RE: Need help setting up receiver in EasyStar
I agree with Peter. Trying to cobble something together from ebay "bargains" is something that should be left until you're a little more knowledgable about the technology.
Evidently, you must've connected the ESC to the receiver with the + lead in the wrong place. Sorry to hear that.
My advice is to put aside everything you have right now, and start over with proper equipment. All you're going to do with what you have now is throw money at it until you're totally disgusted, and quit. Check the top post titled Good First Planes in the Electric Training forum.