Excellent info on throttle calibration viper, and spot on. (that method will do nearly all foamy warbird factory esc's btw boys). Always a good idea to do prior to maiden. :)
I'd also add try to make sure you have the esc manual handy, (included in your kit), and make sure you check the other parameters as well, timing etc. My friend got his fms 1400mm mustang for example with the brake function set to on, out of the box. (Brake is for gliders mainly). You will never want a brake on setting in a foamy warbird, as this will greatly reduce the available watts and amps (I've watt tested and checked, over 100 watts down compared to brake off in the stang), so I'd humbly suggest to read your esc manual, calibrate your throttle, and take the time to check all the other settings as well. It's usually just the same as throttle, after the beeps that correspond to the ones you want, lower the throttle stick back to zero, you usually get a confirmation beep and then (important), unplug the battery. Most of these esc's I've checked will only allow you to change one parameter at a time, so it's important to unplug the battery straight away after changing any of the settings. If you need to do more than one, just repeat the process. The esc manual will tell you all you need to know. Hope it helps, and guys, I'd highly recommend it as I've found that not all esc's come how you would expect out of the box. (I've had three that came with the esc's set up wrong to date. Not many, but it does happen). It might just save you a plane one day. :)
I'd also add try to make sure you have the esc manual handy, (included in your kit), and make sure you check the other parameters as well, timing etc. My friend got his fms 1400mm mustang for example with the brake function set to on, out of the box. (Brake is for gliders mainly). You will never want a brake on setting in a foamy warbird, as this will greatly reduce the available watts and amps (I've watt tested and checked, over 100 watts down compared to brake off in the stang), so I'd humbly suggest to read your esc manual, calibrate your throttle, and take the time to check all the other settings as well. It's usually just the same as throttle, after the beeps that correspond to the ones you want, lower the throttle stick back to zero, you usually get a confirmation beep and then (important), unplug the battery. Most of these esc's I've checked will only allow you to change one parameter at a time, so it's important to unplug the battery straight away after changing any of the settings. If you need to do more than one, just repeat the process. The esc manual will tell you all you need to know. Hope it helps, and guys, I'd highly recommend it as I've found that not all esc's come how you would expect out of the box. (I've had three that came with the esc's set up wrong to date. Not many, but it does happen). It might just save you a plane one day. :)
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