Spartan vx1 wiring

[tomatwalden]

Dumb question guys! On the vx1 main unit, which way up do the wires go? Signal on top, or signal towards the bottom?

[Andy from Sandy]

Setup guide, half way down on right hand side of page 1, just in case you missed it.

1. Brown (top wire)
2. Red wire
3. Orange wire

For Futaba that would be:
1. Black (top wire)
2. Red
3. White

[tomatwalden]

Spartan vx1 wiring

Setup guide, half way down on right hand side of page 1, just in case you missed it.

1. Brown (top wire)
2. Red wire
3. Orange wire

For Futaba that would be:
1. Black (top wire)
2. Red
3. White

Cheers Andy. I've read the setup guide several times, but just spotted it as I read your post!

[Nick B]

I missed loads of info by using the pc,so i stopped being a lazy arse and i printed it off.

Made life so much easier

[Nick B]

I missed loads of info by using the pc,so i stopped being a lazy arse and i printed it off.

Made life so much easier

[tomatwalden]

Ok, next question - throttle - SV5 I assume (not RX) ?

[raptorheli2]

please take the time to refer to the manual and go through it step by step. if you don't you may miss some important steps which could lead to damaging a servo, or a bump :-(. like Nick said it is worth printing it out as i also missed some things when i read it over on an ipad.

this question is covered on page 2- http://www.spartan-rc.com/products/v...guide_1v03.pdf

Servo type: Select the throttle servo type you are using. For brushless
motor ESCs use the “Analog” option. If you are unsure what to choose
please read [FAQ12]. Once the correct servo type is selected you may
plug the throttle servo or ESC to the SV5 port of the Vortex.

cheers

[tomatwalden]

Thanks. Believe it or not, I am reading all this stuff - and watching Bob O's vids. What with a new build (the Goblin), and ESC I've never used before (Talon) and a new FBL unit, not everything is staying in my head. Please bear with me if I ask dumb questions - I'm just conscious of not wanting to blow alot of £££££ worth of equipment by getting something wrong. I'd rather ask than maybe misunderstand or miss something.

On that note - I'm using the BEC in the ESC to power the VX1 to do the setup. I do already have lead plugged into SV5, but not I'm concerned by the statement " Once the correct servo type is selected you may plug the throttle servo or ESC to the SV5 port of the Vortex."

Am I risking damage to the ESC by using this method to provide power until I've got to this part of the setup? (ie. selecting analogue for the brushless ESC) ?

T

[raptorheli2]

i can't say for 100% if this is ok as i have never done it but i can't see an immediate reason for it not to work. the only time it would prove an issue is when the esc is trying to actually work, i.e fly.

with that said there is nothing stopping you picking the type and then do the rest of setup either.

cheers

[Angelos]

Am I risking damage to the ESC by using this method to provide power until I've got to this part of the setup? (ie. selecting analogue for the brushless ESC) ?

If you don't have another temporary power source you an use the ESC but make sure the motor is disconnected (on main gear removed so pinion runs free) as unexpected things can happen until everything is setup.

-Angelos

[tomatwalden]

Ta. Exactly what I did

[Sburv]

Spartan vx1 wiring

Looking at a new project.

Be interested to hear how people are getting on with the new Vortex VX1.

Great to have Angelos on hand, good work