From the Tech Desk: How to use the Spektrum programmer with your surface ESC

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In this video we will show you how to use the Spektrum programmer with your Firma ESC's.

Set, review, adjust and save the operating parameters of your Avian and Firma electronic speed controls using the Spektrum Smart ESC Programmer. When connected to a PC using the included USB cable, the programmer will update Smart ESC firmware and can adjust parameters through the Spektrum SmartLink app. You can also use it to check the balance of your LiPo battery cells.

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[boostedmedia]

You need to send these programmers to your dealers so they can update cars as they sell them. My dealer had no idea it was even possible to update the firmware on the ESCs of the cars they were selling. You also need to make it a LOT easier for people to find the latest version of the software and you need to package your software correctly so it actrually works without the need to use a 3rd party tool to extract it. Wasted HOURS on a brand new car that should ahve worked out of the box.

I was already pretty annoyed I had to spend $80 to buy one of these just to make my car work as it should out of the box (was constantly triggering LVC), but then having to stuff around for hours to find the appropriate download, and even more hours to make the software actually work was ridiculous.

Do better.

[grasshopperg]

how about you put out a update for this box. this is why im going to hobbywing.

[rufusyoungblood]

💭🤔 Dose it only work for Arrma ESC only?

[larrytemen]

You completely skipped over the battery testing function.

[T_DoGo]

very disappointed in this product i got it to program my outcast 8s v2 and it just says update software needed, plugged it to the pc to update and still the say thing the latest update is from 2021 it looks like but this product is promoted in the newer series of spectrum esc so you think you it would be compatible. just a waste of 30 bucks

[systems]

Not really a "How To" as much as a "look at what the screen look like when I push this button over and over. Also if you talk a bit faster I might just understand what the hell you are talking about.

[willcorsair]

I think this guy has a bet about how fast he can slur his speech and how many words he can butcher.