[RCSE] Re: ESC troubleshooting question
Wondering if someone can help diagnose my ESC problem. This is a Castle Pixie 20 (which actually comes to me from Tower, labeled as an FMA Super 20. Seems to be the same unit, just re-branded (guess Castle merged recently?) A twenty-amp ESC with auto-protect for lipo packs, for a GWS Speed 400 brushed motor and gearbox. (A scratch-built pusher powered fanfold F-18 actually) . Here's the setup: Hitec Focus 3ss single stick 3 channel AM transmitter, used for most of my planes, known good unit. Matching Hitec HAS-03MB receiver 2 HS-55 servos Said ESC The problem is despite following the setup directions for the ESC, it only translates my proportional throttle commands to a full-bore afterburner max or full-off. Nothing in between. if i start the calibration procedure wit the throttle stick somewhere in the middle, it will actually put he motor into reverse if the lever is pulled far enough back, but again, all or nothing, no gradations in the speeds. As part of my troubleshooting, I tried a second, identical RX, same effect. I tried putting another servo into the throttle channel, to see if maybe the TX was not sending proper proportional signals... servo moves and stops precisely along with the throttle lever, as you would expect, so the TX is good, and two RX's are good. The procedure for programming this ESC unit is to turn on the TX first with throttle to off, next turn on the ESC, let it sense for three seconds (I gave it from three to as much as ten on all the tries I made), run throttle up to max, hold for same amount of time, bring throttle down, flip micro switch off to store endpoint settings, then ESC is armed and proportional speed control should be good to go. But all I get is all or nothing. What do you think? I bought this thru Tower, I had to solder on my own connectors and a longer wire to the on/off switch that came with the unit, plus cut some of the heatshrink away from the DIP switches to try and change settings during troubleshooting, think is that enough to void the warranty? Is this ESC FUBAR? RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
The exchange has been prety quiet, here is a good read. Personally, this Lt. Col. should be on the General's promotion list...ASAP It is my understanding this appaered in the PHX newspaper's online edition. On this birthday of our country, remember, jet noise is the sound of freedom! --- Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets on Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special??? Any response would be appreciated. ? The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism andheroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Quote: Regarding A wake-up call from Luke's jets (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship package of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at SunlandMemorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son andfriend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United Statesand all those veterans and service men and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letterwriter witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it wasin their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation oftheir lives. Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke Air Force Base RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
Good post. Reminds me of a story I heard 50 years when I was in the Air Force. Back then, Russia was a real threat.Russia had just exploded it's atomic bomb and had more B29 copies capable of delivering them than we had B29s and B50s. We had all weather fighters stationed along the northern border to intercept these bombers. At one base, a woman called to complain about the noise. The man answering the phone ask if she could see the planes and she said yes. He ask if it was ours and she said yes. He answered Thank God! and hung up. Don't know if the story is true but I like it. Chuck Anderson At 09:32 AM 7/4/2005, you wrote: The exchange has been prety quiet, here is a good read. Personally, this Lt. Col. should be on the General's promotion list...ASAP It is my understanding this appaered in the PHX newspaper's online edition. On this birthday of our country, remember, jet noise is the sound of freedom! --- Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets on Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special??? Any response would be appreciated. ? The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism andheroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Quote: Regarding A wake-up call from Luke's jets (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship package of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at SunlandMemorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son andfriend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United Statesand all those veterans and service men and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letterwriter witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it wasin their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation oftheir lives. Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke Air Force Base RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Addiction for Sale for a fellow club member
This is a post for a fellow club member: Please e-mail him directly @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Selling a Broken yet repairable Fred Sage 120 Addiction Fuselage was broken and wing has just alittle repair.. Plane comes with all 6 servos Hitec I think and 225mgs for the flaps this is a plane who in the right hands can fix it easy .. This was my Backup ship for Visilia last year.. price is 350.00 plus shipping via UPS Ground .. I can take a few pics for ya if needed or ask any questions .. this plane is a 7037 Airfoil Happy Fourth of July!! Mike.M Team SWSA [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) Don -Original Message- From: Chuck Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 9:54 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Good post. Reminds me of a story I heard 50 years when I was in the Air Force. Back then, Russia was a real threat.Russia had just exploded it's atomic bomb and had more B29 copies capable of delivering them than we had B29s and B50s. We had all weather fighters stationed along the northern border to intercept these bombers. At one base, a woman called to complain about the noise. The man answering the phone ask if she could see the planes and she said yes. He ask if it was ours and she said yes. He answered Thank God! and hung up. Don't know if the story is true but I like it. Chuck Anderson At 09:32 AM 7/4/2005, you wrote: The exchange has been prety quiet, here is a good read. Personally, this Lt. Col. should be on the General's promotion list...ASAP It is my understanding this appaered in the PHX newspaper's online edition. On this birthday of our country, remember, jet noise is the sound of freedom! --- Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets on Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special??? Any response would be appreciated. ? The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism andheroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Quote: Regarding A wake-up call from Luke's jets (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship package of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at SunlandMemorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son andfriend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United Statesand all those veterans and service men and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and take our jobs seriously, and on June 15 what the letterwriter witnessed was four officers lining up to pay their ultimate respects. The letter writer asks, Whom do we thank for the morning air show? The 56th Fighter Wing will call for you, and forward your thanks to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques, and thank them for you, for it wasin their honor that my pilots flew the most honorable formation oftheir lives. Lt. Col. Scott Pleus CO 63rd Fighter Squadron Luke Air Force Base RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Batteries servos
Any one interested in a 9.6 volt transmitter, a 4.8 volt receiver battery packs, Plus 4 94322 servos.? All brand new just taken out of an Airtronics radio today. Does $50 for all of it shipped in the CONUS sound fair? Brian Smith RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] need advice for a altimeter
hi guys, I'm looking for a altimeter that is small in size that will log my max height. I'm using it for testing my max launch height only, and want to be able to read it when I land after a speed run. I don't have a lap top, and it doesn't have to give me the height verbally. Just want to pull the nose cone off and look after each launch and get an (accurate) reading. thanks, Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter
hi guys, I'm looking for a altimeter that is small in size that will log my max height. I'm using it for testing my max launch height only, and want to be able to read it when I land after a speed run. I don't have a lap top, and it doesn't have to give me the height verbally. Just want to pull the nose cone off and look after each launch and get an (accurate) reading. thanks, Dave Hauch www.git-r-built.com Dave, Did you look at the zlog by http://hexpertsystems.com/zlog ? Brian RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter
D Hauch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi guys, I'm looking for a altimeter that is small in size that will log my max height. How about an altimeter wrist watch? There are plenty of those around. Try a Google search for altimeter watch. http://www.google.com/search?hl=enq=altimeter+watch Mike -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ _ \__|__/ (O) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter
How about an altimeter wrist watch? how often do they record your height, i will only be at this height for maybe 3-6 seconds. if they will do this and are accurate, that would be great. dave hauch There are plenty of those around. Try a Google search for altimeter watch. http://www.google.com/search?hl=enq=altimeter+watch Mike -- Winch Solenoid Safety Buzzer - http://www.vvsss.com/buzzer/ _ \__|__/ (O) RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Tom Hoopes - please contact me
List: If you happen to see Tom Hoopes, please ask him to contact me. I've tried e-mail over the past month several times and gotten no response. Thanks. - David A. Enete RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
NEVER !!! EW. Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) Don RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July
I was stationed at NAS Cecil Field, the only time it got a little disturbing was whenever we had a few too many the night before and a couple A-7 where doing touch-n-goes...upwind to downwind was right over the top of our barracks. That was quite sobering for the hang-over. BUT, I never-ever heard of anybody complaining about a formation flight giving honor at funeral service, until today. This lady must of needed a soft white room during President Reagan's funeral, I think there was 12 or 16 F15's and one missing man formation. Think of your tax dollars lady and the noise! (anyone got a straight jacket?) Don -Original Message- From: Whyte Wings [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 11:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Chuck Anderson; soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July NEVER !!! EW. Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) Don RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Batteries Servos sold
Sold to Winch.. Thanks to all the other who inquired.. Brian RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] I am Looking for NIB or Used
Hello all, Graupner models used to have an airplane called Soarmaster. The German website says it's discontinued anybody have any additional information where one can be found please email me. Thanks for the bandwidth! Don RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
[RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #5940
Just want to thank Col Pleus for the flyby.. Give'em hell. - Original Message - From: Soaring Soaring@airage.com To: Soaring@airage.com Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 1:56 PM Subject: Soaring V1 #5940 SoaringMon, 4 Jul 2005 Volume 1 : Number 5940 In this issue: Addiction for Sale for a fellow club member RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July need advice for a altimeter Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter Re: [RCSE] need advice for a altimeter Tom Hoopes - please contact me Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July -- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 08:00:40 -0700 (PDT) From: Flying High [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: exchange soaring@airage.com Subject: Addiction for Sale for a fellow club member Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is a post for a fellow club member: Please e-mail him directly @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Selling a Broken yet repairable Fred Sage 120 Addiction Fuselage was broken and wing has just alittle repair.. Plane comes with all 6 servos Hitec I think and 225mgs for the flaps this is a plane who in the right hands can fix it easy .. This was my Backup ship for Visilia last year.. price is 350.00 plus shipping via UPS Ground .. I can take a few pics for ya if needed or ask any questions .. this plane is a 7037 Airfoil Happy Fourth of July!! Mike.M Team SWSA [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail -- Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 10:25:27 -0500 From: Don Copley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chuck Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED], soaring@airage.com Subject: RE: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sound of freedom can really be obnoxious at times :-) Don -Original Message- From: Chuck Anderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 04, 2005 9:54 AM To: soaring@airage.com Subject: Re: [RCSE] F-16 Flyby-Happy 4th of July Good post. Reminds me of a story I heard 50 years when I was in the Air Force. Back then, Russia was a real threat.Russia had just exploded it's atomic bomb and had more B29 copies capable of delivering them than we had B29s and B50s. We had all weather fighters stationed along the northern border to intercept these bombers. At one base, a woman called to complain about the noise. The man answering the phone ask if she could see the planes and she said yes. He ask if it was ours and she said yes. He answered Thank God! and hung up. Don't know if the story is true but I like it. Chuck Anderson At 09:32 AM 7/4/2005, you wrote: The exchange has been prety quiet, here is a good read. Personally, this Lt. Col. should be on the General's promotion list...ASAP It is my understanding this appaered in the PHX newspaper's online edition. On this birthday of our country, remember, jet noise is the sound of freedom! --- Complaint: Quote: A wake-up call from Luke's jets on Jun. 23, 2005 12:00 AM Question of the day for Luke Air Force Base: Whom do we thank for the morning air show? Last Wednesday, at precisely 9:11 a.m., a tight formation of four F-16 jets made a low pass over Arrowhead Mall, continuing west over Bell Road at approximately 500 feet. Imagine our good fortune! Do the Tom Cruise-wannabes feel we need this wake-up call, or were they trying to impress the cashiers at Mervyns' early-bird special??? Any response would be appreciated. ? The reply is classic, and a testament to the professionalism andheroism of the folks in the armed services. The response: Quote: Regarding A wake-up call from Luke's jets (Letters, Thursday): On June 15, at precisely 9:12 a.m., a perfectly timed four-ship package of F-16s from the 63rd Fighter Squadron at Luke Air Force Base flew over the grave of Capt Jeremy Fresques. Capt. Fresques was an Air Force officer who was previously stationed at Luke Air Force Base and was killed in Iraq on May 30, Memorial Day. At 9 a.m. on June 15, his family and friends gathered at SunlandMemorial Park in Sun City to mourn the loss of a husband, son andfriend. Based on the letter writer's recount of the flyby, and because of the jet noise, I'm sure you didn't hear the 21-gun salute, the playing of taps, or my words to the widow and parents of Capt. Fresques as I gave them their son's flag on behalf of the president of the United Statesand all those veterans and service men and women who understand the sacrifices they have endured. A four-ship flyby is a display of respect the Air Force pays to those who give their lives in defense of freedom. We are professional aviators and
[RCSE] Slope Sites in Western NC
Hi Everybody. It's family vacation time again. Last year I got a lot of help scoping out potential slope sites in Telluride. This year, we'll be going to western North Carolina around Fontana Lake and Bryson City. I've checked and Greg doesn't have anything on Slopflyer.com in this neck of the woods. Does anyone know of decent sites in that area? TIA, Rich Loud RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send subscribe and unsubscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off. Email sent from web based email such as Hotmail and AOL are generally NOT in text format
