TGY DP 3A 1S 1g Brushless Speed Controller

 CreaTive 29 points

I would suggest perhaps doing a bit more research before you dive into a slightly advance project like a Quadrotor. For the battery as long as it's 1s and has the capacity you like. For motors, as it says in the specs, a max draw of 3A, and can produce enough thrust to get off the ground with the proper Props.

 beyond limits 18 points

The ap03 4000KV 3.1gram with a 300-350mah 1s will do the job. You can try both the 4020 or the 3020 props . AP03's will run smooth with this esc and they are great motors.

 Gary 2962 points

The specs say 4.2v max,so I would not exceed this,7.4v's would definitely not be good.

 Dmitriy 10 points

Electronic components used in it allow you to use up to 5V power source.

 ThomasC 1 points

5V is definitely too much for this ESC, as I just found out the hard way. Tried to preprogram it using a receiver with 5V - after 30 seconds of beeping it suddenly was dead. I would not go above 4,2V. Now I have to get another one and be careful this time.

 nemoskull 49 points

no signal from the RX, that, or the throttle is not at low.

 clearskies 1 points

I had to run a voltage booster in-line to the receiver, the receiver was stealing all the power from the motor. I used an nano-lite 6Channel receiver.

 tropicar 1133 points

I have the answer on your second question. The correct manual can you find under tab FILES (right top corner above this discussion). There you'll find two manuals, they are the same (1st one is in .doc file and the 2nd one in .pdf file). I recommend you the second one.

 Kellyann 16220 points

Bugs this is designed to work on ! cell LIPO. In fact no more than 1 cell lipo (Max Voltage: 4.2v) or 4 cell Ni-XX. I hope this helps.

 -MLG- 385 points

Yes this controller runs ONLY on 1 cell batt!!

 FLOATN 48 points

bought the 3 amp xp. it worked great for me, the reviews and specs of both look about the same. i think that the only real differences is that this one's motor connects up rather then the 3 amp xp's motor connects straight,out but the 3 amp comes with a couple of connectors so that u can do the same. so there for my opinion is that there the same. hope this helps

 JelleB 478 points

Yes, and yes.

 Aeromodelista 39 points

Yes, it is for one LiPo cell. Programmable Cut-off www.link You can download de manual under 'files' tab on "TGY DP 3A 1S 1g Brushless Speed Controller" page.

 Wesley 5 points

Ok thanks for the response.

 BOBWRC 6 points

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 Samuel 18 points

maybe the motor isn't properly connected. Or have you already tried another motor?

 jbailey19 19 points

If you are having trouble programming. Use a new model.

 beyond limits 18 points

Somewhere else on the net you can get aprogramming card for this tiy thing!

 Camboui 133 points

Good question, how is this programmed ?

 dave 5 points

the speed control marked with "206B" IS PROGRAMABLE!. the file may not show the table until the view is changed, when I first opened it, it had instructions showing, but did not display the settings table. after changing the view with the small icons in the lower left of the downloaded file window, I got the parameter table. I did not hear the initial beeps described, but after moving the sticks in the prescribed steps to enter the program mode it did begin to beep once every 2 seconds. selected the "fast start" setting of value "1", moved stick to center and it started asking for a break force setting with 2 beeps every 2 seconds. the motor on my plane had taken about 4 seconds to reach max rpm before I programed this speed control, now it behaves differently, throttle responce is better, but still not quite what I want. selected the following values: start mode=1 break force = 2 acceleration mode = 1 timing advance = 3 cutoff voltage = 2 cutoff temp = 2 protect type = 2. I am using this speed control with the Micro Power system w/ Gearbox GPS-C03 I may need to tweak my selections to get better performance, am using a gws "EP-7035" prop. If anyone has tweaked this speed control for that motor and is happy with the performance, I would be interested in the settings values you used.

 dhoyt7141 157 points

It is powered from the battery, as is the case with most ESCs.

 Camboui 133 points

After reading reviews, I think there are several connectors/cables provided, one is a Y like cable connected to battery giving power to both receiver and esc.

 Samuel 18 points

Yes. Use 1S lipo to power the receiver. ESC takes power from receiver.

 Shanti 108 points

They now have another Product, the "HobbyKing XP 3A 1S". This is the 1S3A, like the first batches of these were. And these ones are fully programmable and have better FETs. And the best thing: They are even cheaper! So IMHO this Turnigy ESC is now completely obsolete!

 viflyer 91 points

I saw the new one. From your info, it looks like the one to buy. Can't beat the price either.

 __Coyo 96 points

So, which one better? TGY DP 3A 1S or HobbyKing XP 3A 1S ?

 Camboui 133 points

Hobbyking's.

 Samuel 18 points

Hi, there are props in the shop named something like "5pcs props for 2g". They fit direcly to the motor but they are really small

 fboesch 30 points

It's exactly what I wanted to do on my 4G3. Unfortunately - despite that the ESC delivered by HK is NOT programmable and has Startup Problems with the 2G Motor - the second Problem is the RX2605 Receiver from Walkera. If you use the 3cable Servo Signal cable (Y-Cable) on this ESC and connect it to the RX2605 Receiver it will take the signal and sometimes be able to run the 2G Motor in the Tail. BUT on the Rudder-Connector of the RX2605 Receiver there is NO Tail Mixing (according to Throttle stick possition) as well NO Gyro controlled Signal!! It is just a linear Rudder signal. The only connector with the integrated Gyro/Mixing is the small 2-pin direct Motor connector (Tail Mot.). I had a small converter (from another NanoESC - converting Tail Motor Signal to Remote Control Signals for the ESC) and tried to use it on the this 1G ESC. Somehow it worked, but because this ESC HAS definately Startup Problems of the 2G Motor and the Startup of the Motor is much to soft, the 4G3 Heli was not flyable in anyway (incredible Tail wag!)...
Solution to it all: order the original Walkera Tail Brushless ESC from somewhere else (go hobby-wing). This one can be connected directly to the RX2605 (Tail Mot. Connector) and works flawlessly with the 2G Motor!) Mixing and Startup behaviour is fine and I have my "Full-Brushless 4G3" as I wanted.

Hope this helps.

 fboesch 30 points

(add note: I will use the non-programmable ESC plus another ordered 2G Motor to upgrade my "Minium Cessna" to brushless. On a Nano-Plane the soft startup behaviour of the ESC/engine is less an issue than as "Tail Controller" )

 bswoolf 43 points

In this Case it didn´t work with 2 gr. motor. timing problem :-(

 Tapio L 50 points

From what I read in the WWW, some people have been able to program it, but I cannot enter the programming mode, either with TX or the card. That said, seems like I do not get the full power out of it either, so it seems to be a stick travel/signal problem. The throttle off is ok, but throttle high I just get continuous beeps indicating that the throttle is not at "full". I really would need to be able to get to the programming mode, to be able to set advance "high" for the 2g motor.... Did not work with throttle reversed, or with some other channel. My TX is from pre-computer era, so I cannot adjust the servo travels high enough. Need some other way to set/reset the "high" throttle position...

As with anyone else, I'd be happy if anyone had any tips. There is also some discussion on RcGroups, under title "TGY DP 3a 1 Gram Brushless ESC ($20!)"

 bswoolf 43 points

I´ve got the 2nd one. It´s not possible to get Programming Mode, too. :-(

 Tapio L 50 points

Did some more foolimg around with the unit, tried with another RX. In throttle channel, same thing. In the aileron channel, I managed to get rid of the continuous beeps in "high" throttle setting, but now I only get _one_ beep, and then the 1-2-3 as showing that the ESC is armed. But I do not get _two_ beeps that indicate entering the programming mode.

I agree with Zew that it seems that this ESC is not programmable at all, and the instructions are from some other ESC...

 rudi48 22 points

With a servo tester, I managed to get rid of the continuous beeps in "high" throttle setting, but now I only get _one_ beep, and then the 1-2-3 as showing that the ESC is armed. But I do not get _two_ beeps that indicate entering the programming mode.
The motor "HXM1400-2000 hexTronik 5gram Brushless Outrunner 2000kv" has difficulties to start.
The motor "1404N-2290 1404N 2290Kv 9.2g 3.5A 160g Thrust Outrunner" does not start at all, just makes noise.
Without programming I could not use both motors.

 David 19 points

It appears that the programming isnt functional...at least that is my conclusion after messing with it for the better part of an hour. Thankfully I read your post before ordering the programming card!

 tronchaviones 824 points

hexTronik 2 gram Brushless Outrunner 7700kv
(search for D1000-7700)

AD-C5 Micro Motor 4.6g Weight 3700Kv
(search for AD-C5)

 Andre 34 points

Jon, just connect the receiver and servos directly to the single-cell LiPo, 3.6V is enough for some receivers and servos (not all of them, check specs first).

 tronchaviones 824 points

If your receiver or servos dont work on one cell, you can use this "Voltage Booster for www.link for Vol-Booster if anti-spam filter kills the url)

 sin80 91 points

It has NO BEC, the LiPo is wiered directly to the receiver cable, no electronics whatsoever inbetween.
I guess that this means that the contacts and cables can carry 900mA of current.

 micro flyer 38 points

This may help using the spetrum AR6300 on one cell I used the connector end that comes with the reciever using two esc's wired together the plane fies 8min or so no problems