Pixie-7
™
By
Castle Creations
™
Sub Micro Digital Motor Control
Pixie-7
™
User Guide
Page 1 of 2
Rev 8-dated 04/17/00
This document, Pixie-7 software, and Pixie-7 PCB layout are all Copyright
2000 by Patrick del Castillo and
Castle Creations™.
All Rights Reserved.
1.0
Features of the
Pixie-7
:
•
Microprocessor controlled
•
Low Resistance (.009 ohms)
•
High rate (2800 Hz) switching (PWM)
•
Up to 7 Amps continuous current (with proper air flow)
•
High Output (1.2amp) Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC)
provides power to receiver and servos - eliminates
separate receiver battery
•
Three to six cells with three micro servos
•
Up to eight cells with two micro servos
•
Eighteen cells MAX with BEC disabled
•
Automatic throttle adjustment – self-adjusts to any
transmitter
•
Safe “power on” arming program ensures motor will not
accidentally turn on
•
Low torque “soft start” prevents damage to fragile
gearboxes
•
Auto shut down when signal is lost or radio interference
becomes severe
•
Rugged surface mount construction
2.0
Wiring Your
Pixie-7
:
Tools required:
Wire cutters
Wire strippers (optional)
Soldering Iron (25-40 watts - Do not use a soldering “gun”)
Parts required
:
Solder (rosin core “electronic” solder - do not use acid core “plumbers” solder)
Battery connector
2.1
Adding the Battery Connector
The battery connector is attached to the side of the controller with black and red wires. Cut the wires to the
length you require on the battery side. Strip off of the wire insulation to expose just enough wire to attach
the battery connector. (Note: if you do not have a pair of wire strippers, you can use a modeling knife to
carefully cut through the insulation around the wire. Then the insulation should easily pull off the wire.)
Attach the battery connector to the wires ENSURING THAT THE POLARITY (red wire to battery red
wire, black wire to battery black wire) IS CORRECT, following the instructions for the battery connector.
2.2
Attaching the Motor Leads
The motor is connected to the side of the controller with red and white wires. Cut the wires to the length
you require on the motor side. Strip the wire insulation to expose just enough wire to solder the wires to the
motor terminals. (Note: If you do not have a pair of wire strippers, you can use a modeling knife to
carefully cut through the insulation around the wire. Then the insulation should easily pull off the wire).
There should be a ‘+’ symbol or a RED DOT on the end of your motor which indicates which terminal
must be connected to the RED wire. Connect the other terminal to the white wire. A fuse (5-10 amps) may
be connected inline in either the white or red power wire. A fuse is recommended for the safest operation.
DO NOT PLACE A FUSE IN THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND SPEED
CONTROL. YOU COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MODEL.
Align the wires carefully and solder to the motor terminals. Ensure that all connections (battery and motor)
are correctly polarized.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
YOU MUST BE SURE THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE CORRECT WHEN
CONNECTING THE SPEED CONTROL. Incorrectly connecting the speed control could cause
permanent damage to the controller.
Battery Connector Pixie-7 Fuse* Motor
Fig 1: System power wiring diagram * Suggested 5-10 Amp (if installed)
2.3
Connecting the Receiver
Connect the receiver lead (the three color wires with a connector on the end) to the throttle channel on your
receiver (usually channel 3). Do not connect a battery to the receiver, as the Pixie-7 will supply power to
the receiver and servos through the receiver connector. If you are using more than eight cells, you will need
to use a separate receiver battery. See the section 4.0 (under the heading BEC) for instructions on disabling
the BEC to use a separate receiver battery.
ALWAYS PERFORM A RANGE CHECK BEFORE FLYING WITH ANY NEW SPEED
CONTROLLER! PERFORM YOUR RANGE CHECK AT FULL THROTTLE, HALF
THROTTLE AND NO THROTTLE.
Pixie-7
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