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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712

Content

Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2

Getting started.............................................................................................................................................2

Reading and wirting parameters in MultipleESC mode................................................................................3

Selecting a MultipleESC arrangement or a Single ESC..................................................................................3

Copy and Paste of parameters.....................................................................................................................4

Indication of parameter synchronization.....................................................................................................6

Indication of different motor direction........................................................................................................6

Indication of ESC with unequal parameter versions (EEprom Layout)..........................................................7

Indication of various ESC states....................................................................................................................8

b: Indication of wrong firmware brand.....................................................................................................8

f: Indication of ESC after failed flash attempt...........................................................................................9

m: Indication of ESC with unequal ESC modes (MAIN - TAIL - MULTI)....................................................10

u: Indication of unknown firmware (non BLHeli, e.g. SimonK or other) or erased ESC...........................11

x: Indication of ESC with locked device memory....................................................................................12

Summary of content (13 pages)

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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Content Introduction..................................................................................................................................................2 Getting started.............................................................................................................................................2 Reading and wirting parameters in MultipleESC mode................................................................................
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Introduction The BLheliSuite MultipleESC mode does work with an appropriate interface (4way-interface) or an appropriate option for a Flight Controller interface (like “1wire pass-through” for Cleanflight or Betaflight). The maximum number of available ESC channels is 8 (Some interface support less ESC e.g. TAQX box) . In “1wire pass-through” mode the number of accessible ESC will be detected automatically and the buttons will show up accordingly (e.g.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 The first ESC of the current arrangement always will become the “Master”, the other will be “Slaves”, if they are parameter compatible with the Master. (BTW: The ESCs must not necessarily be exactly of the same type...). Reading and wirting parameters in MultipleESC mode When “Read Setup” is clicked, only the settings of the Master will be read into the workspace.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Use the right Mouse button to directly select the ESCs in “Single” mode. To select multiple ESC at once: Select e.g. right-click “2” first and shift + left-click “4” to select 2,3, and 4. Although ESC#5 and 6 where not detected with “Check”, they can be manually selected in “Single” mode and are shown as “?”. Copy and Paste of parameters In “Single” mode a Copy button shows up.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 As soon as a the clipboard has valid content and current workspace contains a different valid parameter set, a “Paste” button shows up. Hovering the mouse over the button shows the current clipboard content to paste. (ESC # – Name is never considered in the paste action. Motor Direction and PPM Min/Center/Max Throttle are only considered if the sync option is turned on).
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Indication of parameter synchronization The Slaves are shown green, if there settings are in synch with the Master. If not in sync, there are shown gray. Here ESC#3 differs in the settings from the Master. (ESC # – Name is never considered in the “sync” comparison. Motor Direction and PPM Min/Center/Max Throttle are only considered if the option is turned on).
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Indication of ESC with unequal parameter versions (EEprom Layout) If ESC are found, where the EEprom Layout (Parameter set version) does not match with the Master ESC, the following (or similar) dialog is shown: Here ESC#2 has EEprom rev 19 (BLHeli 13.2) and is purple numbered (“ 2”). “EEprom Layout different” marked ESC in a mixed scenario can be selected in “Multiple” and “Single” mode.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 If transformation changed nothing… Remark: Handling of unequal parameter versions in a “Multiple” arrangement should rather be considered experimental. Indication of various ESC states b: Indication of wrong firmware brand If ESC are found, where the firmware brand does not match the selected Interface firmware mode, the following (or similar) dialog is shown: Here the mismatched ESC are shown as “b”.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Here a mixed scenario is seen. 1 to 4 match the current firmware brand setting, 5 and 6 do not. “b” marked ESC in a mixed scenario can only be selected in “Single” mode. If a “Read Setup” is initiated for a “b” marked ESC, the user will be asked for an interface mode change. The same will happen if the first automatic “Check” finds Atmel instead of SiLabs or vice versa.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Here ESC#3 is shown as “f”. “f” marked ESC in a mixed scenario can only be selected in “Single” mode. If a “Read Setup” is initiated for a “f” marked ESC, a flash confirmation dialog will show up.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Here ESC#3 is shown as “m”. “m” marked ESC in a mixed scenario can only be selected in “Single” mode. u: Indication of unknown firmware (non BLHeli, e.g. SimonK or other) or erased ESC If ESC are found, where the parameter area does not contain valid BLHeli info, the following (or similar) dialog is shown: Here ESC#5 is shown as “u”. “u” marked ESC in a mixed scenario can only be selected in “Single” mode.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.2 and later ©4712 Atmel dialog. SiLabs C2 mode dialog (here ESC#1) The same will happen if the first automatic “Check” finds only unknown or erased ESC. x: Indication of ESC with locked device memory If ESC are found (occurs in MultipleESC mode most likely only with “SiLabs C2 4way-if”) , where the memory is inaccessible because the lock byte is set, the following (or similar) dialog is shown: Here ESC#4 is shown as “x”.
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BLHeliSuite MultipleESC mode 14.3.0.