the throttle will feel.
Recommendation: 20
Higher Value: Effect: For increased punch, for instance, for stock racing and for bigger tracks, try a higher value.
Recommendation: 30
Lower Value: Effect: Sometimes referred to as „dead band", this setting refers to the percentage of throttle input you need to use to actually make the car move forward. The bigger the range, the less reactive the throttle will feel.
Recommendation: 6%
Higher Value: Effect: To have a smoother throttle feel, at least in the first part of the throttle range, try increasing this value.
Recommendation: 8%
Lower Value: Effect: Coast is a setting which can be helpful when a very long gear ratio is used, to stop the stronger drag brake effect of using such a ratio. Adding some % of coast will make the car have a more natural slow down as throttle is released. This is a special setting for some kinds of power configuration.
Recommendation: 0%
Higher Value: Effect: Try adding 5-10% of coast when running with a motor which has a strong drag feeling or with a very long gear ratio, this will help the car slow down more naturally when you release the throttle, for instance after a long straight. Keep in mind that the coast will only be activated if the drag brake setting is set to 0%.
Recommendation: 5-10%
Lower Value: Effect: A lower drive frequency will make the throttle feel more punchy, but at the expense of higher temp.
Recommendation: 8K for modified 2K or 4K for blinky indoor
Higher Value: Effect: For a smoother feel, especially in modified classes, try increasing this value. Keep in mind that a higher value of this setting will develop more heat in the ESC.
Recommendation: 12-16K
Lower Value: Effect: As grip is increasing, or you need a bit more bottom end power, try to reduce this value. Recommendation: 20% for modified 0% for stock
Higher Value: Effect: This function makes the bottom end of the throttle milder. It's a useful tuning aid, particularly in low grip conditions, to minimise wheel spin. Start with a high value.
Recommendation: 25%
Lower Value: Effect: As grip is increasing, or if you need a bit more bottom end to mid range power, try to reduce this value.
Recommendation: 30%
Higher Value: Effect: This value determines where softening starts and ends. Higher numbers make the softering effect last longer. For instance, a good basic setting is to have it set to up to 50% of throttle input.
Recommendation: 50%
BRAKE CONTROL
Lower Value: Effect: It's the braking power applied when the throttle is released and moved to the neutral position. Apply it cautiously, as a higher value will develop more heat in the ESC. A good starting point for modified TC is 15% for most tracks.
Recommendation: 15%
Higher Value: Effect: For higher grip tracks, especially indoor asphalt tracks, or outdoor tarmac tracks that have been sprayed with sugar water, you may try a higher value, to make the car feel more aggressive once you release the throttle.
Recommendation: 18%
Lower Value: Effect:To make the brake less aggressive, try reducing this value. It will also minimise the risk of damaging your spur/pinion.
Recommendation: 75%
Higher Value: Effect: It's the brake set in proportion of the position of the trigger position. A higher value means stronger brakes.
Recommendation: 100%
Lower Value: Effect: To have a smoother brake response, try to go down with this value a little.
Recommendation: 15%
Higher Value: Effect: The lower the value, the smoother the brake will feel. However, we rarely change this setting. It all comes down to the driver's personal preference.
Recommendation: 20%
Lower Value: Effect: A lower value will make the brake feel more aggressive. When using a linear control, start with a low value.
Recommendation: 1K
Higher Value: Effect:For a smoother brake feel, try to go up with this value. It comes down to driver preference, and also depends on the motor and rotor used. Higher value makes the ESC hotter.
Recommendation: 2K
Lower Value: Effect: Of the three different modes offered, the linear one is definitely the one most frequently used. It gives the best feel and precision for most tracks.
Setting: Linear
Higher Value: Effect: Some drivers may prefer a stronger brake, but with a lower brake EPA setting on the radio, in that case try the traditional brake mode. Hybrid setting is between Linear and Traditional
Setting: Traditional
TIMING
Lower Value: Effect: The dynamic timing is effective over the whole throttle range. It can be set to be activated from RPM, or throttle amount (Auto). A higher value will give you more bottom and mid range power. Start with none, or a low value for modified racing.
Recommendation: 3
Higher Value: Effect: For bigger tracks, where some mid-straights need non-full throttle but fast speed, go up the value to have improved bottom to mid power.
Recommendation: 10
Effect: The boost can be set to be activated either by RPM or throttle input. The most frequently used setting is definitely RPM. In boosted stock class AUTO will help on motor temp, less heat.
Setting: RPM
Lower Value: Effect: It determines the RPM where the boost will be activated. For modified, start with the value below. For stock racing, this value should be lower.
Recommendation: 7500
Higher Value: Effect: We rarely change this setting even when going from a small to a big track.
Recommendation: 7500
Lower Value: Effect: It determines the RPM, where the boost will be fully applied.
Recommendation: 22500
Higher Value: Effect: We tend to keep this value fixed, and play with the boost value itself instead.
Recommendation: 22500
Lower Value: Effect: The degrees of timing which will be applied only at full throttle, to increase the top speed on straight. This is very much dependent on the track size, motor and gear ratio used. For modified, and 4.5T, a medium sized track, start with the value below.
Recommendation: 25
Higher Value: Effect: For tracks with really long straights, you may increase this value a lot. Keep in mind that in stock classes, a higher value will be necessary.
Recommendation: 38
Lower Value: Effect: Instead of the turbo being activated instantly on full throttle position by the trigger, you may set this to have a small delay - a higher value will help the car have reasonable speed before the turbo kicks in. That will also avoid extra high current drawn from the ESC.
Recommendation: 0.05
Higher Value: Effect: For bigger tracks, particularly outdoor tracks, try a bit longer turbo delay, which is also important to prevent the turbo from being activated in the infield sections.
Recommendation: 0.15
- Turbo Increase Rate (deg/0.1sec)
Lower Value: Effect: This defines the speed of how the turbo is applied. A higher value means that the turbo will initiate with more force, quicker. Keep in mind that this also increases the ESC temperature. A good starting point for modified class is shown below.
Recommendation: 18 deg/0.1s
Higher Value: Effect: If you need the car to reach its top speed faster, try a higher value.
Recommendation: 24 deg/0.1s
- Turbo Decrease Rate (deg/0.1sec)
Lower Value: Effect: When the throttle position is moved from full throttle to partial throttle, the turbo being deactivated rapidly may make the car harder to control. For instance, in a corner following a straightaway. However, for the most aggressive handling feel, keep this setting at instant.
Setting: Instant
Higher Value: Effect: To have a smoother transition from top speed to medium speed, try a low value of decrease rate.
Recommendation: 12 deg/0.1s
