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[SOLVED] Futaba S-Bus

Posted: Sat 04. Oct 2014 14:00:32
by Jman841
Hello,

I just switched from using DSM2/X Sat's to using FrSky x4R-SB rx's running S-Bus. The switch was pretty simple and everything is working perfect except for my throttle channel. My ESC (HW Platinum V3 50a) is doing a slow 2 second beep after startup, indicating it is not receiving a signal from the unit. Everything else is working perfect except the throttle signal.

Unfortunately, the Spirit Software does not show the throttle channel for some reason which would help a lot in diagnosing this issue.

My Tx is showing that channel 3 (Throttle channel on FASST) is outputting a signal and the pitch is linked directly to the throttle which is working correctly.

I can not figure out why the ESC is not seeing a throttle signal. When I put the DSM2 Sat in and use the old transmitter, changing nothing else, all is fine.

Any idea's?

Re: Futaba S-Bus

Posted: Sat 04. Oct 2014 14:14:25
by Jman841
Got it!

Throttle channel has to be plugged directly into the Rx.

Re: Futaba S-Bus

Posted: Sat 04. Oct 2014 14:23:31
by ZeXx86
Great, with following version you will be able to plug it to either rx or the unit.

Re: Futaba S-Bus

Posted: Sat 04. Oct 2014 16:11:48
by Jman841
Awesome! I will prefer that so I can have the ESC power right to the unit. i could pull the pins out and put it there now but easier to just wait.