Align esc....DEAD

[Jason Bell]

Figures...

So when I plugged in my batterys, the regular initiation beeps...*beep beep....beep bluuurrp* that one, well that does not happen anymore, nor does it go into programming mode, or even spool up. The servos and everything else did work though..

Only 7 flights!!! And I bought the kit about 2-3 weeks ago.

Ill be calling assurance and finding out what they will do to replace it.

[Locktite]

That sucks..better it died on the ground than in the sky...

[Jason Bell]

Yea true.


Bought a CC80A and a CCbec and am not looking back.

[W4DJW]

Don't know if you have it already or are waiting on it to arrive but if the CC80A is anything like the CCHV85 it really pays to watch Bob's video on setting up the throttle end points. I never found that endpoint setup tid-bit in the Phoenix documentation and couldn't get the thing to do any thing until I watch his video. It was a snap after that.

It was kinda cool to be doing the same thing he was doing just about a second behind him. I put it on the TR-600 to get away from that hard jerk the 600 has on startup. That ESC is great when you get it programmed right. Does the CC80A work with the Castle Link USB Interface? If so I would recommend that too. It is so much easier than listening for the beeps and moving the throttle.

[autopilot]

I fried my align esc and got the cc 60 with a ccbec, it works great and I love how easy it is to program with the castle link.

[Jason Bell]

Originally Posted by W4DJW

Don't know if you have it already or are waiting on it to arrive but if the CC80A is anything like the CCHV85 it really pays to watch Bob's video on setting up the throttle end points. I never found that endpoint setup tid-bit in the Phoenix documentation and couldn't get the thing to do any thing until I watch his video. It was a snap after that.

It was kinda cool to be doing the same thing he was doing just about a second behind him. I put it on the TR-600 to get away from that hard jerk the 600 has on startup. That ESC is great when you get it programmed right. Does the CC80A work with the Castle Link USB Interface? If so I would recommend that too. It is so much easier than listening for the beeps and moving the throttle.

Yes, I know of his videos, and have followed them before with my 35A. Have the castle link too. For the $ that you spend on it, its great stuff, in my opinion. Sure the jazz is nicer...but ouch does it break the bank.

[Justin911]

CC can be right up there in price too, but more places near myself and Jason carry the CC esc's and they are easier for us to get... I personally really like the CC esc's and have had nothing but good luck with them. I would like to try a jazz one day, but for now i'll stick with my CC

[Donny433]

My BEC on my Align 60 never did work.

[LONEWOLF2440]

Hey jason maybe it was those new orings ya put in your head that fried the esc. Just kidding sorry to hear about it but lucky it happened on the ground. So far mines been great knock n wood

[brovic777]

Anybody try the Scorpion 70amp ESC? Its only $79 bucks.

Commander 70 Amp Brushless Controller

Size: ...................... 69 x 30 x 12 mm (2.72 x 1.19 x 0.47 in)
Weight (Without Connectors): ................. 47.0 gm (1.66 oz)
Max Continuous Current ......................................... 70 Amps
Operating Voltage Range ................................. 6 to 15 Volts
Max BEC Output ......................................... 3 Amps @ 5.0 V
On Resistance .................................................. ... 1.28 mOhms
Retail Price .................................................. ................ $79.99

[Bayward]

Originally Posted by ******777

Operating Voltage Range ................................. 6 to 15 Volts

15 volts means 4s maximum battery. Most likely why it is so cheap.

Bob

[brovic777]

ahh, very true. Didn't even catch that. Thankx.

[OICU812]

The Jazz are expensive but the governor is flawless.