Programmable Settings - Breakdown and Explanation
For detailed instructions on how to change the ESC's Settings see How to Change the ESC's Settings (Programmable)
*Underlined settings below are the default settings
For detailed instructions on how to change the ESC's Settings see How to Change the ESC's Settings (Programmable)
*Underlined settings below are the default settings
1. Throttle range calibration
1. Throttle Range Calibration: Sets the minimum and maximum throttle points to ensure a smooth and accurate throttle control. See First-time Use - Throttle Range Calibration Procedure for more information.
2. Brake
2. Brake: On, Off
On: The propeller will stop immediately when the throttle stick is moved to the neutral position.
Off: The propeller with be able to freely spin when the throttle stick is moved to the minimum throttle position.
On: The propeller will stop immediately when the throttle stick is moved to the neutral position.
Off: The propeller with be able to freely spin when the throttle stick is moved to the minimum throttle position.
3 - 4. Battery Type
3 - 4. Battery Type: NiMH / NiCad, LiPo / Li-ion
3. NiMH / NiCad: Sets the battery type and is used in conjunction with Low Voltage Protection Threshold and Low Voltage Protection Cutoff settings. Selecting this setting will reset the Low Voltage Protection Threshold setting to "65%".
4. LiPo / Li-ion: Sets the battery type and is used in conjunction with Low Voltage Protection Threshold and Low Voltage Protection Cutoff settings. The Low Voltage Protection Threshold setting will not be affected by selecting the LiPo / Li-ion setting.
3. NiMH / NiCad: Sets the battery type and is used in conjunction with Low Voltage Protection Threshold and Low Voltage Protection Cutoff settings. Selecting this setting will reset the Low Voltage Protection Threshold setting to "65%".
4. LiPo / Li-ion: Sets the battery type and is used in conjunction with Low Voltage Protection Threshold and Low Voltage Protection Cutoff settings. The Low Voltage Protection Threshold setting will not be affected by selecting the LiPo / Li-ion setting.
5 - 7. Low Voltage Protection Threshold
5 - 7. Low Voltage Protection Threshold: Low (2.8V or 50%), Medium (3.0V or 65%), High (3.2V or 75%)
Sets the voltage point at which to activate the Low Voltage Protection Method setting. See Low Voltage Protection for more information and ensure the Battery Type setting is correct (LiPo / Li-ion is the default)
5. Low (2.8V or 50%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 2.8 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 50% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
6. Medium (3.0V or 65%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 3.0 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 65% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
7. High (3.2V or 75%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 3.2 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 75% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
Sets the voltage point at which to activate the Low Voltage Protection Method setting. See Low Voltage Protection for more information and ensure the Battery Type setting is correct (LiPo / Li-ion is the default)
5. Low (2.8V or 50%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 2.8 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 50% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
6. Medium (3.0V or 65%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 3.0 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 65% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
7. High (3.2V or 75%): Sets the voltage threshold point at 3.2 volts for LiPo / Li-ion batteries and 75% initial battery voltage for NiMh / NiCad batteries.
8. Reset to Factory Default Settings
8. Reset to Factory Default Settings
Factory default settings are as follows:
Factory default settings are as follows:
9 - 11. Timing:
9 - 11. Timing: Automatic, Low, High
9. Automatic: The ESC automatically detects the most suitable motor timing.
10. Low (7 – 22 degrees): Suitable for most inrunner motors.
11. High (22 – 30 degrees): Suitable for most outrunner motors.
*Note: We recommend using "Automatic" timing. Efficiency can be increased for 2 pole inrunner motors by settings the timing to low and for 6 pole outrunner motors by setting the timing to high. Power can sometimes be increased for outrunner motors by setting the timing to high at the cost of efficiency and excess motor heat.
9. Automatic: The ESC automatically detects the most suitable motor timing.
10. Low (7 – 22 degrees): Suitable for most inrunner motors.
11. High (22 – 30 degrees): Suitable for most outrunner motors.
*Note: We recommend using "Automatic" timing. Efficiency can be increased for 2 pole inrunner motors by settings the timing to low and for 6 pole outrunner motors by setting the timing to high. Power can sometimes be increased for outrunner motors by setting the timing to high at the cost of efficiency and excess motor heat.
12 - 14. Motor Start up Speed
12 - 14. Motor Start up Speed: Very Smooth, Smooth, Accelerated Start up
12. Very Smooth: 1.5-second linear throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is excellent for preventing gearboxes from stripping from starting up too fast.
13. Smooth: 1-second linear throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is recommended for geared motors or slower start ups.
14. Accelerated: 0-second throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is recommended for direct-drive motors and responsive throttle control.
12. Very Smooth: 1.5-second linear throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is excellent for preventing gearboxes from stripping from starting up too fast.
13. Smooth: 1-second linear throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is recommended for geared motors or slower start ups.
14. Accelerated: 0-second throttle lag response time between starting the motor and full motor speed. This setting is recommended for direct-drive motors and responsive throttle control.
15 - 17. Helicopter Modes
15 - 17. Helicopter Modes: Off, Mode 1, Mode 2
15. Off: Turns off Helicopter Mode.
16. Helicopter Mode 1: Delays throttle response time between zero-throttle position and full-throttle position by 5 seconds.
17. Helicopter Mode 2: Delays throttle response time between zero-throttle position and full-throttle position by 15 seconds.
*Note: Helicopter Mode is slightly different than "start up speed" as it only delays the throttle lag response time when the throttle is in the zero-throttle position for a few seconds and then when the throttle is applied. Otherwise, the throttle will respond according to the programmed "start up speed" parameter.
**Note: If the Helicopter Mode is turned on, the Brake setting will be reset to "Off", and the Low Voltage Protection Method setting will be reset to "Reduce Power".
15. Off: Turns off Helicopter Mode.
16. Helicopter Mode 1: Delays throttle response time between zero-throttle position and full-throttle position by 5 seconds.
17. Helicopter Mode 2: Delays throttle response time between zero-throttle position and full-throttle position by 15 seconds.
*Note: Helicopter Mode is slightly different than "start up speed" as it only delays the throttle lag response time when the throttle is in the zero-throttle position for a few seconds and then when the throttle is applied. Otherwise, the throttle will respond according to the programmed "start up speed" parameter.
**Note: If the Helicopter Mode is turned on, the Brake setting will be reset to "Off", and the Low Voltage Protection Method setting will be reset to "Reduce Power".
18. Motor Rotation Direction
18. Motor Rotation Direction: Forward, Reverse
18. Forward OR Reverse: Changes the motor direction to be either forward OR reverse. Not forward AND reverse as that requires a bi-directional ESC and the CLASSIC ESC series are uni-directional ESCs.
*Note: The motor's rotation direction can also be reversed by swapping any two of the three connections between the motor and ESC. The Motor Rotation Direction setting is helpful if the connection between the motor and ESC is hard to get to or soldered.
18. Forward OR Reverse: Changes the motor direction to be either forward OR reverse. Not forward AND reverse as that requires a bi-directional ESC and the CLASSIC ESC series are uni-directional ESCs.
*Note: The motor's rotation direction can also be reversed by swapping any two of the three connections between the motor and ESC. The Motor Rotation Direction setting is helpful if the connection between the motor and ESC is hard to get to or soldered.
19 - 20. PWM Frequency
19 - 20. PWM Frequency: 8kHz, 16kHz
19. 8kHz: Output Frequency to the motor. Generally used for inrunner motors with lower pole counts, more power-efficient, causes less Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and is the ESC's default setting.
20. 16kHz: Output Frequency to the motor. PWM frequency is generally used for outrunner motors because the motor will run smoother and with slightly more power but at the cost of the ESC running hotter causing more Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
19. 8kHz: Output Frequency to the motor. Generally used for inrunner motors with lower pole counts, more power-efficient, causes less Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and is the ESC's default setting.
20. 16kHz: Output Frequency to the motor. PWM frequency is generally used for outrunner motors because the motor will run smoother and with slightly more power but at the cost of the ESC running hotter causing more Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
21 - 22. Low Voltage PRotection Method
21 - 22. Low Voltage Protection Method: Reduce Power, Hard Cutoff
21. Reduce Power: The ESC will reduce the motor's output power when the set Low Voltage Protection Threshold is reached to protect the battery from over-discharging but still provides enough power to return the craft. This parameter is recommended.
22. Hard Cutoff: The ESC will completely shut off the motor's output power when the set Low Voltage Protection Threshold is reached to protect the battery from over-discharging.
21. Reduce Power: The ESC will reduce the motor's output power when the set Low Voltage Protection Threshold is reached to protect the battery from over-discharging but still provides enough power to return the craft. This parameter is recommended.
22. Hard Cutoff: The ESC will completely shut off the motor's output power when the set Low Voltage Protection Threshold is reached to protect the battery from over-discharging.
