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Old 12-17-2008, 05:57 PM
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Post Novak Spy ESC Information

I guess I'll start the thread on the Novak Spy to answer of those those question on what motor limit or how motor you can run with this ESC. I've asked the Team Novak helpdesk about the Spy and these are the information I got back:

There are two version of the Spy. To distinguish between the two different version is:
  • Original: Does not have any serial number on the bottom
  • New Spy: Has a serial number on the bottom

Interestingly, I asked if the original Spy can handle motors just like the Team Orion Big Block because there are reports of people frying the Spy with this motor and this was their response:

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I’ve run the original Spy with the Big Block and the Chubby Motor when they first came out. It was fine. I’m sure people did have problems, I’ve seen people have problems with any form of electronics, in any configuration. Stuff tends to happen from time to time.

I used Lipos and Nimhs. My original test car still runs to this day, been using a Big Block and any type of battery you can imagine
So it seems like the Spy frying is like one off deal, not a common or known issue. I do got to say Team Novak has a very good helpdesk. Instruction manual can be download here in case you find their link does not work in their support page.

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Old 12-18-2008, 06:49 AM
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Thanks for the info man.......
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Old 12-19-2008, 05:45 PM
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Just to back up the first post, I've run the Spy with the Orion Big Block and 7-cell Nimh, with no problems at all.
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Old 12-19-2008, 09:56 PM
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Cool, are you using the original Spy or the updates one?

I guess I can invest in a Big Block now that I know my hardware will support it!
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Old 12-23-2008, 12:31 PM
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The 2 that I have are the newer versions, since they have the serial numbers on bottom. I didn't know there was a difference, and the manual says it can run 7-cell (8.4v). I'm running 7-cells with a Big Block in both my Mini-t and a Sportwerks recoil. (The E-370 motor for the recoil doesn't like 7-cells).
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Old 12-23-2008, 01:27 PM
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I agree, after my first spy burned up which happened way down the street from the house and i had to walk a long ways to get it......i didnt even bother running since i didnt know what the problem was, lol. I just tend to go with small 10th scale esc's now.
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