Xcelorin ESC

[mikeyscott]

I'm thinking of changing my ESC from a LRP Sphere TC to a Losi Xcelorin. Any thoughts?

[jono83]

why are you thnking of changing it?

[mikeyscott]

Ability to update the firmware etc.

Not convinced about the LRP..

[Mike Hudson]

Whats the advantage of that though? You have more chance of getting corrupted software, you have to fiddle with program cards and pc software when setting up when you can just set other escs up like lrp/nosram, novak esc etc trackside in less than 1minute, there's much less hassle with what you currently have and currently I think is the most favoured esc (lrp/nosram) within the touring car and offroad world for many top drivers, seen alot of negative comments on here on here and other forums and seen many of the losi systems have problems forgetting settings, corrupting and other random problems...

[jono83]

I would stick with what you have mike. A person at my club has had loads of problems with his forgeting settings and stuff

[mikeyscott]

Ok will stay put for the mo

[chb]

Originally Posted by Mike Hudson

Whats the advantage of that though? You have more chance of getting corrupted software, you have to fiddle with program cards and pc software when setting up when you can just set other escs up like lrp/nosram, novak esc etc trackside in less than 1minute, there's much less hassle with what you currently have and currently I think is the most favoured esc (lrp/nosram) within the touring car and offroad world for many top drivers, seen alot of negative comments on here on here and other forums and seen many of the losi systems have problems forgetting settings, corrupting and other random problems...

I agree with you about the LRP/Nosram ease of use !
I have also a xcelorin. I think the difference between LRP/NOVAK & Xcelorin is simple:
LRP/NOVAK are tested, improved over many years of production. As of now, there so well self-protected, there are really stupid-proof.
Whereas with the xcelorin (chinese design like speedpassion BTW), it will work wonderfully as long as you do everything right. But if you don't, you get problem, it is not stupid-proof like LRP/NOVAK, but still a great ESC.

[Carole_MH]

I agree the nosram/lrp/novak are simple to use etc but I must admit I find my xcelorin to be far better than the 2 novak gtb esc's I had, so much so that I sold the gtb's. If you dont mind setting up the xcelorin with the program card or the pc software then the xcelorin is fine. Yes my xcelorin has had problems and has had to go back to Horizon but they are simply going to replace it for a new one, havent asked for the receipt etc as I believe SMD are doing nowadays if the LRP's have a problem. Something else to bear in mind !!!

[The Doctor]

I have had an Xcelorin 6.5 since January, running in 2WD & 4WD off-road. Despite some negative comments on here, mine's been fantastic, especially with the updated software. I also like the ability to easily adjust the throttle & brake profiles & other settings using the supplied set-up software. Once it's installed on your PC it really is simple to use.

I'd recommend the Xcelorin any day.

Paul.

[Belsten]

No problems with either my losi speedos, would deffo recommend and prefering them to my previous gtb's

[Southwell]

If anyone wants their ESC's updating then ask on here before a meeting im going to and i will take my laptop to update your speedos. Ive got a few of them and they are fine once updated and setup and ive not touched them once. With the setup i use i can tell no difference between the Losi's and the LRP's i used last year.

[chb]

Originally Posted by Carole_MH

I must admit I find my xcelorin to be far better than the 2 novak gtb esc's I had, so much so that I sold the gtb's.

I have both GTB & Xcelorin and don't find any difference (exept that GTB is more expensive) in the running.

I just curious why you say this ?

[Carole_MH]

the reason I find the xcelorin better than the gtb may be down to the fact that when I was using non novak motors with the gtb I was getting a sort of stutter on initial acceleration which I don't get with the xcelorin, I also don't get it with a sensorless Orion system either. Must admit the gtb was great with a novak motor though.

[mc_Si]

i have the losi system and its been nothing but trouble and its not even been in car! tried downloading the software and tht was fine bt wen tried 2 download the fireware it broke it so now its gone back to horizon hobby to be replaced but they have none in stock so basically spent all that money so i cant race for another week . people say it runs alot better when it decides to work but i wouldnt no quite disapointed to be honest.

[autonm]

Originally Posted by mc_Si

i have the losi system and its been nothing but trouble and its not even been in car! tried downloading the software and tht was fine bt wen tried 2 download the fireware it broke it so now its gone back to horizon hobby to be replaced but they have none in stock so basically spent all that money so i cant race for another week . people say it runs alot better when it decides to work but i wouldnt no quite disapointed to be honest.

ive read a dozen other posts about their Xcelorin ESC breaking after updating the firmware.

Why are people updating the firmware? I havnt read the release notes, but is there something in the firmware upate thats worth the worry of it not working?

Ive just recieved my Xcelorin yesterday - and unless I really really need to im staying with the firmware it came with.

[Southwell]

It's worth checking what version it came with, new versions are coming already updated.

[mikeyscott]

I can't believe the Losi has that bad a failure rate. I haven't heard great things about the LRP either.

Any comments on Tekin controllers?

[chb]

Originally Posted by mikeyscott

I can't believe the Losi has that bad a failure rate. I haven't heard great things about the LRP either.

Any comments on Tekin controllers?

I think all your comments(good and bad) confort this idea:
"LRP/NOVAK are tested, improved over many years of production. As of now, there so well self-protected, there are really stupid-proof.
Whereas with the xcelorin (chinese design like speedpassion BTW), it will work wonderfully as long as you do everything right. But if you don't, you get problem, it is not stupid-proof like LRP/NOVAK, but still a great ESC."

About Tekin, I would rate them top(american design), but you have to pay the price(USB device, software, all at extra cost) !

[Northy]

This all makes me laugh, why do you think the Losi speedo looks just like a GTB?

G

[mikeyscott]

Does it fit in the B4?

Tekin doesn't seem such a bad price.