User manual NOVAK ATOM ESC

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The ATOM The Novak Atom is an all-digital, microprocessor-based ESC (Electronic Speed Control) that uses advanced microcomponents and the best HYPERFET III transistors to deliver the highest performance with the smallest size and lightest weight. The Atom has 3 user-selectable throttle profiles and the ability to store a 4th custom profile created by the software in the Millennium Pro (#4490) or Pit Wizard (#1035/ older Pit Wizards requires adaptor #5710), for extreme flexibility. Novak's Constant Force Braking provides more effective braking at lower motor RPMs, while a minimum brake adjustment pot lets you set initial braking from 0-75%. Low-resistance solder posts and Super-FlexTM wire give minimal voltage drop and high current handling, while allowing quick and easy wire replacement and positioning. [. . . ] Cut the RED wire to desired length (to go from ESC to battery positive to motor) and strip about 1/8"-1/4" of insulation off each end. Strip a short section of insulation (1/4"-3/8") from the middle section of the RED wire where it will attach to positive of battery pack. Solder the stripped section of RED wire to positive of battery pack and one end to the RED solder post. NOTE: Prolonged or excessive heating of solder post can result in the post desoldering from PCB and short-circuiting. 3. INSTALL POWER CAPACITOR The included power capacitor will drop the speed control's operating temperatures by 10-15°F, and will help dissipate noise and voltage spikes from the ESC's high switching speed. 4. INSTALL THE RECEIVER AND ANTENNA Mount receiver as far from ESC, motor, power wires, battery, and servo as possible. These components all emit radio noise when the throttle is being applied. On graphite or aluminum, it may help to place the receiver on edge with the crystal and antenna as far above the chassis as possible. Mount the antenna close to the receiver and trail any excess wire off the top of the antenna mast. Cutting or coiling excess wire will reduce radio range. 6. CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO THE MOTOR Solder the free end of the RED wire to positive motor tab. Cut the BLUE wire to desired length and strip about 1/8"-1/4" of insulation off each end. Solder to the negative tab of the motor and to the BLUE solder post. TIP: Twisting the BLUE & RED motor wires one or two times around each other as they go to motor can help reduce any radio noise that may be emitted from the power wires. To allow greater flexibility for your application, you can install the power capacitor up against the side or back of the Atom, or heat shrink it along the power wires. To install capacitor alongside the Atom: Use included double-sided tape to hold the capacitor against the side or back of the Atom's case. Bend negative lead (­) {shorter/marked with stripe} toward the BLK solder post. Insulate lead with included vinyl tubing. Solder negative lead (­) to the BLK solder post. Bend positive lead (+) {longer/unmarked} toward the RED solder post. Insulate lead with included vinyl tubing. Solder positive lead (+) to the RED solder post. negative lead (­) with stripe Insulate leads with vinyl tubing 7. USING PLUGS FOR BATTERY & MOTOR CONNECTION High-quality/low-resistance connector plugs, such as Dean's Ultra Plugs, can also be used to connect the motor and battery pack. While connectors make component changes quick and easy, they will never have the low resistance of a good solder joint. [. . . ] If transmitter settings are changed, it will be necessary to complete the programming sequence once again. If you experience any problems during programming, turn off the speed control and repeat programming. RECEIVER BATTERY PACK The Atom speed control should not require an external receiver battery pack for most racing situations. The built-in Radio-Priority CircuityTM provides complete control of the steering servos even after the main battery pack has `dumped' and can no longer provide the power required to turn the motor. However, applications with multiple high-power servos, and some 4-cell set-ups may require an external receiver battery pack to prevent overloading or underpowering of the speed control's voltage regulator. [. . . ]