View Full Version : losi xcelorin any good
damo666
13-12-2008, 02:17 PM
I am after a brushless system for a buggy and the losi 6.5 looks good value but I'm hearing mixed reviews, anyone running this setup give me a heads up if its any good.
Cheers
savageracer1
13-12-2008, 02:18 PM
I am after a brushless system for a buggy and the losi 6.5 looks good value but I'm hearing mixed reviews, anyone running this setup give me a heads up if its any good.
Cheers
hi damo see jimmi thats what he uses in his B44 :D
damo666
13-12-2008, 02:51 PM
hi damo see jimmi thats what he uses in his B44 :D
No he changed as he had problems with the brakes on the losi system.
savageracer1
13-12-2008, 02:53 PM
thred on them here: http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13475&highlight=losi+xcelorin+good
tyreman
13-12-2008, 02:59 PM
All of the previous braking issues have now been resolved, and i will gladly update any Losi speedo if i am at the track, just pop over and see me.
toyracer69
15-12-2008, 02:11 AM
Hi, can you tell me what is involved in the update and can I do it myself? IE is it just a setting up issue?
Many Thanks Pete
mole2k
15-12-2008, 04:33 AM
I've not used one myself but quite a few people at my club run them and they all seem to be impressed with it.
tyreman
15-12-2008, 05:54 AM
Hi, can you tell me what is involved in the update and can I do it myself? IE is it just a setting up issue?
Many Thanks Pete
There is a new version of the setup program, which isn't availble yet, and new firmware, which you can't install without the new setup program.
You can still adjust the speedo setting with the quick tune card though, with the new firmware.
Damo - used this for the first time at Bury indoor last Sunday, seemed to work well enough for me.
Coastal
24-12-2008, 08:33 PM
There is a new version of the setup program, which isn't availble yet, and new firmware, which you can't install without the new setup program.
You can still adjust the speedo setting with the quick tune card though, with the new firmware.
So will this new set up program be available to us mere mortals.
The only problem I and another at my club have had is that when you try to update the firmware the ESC stops working completely and has to be sent to Horizon. Is this a fix for this problem?
tyreman
24-12-2008, 08:45 PM
It is a complete new firmware program, so should solve all of the previous issues. The new program should be available by Febuary as they as still tweeking the setup program.
Southwell
24-12-2008, 09:34 PM
So will this new set up program be available to us mere mortals.
The only problem I and another at my club have had is that when you try to update the firmware the ESC stops working completely and has to be sent to Horizon. Is this a fix for this problem?
Ive not heard of this problem but you can connect it, go to the software program and commands, then reset to defaults.
Coastal
26-12-2008, 05:43 PM
Ive not heard of this problem but you can connect it, go to the software program and commands, then reset to defaults.
No you can't:cry:
You cannot reset the ESC by ANY method. The software program does not recognise the ESC, so you cannot reset anything from the software program. You cannot even reset the ESC manually, You cannot set it to your transmitter or set anything by the setup button.
By trying to update the firmware it deletes all programming from the ESC, it then does not load the new firmware. This means there is nothing in the ESC to tell it what to do, so it is then useless and needs to be returned to Horizon
Southwell
26-12-2008, 06:07 PM
You do get the green light on the usb adaptor yes? It's a strange one but they are really good at getting stuff turned around.
Coastal
26-12-2008, 06:52 PM
You do get the green light on the usb adaptor yes? It's a strange one but they are really good at getting stuff turned around.
You get the green USB light - red ESC light.
As I said you cannot set anything via the set up button or the software program and the ESC just refuses to do anything after trying to update the firmware.
Agree the sevice from Horizon was excellent, brand new replacement was received within a week:thumbsup:
The ESC has proved to be very good and the software set up very easy and useful. Just don't try updating the firmware at the moment
tyreman
26-12-2008, 07:16 PM
You get the green USB light - red ESC light.
As I said you cannot set anything via the set up button or the software program and the ESC just refuses to do anything after trying to update the firmware.
Agree the sevice from Horizon was excellent, brand new replacement was received within a week:thumbsup:
The ESC has proved to be very good and the software set up very easy and useful. Just don't try updating the firmware at the moment
Where abouts do you race?? I am interested in having a look at your speedo. have you got another switch harness you could try.
Southwell
26-12-2008, 07:28 PM
Where abouts do you race?? I am interested in having a look at your speedo. have you got another switch harness you could try.
Im guessing Horizon have it now Brian. Might be worth having a word with Ryan.
Coastal
26-12-2008, 09:29 PM
Where abouts do you race?? I am interested in having a look at your speedo. have you got another switch harness you could try.
I race in Ipswich, do not have the ESC as it was sent back to Horizon UK and replaced.
Another racer purchased a combo from a different supplier the same time as I did. He also tried the firmware update, totally independent from me and had the same problem, he was left bemused as to why his ESC had "died". It wasn't till we got talking we found the problem had happened to both of us after trying to update the firmware. He also sent his back to Horizon and it was replaced with a brand new unit as well.
So we know the problem is in the update of the firmware, as we have both used our replacements, both used the software to change settings with no problems. We are not the only people using the Losi ESC at the club, the only difference is no-one else had tried updating the firmware.
The Doctor
03-01-2009, 09:05 PM
Hi guys, I've just installed an Xcelorin into my XXX-CR. Due to the height of the speedo (with fan), the bodyshell no longer fits onto the chassis very well (the holes in the rear of the shell no longer line up with the body pins on the chassis).
What do you suggest? Is there a replacement shell out there that will fit the XXX chassis better with this speedo installed?
Cheers,
Paul.
Darren Boyle
03-01-2009, 09:13 PM
In a 2wd buggy like the XXX you should be fine to run it without the fan on, but I am sure there some pictures somewhere on here with one fitted with fan to Danny McGee's XXX-CR a little while ago from a Worksop meeting..........
If you can't get it to fit you could always try using one of the other Losi bodies that also fit onto the XXX-CR. I've got a Phobia (#A8041) body on mine at the moment that gives you another 1/2" height compared to the standard body.
The Doctor
03-01-2009, 10:24 PM
Any chance you could post a picture please?
Don't use the body clips. Use velcro around the lip on the chassis
As you asked so nicely! Here are some photo's of the Phobia body compared to a standard XXX-CR body.
They aren't the best photo's ever as they are off my phone but I think you'll get the idea! I hope you don't mind my washing being in the background :blush:
The Doctor
04-01-2009, 10:23 AM
Super, thanks very much for the pics.
Lovely whites by the way... :p
Cheers,
Paul.
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