hv85 not arming
 

hi guys just bought a rc plane with a castle hv85 esc but im having probs getting it to arm i just get a constant red fast flashing light any one know what could be the cause can post a video if it will help to get it sorted

With the car escs it means the esc is not calibrated, not sure if there is info in the esc manual that covers the air escs & their led meanings:

http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...hv_series.html
http://www.castlecreations.com/suppo...User_Guide.pdf

discontinued model of esc too, good luck with it..

does this now mean i cant send it in for repair as it would be a shame just to bin it

Mini-T -- what kind of radio are you using?

I'd suggest giving our tech support guys a call BEFORE sending it in. Usually they can sort these kinds of things out over the telephone.

Thanx!

im using a spektrum dx6i i would call tech support but it would cost just as much as it would to send it in as i live in the uk

Make sure you are powering the receiver by an external source (RX pack or external BEC), the HV controllers do not have an onboard BEC.

Make sure you do not have the red wire is disconnected. The HV controllers are opto isolated and the red wire MUST be connected at all times.

Make sure your throttle trim is at zero and if you are in Aircraft > Fixed Endpoint on the throttle type setting, you may need to lower the low endpoint on your transmitter to get it to arm.

Also make sure the throttle hold is not turned on, the throttle curve is set to linear and the ESC is plugged into the throttle channel and the correct orientation.

Thomas Porfert
Tech Support
Castle Creations

thanks for the promt reply iv tryed all the above but still no luck