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Step 7 cont.
Programming Menu 2 —Brake Type
The default setting is Brake Off. This option gives you
the choice to have the ESC stop the propeller during
flight (Brake On) or allow it to windmill (Brake Off). Use
the Brake On options for folding propellers.
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 2 times,
indicating you are now in Menu 2.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Brake Type
programming.
a. To select No Brake/Brake Off – You will hear
1 short beep.Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select Soft Brake – You will hear 2 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
c. To select Medium Brake – You will hear 3
short beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
d. To select Hard Brake – You will hear 4 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center (be-
tween 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will beep
2 times, indicating you have set the program
selection or leave in full throttle for 5 seconds to
advance to the first selection again.
Programming Menu 3—Timing
The default setting is 15 degrees. As a general rule,
lower pole count motors use lower timing and higher
pole count motors use higher timing. Please refer to
your motor instructions and specifications for an
indication of the number of poles.
Low Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 5 & 10
Motor Poles – 2 to 4
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
Motor Poles – 6 or more
Expected Performance – Best efficiency and run time
(lowest power)
Standard Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 15 & 20
Motor Poles – 6 to 12
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
Motor Poles – 14 or more
Expected Performance – Best efficiency and run time
(lowest power)
High Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 25
Motor Poles – 12
Expected Performance – Highest power, less efficiency
Motor Poles – 14 or more
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 3
times, indicating you are now in Menu 3.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Timing
programming.
a. To select 5 Degrees – You will hear 1 short
beep. Movethe throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select 10 Degrees – You will hear 2 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
c. To select 15 Degrees – You will hear 3 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
d. To select 20 Degrees – You will hear 4 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
e. To select 25 Degrees – You will hear 5 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the