Connecting A Reversing ESC | Quick Tips | Motion RC

Some of our newer Freewing models are now including a reversing ESC. If you are having trouble connecting yours, here is a quick tip on how this can be done.
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[@Shauncat1]

Wes and the team at motion rc are definitely amazing with the unboxing and set up videos including receiver and radio setups

[@dutchloveRC]

SWEET!! good info!

[@jack78_]

i purchased the freewing AL37 on march 1st of this year, ill have to look for that cable to plug into rec

[@harm5304]

According to the manual shipped with the model ( eurofighter 8s in my case) it is possible to set the reverse in 3 different ways, for example it also says it is possible to have the bottom 20% of throttle stick as reverse and top 80% as forward. Could you please show us how these work, as it does not seem to work as described in the manual.

[@harm5304]

No one knows?

[@drmrjon]

@@harm5304 Nope. Nobody seems to know

[@bertmcnaughton8078]

Good info but if you can make a video to add thruster reverse using with the Futaba T10J that would be helpful. I’ve been trying to make the thrust reverse on my 8S F4 phantom operational, took me a little bit but I stumbled across it.

[@MotionRC]

You need an aircraft with an ESC like this to do thrust reverse. A normal ESC won't be able to do it it has to have a reverse feature which then becomes as simple as plugging the reverse lead from the ESC into an open channel on your RX, then assigning that channel with your TX to a 2 position switch

[@dronepilot260rc]

I suppose I can finally start using reverse thrust 🎉

[@AntonioL1011]

Somebody got to walk 🚶‍♂️ me through how to do it , im not that savvy in this technology.

[@cjespanola5574]

Do the polarity of the magnetic field also change..? Will it not affect the esc thru eddy current because of the sudden change of magnetic field polarity, if it does..? Thanks..

[@pickerpete8208]

So what if you connect it all up and reverse no worries? Got this same kit bought from this store and got the reverse wire on channel 5 snx the switch just doesn't make it go into reverse.

[@blackeagle1897]

Is it 100% certain what happens when activated at full thrust. I always use this exact switch at Futaba for capacity announcements. What would happen if I accidentally tapped it at Full Thrust ?

[@carlo8336]

hi, I bought the new f18 blu angels, the REVERSE I would like to understand if I can make it work on landing as a brake, and at what landing speed can I insert it. thanks

[@jamesrhodes377]

Yes, I have the FrSky radio.... and want to use the Freewing or Predator 120.

[@AntonioL1011]

Oh wow , can I use that on The AL27 Jetliner???

[@ricardopr54]

AL-37 Airliner

[@victorrcjets7660]

Roll off the table timeeasy tip time❤

[@ricardopr54]

That's a nice emoji, Victor...😁👍🏾 I really like the MotionRC cup of coffee... Where did you get it?...😁👍🏾

[@ficosk8]

Thanks for the explanations. What I was looking for was how to make a mix of i.e. 80% reverse throttle on the momentary (Spektrum-Bind) switch. I was able to make it work but the motor was being reversed after. So I let it on a normal switch...

[@Reptielenfreak]

You go to mix setup. Mix throttle with a aux that you put your reverse plug in. Than select the bind button. Eventualy you will need to change the mix ratios that one click on the bind button puts it in reverse.

[@ficosk8]

@@Reptielenfreak Hi and thanks! I did that but the radio read doing strange stuff. Or currents the direction of rotation. I after saw a Video of Brian Phillips in which he set up a digital switch too. I will see if that helps…. Thank you

[@ficosk8]

Hi again @@Reptielenfreak :) Maybe I have done the mix: "Aux to throttle". Maybe that was the reason the direction of rotation was changing after I tested the switch...

[@Reptielenfreak]

@@ficosk8 you need the change the percentage to + or - % than test it if it worked. If not try the menu scroll to ecu menu steps.

[@ficosk8]

Hallo @@Reptielenfreak ! Jetzt sehe ich, dass du der deutschen Sprache mächtig bist :=) Was ich am Ende gemacht habe war ein Switch (recht oben ein meiner DX8G2) einzustellen. Switch umschalten und Gas geben ging zurück. Dann den Mix von Aux to Throttle gemacht und auf Schalter Bind und der gab dann Gas (ohne Betätigung des Gashebels) aber in die gleiche Richtung glaube ich. Beim nächsten Mal dann verkehrt aber der Gashebel ging auch verkehrt. Und dann nochmal vorwärts. Danach habe ich den Mix inaktiviert und den Schalter gelassen. Dann werde ich deine Anweisung folgen und wieder testen, danke!

[@blue03r6]

Im here to tell you this doesnt always work. I have an f16 v1 and it will not no matter what i set the wing as a delta etc, it will not work with reverse. No one at the flying field i go to can get it to work either. I have a futaba 12fg using a radtron 8 channel and ive tried it with a futaba r617fs receiver. Yes, the esc does function in revers and so does the motor during testing. But will no work when assigned to any switch I also have the new V2 f16 and its reverse works as should. There is something not set up right in my radio but i cant figure it out.

[@ricardopr54]

Use Spektrum instead...Check out my Eflite F16 Thunderbirds 80mm...Everything works including flapperons and reverse trust... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHiwnGtorpmIi9k Your plane should work fine...Maybe your issue is that Futaba radio...

[@nevilleformosa6416]

I managed with my Futaba 7C on channel 7 but with same receiver bound to my Futaba 14SG same channel 7, I haven't managed to assign to a switch reverse on and off. When ESC reverse cable is connected to receiver, motor goes permanently to reverse. I have to disconnect cable to resume normal thrust. eration

[@blue03r6]

@@nevilleformosa6416 yeah thats exactly what mine does. For some reason futaba programming doesnt seem to work on older radios. Its not a deal breaker but its weird why it wont work. The really weird thing is it works bench testing but after about 30 seconds it permanently goes to reverse thrust. I carried mine out to the runway set it down and its in reveres again

[@charlesrestivo870]

Can u have the thrust on reverse independent of throttle position

[@Guillebricks]

It is a great invention. But the other day on the first flight of my Cougar when I landed I rushed the runway and the reverse braked it effectively... but I released the reverse button before lowering the throttle stick and my new plane was catapulted towards some rocks! 😭. I will find a solution 🤔

[@ricardopr54]

The solution is be more conscious of that infamous REVERSE TRUST feature... I crashed a new plane due to that same mistake after a great smooth landing...After that I've never again committed the same mistake... Now I programed a really annoying audio switch chance voice that says REVERSE TRUST, REVERSE, REVERSE, REVERSE, REVERSE, REVERSE... Like 8 times after the switch is flipped...in that way before going full throttle for reversing, I'm certain that REVERSE TRUST is for sure actively engaged... 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Guillebricks]

@@ricardopr54 "REVERSE-REVERSE-REVERSE..." Great idea!! 😂

[@ricardopr54]

@Guillebricks By the way, I programed that REVERSE audio with my new Cougar and my FMS Viper 90mm Non-USA Version...

[@rcnfo1197]

Reversing the channel on my FrSky radio does not solve the problem of the ESC stuck in reverse. There are clearly some problems with the design of this ESC. The reverse function doesn't work with all radios.

[@RabbitRun1987]

Try Set channel for reverse then set graph to 0-100 instead of (-100)-100. It work but all my previous planes don’t want to do like this.

[@petervice]

Can I buy one of your reverse receivers and use on any of my existing models?

[@MotionRC]

Yes you can but it’s an ESC 😉

[@davidgardinera3620]

Can you enable Throttle brake as well as reverse thrust on this esc?

[@MotionRC]

Yes, standard menu of beeps.

[@ricardopr54]

Is it posible to use this newer ESCs in models like the Freewing 80mm A10... Or the AL-37 Airliner?... If so, could you please show us how to do that in another video. That would be a huge game changer for MotionRC and your products...🙏

[@Boeing767DriverAA]

Thats the same question I want to ask since I have both A/C as well.... using the NX-10 radio

[@AntonioL1011]

Thank You Jesus!! Thank you soooo very nuch for asking that Question, I've been dieing to find out if that's possible being I can't get the Ailrons to work like spoilers on landings. That plane really uses up alot of pavement coming to a stop lol! Thanks

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

Of course you can. You can put it in any plane as long as you have the extra channel for the reverse lead. The hook up will be exactly the same as it is here. It's just an ESC, there is nothing model specific about it in anyway.

[@AntonioL1011]

Ok then I have to learn how to do that. That's good news. I have a Spektrum IX10 radio 📻, is that enough channels?

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

@@AntonioL1011 As long as you have one channel that you don't need to make the plane fly, lights come on, landing gear and flaps extend, yes. Any amount of channels are enough, as long as there is one left over when everything on the plane works. It's just an extra channel, programmed to a switch, that's all, just like the flaps, gear, lights, smoke pump, or anything else.

[@shabo857]

Plugged my thrust reverse wire into open channel 8. Set channel 8 to a switch on my transmitter. Model turned on. Throttle works, switch doesn’t reverse thrust. Even tested a different channel that I know works. Reverse doesn’t. This is on the brand new F-16 70mm v3.

[@bigmike141]

Same for me with new F4 phantom. Can't figure it out, using futaba.

[@carlo8336]

salve ho comprato il nuovo f18 blu angels , il REVERSE vorrei capire se posso farlo funzionare in atterraggio come freno, è a quale velocita di atterraggio posso inserirlo .grazie

[@3DPisu]

Certo che va usato come freno, fai delle prove a terra simulando un decollo, poi inserisci il reverse e dai motore. Vedi che effeto fa e se lo gradisci in quale percentuale usarlo, ovviamente non è da usare in volo ma solo con le ruote a terra

[@Reptielenfreak]

So where do you leave the gear, now i dont have control over my gear even now if i switched gear to channel.7 and the gear switch to 7 aswell

[@Noncenx]

How do you do this with a plane that has retracts, I don't want to lose my gear channel for reverse thrust. Could you show this on a Spektrum radio

[@Reptielenfreak]

You put it on a other chanel in your reciever.

[@jeniferdiamond7723]

Yea I invented this 10 years ago. Noobyrc was me. All you need to do is get a double pull double throw switch mount it in a cardboard foam board or 3d printed peice. You take 2 wire from the 3 in your brushless and solder them into center of switch the always connected part. The othe poles you spilt 2 of your ESC wires one set going to one side of the swtch the other 2 you flip and connect to other side of the switch, then connect a servo to the swith to change the switch. All it it does is redirect the esc signals and it works fine.