Page 1 of 1

[SOLVED] BEC test failed

Posted: Sun 30. Jul 2017 11:19:44
by andy6409
Hi

I have a new Trex 500x using all standard parts (RCE BL80x ESC , ds530/535 servos)

I have the throttle lead from the esc to my receiver which is connected via sbus to the spirit unit
I also have a second output from the esc to the aux port on the spirit unit
The bec test fails at 91%
Is there something else I could try

Andy

Re: BEC test failed

Posted: Sun 30. Jul 2017 11:24:39
by andy6409
Now I have posted in the correct forum :oops:

BEC output is 7.7v
If I connect a 2 cell lipo direct to the unit the test passes ok

Maybe the align bec is not up to the job :?:

Re: BEC test failed

Posted: Sun 30. Jul 2017 11:26:43
by ZeXx86
Hi,

you can add capacitor to the unit or receiver that will cover the voltage drops.
Unfortunately the servos are able to draw too much, but BEC is unable to deliver such current.

Capacitor such as 4700uF should fix it. Alternatively you can use external BEC with higher current ratings.
Capacitor should cost you no more than $1.

You can get also finished part like this:
http://www.spektrumrc.com/products/defa ... id=spm1600

Re: BEC test failed

Posted: Sun 30. Jul 2017 12:33:30
by andy6409
Thanks for your reply Tomas

I should have stuck with plan A and bought the Kit minus esc and used a hobbywing 100a, instead of trusting align to supply equipment that was up to the job
I am sure people must be flying with this esc , maybe they don't test the bec

Re: BEC test failed

Posted: Tue 01. Aug 2017 19:28:14
by andy6409
capacitors did the job thanks Tomas :D

Re: BEC test failed

Posted: Sun 06. Aug 2017 12:48:47
by ZeXx86
Great job! Thank you for the message.