ORIGINAL: zooland1
when you do something totally ignorant like I just did. I bought new lipos and just happened to put the connectors on backwards. ESC's have a real problem with reversed polarity batteries. They get so mad they spit sparks and smoke and then they throw a real tantrum and refuse to work for you any more. Guess I'll fly planes while I wait for a new 4-in-1. Anybody know if it's possible to use a regular brushed esc in the 4-in-1 to save a few bucks?
I lucked out. The short melted the connection on the positive terminal before any major damage was done. I was able to resolder the board and now it's working again. Hooray, now if the wind cooperates tomorrow I get to play after all.