rcaddict Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 i have a friend who is having a problem with his new graupner trainer foamie, the motor wont start till throttle mid position, what should he do, tx id dx8 gen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 Sounds like the esc needs to be taught the throttle positions. There should be a programming mode you can enter where you set the minimum/max throttle positions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwain Dibley. Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I agree. or possibly the model was bound with the throttle at half mast. ?? D.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 This is the throttle range setting procedure for the majority of ESCs. 1. Take the prop off. 2 Set the throttle full, switch on the tx 3 Plug in the plane battery. The ESC should emit several beeps 4 Completely close the throttle. It should emit some more beeps and the ESC will arm. Check the motor starts to run as soon as the throttle is opened.. Disconnect the plane battery, switch off the tx and refit the prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcaddict Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 thanks guys - it now looks like there is a programme button built in to the esc that needs to be altered - we are trying to find out more from graupner **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen farrar Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 The esc programming button has a red and green light and it is not possible to programme the esc when both lights are showing, it can only be done when just the green light is on. I have both lights showing and I cant find a way to turn off the red light. There was no information in the build instructions about programming the esc. I have emailed Graupner but am not hopeful of getting a reply. Can anyone out there help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Stephen have you tried the instructions above? Take off the prop, set the throttle stick to max then power up, On hearing the bleeps sweep the throttle right down to zero.Most ESC's will then be in programming mode. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Look at the manual Stephen **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 That link takes you to a google page - this is a link to the manual (or should be!) BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickw Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Not familiar with this equipment myself, but you can download the esc manual from Graupner here. The instructions are in three languages with German first, so you will need to scroll down a bit for the English. Hope it helps. Dick Edit - 3 ways to find out how - what a hlepful lot we are! Edited By Dickw on 12/03/2018 16:02:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis Watkins Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Thanks BEB, I left the google page that Stephen may also see the YouTube set up video The manual lists the steps he needs to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Ah well, both are handy BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 For further info here's a link to a thread on RCG of a Rookie being assembled from new through to flying - plus discussion by other Rookie owners. If your ESC is the one pictured on the first page of the linked thread I suspect you may have it set in car/boat mode where it can be put in reverse drive. Edited By PatMc on 12/03/2018 16:50:27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen farrar Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Hi everybody, thanks for all your very speedy advise.I know how to programme the esc from the YouTube video. Problem is i need just the green light to do it and i have both red and green lights and dont know how to turn off the red light and cant see any instructions of how to do it in the manual. Any ideas?Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen farrar Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 I did try the above directions from Simon but no joy im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Copied from the manual - I think you have the condition in bold below - The basic operation on the ESC when the power is on. Stick safety location ( throttle minimum ) Do,Re sound. Note) after ONLY hearing Do and Re~~~~ or Do,Re~~~Do,Re,Mi sound, you can set Stick position or Programmable mode setting. • LED status during operation. Full Throttle : Red LED on Neutral : Green LED on Full Reverse or Full Brake : Both LED on Error : Red LED flashes You need to go back a stage where I think to change you need to press and hold the switch for over 4 seconds - Programmable mode setting 1. Turn on the transmitter. 2. Connect the power battery, then the ESC should be automatically ON. 3. If all wire connections are correctly connected, the motor should beep depending on the throttle stick position as like : Do, Re ~~ Do, Re, Mi : When the throttle stick in the stop position. Do, Re ~~ : When the throttle stick is NOT in the stop position. 4. If you press and hold the switch for over 1 second the Green LED should flash and if you continue to press and hold the switch for over 4 seconds, the Red LED should flash. At this stage, if you release the switch, the ESC should beep Mi, Re, Do, Re, Mi sound and the Red LED should flash once constantly to indicate that the ESC is now in the programmable mode setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Posted by Stephen farrar on 12/03/2018 17:10:16: I did try the above directions from Simon but no joy im afraid. Simon's advice doesn't cover this particular ESC. Have you downloaded the specific instructions linked here ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Posted by Simon Chaddock on 10/03/2018 15:34:22: This is the throttle range setting procedure for the majority of ESCs. 1. Take the prop off. 2 Set the throttle full, switch on the tx 3 Plug in the plane battery. The ESC should emit several beeps 4 Completely close the throttle. It should emit some more beeps and the ESC will arm. Check the motor starts to run as soon as the throttle is opened.. Disconnect th e plane battery, switch off the tx and refit the prop. Thanks Simon, I had the same problem with a 60a turning esc and followed instructions in the manual over and over i tried your method without any fuss job done in less than five seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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