Arrma Granite 4x4 3S BLX ESC Tuning Guide!

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Need help Tuning your Arrma 4x4 3S BLX ESC? Here's how to do it step by step. This is for Arrma Senton, Granite, Typhon, Big Rock 4x4 BLX's. SUBSCRIBE & HIT THE BELL - www.youtube.com... an Arrma Granite 4x4 BLX here - bit.ly/2ofG3e
Not other cars in the arrma range may have different 'variables' particularly the 6S ones, this is for the 4x4 3S BLX arrma RC's
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[@DriftomaniacsRC]

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[@cityofsinrc7028]

Where's that video of you showing us how to set are steering in point and throttle

[@crimsonfancy]

Very useful show! So many people grabbing these amazing 3s 4x4 BLX Arrma trucks right now and all want to know how to tweak and personalize them. Great value RCs and amazing entry level trucks that aren't prone to break near as often as those that offer "greatest parts availability." If viewers are new to RC and want best value and customization above all, get on the Arrma 4x4 BLX line and customize your speed control settings just as shown here in this helpful video!

[@mattb7626]

Very useful info. Just picked one up two days ago. My first RC truck. Love it!

[@tommasch944]

Thanks man. I tried to raise the braking power as described in the manual. I couldn‘t get more than 4 beeps. Thanks to your video I now know that one long beep equals 5 beeps. I don‘t know why they don‘t just write it in the manual... You helped me a lot. Thumps up to you!

[@andrewyork8513]

Always appreciate a decent guide on one of these! Have used this a couple times, and I’m sure I’ll be back. Thanks!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Thanks Rich, very helpfull as always. Just ordered the latest V3 Granite BLX 4x4. Very exciting. Your information has help a lot. Keep em coming. John

[@meadowlarkgal23]

So glad that you are providing video demonstrations with the ESC settings-VERY HELPFUL. I love my Granite 3S 4x4 BLX Monster Truck! It is so much fun to drive on a variety of surfaces and conditions. Hitting the dirt trails today after the rain stops for some mud bashing!

[@rtrrc4594]

Thank you Driftomaniacs always helpful 👊🏽

[@crazylarryjr]

Thank you Sir, I have the big Rock 3s v.3, I thought on 3s it was a little too aggressive on both acceleration and braking just found the settings in the manual, but looked complicated, your guide makes it so much easier. Once again Thank you sir.

[@_.b.rc.g._]

Thanks a lot for the info. I finally ordered mine and I can't wait. This will be my first hobby grade rc and I'm so excited!!!

[@explanation515]

Me to i just received mine today

[@gmpower751]

Thanks! Very easy to understand. I wasn't sure about how to access the menu on my Big Rock Crew Cab 3s blx, but your video made it easy. Thank you again!

[@WildCaptures]

Thanks Rich this was helpful👍🏻

[@docyoung81]

Traxxas better step up there Game with there cheaply built and expensive stampede 4x4 vxl brushless .

[@Hungrybird474]

Oh wow ! I finally understand . Thanks brother

[@Hungrybird474]

Did your manual say to make sure to set the esc for a lipo battery if using lipos ? It’s the first setting

[@abefavela6806]

How do change battery settings from lipo to Nihm

[@Andykeller47]

How to set granite 4x4 blx low voltage cut off and lipo battery

[@NSWelding556]

Excellent I was wondering how to do this. Thanks for the demonstration !

[@steveo2009100]

Hi what’s name of the song at the start of the video please?

[@marko123marki]

Thank you, good info 👍

[@dylankerr5432]

So you mention low voltage cut off but don’t show how to do it?

[@STEVOD313]

I did this same video with the big rock, default set at 3 wasnt enough i went up to 4 but im still going up to the max 5 to give it a bit more

[@crimsonfancy]

I saw your vid too, Stevo! I havent changed mine yet cause I kinda like it where it is. Now that I have some new tires and wheels rotating in for my BRCC, I may need to dick around the ESC settings. I love the way you've got your Big Rock on those Duratrax paws too! Lookin awesome and #arrmatough, brother!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Apologies Steve I’d not seen that anyway one anti arrma fan says he doesn’t like this car. Makes me think business opportunity should we get T-shirts made eg I hate xyz but have never owned one! Top seller for Xmas.....

[@STEVOD313]

@@DriftomaniacsRC I was just saying I did one like this too, not in a bad way, ur videos will be seen more then mine lol, u had a video like this with ur 6s senton that helped me a ton when i first got my kraton so its good theres multiple videos out there to help people out. Ya I know a lot of Arrma guys would like the I hate Traxxas rigs, n vise versa, probably would sell a lot n good money maker, u should do it, Id buy one of each lol im neutral

[@STEVOD313]

@@DriftomaniacsRC kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGUmKmoeMh0qNE

[@trenthutson7409]

@@STEVOD313 I have mine set at 4 but I'm gonna have to take it down a notch because the motor get way too hot way too quick. I love the big rock though! Senton is definitely next on my list in the next few weeks though!

[@pauljones8391]

Can you please post a video about the neutral on and off

[@Jarhead1313]

Does it put alot of stress or wear and tear on the truck if you turn the punch up to 4 or 5? When I got mine I seen people pulling wheelies on 2s with the same lipo that I was using, yet mine wouldn't so I'm thinking of turning the punch up but if it's better not to I won't.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Upping the punch level will increase the wear and tear for sure

[@stunte13]

Hi can you please help me?? i think i have problem with the esc on the arrma granite 4*4 blx the red light on the esc is always blinking and the controller not read the car at all...

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I would contact horizon hobby, sorry but impossible to help online

[@oloap72]

Hi, i have arrma granite, this morning for the first time i am gone to try, the model is very fast but the braking is long, moreover there is a delay in starting when i use the throttle... How can i solve this problem? Thank you and excuse for my English, i am italian

[@jasonjorge8401]

Great video thank you!

[@DTWC]

Thanks video helped me alot

[@shanepew]

Great institutional video thank u

[@joseCalderon1976]

Awesome info thanks. I went to punch setting #4 on my granite BLX 4x4 brushless, but I managed to strip the plastic spur gear running on 3s. I upgraded to the 4s metal spur gear and will be going back to punch setting #2 actually. Too much pop wheeling for me hehe. I feel that I'll break more stuff on punches setting #4. It also makes my granite less controllable for me. I did increase the brake force on puch setting #3 though. Hehe.

[@peterpettrow870]

What battery connector comes with the granite and what kind of charger and battery do I need to purchase for it? Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have read that the vehicle is equipped with and ec5 plug is this true? I just don’t want to buy the wrong things. Thanks

[@thercchannel5757]

I bought this esc sine 1week xD thats what i need bro thanks

[@tittentei7331]

Hello. I have just put on a big gore aliminum shocks. But i feel the spring on the orginal are stiffer or something. Is that how it should be? It is big gore i have bought. If the shock are Not stiff enough should i not use them to? They are Not bad i think. But i am a newbe 😂 Thanks for this video to. I most fix mine too.

[@rayklein9481]

You are the best. Great video

[@NFornell]

Have you tried a Hobbywing programcard? They work on the BLX 6S system.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I have one of those so I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip. If it works I'll video it and give you a shout out.

[@stevefoster258]

I just tried a Hobbywing programing card on my 3S Typhon, and got thing all screwed up. Had to reset to default.

[@lufenn]

This is so complicated

[@RackwitzG]

I just did it according to what I understood from the manual and guess I was wrong. But I have the V3. Can't imagine that the esc programming is different from yours. I'll have to give it another go. I got the right variable but I think I missed on setting the step. I held the setup button until it beeped as many times as the chosen setting and the turned the esc off when I think it reached the step I wanted without letting the setup button go.

[@Savorychicken41]

I just got my big rock in the mail today. The Esc doesn’t beep at all when I switch it on.The steering works but there’s no throttle. I was about to get it to run for a few yards after trying to set the esc but then it had no throttle again. Any chance you might know what the problem could be? Thanks.

[@joezepp9523]

New to RC. Was going to pick up a Traxxas Maxx but am liking the Granite the more videos I see of it... So I am not sure what to do!

[@milesoneill9310]

Why does my battery go out so fast it's a 3s 5200 man 50 c it only last for 10 min tops everything is new. Think it's my punch setting?

[@drewnewcomb2909]

It's because the Arrma ESC low voltage sensor is set too high from the factory (unfortunately is not adjustable) and these Arrmas are so power hungry so when you do long wide open throttle pulls it drains the battery voltage down to below what the ESC low voltage cutoff is set at and once it dips below that, the ESC goes into limp mode. You can either try a battery with a higher C rating (maybe 75C) so it is possibly able to not let the voltage dip as much so hopefully wouldn't dip below what the low voltage cutoff was when you do those long wide open throttle runs. This also is worse when you run in the grass or something like that because the motor has to work a bit harder, so it uses more voltage doing that rather than on the street. The other option, which is what I did: Turn the low cut off switch off (turn the ESC to NIMH mode) and get a LiPo alarm and just run it like that. The LiPo alarm is more accurate anyways if you get a decent one so you have more freedom and can get more out of your battery. You should be getting 15-20 minutes in the grass of HEAVY run time, and probably 20-25 minutes or so on the streets in my experience. Hope this helps you! Good luck.

[@zqzj]

I have a 7200 mah 75 C battery, and I usually get about 70-80 minutes of bashing out of it. I can do continuous flat out speed runs for 25 minutes. I'm thinking it's your battery. Flat out, nearly constant 100% throttle, you should get at least 15 minutes, and at least 45 minutes if you're just bashing around. Is your battery hot after use? It should only be slightly warm to the touch at most.

[@billyhighfill]

Great video! Just messed with all my serringz🎉

[@redblue40rc33]

Thanks... Always wonder why my Typhon 3s break sucks.....set to Max now...hope it stops better now

[@Onetruk]

Thanks very much for this tutorial. I read the instruction Manuel a hundred times and the most important instruction to figuring it out and setting things correctly is missing from it. The simple step of only adding to the current setting number is all it took.. Thanks again very much.

[@Eddy_zilla]

Thanks for the video it’s always easier when to see someone do it than reading the manual

[@IAmRah777]

Great video

[@INMGRC]

Very nice video big thumbs up and like up my friend XD

[@AdventureTimeRC]

Great video i haven't messed with rhe setting s on mine yet👍👍💣💣

[@matthewlayton3444]

hi how do i increase the low voltage cut off how do i know how many beeps i need for the correct cut off thanks.

[@simonmichel6389]

I just got my self a senton 4x4 seems to cut out after 5 minutes use I think it may be temp any help

[@leonardwheeler4789]

Great video mate, well impressed. Just bought my Arrma Senton BLX 4x4 will defo take your good words. Thankyou.

[@FLSharkdiver]

My steering is messed up on my transmitter on my BLS 3s Granite ! Its the opposite way then my Kraton is! How do I adjust that?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

If it's the STX2 transmitter you can reverse the steering using the switch on the top of the transmitter

[@lukeybroad6016]

That was so helpful really was, help me out instead of thinking was doing it wrong thumbs up

[@jamesandhan]

THANKS: As always, this kind of vid is magic if you haven't done it before. I followed the manual (pretty clear) but after 4 distinct beeps I pressed again and only heard one beep: figured it had rolled round. My manual said I had 9 brake settings! So the KEY LEARNING POINT here, is the continuous note: which is actually 'more than 4 beeps'

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Glad it's of help. I shoot these on the basis that whilst not everyone will need it today, someone will do tomorrow! Happy bashing!

[@tittentei7331]

Thanks 👍🙂 Very useful video 👍

[@Kmma95]

I have a senton blx 4wd I'm new to rc and I need huge help as my truck runs hard for 6 minutes then goes slow and this is on cut grass and tarmac. I think it's in limp mode and if it is how do I fix it!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I would give horizon hobby a call, what battery are you running though? It sounds like as an example you have it set on lipo cutoff but are running a nimh pack or vice versa, but something is amiss as 6mins is way too short!

[@Kmma95]

@@DriftomaniacsRC I got my truck of a truck in Milton keynes names alys hobbies and I'm running a 5000 battery and which is obviously a lipo battery. I'm new to rc so I'm quite worried and I'm not as technical with rc things as other people that's been having these trucks for years

[@stephendubas1385]

@@Kmma95 did you ever find out your issue?

[@Kmma95]

It was my battery and the shop updated the receiver

[@littledale1000]

Great video, however, could you please explain what the punch settings are? Don't quite understand them!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

punch is the initial level of acceleration the car has so 1 is mild 5 is wild!

[@cwatson42785]

Awesome video mate! Very helpful Ritchie!!! Added to rc playlist....You seem to be on there alot. Lol

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Cheers Cris

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

I'm really wanting to get into an rc car to jump Round and play with a little hafd6would this be a good for to get started with

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Jason this is a pretty good RC to buy as your first one, it's fast at 50mph but not too fast, you need to budget for a battery and charger and as much as I support LHS (Local Hobby Store) amazon is your best bet for those. It has an XT90 battery lead so search on XT90 batteries & charger. The granite will take a good knock if you crash it, it wheelies a lot BUT that can be boring after a while, I would say buy the senton 3s blx which will handle better as it sits lower and so will turn better at speed. Any more questions just ask away as always happy to help. I don't sell RC cars so I'll call it like it is

[@dav123469]

Very helpful thanks very much 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RcBasherBoi]

Great info. To the point, that's what is all about.😎👍

[@RichD]

Again very useful, thanks so much!

[@raggeday]

thank you so much for your help I was having a lot of problems with my arm out of the box but your step-by-step was the most easy to comprehend in do and get running even with a hole liter of Bacardi in my stomach thank you very much and have a great day sir

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Glad it helped!

[@Lparfait88]

Thanks for clearing that up for me. Just purchased a Granite, awsome fun

[@coltonlynn2825]

How do you turn the brakes back down ?

[@Apexxshock]

AWESOME VIDEO ! Going to try to set my punch now

[@johnwagner4559]

I have a question. When I pull the trigger to go forward, and then brake quickly, and want to go immediately into reverse, I have to pull the trigger back twice it seems, it wont quickly go into reverse. I hoe Iam saying that correctly. It seems there is like a delay, and I have to push the trgger up twice in order to then reverse. Is this normal? Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

John, if I read your post correctly you're having to hit it twice to get it to reverse, this is normal as the first push is going to initiate the brake, the second to reverse, it's done that way so as to save the transmission. Think of it as you would your road car, if you were going forwards and slammed the car into reverse without braking the transmission load would be huge.

[@johnwagner4559]

@@DriftomaniacsRC Thats very true. Thank you! I love your channel!!

[@Orlando6969]

So basically I just put the battery and is good to go 😀Driftomaniacs?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

yes this should be good to run fast out of the box. Stock gearing lets you hit 50 on 3S!

[@markvalis5521]

How do you switch from lipo to nimh?

[@joshjohnson5307]

Over complicate? Idk if you could've made it any easier lol! Thanks Rich!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Thanks, I shoot these now and again and worry endlessly as to whether I've made them easy to follow. So feedback like this makes it worthwhile. Glad it helped

[@joshjohnson5307]

@@DriftomaniacsRC I used this and your throttle end points video and they were flawless. Watched your granite videos while I waited for mine to arrive and it is an absolute monster, despite the tx/rx and servo I love it! I swapped the servo and tx/rx out for some traxxas stuff I had laying around and its incredibly more responsive with the tq transmitter and servo.

[@Orlando6969]

If I use a LiPo 3s which mode I have to use

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

the esc is preset in lipo mode as for the other punch level settings you can use any

[@Orlando6969]

Thank you for replying

[@johnwagner4559]

Richie, how and why would you adjust endpoints? I just got mine a day ago and wondering what does endpoints do? This video was very helpful and well described.

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

John, I cover setting the endpoints in the video either just after or just before this one. I'd recommend setting them as it's an easy job but what it gives is the maximum possible throttle and the max braking. Now that might not sound like it'd do a lot BUT when I had my Nero doing that added 5mph on to the top speed so I've done it on every car ever since. The factory settings are supposed to be good but doing this seems to help. Hope all that makes sense

[@johnwagner4559]

@@DriftomaniacsRC Sorry richie, thats my fault. I meant steering end points. Long day its been. No, this video on punch, braking, etc.. was a huge help! Anything on steering endpoints?

[@mcgruff424]

Hey so do i need to up my stock punch setting to get it to do wheelies on blacktop or concrete? Just got it yesterday and I'm running Reaction 2 5000mah 3s 50c battery? I called the hobby shop I bought it from but he told me to tighten the slipper clutch... but it is already tight

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Now something may not quite be right. As out of the box it should wheelie on blacktop without any problem at all. The battery sounds spot on for good power delivery. Is the throttle dual rate on the transmitter turned right up? AHHH! It might be this!!!! Is the power level switch on the transmitter on 100%, make sure it's not been knocked down to 25 or 50%! I'd have my money on it being that! Also they recommend recalibrating the esc if you change that power level although I don't do that some people say you should. Let me know how you get on

[@mcgruff424]

@@DriftomaniacsRC thanks I'm going to take it to the hobby shop next weekend and they are going to check it out for me... it pulls wheelies in the grass no problem it almost seems like a grip/traction thing with the stock tires? I really don't know to be honest... I think it sounds a little funny but have had a few ppl tell me it's fine... I've tried adjusting the throttle limiter between the 50% 75% and 100% and they all seem proportional and 100% I can't get to full speed yet so seems to be In order... I've also set the endpoints thanks for the video! I'm actually waiting on my new charger to arrive hopefully tomorrow... i charged at my friends house 1 time on his balance charger but with the quarantine i don't feel comfortable doing that ill just wait till it's delivered lol

[@mcgruff424]

@@DriftomaniacsRC funny thing tho when the hobby shop tech told me to tighten the slipper... he said use the red tool... is that not the old way???

[@curiousChoo]

Thanks for the demo, excellent!!

[@situationunchanged9733]

They should do a link to this video from the manual!! Very helpful thanks 👍

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

kind thanks appreciated!

[@MrKingNica]

Great tutorial video my favorite wanka

[@bobtawilger359]

Very helpful thanks!

[@johnqfpv7127]

Great video, thanks.

[@avamank]

nice one mate! :D

[@ismoketobacco]

My granite doesnt beep 3 times when I turn it on with my 3s in ?? Please help

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Hi would suggest calling horizon hobby as it’s impossible to help you remotely based on that info

[@ismoketobacco]

@@DriftomaniacsRC have u experienced this before?

[@rcpatapouf]

Thank u

[@jasonsmithsrrcfun9259]

So you think I should get the 3blx senton

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

I would get the senton over the granite as it wheelies a lot less

[@davebaker1659]

Thanks for the info.

[@zeelong1589]

Perfect tutorial👍...thank you sir!

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

You are welcome!

[@Orlando6969]

I’m gonna get my arrma granite tomorrow one for my son and the other for me

[@connarmarsh9060]

I just got my typhon 3s blx, its fuxking awesome

[@ajgreen868]

Wish it had a reduced speed mode for my kid.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

It does, turn down the throttle dual rate and only put low c 2 cell lips in it. Or better yet get him the brushed version.

[@SHARK1202X]

Does this esc have a LiPo/NiMh switch like the mega series esc’s?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Shaunn I pretty sure on this one you set it using one of the variables on the esc. e.g. no switch

[@SHARK1202X]

I’m asking all these questions because I bought a BLX ESC Motor combo off of Ebay

[@THEREALCAPTAINDREAD]

👍

[@stevefoster258]

So, punch setting MAX is 5 right ????

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Steve max punch setting on the Granite or big rock 4x4 BLX's is indeed 5.

[@rudymartin3558]

When i do mine i dont hear 5 beebs for punch 5

[@SHARK1202X]

Is this the BLX 100?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Yes it is! Just used this video myself this morning after re-installing it!

[@cwatson42785]

Hey Richie is this esc 100amp?

[@DriftomaniacsRC]

Yes Chris it's stated as 100A on their website

[@cwatson42785]

@@DriftomaniacsRC thanks richie!