Esc receiver hook up

How do you hook up an ESC to a receiver?

ESC servo lead to channel 3 on receiver. You plug this into channel three and NOT the BAT slot. You would plug the battery into the BAT slot if you were making a plane without an motor, i.e. a glider. ESC to the motor. Connect the three wires in any way.

How does an ESC work?

An ESC allows you to control the car’s speed and power. When you move the stick on the throttle, the receiver picks up the signal from the transmitter, decodes it, and then sends it to the ESC.

Where is the ESC on an RC car?

The ESC may be in the throttle receiver’s control channel as a separate unit or be an integrated part of the receiver itself. Most RC cars use the second model. An electronic speed controller has three essential components: a processor, a voltage regulator, and a switch.

What type of battery do I need to connect my ESC?

First find out what type of battery connector is on your battery. The type of plug that was on the battery shown above was an XT60 type. This means you will need to buy one male XT60 connector for your ESC. (the two big wires from the ESC connect to the battery) Make sure when you solder the wires on that they are in the correct polarity.

Which way do the wires go on an ESC?

If you look at the wires on the ESC, it only goes together one way. Also, the ESC is usually marked as to where each wire set goes. When using Esc, nothing is connected to the Rx battery slot.

How do I bind my transmitter to my ESC?

1. Plug the bind plug into the BAT slot. 2. Plug in the power connector from your ESC. Make sure you have the ESC connected to the motor and the battery. 3. The red light on the receiver should start flashing 4. Turn on your transmitter holding down the bind switch.

What type of plug do I need to hook up an ESC?

The type of plug that was on the battery shown above was an XT60 type. This means you will need to buy one male XT60 connector for your ESC. (the two big wires from the ESC connect to the battery) Make sure when you solder the wires on that they are in the correct polarity.

What is connected to the RX battery slot when using ESC?

When using Esc, nothing is connected to the Rx battery slot. Esc will feed the Rx through the throttle slot. The battery slot is used to connect an external radio battery in a pure glider or when using a piston engine (no esc/bec available).

What is connected to the RX battery slot when using ESC?

Which way do the wires go on an ESC?

If you look at the wires on the ESC, it only goes together one way. Also, the ESC is usually marked as to where each wire set goes. When using Esc, nothing is connected to the Rx battery slot.

How do I Choose an ESC for my motor?

The ESC can be selected based on the voltage and the peak current rating of the motor. A simple rule is to choose an ESC with atleast 5A more capacity than the peak rating of the motor, since you may be powering servos, receiver and other accessories from the ESC. Remember to always round up.

How much power can a 30 amp ESC handle?

With good cooling Your motor should be able to handle ~15A continuous or 30A peak, which on 11.1V is achieved with a 5-6 inch propeller (test data here ). Since your ESC is rated at 30A it should be safe so long as you dont overload the motor.