ESC Calibration | Quick Tip | Motion RC

[@g00nshow]

Wow, thanks so much for this video. I am currently building my first RC plane and am just testing the electrics. I've really struggled with the throttle and have been using other people's guides with no success. After spending all afternoon on it your super simple guide worked straight away!

[@SalvationArmyWatcher]

Couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong, pulled out what little hair I have left. This video solved my problem! Thank you so much!

[@ayebee1207]

Just found tuesday tips. I will watch often. Thank you.

[@MotionRC]

Wonderful! Thanks for the comment and if you have any ideas you need help with, let us know for sure!

[@michaelgutzmer3303]

I'm not a lot into electric planes so I did not know this. And when I did try to calibrate, I did it wrong. So after pulling the plane apart and checking the connections and continuity checks 3 times I finally did a KZbin search and found this. Very helpful.

[@markgurney8725]

Keep it coming! Especially for those of us that are starting in electric rc

[@MotionRC]

Will do! Thanks for the comment and please let us know any tips that would be helpful to you, we are building a list

[@graywoulf]

Thank you so much for saving my sanity today. I have never had to calibrate an ESC before but I am going to calibrate all of my ESCs after watching this. 👍👍😁

[@DavesRc]

Awesome quick tip James. I remember years ago when I figured this out for the first time. Now it's something I do regularly. Thanks for the video.

[@johnshumard4719]

This was very helpful. I will be recalibrating my speed controls tomorrow. I didn't understand how to do that. I didn't know the number of beeps told you what size battery was being used. that's neat.

[@MotionRC]

Glad it helped!

[@MincraftMan75]

Glad I stumbled across this account right before I started my 3D print project.

[@jackpuravida2949]

Thank You! I’ll be using this trick on all my models from here on out! Worked on my spektrum setup, btw. And fixed my glider’s throttle with a 75% dead band.

[@terrywiggers5877]

Keep the Quick Tips coming. They are very Helpful!

[@MotionRC]

You got it!

[@jamach1970]

Thanks for the tip . Sometimes you can't make the simplest mistakes. I wanted to complain about the ESC. Everything works now.

[@jimhunter3107]

Im on cloud 9 tonight thanks to u and the video! Ive been flying for a few years and havent run into this problem till a attempted my first scratch build . The only thing a couldnt figure out why the motor would be full power at 3/4 stick and half throttle and full stick . looking foward to flying my 540 edge tomorrow now that is 100% dialed all thanks to this video and the people behind it . subed too yah.

[@MotionRC]

Thanks so much Jim! Happy maiden!

[@flymachine]

Thanks for these, fundamentals are always good to be reminded of. I look forward to more

[@MotionRC]

Glad you like them! Any other ideas, don't hesitate to ask

[@flymachine]

@@MotionRC Perhaps radio setup would be what I would like most to see, thing is every radio is different. Perhaps you could just do a piece on the general installation of 2.4ghz systems from antenna position to Rx location, how to fix the components in place and some of the do's and don't of operating a 2.4ghz system and dispel some of the myths around it.

[@hunteralpers3684]

Thanks for the help! I accidentally set my min throttle at half way on analog stick without knowing how to switch it back. This helped a lot thanks

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Quick great video, Jeff in LA USA

[@MotionRC]

Thanks Jeff👍

[@bertmcnaughton8078]

As always,These videos are very informative, is there a possibility you could make a video that’s more informative on the Futaba T10J radio system specifically how to set up varying degrees of flaps using the three position switch, instead of the VR, rotary knob. How to set up thrust reverse as well

[@SasquatchPNW]

I always thought dipping my ESC in salt water would calibrate it. Guess I've been doing it wrong this whole time, thanks for the help!

[@MotionRC]

hahaha

[@boss2234]

You are joking aren’t you.

[@SasquatchPNW]

@@boss2234 Nope, electronics love salt water. Just like how gorilla glue has a new use as hair product! Also yes, I was joking.

[@Mike-pb5bj]

I never think about that ! Nice review my friend ! I Will remembrer that ! Thank you ! 💙✈️👍 life is good !

[@DadsRCHangar]

Another great tip. What I needed when I started out👍🏻

[@MotionRC]

Great to hear!

[@fabiovanroon1524]

Keep these coming!

[@MotionRC]

that's the plan!

[@kwcnasa]

RC model plane, useful tip on calibrating, ESC, throttle, power, dead zone

[@floridarcace2968]

Good video!

[@Rhoedision]

Very helpful..awesome james..these tips helps alot..look forward for more up and comming tips..💯💯💯👊

[@MotionRC]

More to come! Thanks Stinger

[@gerrymorris1698]

Thank you! I hope this will work for an XK 280 TX entry level I'll give it a go when I get back to the garage ( don't know enough to call it a hanger ) 😂

[@swimies]

Good video thanks

[@blackwolf47]

Would you please do a calibration instruction vid for duel EDF driven jets? Thank you

[@MotionRC]

It’s actually the same.

[@blackwolf47]

@MotionRC I have the 80 mm Tomcat dual ESC's & dual batteries. The beeps come at different intervals due to the batteries being plugged in sequence.

[@KalibasauRC_64]

Nice tip

[@nicksrc908]

Good video. Just some food for thought, Always set throttle cut in your transmitter, especially with propeller type planes. Also never reverse your throttle in your transmitter, if the propeller is spinning backwards. It is best to swap out a motor wire to the esc.

[@MotionRC]

Good point! but better than all that is removing the prop entirely before working on your transmitter.

[@BDTennessee]

Doing reverse on Throttle Channel with radio wont change direction of the prop turning.It will make Up (no throttle) and down (full throttle)

[@nicksrc908]

@@BDTennessee Yes your right. But the danger is the motor will come on without warning.

[@crotaflyingsolo4759]

Syncing multi-motored models would be a good tip as well unless it's the same procedure, haven't gotten to that part of the build yet, but soon! I hope?

[@darkofc]

👍😊 P.S. It is also possible that ESC has programed "Brake" function (admittedly, rarely out of the box ..) In that case, you will also have first few noches seams "inop" ..

[@MotionRC]

Thanks for the info!

[@darkofc]

@@MotionRC 👊

[@VinnyM.92]

Any idea why when I engage throttle cut on my transmitter my motor on my plane will turn on?

[@ilanlachish8600]

thanks

[@MotionRC]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@lewiscurtis733]

Hi my edf Vulcan from yourselves just beeps way faster than that included in your tutorial do you know why this is ? Even following your steps doesn’t calibrate it.

[@raymondmbaldes4862]

Is that all I have to do when I calibrate my new ESC . Is there anything else I have to do with ESC before installing it in my model ?

[@daveanderson4691]

Good video, but you can support your argument by using a white meter to show before and after calibration. Of course, the prop would need to be attached for this so additional safety precautions would be needed.

[@peterloxham502]

You did NOT say switch your transmitter on first! Essential info for beginners!

[@MotionRC]

Yes we did. At 2:49

[@peterloxham502]

@@MotionRC no you did not, you said leave it on you NEVER said about switching it on first! NEVER! Don’t try and be clever!

[@MotionRC]

@@peterloxham502 you are wrong, but thanks for commenting

[@patricksimon3951]

Hello, How would I apply this to a dual edf, like the Mig29, or does this not apply to edf's, or edf's that have 2 motors?

[@edkolt9789]

I have p-38 with same question ... how do you calibrate two edf's with two motors ?

[@MotionRC]

and EDF is still just a motor and esc like any prop planes. The EDF is just the shroud the motor is encased in so an ESC calibration is still a good thing to do. For planes that use 2 escs/2 motors/2 batteries, same rules apply just try and plug them in quickly in secession, wait for the first beeps and bring the throttle down. They will sync together.

[@maverik314]

Hello James i'm a french pilot yours videos help me for my corsair Arrow F4u but during the maiden fly i notice i have to calibrate the esc 40A. I watch your video and try to do the same thing but impossible to calibrate the ESC. I have a 3S battery and i don't have the 3 bips...Can you tell me the procedure to follow please thnaks

[@richardraimondo612]

If you reverse the throttle channel after calibration, how do you re-calibrate the ESC?

[@krishnashanmugam6685]

Hi James, thanks for the great vid! I have an application though where I need my motor to basically start at full throttle when I power up the esc. Is this possible?

[@lungomaburfpv1425]

Can you help me to reset ESC Emax Bidirectional back to Normal direction?

[@nick_doutrnz_entertainment]

Question: Do you bring the throttle up with the throttle cut switch on or off? My gut says with it OFF as if you were going to power the model for takeoff. But, I would really love to know a 100% answer either way. Thanks, James!!

[@MotionRC]

Throttle cut needs to be off. If it’s a propeller driven model you should remove the propeller before calibrating.

[@jimhenriksen498]

what if my ESC won't calibrate using the traditional upstick/two beep method?

[@scratchcrafter]

I’ve got an issue with either my esc or motor. I just bound my spectrum 4channel receiver and when I turned on the motor to more than half throttle, it starts to sputter and then it stops moving not sure what the problem is

[@ДавидКазаров-ь1о]

Расскажите подробнее по калибровку по сигналам

[@garyvale8347]

also helpful to explain this should be done without any " throttle hold " switch active ......

[@captaindronieversefpv]

i calibrate my esc many times , but still have a deadband about 9-10 percent .i'm using elrs er6 Radiomaster 2.4 ghz . please help me

[@simpsonboyz]

Hey please help ! My rc plane is already calibrated and works well up to 75% throttle but when I pass 75% throttle I can no longer throttle it down . It takes a couple seconds and then turns off the motor what should I do ?

[@reesenelson9665]

What's the Huey behind you? I've been looking for something like that.

[@MotionRC]

Thats our Rotorscale 450 Huey. Out of stock at the moment, but coming back soon: www.motionrc.com/collections/all-rc-helicopters/products/rotorscale-uh-1a-medic-green-450-size-helicopter-pnp

[@suji99hettiarachchi]

Hi can you please make an video about how to get higher RPM rate for calibrate the ESC of the xk k110 helicopter please

[@joshhindle8946]

On a brushless speed controller . Do you allways leave it plugged into your received or do you unplug the 3 prongs after callibration . . Just ordered a brushless ESC but it's not a 2 in 1 like my old one was.. I'm wondering do I connect it into my receiver just for quick callibration then unplug it . Because I have to use that 3 prong spot for my steering servo. I'm new to RCS but I'm trying to convert a car to brushless .. I may just stick to brushless 2for1 receiver/ESC. Because this makes no sense to me lol can you use a basic ESC on a car with built in ESC/receiver. Sorry if that's a complicated questions . I know you guys have the knowledge on here

[@MotionRC]

tough to answer in a youtube comment, lot to undress there. Please call, email or live chat with a customer service rep on our website, motionrc.com.

[@gazza4230]

can you do edf like this to james

[@MotionRC]

It's exactly the same process. An edf is just a motor like this tucked into a shroud housing. Nothing different about it

[@brownsamurai3070]

Are these instructions only for Futaba (Tx and Rx) or does this apply to all brands? I have a Detrum brand. Thanks! (Haven't received my planes yet, that's why I'm asking now.)

[@jimmysmit589]

is it any different to a drone?

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

Ensure throttle trim all the way down prior to setting the esc. Don't skip this step.

[@MotionRC]

good call. I guess the assumption is a beginner will not have trimmed their throttle yet

[@hiimdrummer03]

Using Spektrum are you talking about 0 (neutral) or -100?

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

@@hiimdrummer03 throttle trim on any tx needs the trim all the way down.

[@jasonbrown467]

i was trying to calibrate mine and it wouldnt work so i moved on, then later it decided to calibate its self with the throttle stick in the wrong position and now its effed up. good times.

[@psboyrizwan]

Hi, what’s about eflite bnf models? Do we need the same way to calibrate the throttle end point or is it pre-programmed in bnf model?

[@MotionRC]

Check the throttle for any dead band when you plug it in regardless the manufacturer.

[@BDTennessee]

Eflite are auto calibration on the ESC...

[@jasonb938]

My esc on my new Dora still has a 0-8% dead zone per the nx10 interface ... the brake seems to be programable by the 1st or 2nd set of tones

[@MotionRC]

The ESC calibration is the first set of beeps, the brake is the second set

[@jasonb938]

@@MotionRC , i have tried both all it changes is the brake. Ill try again when I get home. Thanks

[@kingrc6865]

I've never calibrated any ESC of mines on any of the planes I have I just move the trim up to where 1 notch the motor starts spinning but I will definitely do this for all my planes now to get that full range, Here's a video idea I'm not sure if it's been done before but doing a video on Rx that have antennas placement in the plane, making sure the Rx is getting the best connection while up in the air to avoid brown outs 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

[@kingrc6865]

@Samuel Alexander Well maybe we can get a quick refresher video especially for ppl that's new to the game, or for the folks that don't have antennasless RXs in all their planes

[@kingrc6865]

@Samuel Alexander Exactly 👏🏽👏🏽

[@MotionRC]

Great idea. Placement is crucial. Will definitely add this to our list

[@kingrc6865]

@@MotionRC Yesss we need it! 🙌🏽 Thanks

[@nigelthompson874]

Seems checking throttle hold is not on is seldom mentioned in these instructions......maybe obvious for some......not me

[@advancetech7479]

Lv u 3000

[@Sonyman34]

What do you do when your align helicopter moves its pitch servo instead of spinning the electric motor, when you move the throttle stick on the transmitter? Im like is it a ESC, transmitter programming issue or the 3gx flybarless system? Any ideas, ive tried everywhere to get answers. The connections are in correct place

[@MotionRC]

Usually with helicopters, the motor will be on a switch. When the switch is off, you can set your swash plate and pitch for the entire throttle range, then you flip the switch and next time you throttle up it will all work together

[@furonwarrior]

2:40

[@alighazal1469]

But what about trimer

[@corefragment329]

I was watching this video because my throttle stick is set up the opposite way, when I go full throttle i doesnt move and when i go down it gives full power...

[@MotionRC]

Sounds like you have to reverse the throttle channel in your transmitter

[@gregklugiewicz5037]

You talk too fast. First beeps cam up is 3-cell? You fail to explain this. Not very good.

[@MotionRC]

if the first beeps that come up is arming then your throttle stick was down when you plugged in. You need to have the plane unplugged, radio on, throttle stick up to the max, then plug in the battery. The first set of beeps you hear is the calibration and you should put the throttle stick down and then you will hear the 3 beeps and the plane will arm with a calibrated ESC

[@DavesRc]

Awesome quick tip James. I remember years ago when I figured this out for the first time. Now it's something I do regularly. Thanks for the video.