07/04/16
Problem – Pixhawk not initialize ESC
My Pixhawk (firmware 3.3.3) controller will not initialize the ESCs on my home made QUAD.
I setup the Pixhawk origallialy on a HobbyKing Turnigy SK450 Quad with Multistar 20amp sbec and Multistar 2213 – 935kv motors and it worked fine.
Now when I moved the Pixhawk to this new quad (EMAX BLHeli 20amp ESCs and EMAX 2213 935kv motors) the Pix starts up ok but the ESC/motors never give those initial beeps. I have tried resetting the throttle end points 1000 to 2000 in Mission Planner software – no joy.
I have tried to teach the Pixhawk the throttle range (program the ESCs – power up the Pix with throttle in high position ) but no programing beeps from ESC/motor.
I am stumped – why does the PIX not talk to my new ESC/motor combo?
I am planning to move the PIX back to the Turnigy SK450 just to prove that I have not lost my mind.
Kindly help and old man (72).
Thanks,
Vince
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