cc bec question

[magman]

Do I have to do anything special w/ the programming of the mm esc to make the cc bec work....on 4s or is it plug and go

[sikeston34m]

It's pretty much plug and play on any voltage inside it's acceptable limits for input voltage.

The programming is there to adjust it's output voltage. I believe factory default is to output 5.0 volts.

If you want to "turn it up" to 6.0 volts, let's say, then you will have to program it to do that.

I hope this helps.

[rabosi]

If you're talking about the external CC bec you'll need the castle link hardware to program it.

[magman]

I am talking about the external bec and I have the necessary castle link. On 4s what should my settings be for the cc bec

[sikeston34m]

I run my CC BEC set at 6.0 volts for output. This makes my servo's a little faster and stronger.

[magman]

What is the main difference between 5.0 and 6.0 volts output...you are talking to someone who does not have an electrical mind

[rabosi]

You set it for whatever output you need (4.8v-9V), such as 6v for an RX or maybe 9v for a fan. The input volts is determined by your batteries and can be between 5v-25v (4s=14.8v in your case).

[magman]

So w/out a fan and 4s I need to set it to 14.8 as stated above correct?

[rabosi]

Originally Posted by magman

So w/out a fan and 4s I need to set it to 14.8 as stated above correct?

The input to the bec is NOT settable. It just has to be somewhere between 5 volts and 25 volts. The output is the only thing you can set. For your receiver you can set the bec for 6v.

[magman]

How do I set the cc bec w/ the castle link software

[magman]

Just so I understand correctly, with the castel link, by setting the cutoff v to 6v does that automatically transfer to the ccbec or is there another step that I am missing...before I plug everything in, I want to be 100% certain that I did not make a mistake.

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by magman

Just so I understand correctly, with the castel link, by setting the cutoff v to 6v does that automatically transfer to the ccbec or is there another step that I am missing...before I plug everything in, I want to be 100% certain that I did not make a mistake.

Sounds like you need to go back and read the instructions again.

The Low Voltage Cutoff has nothing to do with the CC BEC at all. The ESC doesn't care what the CC BEC is doing, nor does the CC BEC care what the ESC is doing. They are two separate things.

The function of the CC BEC is to take the Receiver/Servo load away from the ESC.

You can not access the CC BEC setup through the ESC if that's what you are asking.

You have to plug the CC BEC into the Castle Link all by itself.

I was looking through the Castle Faq for anything that might help you. #25 in the list is pretty funny.

25. Is my CC BEC edible?

Please refrain from tasting the yummy goodness of the CC BEC. Castle Creations is not responsible for any cases of upset stomach, indigestion, or other GI malfunctions as a result of CC BEC consumption. Eating a CC BEC is known to cause cancer in the state of California.

[magman]

Unfortunately, ALL my manuals...instructions were lost in a SLIGHT water problem at my house..in looking at the cc bec there does not seem to be anywhere to plug it into..it it sealed completely w/ blue shrink wrap...for the slow group here, am I still missing something???????????????????

[Sammus]

OK. The CCBEC replaces a receiver pack. Put simply, it takes electricity from your batteries and uses it to power your receiver/servos etc. It plugs into the battery connector port on your receiver, the same as you would an Rx battery. You notice that a lot of cars come with a little 4 AA adaptor harness for the batteries? well 4 AA'a is either 5v (for 1.2V NiMH or NiCD cells) or 6v (for 1.5v alkaline cells). Also notice that when you buy a purpose built receiver pack it is 5 cell NiMH, which is 6V.

The purpose of the CCBEC is to take whatever voltage your main battery pack is (14.8V in your case) and transform it to be a normal Rx battery pack voltage (which is what you can adjust) So choose 5V or 6V. the higher the voltage gives faster higher torque servos, but for any regular RC car servos, anything above 6V you risk overheating and damaging the servos.

[DwightSchrute]

here's the answer to your question....

http://www.rc-monster.com/forum/show...754#post162754

this plugs into the usb connector that's not connected to your pc...i had the same question...now if i can just get it not to overheat....