steve-richards Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The motor is a eflight power 23 and the ESC is a EnErG pro 70 sbec and a 4 cell lipo 2200 All new gear i conect it all up and i only get power to the reciver not to the motor no beeps nothing any ideas this is the first time with electric power Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Walters Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Have you lugged the leads into the Rx the right way round? I speak from experience! If nothing is working it is probably as simple as that. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes i have there is a solid green on the rx which means its bound to the Tx, could it be dry solder joints? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 U have plugged the esc into throttle channel right ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Yes i have sorry i didnt mention that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chambers Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 A couple of things to go through the basics: Check that the ESC connector is plugged in the correct way. Make sure the receiver is bound properly - plug in a servo and make sure it moves. When powering on, the throttle stick needs to be at minimum. The End Points and especially the idle trim may need reducing. I'd put my money on the end point/idle trim not being set correctly. The ESC won't arm (and hence beep), unless the throttle is at minimum. Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ah but many ESCs will beep ( differently to normal ) if you try to arm with the throttle above minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chambers Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I know most do but I have seen some that don't too. So it could be one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm - coolwind.co.uk Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I suspect you have not calibrated the Throttle limits. This is a common first step for many ESC. DO NOT DO IT WITH PROP ATTACHED From the Manual (page 7): Powering Up the ESC for the First Time Setting the automatic calibration The JP EnErG Pro ESC features Automatic Throttle Calibration to attain the smoothest throttle response and resolution throughout the entire throttle range of your transmitter. This step is done once to allow the ESC to “learn and memorize” your Transmitter’s throttle output signals and only repeated if you change your transmitter. X 1. Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position. X 2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. Wait for about 2 seconds, the motor will beep for twice, then put the throttle in the minimum position, the motor will also beep, which indicates that your ESC has got the signal range of the throttle from your transmitter. The throttle is now calibrated and your ESC is ready for operation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ok thanks for the help i will try all advice Many thank steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm - coolwind.co.uk Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 also (I may be stating the obvious and I'm sure you've done this) but you must have the Motor connected as its the Motor which makes the beeps not the ESC Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-richards Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 lol yes i have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH 82A Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 If you are using a Futaba transmitter. the throttle channel needs to be reversed for use with ESC,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I use JP EnErG esc in my models. As mentioned these esc's do put a beep out through the motor when they are arming or in throttle setting mode. (Just to clarify) Mike Edited By MikeS on 28/02/2013 19:21:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plummet Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I have embarrased myself in the past. I have coated the connectors with flux. Have you done this? See http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=74199 Plummet Edited By Plummet on 28/02/2013 20:10:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Beeney Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 As it is the motor that squeaks to give an audio indication of various ESC functions, could it indeed be the motor that is somewhat irresolute here? Something in the nature of an open circuit where there shouldn’t in fact be an open circuit, perhaps? I only ask because it generally pays to isolate the fault to the smallest possible area first, otherwise you might be looking in the wrong place for a very long time……. Good Luck! PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-richards Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Thanks guys i had a dry solder joint All ok and thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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