Avian Smart ESC Setup - How to Update with Programmer Box and PC App

[@ConservativeUSA67]

Just got the 45Aamp Avian and put in my Timber X. Absolutely amazing ESC ! Maybe it is in my head but the power for sure feels way more responsive and true and now the ability to update firmware with bug fixes and new features is just a joy to have. Really loving all the spektrum inventions !

[@1asdfasdfasdf]

All of us at the field have the same experience. We think that these new ESC's produces a cleaner sign wave.

[@charliemarchiony7914]

I've been waiting for this since I got my first smart ESC for my Conscendo Adv, along with an AR637T. It was worth the wait. I can think of a lot of planes that could really use a little reversing every now and then. Thanks Tom, very cool!

[@calvinearl4676]

Thanks for the vid! I was going crazy trying to get one of the servo leads to interface to the programming box - never would have thought to plug into the fan connector!

[@57heeler]

HI Tom, question about reusing the Avian ESC out a eflite mustang? I put that esc in a Align Trex 550 and it does fly with it but I can't get my NX8 to open the Avian Prog menu. Is that because this esc came out of a BNF plane? And it's locked like most BNF's rx's are? I've got 6 heli's with the Avian ESC's and 6250's and they all allow the Avian prog menu to come up. I have reprogrammed the esc with the V2 ESC programmer box because my TX didn't offer the Av Prog menu. So is the issue the fact that it came form a BNF? I didn't think you could or would have to -- JAIL BREAK -- and esc!!! Opinion's please.

[@dannyporter888silverfox8]

I have two xpwr35cc motor and I Can not get it to run at full power with out the motor stuttering or searching on and off when is running on 70% power is ok .. i am using Avion 120amp HV ESC ..i tried everything with the timing from 5 low 15 mid and 30 high with soft start and normal start and is still doing the searching and stuttering thing when is above 70% power.. i have also tried different new lipos 12s rating from 60c to 100c.. dose it need updated firmware or could it be something else? oh I also have two of the Avain and two xwpr 35cc motor and they are both doing the same..please please help! Regards Dan Porter!

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Dan! Our team is looking into it. Do you think you could reach out to us via Facebook or give us a call so that we can work with you if we have any questions?

[@dannyporter888silverfox8]

@@SpektrumRCvideos when the red light comes on an when the Motor searches and hesitate the red light just stays on without any sound or bleeps!

[@TheSkinon]

It's pretty insane you have to buy another box that would likely get used once when you should be able to use that cable if you have it, or your transmitter, or an adaptor directly to your pc. Doesn't seem like a very renewable practice, basically just creating heaps of extra ewaste for no reason except profit.

[@dougmcginnis812]

Is there any way of connecting the Smart ESC directly to the computer without the ESC programming box? I would rather avoid spending another $30 to get the programming box when I can program the ESC directly from the transmitter, which works great. I do want to check firmware levels in the four Smart ESC’s that I currently own and again prefer not to have to buy the box.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Box is needed for all escs at this time.

[@kellymcbride7034]

Are there plans to change this? It seems weird to need the ESC programming box to get the firmware update on the ESC in order to eliminate the box and replace it with identical radio controls in the Avian Prog menu. Could the USB programming cable be used in place of the ESC programming box?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

@@kellymcbride7034 At this time you need the box to update the esc for this function.

[@mangzrc]

@@kellymcbride7034 I completely agree with you, I want to update the firmware but don’t want to buy that ridiculous box just for firmware updates when I can use my NX10 to program my ESC’s. Good ol’ Horizon.

[@tharusbradley4651]

What does it mean when you are trying to update your firma 150a ESC and there are no available options and all the others are grayed out? Help please 🙏😢

[@ianmallett78UK]

How do expect people in the UK to be able to up date when we can not get the cables from suppliers because they are waiting for the parts to be sent.

[@1tallons]

Yes nice I need to get one, but still looking for updates on interface LCD for the S2100

[@mrutter1970]

I too am waiting on the Smart charger firmware update so my S1500 will look like my S1100.

[@KenSprouseJr]

Waiting for that as well!

[@calvinearl4676]

Tom, when I try to update the firmware in my Avian 80amp esc, it doesn't give me any firmware versions to download in the "Available Versions" dropdown. Could this be because I already have the latest firmware? It says I have Firmware Version 04.0.08

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Calvin, Make sure you have downloaded the latest esc firmware from this link - www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/default/dw036c80f0/Manuals/Spektrum-SmartLink-ESC-Update-and-Programming-Instructions.pdf FYI the update files are patched with each new version of the app so if you have a older version of the app already installed then it wont have the latest firmware. the latest version for that esc is 4.0.12. Another thing I would verify is that you are using a Smart compatible receiver?

[@offswitch1]

Having trouble got a v1200 when I get off of full throttle the motor makes a clicking noise then when I give it throttle again it sounds like something is grinding or vibrating for a second also hesitates. Then flys fine. I did add reverse thust to it. Not sure if that has something to do with it?

[@1bizjets]

I noticed that eflite does not have the DRACO as a loadable model. odd. can you help me find.

[@v.e.7236]

Is there a part number for that Y-cable adapter (~3:45) you used to ease access to the programmer port? That would be very helpful w/ my over-sized fingers. You sure had better luck getting the lead to stay put in the programmer, mine doesn't want to play nice and keeps disconnecting when I let go of it.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Pretty much any Y harness will work, here is a good one - www.horizonhobby.com/product/y-harness-dual-plug/EFLRYH9.html

[@v.e.7236]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thanks. Much obliged.

[@wolfdronefpv4040]

Is it possible to get these ESC telemetry in radios with dsm protocols other than Spektrum radios for example RadiomasterTX16 ?

[@aaronstrom16]

just bought a 60 amp Avian air esc, plugged it into a smart 3s and magic smoke came out of it..sent it back, waiting on a replacement. why would that happen, I've never had an an esc go up in smoke, that one was a first.

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

Hi Aaron, they are tested for quality control at the factory, but if it was a defect, our team will surely replace it. Thank you for reaching out and appreciate your patience with this!

[@miksterr]

Since when did you guys think to 'rewrite' the wiring code used for years? Black negative, red positive and orange signal.

[@wrighs]

How can I check to see the latest firmware available so I don't have to hook up my plane to the computer to find out I have the latest firmware update?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

When you connect and access programming via the programming box the current ESC firmware will pop up on the screen.

[@wrighs]

@@SpektrumRCvideos right but for my transmitter I can look in my Spektrum and see what the latest and greatest firmware update version is without hooking it up to the computer. Then if I see there's a new version I update it. Is there a way to see the newest version available is without hooking my plane up to a computer?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

@@wrighs It will appear right on the Spektrum ESC Programmer box, no need to hook up to PC, just the Programmer box

[@wrighs]

@@SpektrumRCvideos that doesn't tell me if I need to update that only tells me the version of the ESC. When it comes up on the programer how do I know it's the newest version

[@wrighs]

I finally called tech support who verified that the only way to tell if the ESC needs updating is to hook up the plane and ESC to a computer and use the updater to determine if the newest version is on the ESC. Hopefully this changes.

[@mrutter1970]

I have an ESC from a used Conscendo Advanced and I do not see the pins on this version of the 30 amp SMART ESC. Are they not on this version from the BNF Conscendo Advanced?

[@SpektrumRCvideos]

That esc is "telemetry capable" but it is not a "Avian" esc. OEM esc are likely to not have this port and are not updateable

[@mrutter1970]

@@SpektrumRCvideos Thank you for the reply. Can this OEM ESC be programmed by the stick method? I'd like to turn the brake off.

[@MrDNG55]

Why, as Apple is very popular, have you not yet made an iOS app??? (It’s frustrating enough not having a sim)

[@black_baron_net]

☠️BLACK BARON☠️ OS X Compiler software is so expensive these days for the same INTEL chipset. 🤣

[@johnstephen8393]

@@black_baron_net Yeah, but it works...

[@treysals]

Does anyone know if you can update ESC on a Mac yet? Thanks

[@manuelbeltranmeza]

Muy interesante, saludos desde Mexico.

[@Mikeylikesit1968]

where is the firmware to update the escs

[@charliemarchiony7914]

Yes!