This is an announcement regarding a firmware update that allows you to further unlock the performance of the Racing Performer RPX4 brushless speed controller.
The boost and turbo setting ranges have been expanded to realize even more powerful drive performance. The drive frequency can also be set in detail, allowing you to achieve the power feel you desire. The default settings have been updated to match these adjustments, allowing you to experience high performance even in the stock state.
Changes and fixes in RPX4 V2.3 release version
・Changed Power Curve from [0–10] to [-15–+15].
・Changed Neutral Width notation to [%].
・Changed Smooth Range from [0–30] to [0–100].
・Changed Reverse Amount from [0%–100%] to [20%–100%].
・Changed Frequency notation from [kHz] to [Hz], changed step to 200-unit increments, and range to 800Hz–32000Hz.
・Changed Boost from [0°–75°] to [0°–100°].
・Changed Turbo from [0°–75°] to [0°–100°].
・Updated default settings for each Load to accommodate the new firmware.
・Fixed a bug occurring during reverse.
・Changed the LED indicator method in Blinky Mode. In neutral, the blinking confirms that Blinky Mode is active; it is now set to light up at throttle high-point and full brake depending on trigger input.
◇◇◇ Procedures for installing the BL-RPX4 Ver2.30 ESC firmware update ◇◇◇
Updating the BL-R26P Programmer
Before updating the ESC, first update your BL-R26P/BL-R26P3 programmer to the latest firmware version, Ver 4.10.
Download the following firmware for the BL-R26P:
Link: Firmware update data https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/1133/3229/files/r26p_Firmware_ver4.10R.bin?v=1790747802
Please refer to the page below for instructions on how to update the latest firmware for the BL-R26P programmer.
https://www.teamyokomo.com/blogs/news/bl-r26p-firmware-up-data
By updating the BL-R26P/BL-R26P3/BL-R26P4 programmers to firmware version 4.10, they can also be used to program the legacy BL-RPX3/BL-RPX series.
※ A microSD card is required to load firmware update data into each ESC. Please also prepare a card reader or similar device to write data to the microSD card from a PC.
※ To load data into the R26P programmer and each ESC, you need a microSD card of 64GB or less, formatted in FAT32. Please also prepare a card reader or similar device to write data to the microSD card from a PC.
Updating the BL-RPX4 Speed Controller
Download the following firmware for the BL-RPX4 Ver.2.30:
Link: BL-RPX4 Ver2.30 Firmware update data https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/1133/3229/files/BL-RPX4_Firmware_ver2.30R.bin?v=1790747802
1. Connect a card reader or similar device to your computer and insert the microSD card.
2. Create a folder named "YOKOMO" on the microSD card. In Windows, right-click within the directory, select New -> Folder, and rename it to YOKOMO. On a Mac, perform the same operation via a long-click.
3. Download the BL-RPX4 ESC firmware update data from the link above and save it inside the YOKOMO folder on the microSD card.
4. Remove the microSD card from your PC and insert it into the microSD card slot on the right side of the R26P programmer.
5. Connect the R26P programmer to the ESC and turn on the power.
6. From the initial program card screen (1: ENTER Link ESC), press the "ENTER" button on the program card.
7. Once the program card screen displays (BL-RPX4), press the "ENTER" button.
8. When "A: Power Setting" is displayed, press the up button "▲" to display the "H. FirmwareUpdate" item, then press the "ENTER" button.
9. When the "1: Load TF File" screen appears, press the Enter button.
10. Confirm that "Ver2.30-Release" is displayed and press the Enter button to begin the program card update.
11. Once the update is complete and "BL-RPX4" appears on the screen, the update is finished. Turn off the power once to complete the process.
12. Next, input the initial parameter settings. Turn the power back on and select the default parameters from 1 to 4 using "G. Load/Save". The parameters are as follows; please select your preferred mode.
1. Load Drift Mode: Drift Mode
2. Load Brinky Mode: Blinky Mode
3. Load Stock Mode: Stock Mode
4. Load Modify Mode: Modify Mode