HW G3 & G3X ESC New Features Explained!

[@DirtConcept]

Alex thanks for making this video - very informative and professional as always. Great job.

[@georgiedagreek2734]

To use the coast, do you have to disable and or set anything special

[@hagberg]

Drag brake won't work with coast. Perhaps you need to use a stronger brake setting to help slow the car down more precisely and more suddenly in certain sections, at least that's my guess. Never used this function myself unfortunately.

[@natasmai59]

i have a G3X. I cannot connect my wifi module to the esc. It will connect, then as soon as i try to go into parameters, or firmware, anything other than the main screen, it disconnects. It will not reconnect while in the parameters screen. As soon as I exit parameters and go back to the main screen, I can again connect. It will not allow me to change any settings. I have updated the software to the latest database. I have an android phone (S24+) I say this because I cannot make the tekin module work with my android phone on my Tekin ESC which is one of the main reasons I prefer to buy HW products. Anyone else aware of a known issue? Maybe Alex can help?

[@nunocarrico]

excellent information as always!

[@guidocarbognani4677]

Is it possible to connect the ESC with the old WiFi Express module?

[@hagberg]

Unfortunately not, you will need the OTA module or the LCD Program Box.

[@roken2278]

Thanks Alex. I preordered the G3 and race 25.5T stock touring car. I am now thinking I should have ordered the G3X. I wanted the G3 for possible conversion to mod racing. The 25.5 motors are low rpm and low amp draw. Should I consider changing my order, would I really see a noticeable difference with the 25.5 motor and the G3X?

[@hagberg]

@@roken2278 yes! Certainly

[@roken2278]

@@hagberg Oh shoot. Pre-orders are all sold out already. Guess I'm keeping the G3 for now. Maybe it's time for the switch to mod.

[@SimWars]

Great video!! Where will you upload the setup sheets?

[@hagberg]

@@SimWars on my Facebook page.

[@jasonchavis6414]

If you purchase the stock version, and if you hook up the non-polarity black cap will it still protect the battery if you hook it up backwards?

[@hagberg]

It has nothing to do with the battery. But the reverse polarity cap won't break in case of reverse plugging the ESC.

[@LyhneRC]

Great info as always 👍. How is the weight of this compared to the Orca OE101? It’s hard to compare the spec weight as orca is without cables and fan, where the HW spec weight is with fan and cables. We struggle to get the X4’24 light enough (DK stock class 1300g limit, but it weighs 1320, if we get lighter battery we ruin the 50/50 balance, we need light esc)

[@hagberg]

@@LyhneRC the G3X is specified at 93g without cables.

[@joergerich]

Great info on both ESCs. Thanks. Do they have a limiter for rpm? Haven’t found anything in the manuals. Most classes of local races need to have a limiter enabled in addition to blinky mode.

[@hagberg]

@@joergerich this ESC doesn't have an RPM limiter.

[@joergerich]

@@hagberg too bad… but thanks a lot for the info

[@forbiddenracer2056]

The G3 super stock has various rev limit settings, I use the 15,000 and 17,500 settings at local club for FWD 17.5t

[@pedmar0072]

I would like to know if running 13.5 boosted if using the stock capacitor is ok or is it recommended to get a bigger one?

[@hagberg]

@@pedmar0072 86030000 is a good upgrade for improved performance over the standard supplied cap.

[@pedmar0072]

Hi Alex, Can you advise when setting the drive frequency with 13.5T super stock/boost, which is better between 4k and 8k? I see that 8K and higher are for Modified motors. I'm using a 13.5T and wanted to know if setting this to 4k is advisable or leaving it at 8k as I've had it set. The track has a long straight as well.

[@hagberg]

Which motor brand/type are you using? We recommend 8K or higher for HW motors.

[@pedmar0072]

I'm currently using a SurpassHobby V6

[@floridalife7877]

Hey Alex do the wires not come pre soldered like previous ESC’s?

[@hagberg]

They do. I just removed them for filming purposes.

[@pedmar0072]

Is it recommended to use 2s 7.6v Batteries in 13.5t super stock or are 7.4v batteries better suited for this racing class?

[@hagberg]

I personally use 7.6 HV packs charged to the legal limit of 4.2 per cell.

[@pedmar0072]

Understood. Seeing the guys use those batteries, they were charged to the 7.6v. Wondering why OEMs make a battery that's 7.6v and can't be used.

[@pedmar0072]

Are those packs used due to being lighter in weight mainly?

[@tristanchadderton6062]

Typically the HV LiPos are basically LiPos that are rated to higher voltage, they Typically have lower Internal Resistance meaning they can provide more power even at the same voltage

[@suneetemadsen7389]

Does it support i-bus2?

[@hagberg]

@@suneetemadsen7389 I'm not familiar with this. Please elaborate.

[@suneetemadsen7389]

It is a new protocol that give telemetry functionality with flysky nb4 pro+

[@Shunshun604]

​@@suneetemadsen7389Telemetry is why i use Sanwa ESC and Remote. Doing all ESC settings with the remote and having esc + motor temps and motor RPM on the MT44 screen is super nice. Would be cool to have more products that use telemetry out there.

[@extec101]

wait a minute, does stock engines need thicker wires then mod motors?

[@natasmai59]

Mod has more power than you can realistically use. You arent trying to min/max performance in the electronics, you are relying on the driver to be the performance difference. In stock, you need more power than you have and you are looking for micro-gains. I thicker wire will have less resistance and give you a tiny gain. Even things like length of wire used and removing the ESC fan are relevant.

[@extec101]

@@natasmai59 so in that case i can rewire my xr10 speedo from 12awg to 13 awg and save some grams in my mod buggy?

[@hagberg]

@extec101 absolutely. 13 awg is perfectly sufficient for modified.

[@extec101]

@@hagberg nice will get a pack of 13 awg in my next Latera racing order.

[@RC-um3dv]

the new update has not fixed the blinky mode bug

[@MrBoomtheroom]

trying to decide on what esc for my 24 xb8-e xr8 pro or plus? Ive heard the plus is more reliable ? removable power switch better internal components? what's your thoughts?

[@hagberg]

@@MrBoomtheroom I'm not super familiar with the 8th scale ESC's. Perhaps try and contact one of our off-road team drivers?

[@MrBoomtheroom]

@@hagberg best suggestion who?

[@hagberg]

@MrBoomtheroom contact Davide Ongaro, Bruno Coelho or Ryan Cavalieri.

[@MrBoomtheroom]

@@hagberg tried them... they never answered.... Any idea where TY get those wheels from with the black center and the black writing? kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4jbhYSQj6eeirs

[@RiseRC2]

@@MrBoomtheroomhot race wheels

[@pedmar0072]

Hi Alex, I'm involved in 13.5 boosted 1/10 touring car racing and would like you to advise which is better to use between the G3 and G3X. Thanks

[@hagberg]

G3X!

[@pedmar0072]

Thanks

[@bluegroovemodelsports9650]

Great video

[@lawrencewinter]

Just ordered the G3. Looking forward to using it in my classes to analyse power consumption as a physics exercise. One project my students will be undertaking is to assess the drag coefficient of their own vacuum formed bodies and the data logging capabilities of this will be invaluable

[@chris21t1]

I have to say, why make the stock one in silver. Who on earth actually wants a silver esc?! @alex are there plans to release the g3x in black?

[@hagberg]

Silver is a generic colour which matches all car brands. Silver was chosen to distinguish the ESC from the original black version.

[@chris21t1]

@@hagberg good point Alex. Do you know if there are plans to release it in black? My car and everything else in it are black, I had the g2 in silver and didn’t like it so swapped it out for a black one lol.

[@hagberg]

@@chris21t1 there's no plans for that at the moment.

[@chris21t1]

@@hagberg thanks for the reply Alex. Great video as always mate 👍