[NSRCA-discussion] Castle settings

[Olstinske Dale]

Thanks Joe, how much current are you getting?

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> On Nov 2, 2017, at 8:27 AM, Joe Lachowski <jlachow at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Dale, Castle told one of my buddies to use 8 kHz instead of Outrunner which you have. I found a 21.5X13 to be a better prop choice and I have moved on to TP 6000 packs.
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> From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of Olstinske Dale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:57 PM
> To: Ken Dunlap
> Cc: General pattern discussion
> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Castle settings
> 
> I did have the logging off. Just ran the motor with 8 kHz, the current went up to 67 A, which is a 10% improvement. I do know I can get well over 80A with the Mezon ESC, although no need for that much. What should I  expect with the Castle? I am using a Falcon 21x13.5 prop, TP 5000 pack.
> 
> Dale
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>> On Nov 1, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Ken Dunlap <kdunlap at hotmail.com> wrote:
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>> So just to add my experience. Check to see if logging is enabled on the ESC. If it is turn it off. I had a problem similar to this on this same esc and found out that logging on this esc drags it down.
>> Ken
>> 
>> Get Outlook for iOS
>> From: NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org> on behalf of S. McNickle via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 7:07:59 PM
>> To: General pattern discussion; Olstinske Dale; DaveL322
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Castle settings
>>  
>> Maybe I should let Mark Atwood speak for himself, but he's kinda busy right now...
>> 
>> Mark told me he tried everything he could think of and couldn't get a Pletty Advance to run full power on a Castle ESC. He recommended the Jetti or O.S.  I got the O.S. and it works fine.
>> 
>> 
>> Scott
>> 
>>> On November 1, 2017 at 5:51 PM Olstinske Dale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> V4.22, Low timing but is set on Outrunner Mode not 8khz…could that be it?  Not sure why but thought I had read that the Advance works best in this mode? 
>>> Will check if that fixes it as soon as I can.
>>> Dale
>>> 
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>>>> On Nov 1, 2017, at 1:35 PM, DaveL322 <DaveL322 at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> What are the other settings? 
>>>> 
>>>> Specifically check - 
>>>> Software is 4.22, or higher
>>>> Low timing
>>>> 8khz pwm
>>>> 
>>>> And.... All solder joints and connectors are healthy. 
>>>> 
>>>> Possibly try reloading software...not likely to help, but it might. 
>>>> 
>>>> Regards,
>>>> 
>>>> Dave
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note5.
>>>> 
>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>> From: Olstinske Dale via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>>> Date: 11/1/17 3:59 PM (GMT-05:00)
>>>> To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
>>>> Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Castle settings
>>>> 
>>>> I have an Edge 80 HV Esc, Plettenberg Advance motor. I usually need around 70-75 A to get good performance, but I can’t get more than 60A from this one. I’ve recalibrate the throttle (fixed end points) but no improvement. Wondering if there is some other setting causing this?
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> 
>>>> Dale
>>>> 
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