ESC Calibration is a one time process that must be done before your ESC will be able to be used correctly. This process can apply to any and all HOBBYWING ESC's.
You will want to ensure your radio and receiver are bound and working correctly. Before you move forward with the following, you will want to first do the common "servo test" detailed here to ensure your throttle channel has any/or correct output.
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You should also be familiar with your ESC's basic calibration (Throttle Range Setting) process that is listed in your manual. Airplane, Boat, and Car ESC's have basic calibration (Throttle Range Setting) processes. (Some times referred to as setting the throttle end points on the ESC)
If the servo test checks out, your ESC will very likely not calibrate due to a delay in the Radio and Receiver completing their boot up sequence. This can be caused by various Gyro Topics, or non gyro topics related to simple time outs related to how long it takes for the Radio and Receiver to complete their initial link up.
The work around is to get the receiver and the radio powered and linked before the calibration process of the ESC is done, and to temporarily modify the ESC's receiver plug end.
The Red (Positive) Wire from the ESC's receiver plug end, should be carefully removed from the plug end, and insulated for now.
Connect the ESC's receiver plug, correctly into the receivers throttle channel.
The Receiver will require power from a small battery pack, or an external BEC, that is separate from the ESC's Main battery pack.
Power on the Receiver and wait for it to link to the radio. Test that the servo is working. The ESC should "not" be powered on at this stage.
Once the receiver is powered and linked to the radio, you can then do your ESC's proper calibration process as listed in the ESC manual.
After calibration is completed, the setup can be returned to normal wiring before operating.
If calibration will not initiate or complete, you will need to increase your radios Throttle Travel settings to the maximum in both directions, and start the calibration process over.
If calibration will still not complete or initiate, you will want to reverse the throttle channel and start the calibration process over.
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