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dirttrackdemon9
2014.01.30, 12:10 PM
I am curious if the ICS programmer for the MR03 cars is a good invsetment or a waste of money? Is it a benefit to racing? And whats the right one to buy?
Tom #93
NoBrainer
2014.01.30, 08:39 PM
Hel* yeah!
I use it to program MR-02, MR-03, MR-03VE, MF-015, MA-015 and the buggy.
It can make a huge difference to a car if you do the right things.
I got a cheap one and it still works...
I know you can buy a really expensive one from Kyosho.
You can buy the Bluetooth one that can work with your phone.
Or the cheap one I got.
They all do basically the same and you might only need it that one or two nights to get your car "Perfect".
Think I paid something like $15 + shipping for it.
But then again, your car might be setup "perfect" from factory, but that you won't know until you check.
But I think ICS is one of those things that is great to have around a track. Maybe not just for you, but for a struggling friend who just needs to get a bit less waiting time to get his MR-03 into reverse.
But not all at your track needs one.
arch2b
2014.01.30, 09:31 PM
which one is that? i've always been interested in one but not paying for the kyosho unit and do not have an android device which it seems all the aftermarket devices support.
TheSteve
2014.01.30, 10:30 PM
It is a very useful tool to have. If one person you race with has it then you may not need your own though. There are also several plans to make your own for only a few dollars. In some extreme cases it can make all the difference, such as when you install MR03VE electronics into an AWD car. A few setting changes massively improve the steering, it is a must have.
NoBrainer
2014.01.31, 01:23 AM
it costs $26 now at egr mart or inside line hobbies
"Mini-Z USB Programming Connector" IC-084
briankstan
2014.01.31, 09:17 AM
I am curious if the ICS programmer for the MR03 cars is a good invsetment or a waste of money? Is it a benefit to racing? And whats the right one to buy?
Tom #93
Tom, I have one, you're welcome to use it at the race if needed. I haven't really messed with it, maybe I should :)
dirttrackdemon9
2014.01.31, 09:21 AM
Where is inside line hobbies located?
dirttrackdemon9
2014.01.31, 09:30 AM
Thanks Brian, I was really wanting to tweak the brushless MR03 I got, Not gonna race it just want to adjust the throttle curve.
briankstan
2014.01.31, 10:32 AM
Thanks Brian, I was really wanting to tweak the brushless MR03 I got, Not gonna race it just want to adjust the throttle curve.
yep no problem, I'll have the PN one with me and I'll download the app for the VE for you and you can use it at the race. See you in 2 weeks. :)
dirttrackdemon9
2014.01.31, 11:45 AM
We will be there, only gonna be 5 of us from the store coming this year. We havent got much racing in, just a bunch of laps turned at the store. Currentl Im trying to get my f1 car kinda set up, Im not having much luck.
For me it is absolutely essential.
They basically do the same, so buy the one you like (But it is real nice to be able to program the car with your phone at the track with the bluetooth programmer). Less stuff to pack :)
As i'm an android user the Blue tooth programmer was simply a no brainer for me :) cheaper then kyosho ics an no extra weight to kit to haul. Tuned my chassis's, tuned afew members cars at club also within minutes, its simple an easy to use :)
Big thanks to
http://www.rcteam.cz/clanky22/20130916BTprogMiniZ.php
Mike Keely
2014.01.31, 07:47 PM
I have the one that plugs into the KO Eurus but I can not find a way to speed up the reverse on my MR03???? I have 5 MR03's and this one is the only one that I am having problems with. I think that I have tried every adjustment with no luck. Can anyone tell me what setting changes the reverse time. Mine is taking about three seconds to go into reverse. Thanks MK
Mike,
Did you try defaulting the car back to factory first?
Mike Keely
2014.01.31, 09:41 PM
No, how do you do that???
I have the usb ics programmer and there's an option to default it in the program. Not sure if the transmitter tool has that option. I should be at the next stock race at hobby works. If you are going to be there I can bring my laptop and set it up for you.
dirttrackdemon9
2014.02.03, 10:29 AM
Does anyone have any setups they like? I looking for a baseline maybe to help me out a bit.
Mike Keely
2014.02.03, 07:07 PM
I have the usb ics programmer and there's an option to default it in the program. Not sure if the transmitter tool has that option. I should be at the next stock race at hobby works. If you are going to be there I can bring my laptop and set it up for you.
Thanks. I would like to see where you got it from. If it is not to costly I may pick one of those up. You should come by the Remnant track after the HW race. The way that you go home it is two minutes off of 95 at the Branch Ave exit in MD.
I'll will stop by. PM me the address and I will bring my laptop and programmer.
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