Losi Xcelorin Software
 

V2 firmware and software is now up on the Losi website.

http://www.losi.com/Support/XcelorinDownloads.aspx

Install procedure:

Download V2 of software + the firmware
Install programme (if you have AVG disable real time scanning)
Plug in USB adaptor, it should install itself
UNPLUG batteries!
Open programme
Make sure both lights are green in the programme
Click update firmware
Locate file, if you cant find it put *.lsc in and it should pop up
Let programme update speedo
Click commands and then reset to factory defaults
Now click read settings
Now setup as you want

My setup:

Forward no reverse
Throttle Limit: 0%
Reverse limit: 100%
Motor Timing: Normal
Initial Acc: Medium
Braking %: 30%
Drag brake: 12%
Deadband: 3

Thanks for the info (& thanks for the response to my other post re not needing the fan in 2wd). I've read a few posts on here from guys saying that downloading firmware has knackered their Xcelorin speedos, so having not even used mine yet I'm a bit reluctant to do it!! Should I be concerned?

I don't see why you should be concerned, all of my speedos were upgraded today and all took the new firmware with no issues. The software is now a new programme, V2, and should be a lot better. When plugging in the speedo make sure the software says the ESC is connected and if you are concerned just keep an eye on it for a couple of mins and make sure it doesn't drop out before you d the upgrade, ive not that ive had that problem though.
I used the new software today in 2wd and it makes the speedo feel much nicer and has sorted out any of my previous issues.

Ian

Super, thanks for the reply Ian. You know how it is when you read stuff like that on a forum...

Cheers for the heads up Ian, did both of mine today with no problems at all.

I have tried but failed the software is in my documents but when I try to install it my computer blocks the install so I cant update firmware if that makes sence. I think it is my anti virus from AVG but I cant turn it off so I will keep it as it is unless one of you computer people can help cheers.

Spen.

You cant install the programme or the firmware? You upgrade the firmware from inside the programme.

Sorry Ian I am computer iliterate I downloaded the program from the Losi websit which went into my docs as an icon. When I click on update firmware on the losi program and type the file name it is not there (D01012806.LSC) I think that it need installing from my docs it starts installing from the wizzard but my antivirus flashes up and stops it loading. I have uninstalled the old program as it says the new program is there as when I clickon about it is all there as it is supposed to be.

No - it was a real problem that happened to an experienced racer, I started racing in 1978!
I would not post if it was not a genuine occurance, the fact that it also happened to another user at my club, totally independently, gave me reason to post.

Just downloaded the new software and the new firmware, will try the new firmware upload during the week and if everything goes OK will post to that fact

Hi,
i have just bought the losi esc with the 6.5 motor,which firmware do i update to my esc?

Cheers simon

the dec 08 one. You need the software and firmware. The CD in the box is only to install the usb adaptor, do NOT install the software on the CD.

You just need to double click the firmware file.

I think you will have to temporary disable avg to get it to install. You can do this by opening the AVG user interface and double clicking the resident shield option and then unchecking the 'Resident Shield active' box. Then click save.

Install the software and then follow the above and ensure the tick is put back in the box for the 'resident shield active'.

I usually only do this if I've disconnected from the internet first.

Come and see me on Sunday and i'll update it for you

I will try what Zipper has said and if that doesnt work i will see you on sunday cheers Brian. I will still need to get the program onto my computer so that I can change settings as you will only be installing it onto the speedo wont you Brian?

If you have a laptop get someone to install it on there?
If only a computer after setup it can be generically setup with base settings.

To be honest I don't change my settings at all now they have been the same since Southport National, 2 weeks after I changed over to it.

Well uploaded the new firmware with no problems today:D
So I thoroughly recommend everyone to download version 2 of the computer software, as this seems to have fixed the firmware update problem that happened with version 1

Good to hear. :thumbsup:

Hi guys,

Just read through the instructions from the Losi website. As I understand:

Remove Setup v1
Download Setup v2 & install onto PC
Download new firmware (v2.8 Dec 08)
Click "update Firmware" in the Xcelorin setup programme & select the appropriate file.

Is that right?

When I try to install Setup v2 onto my PC I get some error messages saying that there is a problem copying some files:
mfc42.dll
CP210xManufacturing.dll
Losi.exe

Unless I select "Ignore" to these error messages I can't get the new Setup v2 to install.

Any ideas? Thanks for your help.

restart pc and re download the setup.

Great, I've now got Setup v2. The firmware file downloads as "D010128.LSC" but the instructions refer to "D01012806.LSC". Is that right?

Yes, use the downloaded firmware D010128.LSC

Hi,
I have installed the software,and the usb goes green etc,but when i try to find the firmware file,which i put on my desktop and then in my documents,when i go to look in these,the file is not there??

Try typing *.lsc then enter it should show the file

Hi, thanks you that worked.......but then when it was downloading the firmware,at 70%downloaded a reading error sighn came up...i clicked ok....and all the boxs went blank??

I have sorted it now chaps thanks for all the help. I think what had happened is I downloaded the wrong thing from the Losi site, I downloaded the first on the list this is where my problem was when I downloaded the last on the list it worked fine cheers again. Oh is it normal for the blue light to go off on the speedo(when conected to the usb) as it went off on mine after being on all the time when using the old softwear.

Spen

Hi all, really need some help with my combo. Just upgraded the software which seemed to go ok. I have teh acoms 2.4 GHZ wheel. I tried to calibrate it and all seemed to go ok, however whenever i try and reverse, the red light just comes on on the ESC. Forward is fine, i had chosen forward & reverse in setup, although i am now relying on the card as the usb adaptor has given up on me! :bored:I tried a spare 27mhz set i have, but still now joy. Any ideas?

Do reset to factory defaults on the software first, then setup.

Hi

Did all that, reset to factory defaults, then read the card then sent settings etc. Other problem is i now can't get into it via usb as the adaptor has broken, no lights come on and it just gets hot when i plug it into the usb cable! Luckily it is still under warranty, just tried my 27mhz again and the red light does come on too, when i choose reverse, but nothing happens. Did set it up again, but no joy .Have tried several times with the card to choose forward/reverse. really frustrating:mad:

Any other ideas?

No sorry, i would contact Horizon. You do plug it in without the cells plugged in dont you, the usb adaptor i mean.

yeah, it seems to get enough power from the laptop and that is what is says to do in the manual. Just died on me!

Very strange, contact Horizon and they will help you out. If you are at any meetings iam at around Hampshire i can set it up for you if you have problems.

cheers mate, i only go to the Titchfield off road club, but if you end up there way one day and i am still having problems i will hold you to that:)

Im planning on coming down some time soon. ;)

nice one, tis a good track i think. Although with no reverse my lack of skill may be a bit too obvious:lol:

Hi,
Im showing version 2 and D.01.0128 in the esc soft ware...am i running the latest firmware........as i think i have just installed the latest firmware??

Cheers simon

That's the one.

Just upgraded my brand new unit to that 20 mins ago. Worked like a charm.

Thats great,thanks............one other thing,do you know if you can have strong drag brakes then hardly any normal braking?...

Dunno, why not just try it? But from looking at it, I don't think they let you have more than 30%?

If you wade through the upgrade instuctions from losi, they mention that they recommend setting the brake percentage to 70-80% now and using the radio to trim it down. Its not entirely clear from what he says, but I think he's saying that by doing that, it makes it much quicker to control the brake amount by using the radio trim. Makes sense.