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Summary of Contents for ZTW Gecko Series
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ZTW Gecko Series Brushless ESC User Manual...
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High power systems for RC model can be very dangerous and we strongly suggest that you read this manual carefully. ZTW Model have no control over the use, installation, application, or maintenance of these products, thus no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damages, losses of costs resulting from the use of this item.
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Settings: 1. Brake Type: Brake Off/Soft Brake/Mid Brake/Hard Brake * Brake Off- Sets the propeller to freewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position. * Soft Brake Sets the propeller to the 30% of the brake when the throttle stick is at the minimum position (Recommended for folding props).
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Note: Run your motor on the ground first after making any changes to your motor timing! 6. SBEC Voltage Output: 5.0V/6.0V/7.4V/8.4V for Gecko Series ESC above 45A. 5.0V/6.0V for Gecko 45A. There are the four different levels of SBEC voltage output can be selected.
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would be definitely changed, the lost RPM will be detected and compensated automatically by the ESC that makes sure to keep the RPM at the same speed. (Note: This function is only for High KV motor) Note 1: If the throttle is cut off after starting less 3 Seconds, then the next start will be as normal start.
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1. ENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODE 1).Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position. 2).Connect the battery pack to the ESC 3).Wait for about 2 seconds until you hear two short beeps ( ) confirming ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● that the ESC has now entered the programming mode.
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Remark: One long tone “Beep-----”is equal to five short tones “Beep-”. BEEP Tone of value BEEP BEEP- BEEP ----- BEEP- BEEP ----- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP ----- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- ----- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- ----- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP- BEEP-...
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POWERING UP THE ESC FOR THE FIRST TIME & SETTING THE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CALIBRATION The ZTW ESC features Automatic Throttle Calibration to attain the smoothest throttle response and resolution throughout the entire throttle range of your transmitter. This step is done once to allow the ESC to “learn and memorize” your Transmitter's throttle output signals and only repeated if you change your transmitter.
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Wrong battery polarity will damage the ESC and void the warranty. Install the ESC in a suitable location with adequate ventilation for cooling. This ESC has a built-in over temperature cutoff protection feature that will immediately cut power to the motor once the ESC temperature exceeds the 230 Deg F/ 110 Deg C high temperature limit.
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