FVT Firmware Update [PSA: Make sure you have the right firmware]

ESK8 Electronics
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After using the wiiceiver for several months it has been nothing but problem after problem. So I am getting rid of it and just going to go the GT2B route. That said I am using an FVT 120a 6s esc. I have a programming card and want to flash the eSk8 firmware to it. The only problem is the port on the programming card is weird and I don’t know what it is, so I don’t know what to buy. Do any of you know what type of cable it is? Any tips for updating the firmware?

Your help is all ways greatly apprecited!

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Flashing a 6s 120amp?

Show us the ports I don’t think anyone has ever flashed one of those

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Pretty sure @torqueboards flashes custom firmware to his escs.

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Not to the 6s esc. Those come that way

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Oh right. Thanks for the correction.

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i flashed the beta eskate firmware to my FVT 120A using the USB programming card

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The 6s ones can be flashed too. I had to reflash the one I bought from you and the one I bought from Dexter so they could be used as a dual setup with matching firmware.

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I’ve been wondering if the hobbyking xcar 120a works with this firmware. the braking sound is the reason it sits on my desk instead of a board…

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I didn’t know that I stopped using those esc’s so long ago I guess I never cared to! Good to know

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@DilatedPupils @jakobnator Do you guys know what ports this is? Any help is greatly appreciated!

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The one on the right? Mini USB, not to be confused with micro USB. I flashed it with this: http://www.rcjuice.com/usb-programming-link-for-fvt-esc-s.html

Not sure how to do it with the card I’d imagine it’s possible

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Ok just purchased that off of amazon. Thanks for the help!

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Don’t need the usb link it’s just a mini usb.

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Ok, I will see if I have one. Thanks!!!

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Okay, got the firmware updated, but need to use the old firmware right now.

How do I get the factory firmware? If u got a link that would be great!

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I heard that once you go to the board firmware it’s extremely difficult to go back. I also heard that the stock firmware is preferable over the e board firmware. But maybe they have changed something since then.

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did you get a chance to ride with new firmware? How does it ride? I heard one of the other complaints about it is you are no longer able to configure any of the options anymore.

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No, waiting on a remote. Should be in the mail today, but the tracking has not been updated for 4 days so Idk if it is lost or not.

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It will be very tough to get the original firmware. You will need to contact FVT directly. Personally I do not like the skate firmware on 6s. On 8s - 12s it’s ok. Maybe check on Endless-Sphere. I think someone has the original firmware on there.

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What didn’t you like about the eskate firmware on the 6s? Acceleration was too slow?