Novak Atom and Cyclone ESC User Manual
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CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Other causes:
• ESC is not set—Repeat One-Touch Set-Up process.
• Check wiring and connections. Check operation of system
without ESC.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Motor capacitors broken or missing—Refer to STEP 3.
• Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power wires,
battery, or motor—Refer to STEP 2.
• Bad connections—Check wiring and connectors.
• Excessive current to motor—Use a milder motor or smaller
pinion gear.
• Motor brushes worn—Replace brushes. As motor brushes
wear, excessive motor noise will be generated. The motor
commutator may need to be cleaned or trued to help the
motor run more efficiently.
• Internal Polar Drive Capacitor is blown—Refer to Service
Procedures.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage—Refer to Service Procedures.
Trouble-Shooting Guide (continued)