Translated by R.Whitehead 21-1-2012 for my own use
(No liability can be accepted for the result of any errors!)
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In the FAI types the cables to the motor are usually cut to a minimum and directly
soldered. On the other side the total line length, from the controller to the battery, for
all types should not exceed 20 cm. If long cables cannot be avoided, every 20 cm a
330μF / 50V Low ESR capacitor should be soldered into the line, or add our
Capacitor Module YGE Cap's Type 7, Similarly the motor cables can be extended. In
this case twist or braid the 3 wires to minimise radiation of interference.
Caution: incorrect battery polarity leads to serious damage and voids your
warranty!
General Settings
The controller has a fixed throttle curve so that the stop and full throttle points of all
major systems connect simply. The servo way for throttle range should be at the
default value (± 100%), the centre point to neutral, and throttle trim active on all
programmable systems. With some transmitter types, this may need to be adjusted.
The channel for the throttle should be set so the motor is ready one notch before
stick position Stop, and the motor is running at full throttle one notch before stick
position Full Throttle. As a check the LED is completely off at full power.
As delivered, the timing is set to 18 °, the average brake is engaged, and the under
voltage detection on Lipo mode set to 3.1V.
If during running speed fluctuations are noticed (pumping or squeaking) the timing
needs to be increased. If no improvement can be obtained by 30 ° the motor is
overloaded. Here a smaller propeller, one cell smaller battery or a more powerful
motor may help. However 2 repeating tones after the motor stops, indicates the
battery voltage is on the set value. You may choose to set the under-voltage
detection to 3.0 or 2.9 volts per cell. If there is no further improvement, the battery
may be empty or too weak, the cables are too long or too thin, or a connector not in
good condition. With active brake, you can hear these alert sounds only in the
windmilling position. This is on the throttle channel the small area between the brake
and engine start. You get there by giving about 2 notches on the stick or set the trim
high and briefly give gas.
Timing can be set according to the following policy if automatic timing is not desired.
Inrunner 0 to 12 °
Outrunner 18 to 30 °
If your motor manufacturer has timing recommendations, it is preferable to use it.
Basically, the higher the timing the higher is the full throttle rpm.
If changes are desired, you make these with the ProgCard II.
