Problem Setting Up ESC
 

Hey guys,

Just received my Tekmodel 18A ESC to go with my brushless Castle 4200kv (1/18 scale stuff to go on my RC18MT). Got it all installed and plugged in, but im having a problem... I am trying to do the setup procedure, but the esc does not seem to be connecting to my (stock) receiver.
(Im following these directions - page 3 - http://www.hobbywing.com/upload/manu...)_20080102.pdf

When I hold the set button, then switch the esc "On" I can get the light to blink red. When I tap the set button again (with no finger on throttle control in order to set neutral position) the light sometimes goes to solid red and sometimes completely goes off (instead of blinking green). I cant figure it out.

Another strange thing is that I cant get the servo to work either. So not only am I unable to set the throttle/break/neutral parameters, but I have no steering either. This makes me think that something simple must be wrong, but I have no idea. I know the unit is getting power because the red light comes on and blinks when I hold the set button.

The instructions state "set the direction of throttle channel to ”REV”,
set the “EPA/ATV” value of throttle channel to “100%”, and disable the “ABS” brake function of your transmitter."
I turned both ATV top throttle ATV settings to the max and also switched the throttle servo to reverse like the directions say, and still nothing!

Cant figure this darn thing out. Ive been in the nitro game for years, but this is my first time tryin to go brushless. Its really got me stumped. If anyone has an idea, please let me know! I would appreciate it!

Cheers!

You seem to have picked an unusual esc to go with that motor- cheap was it?

The servo shoud work regardless of the programmiong not working correctly- the esc supplies power to the rx , so the steering servo will get power and function so long as its plugged into the correct slot/ channel position.

Not sure what to say about your main issue though- try leaving the throttle position unreversed, and check the throttle trim/ EPA etc. Doubt there are too many users of that item, hence the lack of replies...

Yeah, its kind of an obscure ESC, but it was actually highly recommended to me by a member on another forum. It can handle up to 11.1v lipo brushed or brushless motors and is waterproof. I got the ESC and tuning card (which plugs into the esc to program everything - basically same stuff as Castle link software) for 25 bucks shipped! I just couldn't pass it up for that price!

As for my problem, got it all sorted. Turned out to be a plug issue! Now that its fixed its pouring outside, and dont really want to risk frying my new system! Talk about torture! Anyhoo, thanks for the input!