HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : TURNIGY Plush 80A w/ UBEC Speed Controller

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7/16/2010
leepv (29%)
Hi, can someone already have successfuly installed the HD-500GT electric heli let me (a new heli guy) the items I should buy to add on.
Thanks from Lee

6/28/2010
Carlos Dias (67%)
Hello!
does someone can help me?.
I bought a Turnigy Typhoon 500H Heli Motor 1800kv (500 Class)
that working with this speed controller and I can not start operating on verysoft mode. already bought a Turnigy programming card and result is the same.
Thank you.

gnaguy (80%)
I am facing the same difficulty with the Typhoon 500 H motor connecteed to a different ESC (Copter X 70A):Impossibility to program a soft start of the motor. Besides, I read many remarks about the motor, which KV is higher than what indicated by the manufacturer. I have not find the solution yet.

georpo (67%)
The super soft start just delays 2 seconds from zero to desired throttle as written in the manual. 2 seconds is very little time. You cannot do anything about that. It does not get any better. Just be gentle with your throttle when spinning up. Besides that, it is a very good speed control.

5/11/2010
gc9n23 (48%)
A question
I have this ESC and a turnigy 2836 motor with 3 Black wires....
How the hell i will connect theM!!!

novost (12%)
Easy! Just connect them in any order then check rotation. If incorrect swap any 2 wires!

Micah (20%)
Just hook them up in any order. If the motor turns backwards switch any two of them.

Philipp (28%)
Hello Take 3 or 4 mm Gold- Contact pin`s. Then connect the Motor with the ESC and check the direction of rotation. when it works wrong, you change 2 of this 3 Pins, to change the direction. ( Sorry for my English ) Regards Phi

pavcon (10%)
it doesn't matter.
any wire can go anywhere. IF your blades rotate the other way suckiing air instead of pushing then change ANY 2 wires of those 3

rsx123 (0%)
in any arbitrary order, if wrong direction exchange 2 wires

Dareba (30%)
Connect these wires on the ESC. If you rotate the engine will be reversed Throw between any two wires.The hell:-)

JonesRC (45%)
Brushless motors use three wire system. Start connecting them in any order, test to see which direction prop runs. If incorret move any two wires and rotation will change. I use in ESC's HXT tree plug connectors and on motors single ones.

hlcvbeek (45%)
It doesn't matter which wires you connect from motor to ESC. If the motor turn's in the wrong direction only switch to wires from the motor and the problem is solved.

ALCARAFA (75%)
You have to solder bullet conectors to each black wire and also to engine wires (3) ,connect them and start the motor, if it spins the wrong way just unplug two of them and change positions.

sikky (69%)
plug them in and find out rotation -swicth if it is going the wrong way!

legion (60%)
connect all, if the motor runs in reverse change 1 wire

William (34%)
Just connect all three wire to the ESC. Check rotation of motor. If it turns in the correct direction then everything is ok. If it turns in the wrong direction just swap any two of the wires with each other. In other words 1,2 and 3 black goes to 1,2 and 3 red onthe esc. If it turns the wrong way then leave 1 connected to 1 and change black 2 to red 3 and red 3 to black 2. Hope that makes sense.

Tieto (57%)
It really doesn't matter.. Connect the three wires to the ESC and make the motor spin (without prop maybe). If it's going the wrong direction, just switch any two wires.

Mr Ed (19%)
It doesn't matter how you connect them. If the motor runs backward, change two of the wires around and it will run the other way.

Coyote64 (-31%)
You guess, then if motor spins wrong way swap only two of the wires, the motor will now spin the other way. Thats why they are all one colour so you can have motor spinning which ever way you want *)

geronsky (25%)
Hey. It doesnt matter. Connect them how you want. If the motor isnt turning in right direction just swap 2 wires.
There is no polarity on output of ESC, so you cant do anything wrong.

hobbyking (46%)
You can't do something wrong! Put them together, if the motor turns the wrong way switch two wires. That's all. Cheerio REMO

Cord (28%)
First connect all and let the mototr turn slow, check the direction. If it turns wrong, change only two wires! thats all.

JonesRC (45%)
Hi gc9n23,
Connect those 3 wires in what ever order to motor. Test and if motor rotates wrong direction. Switch any 2 wires and rotation will change.
Good motor wire connector is 3.5mm 3 wire Bullet-connector for motor (5pairs/bag)
. Link http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10255&Product_Name=3.5mm_3_wire_Bullet-connector_for_motor_(5pairs/bag).

But remember to test before soldering as wires are pulled through this connector.
WBR JonesRC

mentorpilot (48%)
You have to put gold connectors on the cables.

Gaetan Boivin (50%)
There is no danger. Try something, and if it is not in the right direction, change one wire with another. That's all.

artg111 (77%)
Just plug the 3 motor wires an the 3 ESC wires together if the motor runs in the wrong direction swap just 2 of the wires with each other.

Nate5583 (62%)
just hook them up to the motor in any order if it spins the wrong way just pick any 2 wires and switch them

gnaguy (80%)
First you try anyway to connect the 3 wires of the esc to the 3 wires of the motor. If the rotation direction is not expected, just invert the connection of 2 wires.

4/28/2010
(AMC) (45%)
I'm just seeking reassurance. Has anyone used this with 6 cells and 3-4 standard servos or should I disable the bec and use a separate Rx battery

GoStevO (56%)
i use this speed controller in a 1500mm Gee Bee R3 with 4 standard servos - nerver had problems with the BEC - speed controller provides a 3A BEC - should be enough for 4 standard servos

(AMC) (45%)
GoStev0 thanks for that I feel better. I take it you were/are using 6 cells

hans5-6 (85%)
Yes, you can take it. I fly with 6 S and 4 standard servos with Sebart Angel s 50.
perfect. L. G. Hans

(AMC) (45%)
Thanks guys, I have had 3 test flights with 6S and 3 standard servos. Everything worked well amd the ESC was cool.

jmaja (20%)
i have this one but haven't started building my 500 heli as hobbyking did not send the tail part of my ordered HK-T500. What a ****.

Philipp (28%)
I use this ESC in a HK 500 GT. I use a 6 Cell Lipo and 4 Standart Digital Servos. ( 3x MG 930 1x MKS High speed ) It works perfect. Regards Phi

JonesRC (45%)
No need for separate Rx battery. I use 6S with plush 60amp ESC and works fine. Even if battery is really empty and motor don't run anymore receiver and servos will still have power to run. JonesRC

hlcvbeek (45%)
I'm using a 6S battery en normal MG930 servo's without any problem. Also my tail servo MKSDS8910 run s well with this ESC without using a step down voltage regulator.

Mr Ed (19%)
I would never try and run the BEC with a 6S battery. I use a NeMah battery and disable the BEC on mine.

geronsky (25%)
Im gonna used this one with 5S and 5 servos and will use external BEC.

Chris (15%)
I have one of these on a 40 size plane using standard high speed servos all round. I have no problems at all with this device. Under load, the BEC voltage doesn't vary at all, the ESC doesn't even get warm. My motor is a Hyperion Z4020/10 creating around 1000W, the plane is a Hyperion Extra 260, flying weight around 2.5Kg. I use 2X3 cell 2600 mAh lipos in series and get over 10 min flying time.

Mcdyvie (67%)
I use 4S and 3 HS82MG servos and use an UBEC. They cost five bucks and take less than five minutes to install, is your plane not worth that much??? It is just cheap insurance...

3/28/2010
ayi0121 (34%)
no soft start??!!!!! very dissappointed with this ESC. Ive tried to program it using my tx... motor burned. bought a turnigy progcard and another turnigy 500h motor....motor fried.... waste of money.....

jmaja (20%)
hmmm.. sounds interesting - im still waiting for my tail to arrive and will test this one too.

pavcon (10%)
try a programming card

sikky (69%)
something not right with your setup

3/24/2010
sarg (50%)
Hi All, Is this TURNIGY Plush 80A w/ UBEC Speed Controller suitable for use with the Eflite Power 32 motor?? its going in the 25e Pulse with the recommended Batts (3200 3s)
Thanks

pavcon (10%)
yes it will hold on well

3/16/2010
hlcvbeek (45%)
Hello,

I've this TURNIGY Plush 80A w/ UBEC Speed Controller connected to a Typhoon 500 motor. As soon as I connect the power to the ESC, the motor starts beeping according the sequence mentioned in the ESC manual. It seems taht he will never exit the programming mode and therefor the won't deo anything at all. I tried a lot. Reverse the throttle setting om my transmitter without any positive result. Can someone help me out? What ESC settings are you using?

mjofre1 (65%)
hola, fijate en el trim del acelerador, muchas veces ese es el problema

Vic (34%)
I have one that did the same thing till I reprogrammed it to soft cut off and the start to norm. Seems OK now but the plane is still in the build process. Vic Koenig USA

pavcon (10%)
reprogram your throttle stick.

Full throttle at start then full back.. wait fot the other beep. d/c both plane and turn off Tx. Then restart TX and reconnect the power on your typhoon.
continues beeps might also occur when the wrong battery is used

Rune (34%)
Did you set trottle at full speed the first time you connected it til the battery? This will set the trottle range. Worked for me! :)

hlcvbeek (45%)
It is solved now. Thanks for all your advice. The problem was that the trimming was not set to minimum so the ESC couldn't detect minimum position.
Thanks!!

Jeremy (34%)
If it is beeping when you turn it on and won't exit programming mode, try to recalibrate throttle range by turning on with tx on and in WOT position, wait for the confimation beeps and then take to low throttle position. This worked for me.

sikky (69%)
Turn on the tx full throttle plug in esc wait for 2 beeps then go to off to set throttle setting for off to full....

hlcvbeek (45%)
It is solved now. Thanks for all your advice. The problem was that the trimming was not set to minimum so the ESC couldn't detect minimum position.
Thanks!!

Coyote64 (-31%)
Have you set your max throttle ? Start esc up on full throttle after bleep return to min ( with trim down to none )

3/1/2010
mike (34%)
How does this work with A123? Any cut off problems with the 3.3 volts? Is 8s of A123 too much?

pavcon (10%)
8s?? yes.. too much

rsx123 (0%)
progr. cut off low voltage = 2,6 V ok for a123 , but 8 cells? fully charged lipo 6 x 4,2V = 25,2 V, fully charged A123 7 x 3,6V = 25,2 V

2/7/2010
badflyboy (34%)
can this esc be used in an Eflite bae hawk with stock motor?

pavcon (10%)
yeap... i got a friend that uses it

Coyote64 (-31%)
Yes it can, fully programmable

1/31/2010
skags (64%)
i have futaba 6ex with this speed control im having trouble setting it up can someyone post there setups, it is on hk 500 with typhoon motor at the moment on heli mode it will just beep etc then fullthrotle any help appreciated thanks

coriolan (28%)
On Futaba transmitters the trottle channel has to be reversed to allow start-up

Coyote64 (-31%)
Have you got a programmable ESC card ? You need to set it up with that to write to eprom memory. It will let you change timing soft start battery cells etc. You need to setup throttle after that. Switch heli on with throttle stick at max, unit beeps, then return throttle to minimum. The unit beeps again registerring throttle travel

1/2/2010
Jan (12%)
Hi,does anybody know type of BEC? Switching or linear? thanks

cosmic (73%)
Switching

rsx123 (0%)
switched

sikky (69%)
switching thats why you don't really need a backup unless you want that safety...

12/30/2009
Victor (25%)
Hi,Does anybody has try 10S, could handle it???? thanks.

cosmic (73%)
No way, 6S max.

rsx123 (0%)
do NOT try it!!!

sikky (69%)
says 6s never seen 10s or hv on it.....

12/29/2009
Albert (72%)
Hi,
does anybody know what timing should I set for my torque 4016T-500 extremeflight motor? I already crashed my extra when hovering with low timing. Already repaired my Extra and dont know what timing should I set, the medium or high. Pls Help!. Thanks

cosmic (73%)
Start with medium, if you get motor 'squealing' then change to high. Ground test first.

sikky (69%)
why did it crash frist,over amped? You should look into why so we can or you can fix it.

12/15/2009
memo701 (0%)
Hello, does anyone know if the UBEC can be disabled or removed?

cosmic (73%)
Yes, simply remove the RED wire from the Rx plug, and tape back onto the lead (so you can use it at a later date if you want to).

rsx123 (0%)
try to cut up the red wire providing the 5 V for receiver

ALCARAFA (75%)
no way

11/23/2009
fo.bio (73%)
does this speed control work with hyperion brushless motor .??? plz help me

fire42 (73%)
I use the sentilon 100 on a z50-22S and its fine. DO put this one on high timing to avoid the dreaded screeching and timing loss. Reading between the lines the turnigy's possibly use the same processor so the issue maybe across the range. Should be fine though

10/29/2009
Stan (37%)
Is this ESC has a governor mode ?

Stan (37%)
Finaly i tried it on one of my helis :
-> yes it has a governor mode !
Just set it with programming card.

Throttle settings are :
Normal : 00% 80% 80% 80% 80%
Idle1 : 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%
Idle2 : 85% 85% 85% 85% 85%

This governor mode on my Tunergy Push 80 works very fine with my T-Rex 500 6S A123 - Scorpion HK3036 - 1900kV - pinion 13T. The rpm are very constant.

Flight time is the same than my previous config without governor mode.

I'll do the same with my T-Rex 450 PRO 3S A123 but this time with Tunergy Push 60 who has got governor mode too.

ayi0121 (34%)
i have the plush 80amp, iv been trying to get to work in soft start, progamming using dx6i and following the instruction but nothings happening, i do get a confirmation after every choice i made but when i switch on and s***l up it still runs in normal mode and not super soft or not even soft start. i need help badly.

rsx123 (0%)
not found in programming description :-(

ALCARAFA (75%)
yes but you have to buy a programable card

10/28/2009
Darren (58%)
Is the ubec a switch type?

Stan (37%)
Finaly i tried it on one of my helis :

-> yes it has a governor mode !

Just set it with programming card.

Throttle settings are :

Normal : 00% 80% 80% 80% 80%

Idle1 : 80% 80% 80% 80% 80%

Idle2 : 85% 85% 85% 85% 85%

This governor mode on my Tunergy Push 80 works very fine with my T-Rex 500 6S A123 - Scorpion HK3036 - 1900kV - pinion 13T. The rpm are very constant.

Flight time is the same than my previous config without governor mode.

I'll do the same with my T-Rex 450 PRO 3S A123 but this time with Tunergy Push 60 who has got governor mode too.

10/21/2009
wonsop (50%)
i will use 3-cell battery
can be used without a separate ubec?

Roy N (72%)
Yes, as you can see from prev asked questions above :o)

rsx123 (0%)
yes, it has switched ubec

Chris (15%)
Yes, it has a uBec built in and the supply voltage is very stable - on my testing. I'm very happy with this ESC.

9/30/2009
mailman1 (34%)
does it matter how the three wires hook up to turnigy motor or do you just plug them in until the motor spins in the right direction?

OldSkoolKool (99%)
Plug the wires together in any order, if it doesn't turn the way you want, swap any 2 wires and the rotation will reverse.
Travis
10/10/09

9/23/2009
bimmerkim (34%)
Hi,

I have bought the Turnigy Plush 80, for use with Trex 600CF (600XL motor).
Any ideas what timing mode I should use when programming the ESC ?

Roy N (72%)
I`ve used mid-timing on mine 600XL.
Recomend you buy a programing card too, since it`s very helpful and make the setup a lot easyer.

9/10/2009
Meister (92%)
I have the TURNIGY Plush 80A w/ UBEC Speed Controller. At 32 Amp. continuous operation the controller turned off. What is to do, or is the controller damaged?

Martin (55%)
Try to cool it otherwise is damaged.

Martin (55%)
But there could be a problem with bateries low voltage of course. It means that the speed controller found the voltage low and it turns off.

alergigo (68%)
martin, i think the same that you,,
BATERY

8/30/2009
Thomas (67%)
Anyone get one of these that was DOA? I get nothing when I hooked it up- no beeps. And yes, I did read the directions 3 times. Motor is connected (Turnigy SK 50-65B), separate receiver pack (BEC was disconnected).

James (20%)
Mine programmed fine with the Turnigy programming card. Didn't pass the smoke test when hooked up to motor,,,63-64B

8/19/2009
l0n3i200n (56%)
Does this esc have a govenor mode?

alergigo (68%)
READ!!

juju-psp (34%)
pas de soft start sur le contro vrement dommage

8/15/2009
H�vard (77%)
Getting theese in again soon hobbycity? I rly need one =)!

memo701 (0%)
Sign up for e-mails so you can be notified when new shipments arrive and are in stock* that's what I did.

8/15/2009
H�vard (77%)
Can I use this ESC without connect a litlle battery for my revicer box? And does it work good with a 3s lippo? Hopeing for answer=)!

Roy N (72%)
Yes, you don`t need a seperate rx batt.

I`ve used this regulator on my T-rex 450 with just the 3 cell lippo. I used it on my T-rex 600E with just the 6 cell as well. Very good regulator.

H�vard (77%)
Thanks alot for the answer Roy. Normally I wait 3-5 days b4 ppl answer me. Rly quick and helpfull answer. Thanks alot!=). I will buy 1 of theese when hobbycity gets it in again, for my jet=)! Thanks again:)

pavcon (10%)
yes you can.. it has an ubec

7/3/2009
Daniel (34%)
Hi tttfck,
What do you mean by "module" ?

tttfck (98%)
your futaba radio inside also got 2.4g module in radio back,you check this first,(2),you try exchange other you 2.4g receiver to try...i use futaba 12z 2.4g also got this problem is module ...and my friend he also got,last check is he receiver out...thank you...

Daniel (34%)
OK.
I'll check it out.
Thank you!

Daniel (34%)
Turned my Futaba 6ex Fasst transmitter on for 10 minutes and nothing was hot.

tttfck (98%)
o.k bro daniel,try exchange other receiver to try....
thank you...

7/2/2009
Daniel (34%)
I had this ESC hooked to a Turnigy SK 50-55-58 with 2 Rhino 4900mAh 3s wired in series. On Saturday, after a full throttle take-off, I started a right aileron turn, then lost all servo response. With my Futaba 6 channel 2.4 GHtz radio system, the only thing I can contribute this to, is the BEC on this controller. My plane was a total loss. Has anyone else had this experience?

tttfck (98%)
hi bro daniel,i also got this problem before,after i check is radio Module bad..some time is recever,you want to check..on your radio about 2min,see the module hot or not....

Mcdyvie (67%)
With 6S on this ESC you should ALWAYS RUN A UBEC...no matter how many servos you run. I reckon with a big bird like that you had at least 4 servos, maybe six? Too much for the BEC.

6/11/2009
stuart (86%)
what will the program card lights need to be for a turn sk 35-48-1100kv,zippy 4celllipo 20c 4400 mah[2 batts in parralel],and the 80 amp esc.should i set timing to high,ect...ect. when running in parralel will the esc read 4cell or 8?any help would be great,stu

5/28/2009
Gerry (25%)
I have the 80 amp plush esc to be used in a HET F20 with 1000 watt motor, 5 servos and 6s pack. Will I need an external BEC?

Beaufighter (25%)
Most likely:) I would not use internal bec for anything over 4S batteries, as it is linear and will strain circuit considerably.

Anyway, your servo ampdraw in such a plane must be close to or above 3A?

Gerry (25%)
I will be using 3 hs 85, 2 towerpro 9 g servos for steering and for the air retracts.

badflyboy (34%)
can this be used in a eflite bae hawk with stock motor?

5/18/2009
whizzard (34%)
I just bought a Turnigy Plush 80A controller at my club swap meet and did not get a user manual with it. Can I download the manual online?

Bill

Beaufighter (25%)
In the forum ("customer community" on top of the page), look in the "Product Documentation & Information" section.

5/14/2009
Fidelity (82%)
ESC comes with larger connections to the motor than the 40A and 60a version. I'm guessing 4.0mm?

5/12/2009
gilles (50%)
Hello hobbyking,

i have this controller on a 50-55A motor also of turnigy, i connect the controller it works, but when i am at 1/2 throttle the motor is running at full throttle, this is very annoying to fly!! is my controller broke are do i have to change settings in my transmitter. please reply Gilles

Beaufighter (25%)
Your "throttle range" is set wrong. Power TX, throttle to full, power rx/esc, "BEEP BEEP", close the throttle, several "BEEPS", followed by a long "BEEP", go fly:) Do this every time you use a new ESC, RX, or TX.

4/21/2009
-AGJ- (61%)
Wrong weight? The weight in the product description above is 91g. But the manual for Plush-80 specifies the weight to 62g. Also the length is different, 88mm above and 70mm in the manual. I would appreciate is any of you that bought the Plush-80 checks and posts the correct weight here. Thank you.

OldSkoolKool (99%)
Hello -AGJ-,
I have 2 of these Plush 80A ESCs.
Here are the weights straight out of the package with no connectors:
71.2g
72.7g
Their dimensions are listed above in one of my posts.
Hope this helps.
Travis
05/09/09

OldSkoolKool (99%)
Weight of my third Plush 80A ESC:
72.0g

Travis
06/05/09

fo.bio (73%)
Does any1 know if i could use these speed control with a hyperion brushless motor.???????

4/13/2009
alainvbelle (84%)
hello hobbyking,
can i use a pack of 8 cells LiFe's, its 26,4 V.
If not what is you recommendation.

norbique (21%)
Someone in the reviews wrote he's using this ESC with 8 A123s in series. Look at the reviews.

bowman813 (34%)
I tried it, but with 8S A123 fully loaded it does beep-beep, beep-beep... and no initialization. According to the user manual it's normal because of too high voltage. If i discharge my pack, the ESC initializes.
Does anyone know a solution to avoid discharging the pack?

Thomas (89%)
Test mit Raptor FlyFly Impeller EDF92 5S3600mA
Regler (TURNIGY Plush 80A) brannte bei halbgas (53A) nach ein paar Sekunden ab. siehe Video. Habe aber einen 2ten getestet der h�lt 90A aus. Wahrscheinlich ein Produktionsfehler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUo0VFTtxH0

Mrkaza (77%)
Is anoy way to turn off the bec on this ESC without cuting off any cable ? or even Better are you going to have an opto one :)

Mrkaza (77%)
I want it for a T-REX 500 is it have a governor mode

Beaufighter (25%)
Just remove the red wire (pull it out of the plug and insulate it), you don't have to cut it if you don't want..

CARLOTTI (68%)
Bonjour,

est ce possible de programmer le mode gouvernor sur ce controleur car cette fonctionnalit�e est disponible sur la carte de programmation ?

D'avance merci

Roy N (72%)
Does anyone know where to download the manual, I need to program it by the radio (want to fly today) and don`t have the programming card. Thanks

Roy N (72%)
Well, found the manual here...***********hobbywing****/upload/manual/ESC_e.pdf

Beaufighter (25%)
http://myhobbycity.com/downloads.php?do=file&id=23

Harry S. (46%)
Not a reply but a question about gauge wire used on 80a Turnigy esc. I have found no info on this anywhere, but info would be appreciated. I have a 60a Plush and works great..Thanks!

tomooska (77%)
has anyone tryd this with 10cell lipo ?

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