3GX Re sets itself.

[super]

Hi,

Just setting up a new heli, and when flicking from normal to idle up the 3GX unit reset itself.
I was then able to repeat this again and again buy switching from normal to ID1 over and over, sometimes it took a while, others first time.

3GX bench test failure. - YouTube

After opinions on weather this is a shafted 3GX or if I have done something wrong? It's running on a 10amp pheonix Ice at 6v.

Tested the one on my 550 and could not repeat it.

Think I'll have to buy another FBL unit, as I can't trust this one. Bugger.

Cheers

John

[super]

Re: 3GX Re sets itself.

Found the problem. Turns out it's a faulty BEC. The 3GX love in can now continue.

Group hung anyone?

[coolice]

Hey.

Glad to hear you found the cause. Most 3GX problems, baring a faulty unit, can be linked to power supply issues.
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[super]

Yeah, was a bit surprised, did'nt make any sense.

Probs go for a BEC pro now, should be fine for a 600 size heli right?

Cheers

John

[coolice]

Yeah, was a bit surprised, did'nt make any sense.

Probs go for a BEC pro now, should be fine for a 600 size heli right?

Cheers

John

Hey John.

Yeah the BEC PRO will suit the 600 very well, with it's 10amp continous (20 amp peak) output capability it's more than up to the job.

Just don't wire it up to the full 12s if your model use's 12s LiPo power, follow the Castle recommend way which makes the BEC PRO only see 6s power into it. Reason being most of the BEC PRO failures have happened when running 12s into them, their rated for this amount of voltage, but don't seem to handle it too well.
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