Step 06a: ESC with Telemetry

If you connect an ESC with bidirectional VBar telemetry (YGE, Scorpion, Hobbywing, Kontronik, OMP, XDFLY) you're in luck. The complete basic programming of the above ESCs takes place automatically in the Heli Setup. Teaching throttle throw and ESC modes with the stick is a thing of the past!

First set the output signal. For scale helis or ESC in "own Governor mode" the 72Hz is completely sufficient. If you want more in order to have an even stiffer control when using the VBar Governor - see the approval of the controller manufacturer.

It is best to use the VBar's own Governor - because this has a few advantages which benefit our flight behavior. Alternatively, you can also use the "ESC Governor" - but then you cannot, for example, set a direct speed setting, only the well-known percentages.

As soon as the output signal is set, switch off the model. Now load the necessary apps onto the VBar Control, that is the respective ESC app and the battery logbook.

Then connect the ESC and telemetry to the VBar. All ESC manufacturers (YGE, Scorpion, Hobbywing, Kontronik, OMP, XDFLY) have built automatic detection of our telemetry into their current models. Now all that is needed is to connect the flight battery (when using a BEC). If no suitable flight battery is in the upcoming selection list, please create one, otherwise select it.

Wait until the ESC logo appears in the "active" button before continuing with the process - then communication is fully established with all values.

The ESC should now be visible at the bottom of the model setup (change model setup). Here, under the Governor section, select the desired type (preferably VBar Governor, but not possible with Kontronik). Here both the ESC and VBar are programmed in one go!

Then enter the gear ratio and number of pole pairs.

If the ratio is greater than 12.7 - simply enter double the number of pole pairs and half the ratio, the 2 numbers are multiplied internally - that's how it works.

 

The speed range is of course set to 4800 rpm.

Throttle throw and direction do NOT need to be set!

We close the setup, let it run briefly (without blades) to test the direction of rotation and long click on the controller icon at the top, so we can adjust the controller settings in terms of direction of rotation and BEC voltage. We also set corresponding warnings for temperature and BEC voltage if desired. Depending on the ESC, a restart will then take place for the settings to take effect. That's it here.