Instructions for use
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(“ 1 2 1 2”) indicating that the value has been set and 
saved. If you immediately lower the throttle stick (within 
two seconds) you will exit programming mode proceeded 
by the three short beeps (“beep beep beep”) counting the 
number of LiPo cells, followed by one long beep (“beeep”) 
indicating that the model is ready to fl y. Or, you can simply 
disconnect the battery at any time to exit programming 
mode.
If you leave the stick advanced, the programming mode will 
resume where it left off—simply listen for the sequence of 
beeps that represents the next function you wish to change, 
then lower the throttle stick again to enter the programming 
mode for that function.
Example
To set the motor brake from the factory default of “off” to “on”:
1. Advance the throttle stick. Turn on the transmitter.
2. Connect the battery. Listen for the three tones (“ 1 2 3”) 
followed by two short beeps (“beep beep”) followed by a 
5-second pause followed by fi ve tones (“ 1 2 3 4 5”). The 
ESC is now in the Programming Menu.
3. After you hear one short beep (“beep”) indicating the 
motor brake function, lower the throttle stick.
4. Listen for the beeps: one beep = brake off, two beeps 
= brake on. If you do nothing the ESC will simply loop 
through the sequence of beeps—once, then twice, then 
once, then twice, etc. waiting for your command to turn the 
brake on or off. To turn the brake on, advance the throttle 
stick after the two beeps. Listen for the tones (“ 1 2 1 2”) 
indicating that the setting has been set and saved. If that’s 
all you wanted to set, immediately lower the throttle stick 
(within two seconds) to exit programming mode, then hear 
three short beeps (“beep beep beep”) followed by one 
long beep (“beeep”) indicating that the model is ready to 
fl y .
Auto-Protection
The ESC features Auto-Protection to discontinue power to 
the motor under certain conditions:
1. Start up failure: If the motor fails to start within 2 seconds 
of advancing the throttle the ESC will automatically cut 
power. To restart, lower the throttle stick, then advance 
again. This can happen if there is a poor connection 
between the ESC and motor or if the propeller or motor is 
impeded for any reason. 
2. Over-heat protection: If the ESC temperature ever rises 
to about 110 Celsius  the ESC will automatically reduce 
power. 
3. Signal loss: Power to the motor will be reduced if the 
throttle signal is lost for 1 second. If the signal is lost for 2 
seconds motor power will be cut completely.
Problem Reason
Action
Swap any two of the motor/ESC wire connections with 
each other.
The three motor wires are 
incorrectly connected to the ESC.
The motor turns the wrong 
direction.
Problem Reason
Action
Set the throttle direction the other way in the transmitter.
The direction of the throttle channel 
is reversed and the ESC has entered 
the Programming Menu.
Problem Reason
Action
Lower the throttle stick all the way, or recalibrate the 
throttle per calibration instructions.
Throttle stick is not in the lowest 
position, or throttle needs to be 
calibrated. 
Motor does not work, Alert Tone 
sounds (rapid beeps: 
“beepbeepbeepbeepbeep…).
Problem Reason
Action
Check the battery or plugs or change the plugs if the 
wires are damaged.
The ESC is not receiving power 
from the battery.
Motor does not work, no tones or 
beeps are coming from the ESC.
Motor does not work, five tones 
are sounded (“ 1 2 3 4 5”) 
after the two beeps.
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Problem Reason
Action
Make sure the transmitter is turned on and that the 
receiver is linked to the transmitter and receiving a signal.
The ESC is receiving power from 
the battery, but is not receiving a 
signal from the receiver.
Motor does not work, Alert Tone 
sounds (long beeps: “beeeep- 
beeeep-beeeep…).
Problem Reason
Action
Make sure the battery is charged and/or you are using 
the correct battery.
Battery Voltage is too 
high or too low.
Motor does not work, Alert Tone sounds 
(“beep-beep,” “beep-beep,” “beep-beep,”…).










