This is a 18A Brushless ESC with firmware by Simon Kirby (available here:
https://github.com/sim-/tgy).
New firmware means direct, linear throttle response, making it suitable for multicopter use.
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ESCs ship with firmware which can be
upgraded by using TURNIGY or Afro USB Linker. More details about firmware
upgrade process is available here:
http://www.abusemark.com/downloads/rapidesc_update.pdfNOTE: This firmware does NOT check battery voltage or ESC temperature. Always use a LiPo alarm and monitor pack voltage while using.
NOTE: These are not I2C ESCs and as such are not directly compatible with Mikrokopter-style interface, however they can be used with I2CPWM converter with MK hardware.
Specs
- Constant Current: 18A
- 16MHz crystal - 16kHz PWM frequency
- Immediate translation of input PWM duty into motor control, no smoothing or delay
- Throttle range calibration available
- Firmware update by USB adapter (not included)
- Battery: 2-4S Lipoly / 5-12s NiXX
- BEC: NO BEC
- Motor Type: Sensorless Brushless
- Size: 12w x 23h x 5d mm
- Weight: 5.1g
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 04 August, 2015.