30A water-cooled ESC non-stop beeping

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We ordered the: Centurion Mini Brushless Catamaran Boat

We're having problems with the ESC. The ESC beeps constantly. Beep, beep, beep... no breaks.

It will not enter program mode.

I've tried with the throttle all the way up, connecting the ESC.

Tried with the throttle all the way down, connecting the ESC.

Anyone got any ideas here? Stuff to try?

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cb1000rider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 52928 Newbie Joined: 06/Feb/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Topic: 30A water-cooled ESC non-stop beeping Posted: 05/Jun/2012 at 7:03am
	We ordered the: Centurion Mini Brushless Catamaran Boat We're having problems with the ESC. The ESC beeps constantly. Beep, beep, beep... no breaks. It will not enter program mode. I've tried with the throttle all the way up, connecting the ESC. Tried with the throttle all the way down, connecting the ESC. Anyone got any ideas here? Stuff to try?

cb1000rider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 52928 Newbie Joined: 06/Feb/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 07/Jun/2012 at 9:07am
	I tried HobbyKing support, they asked me for the model number of the ESC. The model number is not listed, it's part of the boat inventory... So I replied pointing out the description of the ESC, mentioned a lack of a model number, and referred to the order number and item... No response for the last 24 hours... Typical of HobbyKing? I'm a "platinum" member, whatever that's good for... No response and I'm going to RMA the thing.

Steve E Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (GB) USERID: 1373440 Newbie Joined: 20/Jun/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Quote Reply Posted: 20/Jun/2012 at 4:54am
	I've got the same problem since new, I did manage to get it running on two occasions and now it continuously beeps and stops and beeps but will not engage. I'm not expecting any support. Also had similar problem with the F1 Hornet tunnel hull. Would not engage. Got no help or support. Since then I've had it working by flipping the normal reverse switch on the transmitter. Then the flexi shaft broke on the outboard. 2 unserviceable boats and no fun. Edited by Steve E - 20/Jun/2012 at 4:59am

cb1000rider Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (US) USERID: 52928 Newbie Joined: 06/Feb/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Quote Reply Posted: 20/Jun/2012 at 11:28pm
	I didn't get a reply for a week, which is ridiculous. HK checked in about a week later - I had created an RMA so they closed my support request... Not exactly what I wanted in terms of customer support, but I see they've accepted the RMA.

keel1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum (AU) USERID: 747352 HobbyKing Constituent Joined: 04/Mar/2011 Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Quote Reply Posted: 21/Jun/2012 at 2:03am
	cb, This is a long shot but it happened to me once, move your sticks around slowly one at a time and see if the esc engages at any point. I accidently put the throttle wire in the rudder plug got the same result. Also check the leads are plugged into the receiver correctly with the neg wire on the outside. Just a thought. Good luck