Author: Tony Phalen
RC ESC Blinky Mode Explained
What Is Blinky Mode? Blinky Mode is an ESC operating mode that disables all electronic timing advance features, including Boost Timing and Turbo Timing. When ... Read More
RC ESC Turbo Timing Explained
What Is Turbo Timing? Turbo Timing is an electronic timing advance feature built into many racing Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs). It automatically adds motor timing ... Read More
RC ESC Turbo Rate Explained
What Is Turbo Rate? Turbo Rate determines how quickly turbo timing is added once the ESC activates its turbo function. Most racing ESCs use a ... Read More
RC ESC Turbo Delay Explained
What Is Turbo Delay? Turbo Delay is an Electronic Speed Control (ESC) setting that determines how long the ESC waits before applying Turbo Timing after ... Read More
RC ESC Throttle Curve Explained
What Is Throttle Curve? Throttle Curve is an ESC setting that changes the relationship between transmitter trigger position and motor output. In a linear Throttle ... Read More
RC ESC Throttle Range Calibration Explained
What Is Throttle Range Calibration? Throttle Range Calibration is the process of matching the throttle signal from your transmitter to the ESC. During calibration, the ... Read More
RC ESC Startup Power Explained
What Is Startup Power? Startup Power is an ESC setting that controls the amount of initial power delivered to the motor when accelerating from a ... Read More
RC ESC Softening Value Explained
What Is Softening Value? Softening Value is an ESC setting that reduces the aggressiveness of throttle response during initial acceleration. Instead of delivering full requested ... Read More
RC ESC Sensor Mode (Sensored / Sensorless / Hybrid) Explained
What Is Sensor Mode (Sensored / Sensorless / Hybrid)? Sensor Mode (Sensored / Sensorless / Hybrid) determines how the ESC identifies the position of the ... Read More
RC ESC RPM Limit Explained
What Is RPM Limit? RPM Limit is an ESC setting that restricts the maximum motor speed by limiting the motor's revolutions per minute (RPM). Once ... Read More
RC ESC Reverse Delay Explained
What Is Reverse Delay? Reverse Delay is an ESC setting that determines how long the ESC waits before allowing reverse throttle after braking. When Reverse ... Read More
RC ESC Power Curve Explained
What Is Power Curve? Power Curve is an ESC setting that adjusts how throttle input is translated into motor power output across the throttle range. ... Read More
RC ESC Overheat Protection Explained
What Is Overheat Protection? Overheat Protection is a built-in safety feature that monitors the internal temperature of the ESC and reduces or shuts off power ... Read More
RC ESC Neutral Range (Dead Band) Explained
What Is Neutral Range (Dead Band)? Neutral Range (aka Dead Band) is the area around the transmitter trigger's neutral position where the ESC ignores input ... Read More
RC ESC Motor Timing Explained
What Is Motor Timing? Motor Timing is the amount of advance applied to the magnetic field inside a brushless motor. By advancing the timing, the ... Read More