NOVAK EIGER Quick Start Manual page 2

step 2–connect motor
1. SELECT PROPER MOTOR FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
The ESC's different Drive/Brake Modes each work best with different motors.
Select the proper motor for the given application & DO NOT over-gear.
Brushless: Must be 2-pole, sensor-based, and mechanically timed to 30 deg.
2. INSTALL PINION GEAR & MOTOR
Tighten pinion's set screw on flat of motor shaft. Align pinion & spur gears.
A. You NEED a small amount of play between the pinion and spur gear
(about thickness of a piece of paper)–check free play at several points around
spur gear to ensure a proper mesh (just in case gears are out of round).
MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIGHT!
B. Tighten motor mounting screws–Avoid using excessive force that could
break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
3. CONNECT MOTOR POWER WIRES TO MOTOR (BRUSHED)
**Refer to STEP 5 "Brushless Motor Connection" for Brushless Motors**
The ESC's motor leads come with Novak's gold-plated bullet-style motor
connectors factory-installed for quick and easy motor connection. Motor
wire leads with bullet connectors are also included for use on motor.
A. Connect the ESC's YELLOW silicone motor power wire to the bullet
connector on the motor's POSITIVE power wire.
B. Connect BLUE power wire to connector on motor's NEGATIVE wire—You
may need to swap connectors (plus/minus) for proper motor rotation.
blue ESC motor power wire
to motor negative (–)
4. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING DURING INITIAL RUNS
The brushless motor & ESC should NOT get hotter than 160°F--Crawler
/
motors ESCs generally DO NOT get very hot. Reduce pinion size and check
the drive train for binding if you experience high operating temperatures.
step 3–connect battery
1. INSTALL PROPER BATTERY CONNECTOR TO ESC
If necessary, solder the appropriate connector to the ESC's RED & BLACK
battery power wires if needed to match your battery packs.
We suggest using low-loss high power battery connectors like the Dean's Ultra
Plug or the Novak Power Connector (Novak part #5750).
• Use polarized connectors. Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
• Use female connectors on battery packs & insulate exposed wiring to avoid shorts.
2. MAKE SURE ESC'S POWER SWITCH IS TURNED "OFF"
3. CONNECT ESC TO BATTERY PACK
Plug the ESC's battery connector into a fully charged 2S-3S LiPo/LiFe, or
4-9 cell NiMH (1.2 VDC/cell) battery pack.
If using NiMH cells, Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry must be turned OFF (refer to ESC Field Guide)
Sensor-based 2-pole
brushless motor
Servo plugged into
steering ch. (#1)
/
ADJUST PROPER GEAR MESH
yellow ESC motor power wire
to motor positive (+)
(
if needed
Orange motor power wire
--Used for Brushless ONLY--
(negative/Phase A)
(Phase C)
Yellow motor
power wire
(positive/Phase B)
Sensor harness
User-
replaceable
input signal
harness
Status LEDs
(Ch.2)
Trail excess wire off top
Receiver
of antenna mast
step 4–connect receiver
receiver connection
The ESC has a user-replaceable input harness
with a 2mm mini plug on ESC end of it and the
industry-standard connector on receiver end.
ESC works with all major brand's new receivers
(very old receivers need wiring sequence changed in
plastic plug on receiver end--Damage may occur
if sequence is incorrect)
changing the wiring sequences, visit our web site.
1. CONNECT 2mm MINI PLUG TO RECEIVER HARNESS PINS ON ESC
Insert the 2mm mini plug of receiver input harness onto the receiver harness
3-pin header on the ESC. White wire goes on the left side pin as shown above.
2. CONNECT RECEIVER HARNESS TO RECEIVER
Insert 3-pin connector of receiver harness into Ch.2 (throttle) slot of receiver.
3. INSTALL 25mm COOLING FAN ON ESC (OPTIONAL)
Press fan screws through 2 of the holes along one edge of the fan and into the 1st
gap of ESC heat sink fins. Plug fan connector onto ESC's fan pins--note polarity.
STEP 5-one-touch set-up
ESC to be connected to a fully-charged battery pack and to the receiver
BRUSHLESS MOTORS: Must perform One-Touch BEFORE motor wires are
connected. ESC must have motor sensor harness also plugged in:
> Insert the 6-pin connector of the motor's sensor harness into ESC's
sensor harness socket—note that the connector is keyed and can only insert
into the socket in one direction.
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER'S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC'S ONE-TOUCH/SET BUTTON
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL'S POWER
With transmitter at neutral (still pressing SET button), slide ESC's switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING SET BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS RED LED TURNS ON
6. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until green status LED turns solid green.
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE/REVERSE
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
The red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral and
that proper programming has been completed.
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Set-Up must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch; If
problems persist, refer to 'Transmitter Adjustments' in Eiger Field Guide.
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NOTE: ESC reverts back to factory-default settings when One-Touch Set-Up is performed.
---BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTION---
2-pole, sensor-based brushless motors, mechanically timed to 30° ONLY
A. Change the Throttle Profile to Brushless Mode (setting #2). Refer to
Eiger Field Guide for programming instructions.
B. Connect the ESC's BLUE silicone motor power wire to the bullet connector
on the motor's PHASE "A" power wire.
C. Connect YELLOW power wire to connector on motor's PHASE "B" wire.
D. Connect ORANGE power wire to connector on motor's PHASE "C" wire.
Blue motor
ESC
power wire
ON/OFF
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Switch
Red power wire
(battery positive)
Set
button
PowerCap
(tie-wrapped to power wires)
white wire
(Rx signal)
positive
fan pin
.
For instructions on
negative
fan pin
(Motor won't run during programming).
Refer to Set-Up Photo below
• Novak R/C •
Battery pack
• 2S or 3S * LiPo/LiFe or 4-9 cell NiMH/NiCd •
*external BEC required for 3S operation
*Battery pack, servo, receiver,
battery connector, and motor
Black power wire
are not included.
(battery negative)
black wire
red wire
(Rx positive) (Rx negative)