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Old 10-01-2004 | 08:33 PM
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I just received my Shogun 400 Combo, from Heliproz, and I have a question. According to the Phoenix 25 ESC instr. you connect the battery pack to the ESC, with deans connector, then plug the ESC into Rx throttle channel. Where does the micro switch harness fit in, to this scheme? Also, do you unplug the battery from the ESC, in order to plug it into charger? This is all new to me, as I have only flown nitro helis.
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HELP!! Anyone?
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I'm not familar with the electronics you have, but for electric RC power systems in general, the battery is typically disconnected from the ESC to charge it, and he ESC should have an on/off switch connected to it. The battery, typically 7.2V+, connects to the ESC, which contains a regulator (or BEC, battery eliminator circuit) to provide ~4.8V for the RX and servos. When you switch off the ESC, everthing is off...
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Thanks PKH for the info. I told the guys, at heliproz, to send whatever I need to get the Shogun off the ground. They sent, along with the ESC, a Hitec micro switch harness, with futaba J male connector at one end, and female at the other. In the ESC diagram, it doesn't show a on/off switch, wired in. It only shows: Battery + Dean connector + ESC + motor. Like I said before, this is my first E-heli, and I'm a little confused. I can build larger nitro heli's blindfolded, but this little heli, that I can hold in the palm, of my hand, has me stumped!!!
I guess I'll give heliproz a call, monday, and ask for help.
Mike

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