another problem with hbk2
08-21-2007 | 10:51 AM
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another problem with hbk2
allright, got tx switched over to mode 2. everything seems to be working allright. Put in new esc(gws 30a), fresh battery, then powered on tx(with throttle all the way down), then connected battery to heli. Gyro locked in, esc also gets green light. Problem is motor will shut down after about half throttle. have to throttle all the way back down, then esc resets itself and the same thing happens all over again. Also battery and motor seem to be getting hot even though motor has only been running for a few seconds. Would appreciate any feedback. thanks
08-21-2007 | 11:40 AM
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RE: another problem with hbk2
Not 100% sure on this, but most ESC's need to be programmed. Power on TX, place throttle stick at high point, connect battery on HBK2, wait for seconds, then bring throttle all the way down. You may hear a confirmation beep or so. If so, then it has most likely taken the throttle programming correctly. I would recommend taking of the blades for this to be on the safe side when you plug the battery on the HBK2. Just make sure the Tx is on when you do this.
Oh, what motor, pinion & ESC are you running?
Oh, what motor, pinion & ESC are you running?
08-21-2007 | 12:08 PM
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RE: another problem with hbk2
already tried that with blades off. still doing the same. i am running stock motor with new gws 30a esc. had to change esc b/c stock one burnt to a crisp. thanks for reply. anyone else?
08-21-2007 | 05:51 PM
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RE: another problem with hbk2
If you are running the stock motor you need to run a brushed ESC. Is the ESC you are using for a brushless or brushed motor setup? If it is for a brushed motor, what settings did you program into it?
08-21-2007 | 06:08 PM
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RE: another problem with hbk2
that ESC has very limited programming on it. It is designed for airplanes and not for helis.
Heres the instructions directly from the GWS website:
That isn't really what you wanted is it? That has a brake on it and almost no programming to speak of. If you can get a different ESC designed for helis you will be much happier.
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Heres the instructions directly from the GWS website:
(OPERATION AND PRECAUTIONS)
1.Attach suitable connectors (optional) on the motor wires on the speed controller.
Otherwise, solder the motor wires directly to the motor. Be sure that the orange silicone wire is positive (+) and the blue silicone wire is negative (-).connectors come with the regular wires, the red wire is positive (+) and the black wire is negative (-).
2.Attach quality connectors on the silicone wires that will match to the connectors from the battery pack. The pink silicone wire is positive (+) and the green silicone wire is negative (-).
3.Connect the speed controller signal wires to the receiver throttle channel.
4.First turn on your transmitter, then connect the battery pack.
5.Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and wait for a second, then push the stick upward to start the motor running. If you don't keep the stick at the lowest position for a second, or the input battery voltage is too low(below 6V),the speed controller will not activate for your safety.
6.If the motor would not start to run, adjust the throttle trim downward. If the speed controller still does not activate, disconnect the battery pack first and turn your transmitter off, then switch the reversing switch on your transmitter. Repeat the same procedure from 4 to activate the speed controller.
7.LED DISPLAY All off = Not activate / Auto-cut
Green on = Ready / Brake (for GS version)
Red on = Full throttle
Red flash = Reset
8.Cut off - The motor cutoff will occur when the input battery voltage drops below 5.4 volts (2S) or 8.1 volts(3S) for more than one half second, and also occur if the signal from the transmitter is lost, or if the radio noise becomes excessive.Once motor cutoff has occurred, moving the throttle to the braking position (full off for two seconds) will rearm the controller. This will allow restart of the motor at low throttle after cutoff has occurred.
WARNING : Repeated restarting of the motor may drain the battery to the point where the radio
receiver will stop operating, resulting in a loss of control of the model.
9.For bettery efficiency and maximum performance we would recommend to install the heat sink (supplied).
Cut the shrink tubing and attach the head sink on the name plate(ICS-400, 600) or power MOS FET(ICS-300、480).
1.Attach suitable connectors (optional) on the motor wires on the speed controller.
Otherwise, solder the motor wires directly to the motor. Be sure that the orange silicone wire is positive (+) and the blue silicone wire is negative (-).connectors come with the regular wires, the red wire is positive (+) and the black wire is negative (-).
2.Attach quality connectors on the silicone wires that will match to the connectors from the battery pack. The pink silicone wire is positive (+) and the green silicone wire is negative (-).
3.Connect the speed controller signal wires to the receiver throttle channel.
4.First turn on your transmitter, then connect the battery pack.
5.Move the throttle stick to the lowest position and wait for a second, then push the stick upward to start the motor running. If you don't keep the stick at the lowest position for a second, or the input battery voltage is too low(below 6V),the speed controller will not activate for your safety.
6.If the motor would not start to run, adjust the throttle trim downward. If the speed controller still does not activate, disconnect the battery pack first and turn your transmitter off, then switch the reversing switch on your transmitter. Repeat the same procedure from 4 to activate the speed controller.
7.LED DISPLAY All off = Not activate / Auto-cut
Green on = Ready / Brake (for GS version)
Red on = Full throttle
Red flash = Reset
8.Cut off - The motor cutoff will occur when the input battery voltage drops below 5.4 volts (2S) or 8.1 volts(3S) for more than one half second, and also occur if the signal from the transmitter is lost, or if the radio noise becomes excessive.Once motor cutoff has occurred, moving the throttle to the braking position (full off for two seconds) will rearm the controller. This will allow restart of the motor at low throttle after cutoff has occurred.
WARNING : Repeated restarting of the motor may drain the battery to the point where the radio
receiver will stop operating, resulting in a loss of control of the model.
9.For bettery efficiency and maximum performance we would recommend to install the heat sink (supplied).
Cut the shrink tubing and attach the head sink on the name plate(ICS-400, 600) or power MOS FET(ICS-300、480).
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08-21-2007 | 09:08 PM
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RE: another problem with hbk2
your right, checked on instructions & it dosn't seem to be compatible. Lhs told me it was. allready ordered brushless setup. thanks anyways.
