Seaking Boat ESC recalled by factory

[sailr]

If it has a 'sensitivity' setting, set it to non-sensitive.

I don't use Auto cell count I specifically set it to a 3s lipo and 3.0v a LVC, and it still cuts off at 4.0v a cell.

[cacofonix]

hi there

one thing i don't understand, is that Hobbywing recall all faulty esc, but when looking to ebay
many are still for sale .........

does it mean that those shop sell faulty esc ???

thanks

herve

[fenalx]

It seems that not all vendors known about the recall. I do not wish to think that some vendors know about the recall and are still selling faulty items.

I think it is HobbyWing responsibility to ensure that no faulty ESCs are sold since they are ultimately responsible for the good operation of any ESCs produced by them.

[cacofonix]

ok, so 2 options for me
- some vendor sell faulty ecs
- others sell esc without stock

thanks fenalx

[Raydee]

hi there

one thing i don't understand, is that Hobbywing recall all faulty esc, but when looking to ebay
many are still for sale .........

does it mean that those shop sell faulty esc ???

thanks

herve

That is exactly right. I bought three ESC's off a Ebay vendor the day before it was posted that there was a recall on them. I spent the last 7 days trying to get a refund on the controllers. The Ebay vendor was unaware that there were any problems or recalls on the controllers. Luckily for me I got my full refund this morning

[Brod]

Well did a few more runs on my 180 on 5S last nite,managed to time 8 mins on all batts. esc. came in very cool,no probs.
Possibly the 'fault' could just be the LVC setting? which i turn off on all my escs anyway.
Brod..

[Tony]

Brod,
I am disconnecting the BEC , and run it with a seperate batt pack. Think that may work too?

[sailr]

It means they have stock on hand and are either ignoring the recall, ignorant of the recall, or don't care because they know it costs you an arm and a leg to send it back.

hi there

one thing i don't understand, is that Hobbywing recall all faulty esc, but when looking to ebay
many are still for sale .........

does it mean that those shop sell faulty esc ???

thanks

herve

[ray schrauwen]

Here's an update after doing some research...

I contacted a number of sites, and it seems that Seaking retailers have been asked to halt sales of all Seaking (and Turnigy since they are the same) ESC.

The new revised version should be available within a week.

I have a 120a version on order. Will keep you posted once i receive revised version.

OOOH *!***!***!***!**.

I just got 2 of these and gave one to buddy. I better try to send my SeaKing back.

I just got them last week and they did say Version2 ???

No idea what I should do???

[sailr]

I wish I could tell you just what the BUG is they are going to fix. I'm in touch with the factory but they didn't share the exact details with me. There are a lot of the Seaking's running with no problems. I would say if you have one, go ahead and use it. The owner of Hobbywing, the manufacturer of the Seaking, is a very meticulous guy. He wants to make only the best. If any slight problem shows up, even if it's rare, he is going to fix it! That's just the way he is.

[Brod]

Brod,
I am disconnecting the BEC , and run it with a seperate batt pack. Think that may work too?

I've run 4,5&6S with the bec and seems fine,so far.
Cant really see the point of a exterior bec,but maybe worth a try.
I've disconnected the red wire before on other escs,and gone exterior, but not the 180 Seaking one..
Brod..

[cacofonix]

hi there

i use a 180A for about 2 month on a LIZARD hull with a 6S pack (Flymax 5000)
BEC die after 2 or 3 run.

ESC is still alive, cross my fingers ......

herve

[Tony]

So, maybe the BEC is the cause to "short" problem . I'll be using 6S2p Turnigy 5000 parrallel with this esc. Hopefully, disconnecting the BEC solves it.

[sailr]

Have any of your guys tried programming with the program box? Just curious

[cacofonix]

Have any of your guys tried programming with the program box? Just curious

hello

i use the prog box since i bought it

and i think this is why BEC died. 3th time i use prog box + BEC + external batt
don't ask me why

now BEc deliver 3v = out

herve