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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => BRUSHLESS Motors and Speed Controllers => Topic started by: goBulawayo on April 26, 2019, 07:37:03 pm

Title: Brushless Speed Controller - unknown wire
Post by: goBulawayo on April 26, 2019, 07:37:03 pm

Hi All, I am looking to re purpose an RC aeroplane brushless motor in one of my boats - Can anyone tell me what the black connector with two prongs is for please - The motor and speed controller are out of an air-tech mustang p-51

Thanks Wayne

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Title: Re: Brushless Speed Controller - unknown wire
Post by: RST on April 26, 2019, 08:27:41 pm

I can't make out the text on the ESC pic to Google it. Have you looked for a manual? It sticks in mind some aero esc's have an "arming" switch or button to stop the prop spinning when everything's switched on?

Title: Re: Brushless Speed Controller - unknown wire
Post by: goBulawayo on April 26, 2019, 09:39:44 pm

Its an art tech esc, will have a search for a manual

Thanks Wayne

Title: Re: Brushless Speed Controller - unknown wire
Post by: goBulawayo on April 26, 2019, 09:57:54 pm

Odd, I cant find other art tech esc with that connector on them

Title: Re: Brushless Speed Controller - unknown wire
Post by: RST on April 26, 2019, 10:40:42 pm

To be honest that black connector looks a little bit long, it's also a bit unusual for a manufacturer to produce any sort of "live" contact via a male, or exposed pin, they're usually a female or socket.  To me anyway it might suggest a DIY add-on?  Any info / text you can pull from your actual device -it might be a normal arming switch like I suggested.  Have you tried powering it up on the bench?

Rich