Eclipse Problems
 

Hey there,

I have a strange problem occurring with my new Ecliplse 7. After many successfull flights, my transmitter is not working propperly.

Here's the setup:

Tx - Eclipse 7 w/Spectra pack
Rx - Superslim 8ch (ch 27)
Servos - Hitec BB (came with system)
Battery - Hitec 4.8v 600mah (came with system)
Charger - Standard wall charger (came with system)

Here's the problem:

The transmitter was used for flying then the battery was allowed to drain until the LOW BAT warning. The transmitter was then charged for ~10 hours.

When the transmitter was turned on, the following problems resulted:

1) 15.5v displayed on the screen
2) Main control sticks result in no movement.
3) ALL trims and gear channel respond normally.
4) Aircraft responds with full deflection/random movements

Troubleshooting I've done:

1) Checked battery voltage on an independent tester (9.64)
2) Reset the model memory with the REST function
3) Tried a different model memory location (1->7)
4) Set the Spectra pack to one of my other rx channels (same results)
5) Pulled out hair!
6) Found you online.

Please Help.....

Eclipse Problems
 

I'm having the same problem as you. Did you ever find out what was wrong?

same problem
 

Hi.
I am having the same problem with my eclipse ( check thread ''Eclipse 7 problems'').
What are you planning to do? I am about to send it to Korean Service. If you have any suggestions i am waiting for an e-mail.
Thanks and best of luck

Eclipse Problems
 

The best thing to do is send it in and let us check it out. Here's the info: http://www.hitecrcd.com/Support/service_and_repair.htm

Mike.

Eclipse Problems
 

I'm sure Mike can answer a lot better than me, but 15.5volts looks damagingly high, and, I would have thought, creates bleed over from one channel to another, and will cause a lot of other strange things to happen.

Could it be that the charging circuit is faulty? I bet the battery was hot!

This is one for Hitec to look at, I reckon. My experiences with their service department has been extremely good.,so I would imagine you should get a good answer from them.

-DC

Eclipse Problems
 

Sent mine back by FedEX this morning.

Eclipse Problems
 

mike,
is this a common problem? I am considering purchasing this system but now i'm leary. if hitec has resolved this problem how can i determine if i'm getting a pre or post resolution outfit? perplexed in ozark.

Eclipse Problems
 

I've had an eclipse for 15 months and there are probably 5 at my club from 2-24 months old all with no problems.

Eclipse Problems
 

thanks for the input. now what is the low down on the spectra module?? if it works TO COOL but i hear the frequency selector pots wear out fast...is this a common fenom?

Eclipse Problems
 

The Spectra module is extremely useful, especially as you can store spare receiver crystals under the battery cover of the Hitec Eclipse. You can see which channel is free when you turn up to fly, and use that!

I don't know if Mike would approve of this, but I have seen a few Eclipse transmitters where the module has worked very loose, so I have cut a little slot in the side of the housing, so I can get at the two channel switches without further loosening the module as I can now switch channels without removing the module.

-David C.

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

My Eclipse did this same thing last night.

Has anyone determined what the problem is and what causes it? It looks like I'll have to send my Tx in to Hitec..........

However, if this is something that's going to happen again I may reconsider keeping this radio.

Jeff

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

I sent mine back last year, they fixed it and I've had no other problems from the transmitter. It is an excellent radio.

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

Hello all. Well I was hoping by the time I read down to the bottom of this forum that an answer from some had came about with the probs with the Eclipse 7. Mine is doing similarthings also. Since last fall I have managed to crash 3 planes with this radio. With my other transmitters NOTTA. Other flyers at the field never considered me to be a bad type of crashing pilot until now. It works most of the time and then right out of the blue BANG no control or response. With my other Hitecs, Lasers rock solid. It seems to be effected more on certain Freqs. that I have the module set on than others. We have one other at our field with the same TX and no probs. I think it's a deal like, if you have a good one it's good and when you don't it's not. Everything checks out on the ground and you can take off and fly mabey three or four times and than there goes the plane out of control with no response. I heard the other night from a freind in another club that has just bought a new one and he is having probs. with his also. I don't know what the deal will be about the warranty because it was bought last fall but it took this long to get an average and with winter in between with no flying. It will be hard for Tech support to find this one but will send it in as per the link above and report back here. Thanks Hooker53

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

I'm getting the 15.5 volt thing after reversing the polarity of the connector. I wanted to fast charge my Tx battery so I pulled the leads out of the connector so I can use alligator clips....forgot to mark them. D-OH! Anyway, this should be something that's user-serviceable...I bet it's something really easy to reset...

I'm going to pull my radio apart and see if there's anything that looks like a "reset" button........

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

No, it is not user serviceable...you blew out a component that will need to be replaced. You will need to send it in. Her'e the info: http://www.hitecrcd.com/pages/support/102

Mike.

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

how do i deep cycle my elcipse 7 radio battery in the radio ???

RE: Eclipse Problems
 

The charging jack has a diode so you'll have to pull the battery if you want to cycle it through a discharger.

Mike.