ESC help

[Robin BodgerParticipant @robinbodger80379]

Hi, having problems with a hobbywing 16bl30. Recover bound ok, occasionally get starting servo movement but no motor. Just a differing array of red flashing lights and warning beeps that no instructions seem to mention. All new and unused.

[Robin BodgerParticipant @robinbodger80379]

ESC problems

[Tim CooperParticipant @timcooper90034]

Robin

Are you say that the ESC is not working as you expect?

I bought one of those esc a few weeks ago as it was slightly cheaper than the Marine V 3 waterproof that I have used before. I struggled to set it up even using my programming card. Talking to component shop we came to the conclusion that this Esc is intended for cars. No problem using in a boat but you need the car programming card.

Using the car card it was up and running in minutes.

Tim

[Robin BodgerParticipant @robinbodger80379]

Ah, finally managed to recalibrate throttle position and have motor turning in one direction, but still no stearing servo movement.

[Dave MilbournParticipant @davemilbourn48782]

Robin

If the ESC is working then so is the receiver – the implication is that your servo may be faulty. First of all, make doubly sure that you have the steering servo plugged into the correct Rx output – I made that silly mistake recently when I bought a different make of radio from the one I usually use. I'd suggest then removng the ESC and connecting a 4-cell battery pack to the Rx. If the servo still doesn't work then try a different servo if you can. The aim is to isolate the problem down to one unit which you can then replace/stamp on/bin, as deemed suitable.

Dave M

[Malcolm FraryParticipant @malcolmfrary95515]

Other popular ways to have a non-working servo (apart from having a dead servo) are

1 – plug in the wrong channel

2 – plug reversed

3 – plug between the pins rather than on the pins

4 – that channel not working on the transmitter.

5 – old servo with the wires in the wrong order

A servo tester is a wonderful thing, and either solves many problems or at least provides good clues.

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