Instruction manual
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER FOR BRUSHLESS MOTORS
Model
Size
[mm]
Weight
[g]
Current
[A]
Input BEC
ESC-18A
48×23×7
21
18A
6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX
Yes, 2A
ESC-40A
50×25×7
23
40A
6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX
Yes, 2A
ESC-60A
52×25×8
33
60A
6-16 Ni-XX or 2-6 Li-XX
NO BEC
Connections:
The speed controller can be connected to motor by direct soldering or with high quality connectors. Always use
new connectors, which should be soldered carefully to the cables and insulated with Heat Shrink Tubing. It is
possible to extend the cables to the motor battery pack up to a maximum of 8 inches. Deans Ultra or other high
quality connectors are recommended for connecting the motor battery pack to the controller.
z
Solder controller to the motor wires
z
Solder appropriate connectors to the Battery wires
z
Insulate all Solder connections with Heat Shrink Tubing
z
Plug the 3 Pin connector into the receiver throttle channel
Installing the Controller:
Install the speed controller in the model so that it is isolated from vibration and shock, using Velcro or double
sided foam tape. Allow space around it for cooling. Make sure that there is sufficient cooling of the motor and speed
controller by ducting air through adequate cooling holes from the outside airflow. Main power packs should be
connected at one attempt.
z
Locate the controller to Avoid multiple touches of the connectors when installing a fresh motor battery pack.
Using the controller:
