Why won't the motor operate and the LED flashes red with short single pulses on my Horizon Hobby Remote Control?
If the motor of your Horizon Hobby Remote Control won’t operate and the LED flashes red with short single pulses, it could be due to the battery voltage being below the LVC setting. Make sure that the battery is charged. Alternatively, the ESC settings might be incorrect for your battery, so verify that they are correct.
Why does the motor stutter at start-up on my Horizon Hobby Remote Control?
If the motor of your Horizon Hobby Remote Control stutters at start-up, it may be due to a poor wiring connection between the ESC and motor. Verify all wiring connections are solid and well insulated, and reflow any cold solder joints. Another possible cause is excessive drag on the drive system. Check for parts rubbing, bent shafts, rusted bearings, tight gears, or anything that could cause extra drag on the drive system.
What to do if the motor won’t operate and the LED flashes green with short single pulses on my Horizon Hobby Spektrum FIRMA Smart Marine ESC Remote Control?
If the motor of your Horizon Hobby Remote Control won’t operate and the LED flashes green with short single pulses, it could be because the ESC is not getting adequate airflow. Turn off the ESC and allow it to cool before resuming operation, and consider making changes to improve airflow to the ESC. It could also be that there is too much load on the drive system for the ESC to support. Consider changing the battery, motor, gearing, or tires to reduce the load on the ESC, or change your driving habits to reduce the load.
What to do if the motor won’t operate and the LED flashes green with five short pulses repeating on my Horizon Hobby Remote Control?
If the motor of your Horizon Hobby Remote Control won’t operate and the LED flashes green with five short pulses repeating, it may be that the ESC is not getting adequate airflow. Turn off the ESC and allow it to cool before resuming operation, and consider making changes to improve airflow to the ESC. Another possibility is that there is too much load on the drive system for the ESC to support. Consider changing the battery, motor, gearing, or tires to reduce the load on the ESC, or change your driving habits to reduce the load.
What does it mean if the motor won’t operate and the LED flashes green with three short pulses repeating on my Horizon Hobby Spektrum FIRMA Smart Marine ESC Remote Control?
If the motor of your Horizon Hobby Remote Control won’t operate and the LED flashes green with three short pulses repeating, verify the motor is not damaged; If a motor is damaged it may still function but draw excessive current, resulting in over current protection. Reduce the load on the motor. Change to an ESC with higher current capabilities if the chosen ESC cannot handle the load demands for your model.
What should I do if the motor won’t operate and the LED flashes green with four short pulses repeating on my Horizon Hobby Spektrum FIRMA Smart Marine ESC?
Send the ESC to a Horizon Hobby service center for service.
General| Manufacturer | Horizon Hobby |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spektrum |
| Category | Remote Control |
| Smart Technology | Yes |
| Data Logging | Yes |
| Series | FIRMA Smart Marine |
| Type | ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) |
| Application | Marine |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Telemetry | Yes |
| Protection Features | Over-current |
| Cooling | Water-cooled |
General safety and handling precautions for operating the ESC in wet conditions.
Specifies the allowed operating times and scenarios for the ESC in various wet conditions.
Procedures for cleaning and maintaining the ESC after exposure to wet conditions.
Illustrates the connection points for motors, servos, receivers, and battery.
Explains the Smart Throttle feature and standard PWM signal compatibility.
Details additional methods for programming ESC settings beyond button control.
Describes how to operate the ESC using the SPMXCA200 programmer box.
Defines what the warranty covers and lists items that are not covered.
Outlines the purchaser's recourse and Horizon's liability limits.
Specifies the legal jurisdiction and how to obtain warranty service.
Details compliance with FCC rules, including warnings and measures to avoid interference.
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