Possible to re-program ESC?
02-07-2009, 06:34 PM
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Possible to re-program ESC?
Howdy,
I have a 25a Eflight speed controller from a Blade 400 heli. It says on the speed controller it is a "helicopter" controller. With this ESC the motor starts spinning up slow, then after that will let you slow it or speed it up a little faster (but still doesn't seem very responsive).
So the question is, can this be changed? I would like to use this in a plane and would like a little faster response.
I have a 25a Eflight speed controller from a Blade 400 heli. It says on the speed controller it is a "helicopter" controller. With this ESC the motor starts spinning up slow, then after that will let you slow it or speed it up a little faster (but still doesn't seem very responsive).
So the question is, can this be changed? I would like to use this in a plane and would like a little faster response.
03-04-2009, 06:20 PM
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RE: Possible to re-program ESC?
Did you get an answer to your question from Horizon?
If if truly is a E-Flite 25 esc, I would think you could download the instructions from Horizon and program away.
If if truly is a E-Flite 25 esc, I would think you could download the instructions from Horizon and program away.
03-05-2009, 01:39 PM
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RE: Possible to re-program ESC?
Honestly I haven't tried. It odd getting it off the ground to start but once the prop is up to speed I can go instant on just like anyone else. Also, I haven't been flying the plane I put it in.
This will probably get looked into again because that scratch built plane isn't doing so hot and I'm looking into a trojan now. Then again, I think the trojan will come with one...
This will probably get looked into again because that scratch built plane isn't doing so hot and I'm looking into a trojan now. Then again, I think the trojan will come with one...
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RE: Possible to re-program ESC?
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Howdy,
I have a 25a Eflight speed controller from a Blade 400 heli. It says on the speed controller it is a "helicopter" controller. With this ESC the motor starts spinning up slow, then after that will let you slow it or speed it up a little faster (but still doesn't seem very responsive).
So the question is, can this be changed? I would like to use this in a plane and would like a little faster response.
Howdy,
I have a 25a Eflight speed controller from a Blade 400 heli. It says on the speed controller it is a "helicopter" controller. With this ESC the motor starts spinning up slow, then after that will let you slow it or speed it up a little faster (but still doesn't seem very responsive).
So the question is, can this be changed? I would like to use this in a plane and would like a little faster response.
[link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/ProdInfo/Files/EFLEFLH1400%20-Blade-400-3D-Manual_loRes.pdf]Blade 400 RTF Manual[/link]
It explains the ESC settings and how the slow start and fast start features work.
03-05-2009, 05:21 PM
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RE: Possible to re-program ESC?
After checking I would say you are right on the money. I was thinking the E-Flite ESC's had helicopter and airplane modes, but that doesn't seem to be the case. I must have been thinking of Castle ESC's instead. From your info it seems that there is little you can change setting wise.
03-06-2009, 08:42 AM
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RE: Possible to re-program ESC?
Well, good to know! I should have looked in the manual but didn't even think about that which is strange because I am a "read directions before assembly" kind of guy.
All-in-all not too big of a deal as my next plane is looking to be a T-28 Trojan and even as a PNP it comes with a new controller.
All-in-all not too big of a deal as my next plane is looking to be a T-28 Trojan and even as a PNP it comes with a new controller.
