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New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/2/2007 1:21:51 AM

STG

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I have a new HFP-10(from tower) and am trying to program a 5645 servo. The servo is a v1.4.

1) Step 1 of directions say to reset the servo.

2)When I push the input button with programer set to Program reset the programer says searching for about 1 sec and then loops back to reset servo insead of showing the up and down arrow screen so I can proceed to push up and down at the same time.

3)I know the servo is plugged in to the programmer correctly because I can go into manual mode and move the servo around.

Where can I find help on troubleshooting this? I have tried 2 5645's with the same result.

Thanks,

STG

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Edit: Does the receiver have to be plugged into the programmer and operating with transmitter on in order to reset the servo and program a servo reverse? If so, this may be why I am getting no results.

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Edit: I plugged in a receiver and have the same results. Watched the DOD instructional vid 1 and have it set up the same way.http://www.downonthedeck.com/videos_instruction.htm (I notice he does not show to reset before programming)

I think I have it plugged in correctly because now I can test the voltage--says 6.1v. Again, when the programmer goes to search in Reset or program CCW/CW it just loops back to the beginning about a 1sec after starting the search

My programmer should be updated as with the latest. I just received it from tower and it was on back order. When I power it up it does not say what ver software.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/2/2007 5:51:26 PM

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The servo must be plugged in directly to the Programmer, the RX is not in play for the RESET function or anything other than the PULSE test and rail voltage .

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/2/2007 6:58:27 PM

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quote:

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The servo must be plugged in directly to the Programmer, the RX is not in play for the RESET function or anything other than the PULSE test and rail voltage .

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3)I know the servo is plugged in to the programmer correctly because I can go into manual mode and move the servo around.

This is what I thought until I watched the DOD vids and then thought maybe I should follow his set-up

Yes, I have been plugging the servo directly into the programmer servo output--I know I am connected correctly because I can go into manual mode(on programmer) and move the servo around.

When the programmer searched in Reset or program CCW/CW it just loops back to the beginning about a 1sec after starting the search.

When in the CCW/cw mode it does not move to show direction it just loops back just like reset.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/3/2007 3:36:15 PM

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Is it the case that I have a bad programmer? Should I send it back to Tower? Can I be missing something here? Are there any troubleshooting guidelines that I can follow?

I am willing to make a movie clip of my problem and send it to an email address if you think that may help.

It would show:

1) The servo hooked up to the programmer and the servo arm moving in the S-Test manual mode
2) Change menu to Program reset
3) Pushing input button and programmer searching for a few sec
4) Programmer looping back to the Program Reset screen and not moving to the next screen where servo can be reset with UP and Down button together.
5) Change menu to Program cw/ccw
6) Pushing input button and programmer searching for a few sec
7) Programmer looping back to the Program cw/ccw screen and not moving to the next screen where servo rotation can be adjusted.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/3/2007 7:36:14 PM

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STG, I have the same problem with the servo rotation portion of the programer. I kept going in circles until I hit the right combination of key pushes. Unfortunately, I didn't record exactly what I did to get it to work but it finally did work.

One major problem I have with the programmer is a lack of installation pictures and clear instructions. I think Hitec needs to do a better job on the instruction sheet!! Once you get something to work, it works pretty well - but it takes more effort than it should.

Bobby

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/3/2007 7:57:09 PM

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STG, I have the same problem with the servo rotation portion of the programer. I kept going in circles until I hit the right combination of key pushes. Unfortunately, I didn't record exactly what I did to get it to work but it finally did work.

One major problem I have with the programmer is a lack of installation pictures and clear instructions. I think Hitec needs to do a better job on the instruction sheet!! Once you get something to work, it works pretty well - but it takes more effort than it should.

Bobby

The instructions and the DOD video make the right combination of key pushes easy for Reset Servo and Servo Rotation. Have you watched the video's? They are just like the instructions.

http://www.downonthedeck.com/videos_instruction.htm (I notice he does not show to reset before programming)

I have a newer version of software on this programmer than what DOD has. Is it possible that the keystrokes are different for the V1.4 software than is written in the instructions?

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/3/2007 10:08:24 PM

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Thanks for the info. I guess I'll have to watch the video for the fourth time to see what I missed.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/4/2007 2:42:23 PM

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I'll have to pull out a servo and utilize the RESET function and report back. MY recollection is the v1.04 equipped Programmers differ from the published operating manuals in that they no longer rotate lock <> lock during the RESET function as noted in the manual.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/4/2007 4:51:12 PM

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I'll have to pull out a servo and utilize the RESET function and report back. MY recollection is the v1.04 equipped Programmers differ from the published operating manuals in that they no longer rotate lock <> lock during the RESET function as noted in the manual.

Thank you very much for your help mglavin. I will monitor the thread.

-- Knowing that the 1.04 may be differnt from what is published and DOD movies I may have another go at it here as well.

Is there anywhere else that you can think of that I might find some updated info on this?

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/5/2007 5:35:22 PM

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I went round and around wtih the programmer this morning trying to get the settings to "take". The neither the servo dB width nor the servo speed would stay from what I had dialed in. I tried the input button, the M button, both together - nothing worked. Everytime I turned the know with a different program, the settings changed. I followed the instruction sheet that came with the programmer exactly. What gives?

I appreciate any help you can give me on this.

Thanks.

Bobby

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/7/2007 3:04:52 PM

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ORIGINAL: Bobby Folsom

I went round and around wtih the programmer this morning trying to get the settings to "take". The neither the servo dB width nor the servo speed would stay from what I had dialed in. I tried the input button, the M button, both together - nothing worked. Everytime I turned the know with a different program, the settings changed. I followed the instruction sheet that came with the programmer exactly. What gives?

I appreciate any help you can give me on this.

Thanks.

Bobby

Bobby does your Reset or Program cw/ccw function work on your programmer? Do you have the newer software loaded on yours(V1.4).

I spent about 1/2 hour trying to get something to happen this morning, but came away with nothing new. Only function seems to be S-test manual, voltage & measure pulse(last two with radio in the loop). Everything else starts searching and loops back to beginning without moving on.

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/7/2007 4:05:38 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: STG

quote:

ORIGINAL: Bobby Folsom

I went round and around wtih the programmer this morning trying to get the settings to "take". The neither the servo dB width nor the servo speed would stay from what I had dialed in. I tried the input button, the M button, both together - nothing worked. Everytime I turned the know with a different program, the settings changed. I followed the instruction sheet that came with the programmer exactly. What gives?

I appreciate any help you can give me on this.

Thanks.

Bobby

Bobby does your Reset or Program cw/ccw function work on your programmer? Do you have the newer software loaded on yours(V1.4).

I spent about 1/2 hour trying to get something to happen this morning, but came away with nothing new. Only function seems to be S-test manual, voltage & measure pulse(last two with radio in the loop). Everything else starts searching and loops back to beginning without moving on.

STG, the number on the end of the programmer is 06.3. I haven't seen any menu where the version number showed up. One thing though, I think the settings take because they show up in the "X" side of the reading. The key strokes are confusing to get there but I think it does finally work.

Persevere and hang in there.

Bobby

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/8/2007 2:07:52 AM

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Check you connections between the servo and programmer. If you are using an extension between the programmer and servo it could be defective. Also make sure the lead going into the programmer is matched with the polarity that is written on the side of the programmer. If you haven't yet, try another servo and see if you get the same results. My 2c worth.

Hope I haven't step over the line by posting here?

Good Luck!

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RE: New HFP-10 Programmer will not Reset 5645 - 1/8/2007 5:06:07 AM

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ORIGINAL: SU29

Check you connections between the servo and programmer. If you are using an extension between the programmer and servo it could be defective. Also make sure the lead going into the programmer is matched with the polarity that is written on the side of the programmer. If you haven't yet, try another servo and see if you get the same results. My 2c worth.

Hope I haven't step over the line by posting here?

Good Luck!

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3)I know the servo is plugged in to the programmer correctly because I can go into manual mode and move the servo around.

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Where can I find help on troubleshooting this? I have tried 2 5645's with the same result.

Thanks for trying, but you must not have read my original posts?

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