Phoenix 80 FIRE
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Phoenix 80 FIRE
I've just finished putting (back) together a Hangar 9 Spitfire, with a new Hacker 50-12L, a Phoenix-80 ESC and an Uber BEC. Ran the servos before mounting the
motor and everythins seemed fine. Put the Hacher in, powerd up and a second or 2 after the OK beeps, the Phoenix burst into flames.
The Throttle stick was still in the zero position and nothing else was touched. I'm stuck wondering if the ESC (brand new) was simlply bad somehow, or if there
was a short of somekind in the motor.. The battery was warm (not hot) from the, maybe, 3 seconds it was connected.
Does anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
motor and everythins seemed fine. Put the Hacher in, powerd up and a second or 2 after the OK beeps, the Phoenix burst into flames.
The Throttle stick was still in the zero position and nothing else was touched. I'm stuck wondering if the ESC (brand new) was simlply bad somehow, or if there
was a short of somekind in the motor.. The battery was warm (not hot) from the, maybe, 3 seconds it was connected.
Does anyone have any ideas what could cause this?
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
Definetly not the battery (deans), as I mentioned everything was tested (hot), and worked, before the motor was connected. If the battery, or any connectors were reversed
there would have been an immediate short.
Anyone else have a clue?
there would have been an immediate short.
Anyone else have a clue?
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
For anyone interested, the problem was the Castle Creations Phoenix 80 ESC [:'(]
I put in a CC Phoenix 85HV with no other changes and all is good> Can't wait to get this bird back in the air!!
I put in a CC Phoenix 85HV with no other changes and all is good> Can't wait to get this bird back in the air!!
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
Out of curiosity, what was your cell count on the battery? I only mention it because you are now using the "HV" ESC, and the thought came to mind that perhaps the CC80 couldn't handle the voltage.
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
The CC PHoenix 80 (without the BEC) is rated up to 25.2 Volts and a 6s Pack.
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-80.html
It was also the recommended setup for conversion of the Spit to electric. (horizon Hobby's recomendation. Note that mine was done before HH came up with the electric
conversion recomendation. I got the plane from NE Sailplanes - http://www.nesail.com/categories.php?subcatID=115
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ersion%20Setup
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-80.html
It was also the recommended setup for conversion of the Spit to electric. (horizon Hobby's recomendation. Note that mine was done before HH came up with the electric
conversion recomendation. I got the plane from NE Sailplanes - http://www.nesail.com/categories.php?subcatID=115
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ersion%20Setup
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
Did you disable the BEC? The 80 amp ESC is only rated for 3S with BEC and 6S without.
Part # PHX-80
Retail Price $159.95
Volts w/BEC 12.6 max
Volts NO BEC 25.2 max
Lipo Cells w/BEC 3S max
Lipo Cells NO BEC 6S max
NiCad or NiMh Cells w/BEC 12 max
NiCad or NiMh Cells NO BEC 20 max
Continuous 80 amps
Switching Rate Programmable
(11, 22, or 41 khz)
Resistance 0.001 ohms
Brake Yes
Reversible Yes - change any two wires
Low Voltage
Cut-off Programmable
Size 1.05 x2.65 x.45"
Weight
(w/wires) 2.1 oz (60g)
Connector Type Universal
Part # PHX-80
Retail Price $159.95
Volts w/BEC 12.6 max
Volts NO BEC 25.2 max
Lipo Cells w/BEC 3S max
Lipo Cells NO BEC 6S max
NiCad or NiMh Cells w/BEC 12 max
NiCad or NiMh Cells NO BEC 20 max
Continuous 80 amps
Switching Rate Programmable
(11, 22, or 41 khz)
Resistance 0.001 ohms
Brake Yes
Reversible Yes - change any two wires
Low Voltage
Cut-off Programmable
Size 1.05 x2.65 x.45"
Weight
(w/wires) 2.1 oz (60g)
Connector Type Universal
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
Ya, i have to agree. My friend at our local field has an LR-1 that he flies. It originally had a CC 60HV with 6cells and a 10x10 prop. Made it about 180 flat and level. He had an axi motor that he ran more than double the recommended power to and eventually smoked the esc. Now he runs 9cells on a 110 or 120hv. He resantly ran at the houston DOD flyin and hit 243mph. Moral it, if your gana run lots of battery, check the specs. You may have to cut the red wire Bye bye BEC....
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
Of course the BEC was disabled. Having said that, the fire was almost immediate (no servos operated & motor not engaged) This was
simply a defective ESC, and it's the second one (80) from CC -- End of story.
Drop in at the PCC field (just south of half moon bay) and see the spitfire in the air! http://www.flypcc.org
simply a defective ESC, and it's the second one (80) from CC -- End of story.
Drop in at the PCC field (just south of half moon bay) and see the spitfire in the air! http://www.flypcc.org
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RE: Phoenix 80 FIRE
WAK,
Sounds like it was setup right. Too bad about your plane! I had a Castle 80 smoke on my bench. Sent it back for a new 85 HV. I haven't had any problems with the 85 HV esc's. Is it always windy out there I have been by there many times, but never flown. How's the fog in the summer?
Jeff
Sounds like it was setup right. Too bad about your plane! I had a Castle 80 smoke on my bench. Sent it back for a new 85 HV. I haven't had any problems with the 85 HV esc's. Is it always windy out there I have been by there many times, but never flown. How's the fog in the summer?
Jeff