If you get or build a servo tester with a negative 50% to +150% range, you can program with those also. My stock DF36 receiver would not program the BL-35G, so I tried the elevator output and it worked. You need to pull the esc's +5 wire to do that or use a servo extension cable with the +5 line cut and the DF36 receiver running on an external supply. The elevator stick will need to be pulled back some trial amount immediately after the esc enters programming mode. That will allow the full throttle range from the esc, which in the previous case will not be reached, and is probably not matched to the programming transmitter.
ORIGINAL: gj1803
I noticed on the previous page that Orion1024 had problems with the Castle Creations Phoenix ESC. I too bought this ESC as the stock unit burnt out. At first I had a few problems, mainly with the unit cutting out. The unit comes with default programming to cut the power when it detects a volt drop on the lipos. This can be programmed out, but you cant do it with a Walkera TX. I used my friends Futaba TX and reprogrammed the ESC. The unit has been rock solid ever since with no glitches or problems.
GJ
In the left photo, the black wire needs to be turned around and curled back or an inert cement applied to prevent a + to - short that tugging the wire can make.