Losi LOSB0290 - Manual (Page 22)

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Profiles – The MSC 12RB has two (2) preset profiles. Forward
Only and Forward and Reverse profile. The Forward only profile
can be selected for racing purposes. The Forward/Reverse
profile is great for running in your neighborhood.
Receiver – A device mounted into the vehicle that receives and
decodes a signal sent by a transmitter. Servos, ESC and other
devices are plugged into the receiver.
Resistance – As used here refers to the power loss from the
battery to the ESC and motor. Typically this is measured in
Ohms. Too much resistance between the battery, ESC and
motor can result in low performance and run time.
Servo – An electronic device connected to the receiver used to
actuate steering control of the vehicle.
Spektrum – The technology brand of 2.4GHz radio system
supplied with the 1/10 Slider. The use of this technology
eliminates the concern of conflicting frequencies found with
older legacy radio systems. It further reduces to a minimum
potential radio interference common with the legacy radio
systems of the past.
Transmitter – Is the device held in your hand that relays
steering and throttle/brake requests made to the receiver.
Trim – This is a setting used on the transmitter to make
fine adjustments to the steering or throttle/brake trigger.
For steering you would use the trim to make the adjustment
for the vehicle to drive straight without adding steering input
to the transmitter.
Thermal Shutdown – Refers to the ESC operating
temperature. The MSC 12SL ESC monitors its internal
temperature and will automatically prevent the ESC from
delivering power to the motor, preventing damage due to
overheating the ESC’s electronics.
BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) – The BEC is used to eliminate
the need for a receiver pack to power the radio system. On
most electric vehicles this is located in the electronic speed
control (ESC), but can also be a stand-alone device.
BIND Process – Programming a receiver to recognize the GUID
code of only one specific transmitter or transmitter module.
Calibration – Also called ESC setup. It is the process used to
match the transmitter throttle, brake and neutral to the ESC.
Current – Refers to the power flow from the battery to the ESC
and motor when used in the RC vehicle environment. Typically
this is measured in ampere or amp.
Deadband – This refers to the amount of travel (movement) on
the transmitter trigger before the vehicle is requesting the ESC
to move the vehicle forward or backwards. It is an advanced
adjustment used by experienced drivers.
DSM – (Digital Spectrum Modulation) – The 2.4GHz technology
of Spektrum radios.
ESC (Electronic Speed Control) – The ESC is what translates
the signals past from the transmitter trigger through the
receiver into commands that reach the motor to signal
forward or reverse, acceleration or braking. The Xcelorin
system is an advanced electronic speed controller that is
very efficient in passing precise requests to the brushless
motor. The BEC is also controlled by the ESC along with the
Low Voltage Protection circuit.
GUID – Globally Unique Identification Code. Each
individual module or radio is factory programmed with
its own unique serial code. In the binding process, the
receiver is programmed to only recognize the GUID code
of one specific radio or module.
LiPo – A lithium polymer battery’s abbreviation indicating
the chemistry used in these rechargeable batteries. These
batteries require special attention by the user and are only
recommended for the most experienced of users.
mAh – The milliampere hour abbreviation, which represents
the capacity of a battery pack. The higher this rating the longer
the run time of each charge.
Neutral Position – Referring to the transmitter when at rest,
meaning the throttle trigger and steering have no input. When
you turn the transmitter on, set it to the side while turning the
car on, the transmitter will be in a neutral state.
NiMH – The abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries. These have replaced the use of NiCd batteries as the
battery of choice in RC vehicles.
RC Terminology