USER MANUAL
Brushed Electronic Speed Controller
Models: QUICRUN-WP-1625, QUICRUN-WP-1060, QUICRUN-WP-860-DUAL
Document Date: 20160108
CAUTIONS
Congratulations and thanks for purchasing Hobbywing QUICRUN series electronic speed controller (ESC) for brushed motor. The power system for RC model can be very dangerous, so please read this manual carefully. Since we have no control over the installation, application, use or maintenance of this product, in no case shall we be liable for any damages, losses or costs.
ATTENTION
01 Features
- Water-proof and dust-proof, suitable for all-weather condition races.
- Small size with built-in capacitor module.
- Three running modes: Fwd/Br, Fwd/Rev/Br and Fwd/Rev, fits for various vehicles. (Note: Fwd = Forward, Br = Brake, Rev = Reverse. QUICRUN-WP-1625-BRUSHED ESC only has the Fwd / Rev / Br mode.)
- Great current endurance capability.
- Great built-in BEC output capacity.
- Automatic throttle range calibration, easy to use.
- Easy to set the ESC parameters with jumpers.
- Multiple protections: Low voltage cut-off protection for battery / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection.
02 Begin to Use the New Brushed ESC
1 Connections
Turn off the ESC switch, wire the battery, motor, ESC, servo, receiver according to the following diagram. Recheck the wiring to ensure all connections are correct before getting into the next step.
Diagram Description: A wiring diagram shows the connections between the Battery, ESC (Electronic Speed Controller), Switch, Receiver, and Motor.
ATTENTION:
- Once the power is wrongly connected (that means the battery polarity is mistakenly reversed), irreparable damage may occur to the ESC and batteries. Therefore, please pay close attention to the battery polarity.
- Please swap the two wire connections if the motor rotates in the opposite direction.
Specifications
| Model | QuicRun-WP-1625-BRUSHED | QuicRun-WP-1060-BRUSHED | QuicRun-WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fwd. Cont. / Peak Current | 25A/100A | 60A/360A | 60A/360A |
| Rev. Cont. / Peak Current | 25A/100A | 30A/180A | 30A/180A |
| Voltage Range | 2-3S Lipo or 5-9 NiMH | 2-3S Lipo or 5-9 NiMH | 2-4S Lipo or 5-12 NiMH |
| Cars Applicable | 1/18 & 1/16: Touring Car, Buggy, Monster, Truggy | 1/10: Touring Car, Buggy, Short Course Truck, Monster, Truggy, Rock Crawler and Tank | 1/8: Touring Car, Buggy, Short Course Truck, Monster, Truggy, Rock Crawler and Tank |
| Motor Limit | 2S Lipo or 6 NiMH: 280, 370 or 380 Size Motor: RPM<30000 @7.2V 3S Lipo or 9 NiMH: 280, 370 or 380 Size Motor: RPM<20000 @7.2V | 2S Lipo or 6 NiMH: 540 or 550 Size Motor: ≥12T or RPM<30000 @7.2V 3S Lipo or 9 NiMH: 540 or 550 Size Motor: ≥18T or RPM<20000 @7.2V 4S Lipo or 12 NiMH: Not Available | 540, 550, 775 Size Motor: ≥12T or RPM<30000 @7.2V 540, 550, 775 Size Motor: ≥18T or RPM<20000 @7.2V 540, 550, 775 Size Motor: ≥24T or RPM<15000 @7.2V |
| Resistance | Fwd 0.003Ω, Rev 0.003Ω | Fwd 0.001Ω, Rev 0.002Ω | Fwd 0.001Ω, Rev 0.002Ω |
| BEC Output | 1A / 5V (Linear Mode) | 3A / 6V (Switch Mode) | 3A / 5V (Switch Mode) |
| Dimension / Weight | 34x24x14mm / 23.5g | 36.5x32x18mm / 39 g | 46x36x26.3mm / 73g |
| Cooling Fan | Without cooling fan | Without cooling fan | With cooling fan. It is supplied from receiver. |
| Running Modes | Forward / Reverse / Brake | Forward / Reverse / Brake, Forward / Brake, Forward / Reverse | Forward / Reverse / Brake, Forward / Brake, Forward / Reverse, Boat |
*Note: WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED has two outputs to drive 2 motors. When driving 2 motors simultaneously, the Turns of the motors need to be increased.
2 Set the Throttle Range
Turn on the transmitter, and set parameters (of the throttle channel) like "D/R", "EPA", "ATL" to 100% (if there is no LCD display on the transmitter, please adjust the corresponding knob to its limit). Set the throttle trim to 0 (if there is no display, then adjust the knob to the neutral position). For FUTABA™ and similar transmitters, set the throttle direction to "REV", while the throttle direction of others to "NOR". Please disable the built-in ABS brake function in your transmitter.
Besides, we strongly recommend users to enable the "Fail Safe (F/S)" function of the transmitter, set the "F/S" of the throttle channel to the Shutdown mode or set the protection value to the neutral position, so the car can be stopped if the receiver fails to get the radio signals from the transmitter.
Calibrate the throttle range: Turn on the ESC switch, set the throttle stick to the neutral point and then wait 3 seconds for the completion of throttle range self-calibration; Beep sound emits if the self-calibration is successfully passed, then the ESC is ready to run.
LED Status (in Running):
- When the throttle stick is in neutral range, red LED is off.
- Partial throttle forward, partial brake or partial reverse, red LED blinks.
- Full throttle forward, maximum brake or full throttle reverse, red LED is solid on.
Meaning of Beep Sound:
- 1 short Beep: The battery is NiMH
- 2 short Beeps: The battery is 2S Lipo
- 3 short Beeps: The battery is 3S Lipo
- 4 short Beeps: The battery is 4S Lipo
- 1 long Beep: Self-test and throttle range calibration is OK, the ESC is ready to run.
Throttle Stick Position:
- Turn on the switch: Neutral point
Diagram Description: Visuals illustrating throttle stick positions (neutral, forward, reverse) and corresponding LED indicators (off, blinking, solid) during operation.
03 Set the ESC Parameters
How to Set Parameters:
- QUICRUN-WP-1625 / 1060-BRUSHED ESC uses the jumper cap to set running mode & battery type. (Note: The "running mode" is not programmable for the QUICRUN-WP-1625-BRUSHED ESC.)
- QUICRUN-WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED ESC uses the dial switch to set running mode & battery type.
Way to set: We suggest users use tweezers to set parameters by plugging/unplugging the jumper cap or flipping the DIP switch. For example, to set the battery type to "LiPo" mode, plug the jumper cap into the left two pins of the battery pin header or flip the battery dial switch to the left position.
Diagram Description: Visuals showing jumper cap settings for WP-1625/1060 and dial switch settings for WP-860-DUAL, indicating how to select Battery Type (Lipo/NiMH) and Running Mode (Fwd/Br, Fwd/Br/Rev, Fwd/Rev, Boat).
Programmable Items
| Item | WP-1625-BRUSHED | WP-1060-BRUSHED | WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Running Mode | Default: Fwd / Br / Rev (No other options) | Fwd / Br / Rev, Fwd / Br, Fwd / Rev | Fwd / Br / Rev, Fwd / Br, Fwd / Rev, Boat |
| 2. Battery Type | Default: Lipo | Default: Lipo | Default: Lipo |
Running Mode Details:
"Fwd / Br / Rev" mode: Vehicle can go forward, backward, and brake. Uses "Double-click" method for reverse (throttle stick from neutral to backward zone once for brake, twice for reverse). Prevents accidental reversing during braking. Common for daily practice.
"Fwd / Br" mode: Vehicle goes forward and brakes, but no reversing. Often used in competitions.
"Fwd / Rev" mode: Uses "Single-click" method for reverse. Vehicle reverses immediately when throttle stick moves from neutral to backward zone. Usually used for rock crawlers.
"Boat" mode: A new algorithm specially designed for RC boats (Only available for WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED).
04 Protection Features
1. Low Voltage Cutoff Protection (LVC)
If the battery pack voltage drops below a threshold for 2 seconds, the ESC enters protection mode, reducing motor speed or stopping it. The red LED blinks when LVC is activated.
- 2S Lipo: Below 6.5V, output halved; Below 6.0V, output cut off.
- 3S Lipo: Below 9.75V, output halved; Below 9.0V, output cut off.
- 4S Lipo: Below 13.0V, output halved; Below 12.0V, output cut off.
- 5-9 NiMH: Below 4.5V, output halved; Below 4.0V, output cut off.
Note for Boat Mode (WP-860-DUAL-BRUSHED): When LVC is activated in Boat mode, the motor stops. Moving the throttle stick to neutral allows restart, but with halved output power.
2. Over-heat Protection
If the ESC internal temperature exceeds 100°C, output power is reduced or cut off. The RED LED blinks when the vehicle stops. Output resumes when temperature drops below 80°C.
3. Throttle signal loss protection
The ESC cuts off output power if the throttle signal is lost for 0.1 second. Enabling the "Fail Safe (F/S)" function on the transmitter is strongly recommended.
05 Troubleshooting
| Trouble | Possible Causes | Solutions |
|---|---|---|
| After power on, no LED lights up, no self-test and no beep sound. | No power is drawn to the ESC; The switch of the ESC is broken. | Check the connections between battery and ESC. Re-solder the connectors if needed; Change the ESC switch. |
| After turn on, the RED LED blinks but the motor doesn't work. | Throttle wire is wrongly plugged or into the incorrect channel; The ESC can't successfully complete the throttle range self-calibration. | Plug the throttle signal wire correctly (in right direction) into the throttle channel (usually Ch2) of the receiver; Set the "TRIM" of throttle channel to 0 or turn the knob to its neutral position. |
| The car runs backwards when accelerating forward on the transmitter. | The direction setting of the throttle channel is incorrect in the transmitter or the motor wires are wrongly connected. | Reverse the direction of the throttle channel, from the original "NOR" to "REV" or "REV" to "NOR"; Swap the wires between the ESC and motor. |
| The vehicle can't reach to the full speed even at the full throttle, and the RED LED doesn't keep lighting. | There are some incorrect settings in the transmitter. | Set D/R, EPA, ATL to 100% for the throttle channel or turn the knobs to maximum value. Set TRIM to 0 or turn the knob to its neutral position. |
| Vehicle can't reverse. | The corresponding jumper is plugged into the wrong position; Neutral point of the throttle is drifted or deviated. | Insert the jumper into the right location; Set the "TRIM" of the throttle channel to 0 or turn the knob to its neutral point. |
| Motor suddenly stops running. | The throttle signal is lost; The low voltage cutoff protection or thermal protection (i.e. over heat protection) of the ESC is activated. | Check the connections between ESC and receiver. Check the transmitter and receiver). Check whether the battery voltage of the transmitter is too low; The RED LED on the ESC blinks, denoting the ESC is under low voltage cutoff protection or over-heat protection. Please check the ESC temperature, if it is too hot, please let the ESC cool down. If the battery voltage is low, please change the battery. |
| The vehicle neither go forward no reverse, but the LED indicators work normally. | The connection between ESC and motor is interrupted; The motor is damaged. | Check the connectors between the motor and ESC to ensure all connections are firm and reliable; Replace a new motor. |
| The motor accelerates rapidly at the startup moment, but has lockout or cogging problem. | The discharge capacity of the battery is not strong enough; The motor rotates too fast, and the gear ratio is too aggressive; Something wrong with the driveline of the vehicle. | Change a battery with better discharge capability; Use a motor with lower RPM, or smaller pinion to soften the gear ratio; Check the driveline of the vehicle. |
