Trailmaster BLE-PRO
Electronic Speed Controller for Brushed and Brushless Motors
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TrailMaster BLE-PRO User Guide
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© 2015 Holmes Hobbies LLC / holmeshobbies.com
Thank you for purchasing the most advanced Brushless ESC specifically designed for the
rigors of fine control robotics and crawling! We hope you enjoy your new product, so
please take the time to read through the instructions to get the most from your
TrailMaster ESC.
1.0 Features
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Castle Creations Castle Link© compatible
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2s to 6s LiPo input (25.2v MAX)
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Programmable internal BEC (5v-7v)
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47x38x23mm
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70 grams (with battery wires)
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Brushed and Brushless Operation
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Sensored and Unsensored Brushless Operation
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80a continuous power handling
2.0 Connection
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Tools and Parts required:
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Wire cutters
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Wire strippers
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Soldering iron (40W)
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Rosin core electrical solder
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Battery connector
2.1 Adding a battery connector
The battery connector must be added to the power side of the controller. The red wire is
positive (+) and black wire is negative(-). The polarity MUST BE CORRECT or the controller will
be damaged. Strip enough insulation off of the battery wires to solder on your battery
connector to the controller leads. After the connector is soldered and insulated check one
more time to make sure the polarity is correct before plugging in a battery.
2.2 Plugging in a motor
It is critical to install your motor correctly to avoid damage to the ESC, Motor and other
electronic equipment.
Brushed Motors
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Using a Castle Link, set Motor Type to ‘Brushed Reversing’
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Connect the ‘A’ wire to the positive terminal of the motor.
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Connect the ‘C’ wire to the negative terminal of the motor.
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The ‘B’ wire will not be used. Wrap with electrical tape to keep clean.
Brushless Motors
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Using a Castle Link, set Motor Type to ‘Smart Sense Brushless’
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Connect all phase wires to corresponding wires on
motor A->A, B->B, C->C
Sensored Brushless Motors
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Connect same as regular brushless motor.
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Connect sensor wire to sensor port on ESC and on
motor. This plug is keyed for installation in only
one direction.
2.3 Connecting to the receiver
Connect the receiver lead to the throttle channel on your receiver. Do not connect a battery
or external BEC to the receiver unless the red wire is removed from the ESC’s receiver lead.
Be sure to insert plug with correct polarity.
3.0 Calibration
The ESC uses a combination of sounds and LED flashes to tell you where you are in the
calibration sequence. The ESC generates sounds through the motor, so when calibrating your
ESC to a transmitter it is best to have a motor plugged in.
3.1 Calibrating the ESC to YOUR transmitter
1.
Remove pinion from motor to prevent accidents
2.
Plug in battery
3.
Hold full throttle on transmitter before ESC arms
4.
ESC will beep and begin flashing red rapidly to indicate storage of full forward
throttle position
5.
Hold full reverse on transmitter until beeping changes
6.
ESC will beep rapidly with no lights to indicate storage of full reverse throttle
position
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Position throttle in neutral position, adjust throttle trim until all lights go out
8.
After about two seconds, ESC will store neutral position
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Once calibration is complete, ESC will arm
4.0 Using your ESC
Once the battery connector is installed and ESC is connected and calibrated to your radio, the
ESC will arm once the battery is plugged in. There is no on off switch on this ESC, so the
battery must be unplugged after use. Full programming can be done on the computer via the
Castle Link© software and USB programmer. Minimal features are available with stick
programming.
