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  • Falcon 291
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    • Dec 2017
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    #1

    Power Loss

    Just purchased a Sukhoi. After setting it up everything was fine. I wanted to set the motor to have a shut off switch and after that things went wrong. I'm new to trying to program a radio. Mine is a Spektrum dx8 gen 2. If I apply full power immediately the motor goes to full power then slows down and stops. If I apply low power the motor turns on real slow then just stops I have fully charged batteries with proper C rating. Anyone got any idea what Happened?
  • TiredIronGRB
    Post-Apocalyptic Tactical Consultant

    • Jan 2016
    • 3986
    • Church Hill, Tennessee
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    #2
    Welcome to Hobby Squawk!

    Have you tried calibrating the ESCs?
    TiredIron Aviation
    Tired Iron Military Vehicles

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    • Falcon 291
      Member

      • Dec 2017
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      #3
      I'll see if I can figure that out thanks

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      • Gilatrout
        RC Pilot Addict

        • Dec 2016
        • 806
        • Albuquerque NM
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        #4
        Originally posted by Falcon 291
        Just purchased a Sukhoi. After setting it up everything was fine. I wanted to set the motor to have a shut off switch and after that things went wrong. I'm new to trying to program a radio. Mine is a Spektrum dx8 gen 2. If I apply full power immediately the motor goes to full power then slows down and stops. If I apply low power the motor turns on real slow then just stops I have fully charged batteries with proper C rating. Anyone got any idea what Happened?
        Most likely the esc, but an older battery or one that was stored charged will develop high internal resistance. The battery may appear to be 100% charged, but due to the resistance the power isn't delivered

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        • fhhuber
          Senior Member

          • Aug 2015
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          #5
          Goes to full power, then without moving the stick it slows and stops = charge the battery. or your battery can't handle the current demand and tripped the low voltage cutoff.
          FF gliders and rubber power since 1966, CL 1970-1990, RC since 1975.

          current planes from 1/2 oz to 22 lbs

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          • Grossman56
            Dangerous Dan *HobbySquawk Moderator*

            • Jun 2014
            • 7333
            • Cody, Wyoming
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            #6
            or a dead cell

            Grossman56
            Team Gross!

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