Tamco X5 1:5 Brushless Buggy Instruction Manual & Parts Catalogue - Speed Controller
Speed Controller
The TAMCO X5 uses a high power brushless system which can be dangerous so we strongly advise you read and
understand all the notes and instructions related to this system.
Speed Controller Features
Compatible with sensorless brushless motors and most sensored brushless motors.
Excellent start-up, acceleration and linearity features.
3 running modes (Forward only with brake, Forward/Reverse with brake, Forward/Reverse immediately)
4 steps of maximum reverse force adjustment.
Proportional ABS brake function with 4 steps of maximum brake force adjustment, 8 steps of drag-brake force adjustment and 4 steps of initial brake
force adjustment.
9 start modes (Also called “Punch”) from “very soft (Level 1)” to “very aggressive (Level 9)”.
Multiple protection features: Low voltage cut-off protection / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection / Motor blocked protection.
8 steps of timing adjustment by software. You can even use this programmable item to adjust the timing value even for sensored brushless motor.
(Traditionally, you must turn the rear cover of the motor to change the timing value for a sensored brushless motor).
Built-in switch mode BEC has a powerful output to supply all the electronic equipments.
Easily program with only one button and compatible with pocket-sized Program Card.
Firmware can be updated through an USB adapter (Optional equipment).
Splash proof and dustproof.
Model
Cont./Burst Current
Resistance
Suitable Car
Suitable Brushless Motor
Battery
BEC Output
Motor Type
Dimension
Weight
PWR-150A
150A/1080A
0.0002 ohm
1/5, 1/8 on-road and off-road cars / trucks for competitive race
≥3.5T (Note 1)
6-18 cells Ni-xx (NiMH or NiCd) 2-6 cells Li-Po
5.75V/3A of switch mode built-in BEC (Note 2)
Sensorless and sensored brushless motor
68(L)×55(W)×45(H)
150g(Without wires)
Specifications
Note 1: The value of “T” number is tested under the input of 4 cells Lipo battery;
Note 2: The cooling fans of ESC and motor are supplied by the built-in BEC, so they are working under 5.75V.
Basic Setup
If there are 2 battery packs need
to be connected in series,
please refer to this picture:
Note 3 : There are 2 groups of BEC pins, the control cable can be plugged into either of these 2 groups,
so there is an idle group of pins that can be used to supply the cooling fan of motor.
Sensored brushless motor wiring
When using a brushless motor with a Hall Sensor
,it is necessary to connect the sensor cable to the “SENSOR” socket on the ESC, then the ESC can
automatically identify the motor type (sensored or sensorless) by detecting the signal coming from the SENSOR socket.
WARNING! When using a sensored brushless motor, the #A, #B, #C wires of the ESC MUST connect with the motor wire #A, #B, #C respectively.
Do not change the wires sequence.
Sensorless brushless motor wiring - AS Fitted in X5.
When using a brushless motor without a Hall Sensor, the #A, #B, #C wires of the ESC can be connected with the motor wires freely (without any
order). If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire connections.
Note: With a SENSORLESS motor, you can also set the throttle channel of your transmitter to the “Reverse” direction, and then the motor will run
oppositely. Please calibrate the throttle range again after changing the direction of throttle channel. Please keep in mind that this method is ONLY
available for SENSORLESS motors.