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BrianG · 04.05.2007, 12:32 PM

Lol, ok. Glad you figured it out. It wasn't a stupid mistake - it was just an oversight. :) It happens.

The ESC must have been using the signal wire as a ground reference, and since the duty cycle of the signal is so low (it is mostly at 0v), it could sink enough current to power the receiver. Although, I bet your servo wouldn't run.

I think this is why most switches are set up so they switch both the + and - wires using a DPST switch.

Happy Easter to you too!

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	04.05.2007, 12:32 PM Lol, ok. Glad you figured it out. It wasn't a stupid mistake - it was just an oversight. :) It happens. The ESC must have been using the signal wire as a ground reference, and since the duty cycle of the signal is so low (it is mostly at 0v), it could sink enough current to power the receiver. Although, I bet your servo wouldn't run. I think this is why most switches are set up so they switch both the + and - wires using a DPST switch. Happy Easter to you too!