Data Sheet

Brushless Motor Connections and Operation
80 Advanced Digital Motor Controller User Manual V1.8, August 28 2017
Monitoring and Telemetry in RC or Analog Modes
The controller can be fully monitored while it is operating in RC or Analog modes. If direct-
ly connected to a PC via USB or RS232, the controller will respond to operating queries
(Amps, Volts, Temperature, Power Out, ...) without this having any effect on its response
to Analog or RC commands. The PC Utility can therefore be used to visualize in real time
all operating parameters as the controller runs. See “Run Tab” on page 363.
In case the controller is not connected via a bi-directional link, and can only send infor-
mation one-way, typically to a remote host, the controller can be configured to output a
user-selectable set of operating parameters, at a user selectable repeat rate. See “Query
History Commands” on page 263.
MicroBasic scripting can also be used to generate a periodic text string containing param-
eters to monitor.
Using the Controller with a Spektrum Satellite Receiver
Some controller models can be connected directly to a miniature Spektrum SP9545
satellite receiver. Using only 3 wires this interface will carry the information of up to
6 command joysticks with a resolution and precision that is significantly higher than
traditional 1.5ms pulse signals.
The PC utility is used to map any of the 6 channels as a command for each motor. Binding
the receiver to the transmitter is done using the %BIND maintenance command. See
“Maintenance Commands” on page 209 for details on the binding procedure.
Using the Controller in Serial (USB/RS232) Mode
The serial mode allows full control over the controller’s entire functionality. The controller
will respond a large set of commands. These are described in detail in “Serial (RS232/
USB) Operation” on page 141.