01 Introduction 06 ESC Setup 4 ESC Programming

1. Programming your ESC with the SET button

Congratulations and thank you for your trust in Hobbywing product. By
1 Radio Calibration With the ESC switched off;

USER MANUAL purchasing a EZRUN MAX10-SCT and EZRUN MAX10, you have chosen a Turn on the transmitter
Begin using your ESC by calibrating with your transmitter. We strongly recommend Hobbywing users to use the “Fail Safe” function on the radio system and set (F/S) to “Output OFF” or After entering the Click the SET button to choose the
high performance brushless electronic speed controller! This sensorless
ATTENTION
Brushless Electronic Speed Controller Presss the ON/OFF corresponding item, the option, the times the red LED blinks
“Neutral Position”. Example of caliberating Neutral range and Endpoint. button while holding red LED starts to blink, indicates the option number you are
MAX10 SCT / MAX10 speed-control is equipped with high-tech features to enhance your the SET button to the times it blinks going to select.
Press and hold the Press the 1. Turn on the transmitter, ensure all parameters(D/R, Curve, ATL) on the throttle channel power on the ESC.
experience with Hobbywing Brushless power systems. Improper usage Release the SET represents the current
SET button ON/OFF button once the LED option number.
are at default (100%). For transmitter without LCD, please turn the knob to the

Finish programming, switch off the ESC, and then switch it on

CAUTIONS
button flashes. Red LED flashes
and unauthorized modifications to our product is extremely dangerous Release Press the
maximum, and the throttle “TRIM” to 0. Please also turn the corresponding knob to Red LED flashes once =
the SET key Enter the 1st item SET key "Forward with brake"
and may damage the product and related devices. Please take your time
ATTENTION

Green LED flashes "Running Mode" Red LED flashes twice =

the neutral position. For FutabaTM transmitter, the direction of throttle channel shall once
and read the following instructions carefully before you start using your "Forward / Reverse with brake"
be set to “REV”, while other radio systems shall be set to “NOR”. Please ensure the Hold the SET key for 3 seconds • For easy recognition, the motor beeps at the same time
speed control. Besides, we have the right to modify our product design,
“ABS / braking function” of your transmitter must be DISABLED. Red LED flashes once = "Auto when the GREEN LED flashes.
Release Press the
appearance, features and usage requirements without notification. Green LED flashes the SET key Enter the 2nd item SET key Calculation"
twice "LiPo Cells" Red LED flashes twice = "2S" • When “N” (the number) is equal to or bigger than 5, we
2. Start by turning on the transmitter with the ESC turned off but connected to a battery. Holding the SET button and press the ON/OFF button, the RED LED on the ESC starts to flash Red LED flashes 3 times = "3S"
Red LED flashes 4 times = "4S" use a long flash to represent “5”. For example, the GREEN
(Note 1 the motor beeps at the same time), and then release the SET button immediately. (The ESC will enter the programming mode if the SET button is not released in 3 seconds, Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
LED flashes a long flash (and the motor beeps a long beep
please restart from step 1.) Red LED flashes once = "Disabled"
Release Press the Red LED flashes twice = "Auto (Low)" at the same time) indicating you are in the 5th
Note 1: Beeps from the motor may be low sometimes, and you can check the LED status instead. Green LED flashes the SET key Enter the 3rd SET key Red LED flashes 3 times = "Auto
item"Low-Voltage

02 Warnings
3 times (Intermediate)" programmable item; if the GREEN flashes a long flash and
Cutoff" Red LED flashes 4 times ="Auto (High)"
Move the throttle trigger to the neutral position and Move the throttle trigger to the end position of forward Move the throttle trigger to the end position of a short flash (and the motor beeps a long beep and a
press the SET button. and press the SET button. backward and press the SET button. Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
......The following steps are just like the above steps......
short beep at the same time) indicating you are in the 6th
• Ensure all wires and connections are well insulated before connecting the ESC to related devices, as short circuit will damage your ESC. The Green LED flashes programmable item; a long flash and two short flashes
The Green LED The Green LED flashes three times and motor Hold the SET key for 3 seconds Press the SET key to choose the
• Ensure all devices are well connected to prevent poor connection that may cause your vehicle to lose control or other unpredictable issues such as damage to the device. flashes once and twice and motor emits value, the flash times of the RED LED
emits ( a long beep and two short beeps at the same time)
motor emits “Beep-Beep” “Beep-Beep- Green LED flashes means the option number.
• Read through the manuals of all power devices and chassis and ensure the power configuration is rational before using this unit. N times
Enter the Nth item (Once means the 1st option,
“Beep” tone. tone. Beep” tone. Release Press the indicating you’re in the 7th programmable item and so on.
twice means the 2nd option, etc.)
• Please use a soldering iron with the power of at least 60W to solder all input/output wires and connectors. the SET key SET key
3. Set the neutral point, the full throttle endpoint and the full brake endpoint.
• Do not hold the vehicle in the air and rev it up to full throttle, as rubber tires can “expand” to extreme size or even crack to cause serious injury.
• Leave the throttle trigger at the neutral position, press the SET button, the RED LED dies out and the GREEN LED flashes 1 time and the motor beeps 1 time to accept the neutral position. 2. Program your ESC with a LED program card
• Stop using the ESC when its casing temperature exceeds 90℃/194℉; otherwise your ESC will get destroyed and may also get your motor damaged. We recommend setting the “ESC
• Pull the throttle trigger to the full throttle position, press the SET button, the GREEN LED blinks 2 times and the motor beeps 2 times to accept the full throttle endpoint. The portable LED program card is an optional accessory applicable for field use. Its friendly interface makes the ESC programming easy and quick.
Thermal Protection” to 105℃/221℉ (this refers to the internal temperature of the ESC). • Push the throttle trigger to the full brake position, press the SET button, the GREEN LED blinks 3 times and the motor beeps 3 times to accept the full brake endpoint.
Before the programming, you need to connect your ESC and the program card via a cable with two JR male connectors, and then turn on the ESC, all programmable items will show up a
• We recommend removing the cooling fan from ESC before exposing vehicle to liquids, and fully dry it right after use. 4. The motor can be started 3 seconds after the ESC/Radio calibration is complete.
few seconds later. You can select the item by choosing via “ITEM” & “VALUE” buttons on the program card. Press the “OK” button to save all new settings to your ESC.
• Always disconnect the batteries after use, as the ESC will continue to consume current if it’s connected to batteries (even if the ESC is turned off). Long-time contact will cause batteries

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to completely discharge and result in damage to batteries or ESC. This WILL NOT be covered under warranty. 3. Program your ESC with a multifunction LCD program box
Power ON-OFF Warning the programming port of this ESC is also the
You can program this EZRUN MAX10-SCT ESC via a multifunction LCD program box or via a
fan port, so you need to unplug the fan first
1) Power ON/OFF: multifunction LCD program box & a PC (HOBBYWING USB LINK software needs to be installed on the ATTENTION

and then plug (one end of) the programming

03 Features
(Start with the ESC turned off), press the ON/OFF button to turn on the ESC; (start with the ESC turned on) press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn off the ESC.
PC). Before programming, you need to connect your ESC and the LCD program box via a cable with cable in the PRG/FAN port and the other end (of
External Programming
Port for Connecting
2) Warning Tones:
two JR male connectors and turn on the ESC, then the boot screen will show up on the LCD, press any the programming cable) in the ESC port on the Program Card or WiFi
Turn on the ESC (that is to turn it on without holding the SET button); the motor will beep the number of LiPo cells you have plugged in. For example, 2 beeps indicate a 2S LiPo, 3 beeps Module.
• ESC is compatible with both sensorless and sensored brushless motors (only in sensorless mode). button on the program box to initiate the communication between your ESC and the program box. The LCD program box. Please don’t use the throttle
indicate a 3S LiPo.
• Fully waterproof design for all conditions. “CONNECTING ESC” will be displayed, a few seconds later; the program box will display the current control cable (also called Rx cable) on the ESC

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• Super internal switch-mode BEC with switchable voltage of 6V/7.4V for usage with high torque and high voltage servos. mode like profile 1 and then the 1st programmable item like running mode. You can adjust the setting to connect the program card/box, otherwise the
Programmable Items
program card/box won’t function.
• Motor Thermal Protection: It will be available after you plug the temperature monitoring cable on the ESC into the temperature monitoring port (marked with “TEMP”) at the bottom of via “ITEM” & “VALUE” buttons, and then press the “OK” button to save new settings to your ESC.
(Those "black backgroud and white text" options are the factory default settings)
the matching HOBBYWING motor.
4. Program your ESC with a WiFi Module
• Highly reliable electronic switch design prevent mechanical switch failure due to dirt, water, dust and etc. Programmable Items Parameter Values
The EZRUN Max10 ESC can also be programmed via a WiFi module along with small phone devices (HOBBYWING WiFi Link software needs to be installed on the smart phone). Before
• Separate programming port to easily connect the LED program card or the LCD program box to the ESC. Basic Setting Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9
programming, users will need to plug the programming cale on the WiFi module into the programming port on ESC and switch on the ESC. For detailed information about ESC programming via
• Proportional brake with 9 levels of maximum brake force and drag brake force. 1.Running Mode Fwd/Br Fwd/Rev/Br WiFi module, please refer to the user manual of Hobbywing’s WiFi Express.
• 5 levels of acceleration/punch from soft to aggressive for different vehicles, tires and tracks. Auto
2. LiPo Cells 2S 3S 4S

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Calculation
• Capacitor Protection：Innovative Capacitor Protection effectively protects capacitors from exploding and causing irreversible damage to the ESC from overloading. Auto Factory Reset
3. Cutoff Voltage Disabled Auto (Low) Auto (High)
• Multiple protections: motor lock-up protection, low-voltage cutoff protection, thermal protection, overload protection, and fail safe (throttle signal loss protection). (Intermediate)
4. ESC Thermal Protection 105℃/221°F 125℃/257°F • Restore the default values with the SET button
• Single-button ESC programming and factory reset.
Press and hold the SET button for over 3 seconds anytime when the throttle trigger is at the neutral position (except during the ESC calibration and programming) can factory reset your
• Advanced programming via portable LED program card, multifunction LCD program box or WiFi module. 5. Motor Thermal Protection Disabled 105℃/221℉ 125℃/257℉
ESC. RED & GREEN LEDs flash simultaneously indicating you have successfully restored all the default values within your ESC. Once you power the ESC off, and then back on, your settings
• Firmware upgrade via HOBBYWING multifunction LCD program box or WiFi module (item sold separately). 6. Motor Rotation CCW CW
will be back in the default mode.
7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V
• Restore the default values with a LED program card
8. Brake Force 12.5% 25% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0% Disabled After connecting the program card to the ESC, press the “RESET” button and the “OK” button to factory reset your ESC.

04 Specifications 9. Reverse Force

10. Start Mode (Punch)

25%

Level 1
50%

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

• Restore the default values with a multifunction LCD program box
After connecting the program box to the ESC, continuously press the “ITEM” button on the program box until you see the “RESTORE DEFAULT” item, and then press “OK” to factory reset
Model EZRUN MAX10 SCT EZRUN MAX10 your ESC.
Advanced Setting
Cont./Peak Current 120A / 830A 60A / 450A • Restore the default values with a WiFi module (& WiFi Link)
11. Drag Brake 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16%
After connecting the WiFi module to the ESC, open the HOBBYWING WiFi LINK software on your smart phone, select “Parameters” followed by “Factory Reset” to reset the ESC.
Motor Type Sensored / Sensorless Brushless Motor Sensorless/Sensored Brushless Motor(only in sensorless mode)
1. Running Mode
Applications 1/10 Short Course Truck,Truck and Monster Truck
th
1/10 Buggy, On-road, and Light-weight 2WD SCT/Truck/Monster Truck
th

07 Explanation for LED Status

Option 1: Forward with Brake
Brushless Motor Limit with 2S LiPo / 6 Cell NiMH: KV≤6000 (3656 size motor)
Brushless Motor Limit with 2S LiPo/ 6S NiMH: KV≤6000 (3652 size motor) It has forward and brake functions only and is usually a racing mode.
Motor Limit Brushless Motor Limit with 3S LiPo / 9 Cell NiMH: KV≤4000 (3656 size motor)
Brushless Motor Limit with 3S LiPo/ 9S NiMH: KV≤4000 (3652 size motor) Option 2: Forward / Reverse with Brake
Brushless Motor Limit with 4S LiPo / 12 Cell NiMH: KV≤3000 (3656 size motor) 1. During the Start-up Process
This mode can be used as for training and it has “Forward/ Reverse with Brake” mode. Hobbywing adopted the “DOUBLE-CLICK” method, that is your vehicle only brakes on the 1st time
LiPo /NiMH Cells 2-4S LiPo / 6-12S NiMH 2-3S LiPo / 6-9 Cell NiMH • The RED LED flashes rapidly, showing indications that the ESC doesn’t detect any throttle signal or the neutral throttle value stored on your ESC may be different from the current
you push the throttle trigger forward (brake) (1st push). The motor stops when you quickly release the throttle trigger and then re-push the trigger quickly (2nd push), only then the vehicle
will reverse. The reverse function will not work if your car does not come to a complete stop.The vehicle only reverses after the motor stops. This method is for preventing vehicle from being value stored on the transmitter.
BEC Output 6V/7.4V Switchable, Continuous Current of 4A (Switch-mode) 6V/7.4V Switchable, Continuous Current of 3A (Switch-mode)
accidentally reversed. • The GREEN LED flashes “Number” times indicating the number of LiPo cells you have connected to the ESC.
Cooling Fan Powered by the stable BEC voltage of 6V/7.4V Powered by the stable BEC voltage of 6V/7.4V
2. Lipo Cells 2. In Operation
Input End: No Connectors. Input End: No Connectors
Connectors “Auto Calculation” is the default setting. If LiPo batteries are often used with the same cell count, we would strongly recommend setting this item manually to avoid the incorrect • RED & GREEN LEDs die out when the throttle trigger is in throttle neutral zone.
Output End: 4.0mm Female Gold Connectors (pre-soldered onto the PCB of the ESC). Output End: 3.5mm Female Gold Connectors (pre-soldered onto the PCB of the ESC)
“calculation” (For instance, the ESC may take a not fully charged 3S LiPo as a fully charged 2S LiPo) which may cause the low-voltage cutoff protection to not function ideally. • The RED LED turns on solid when your vehicle runs forward. The GREEN LED comes on when pulling the throttle trigger to the full (100%) throttle endpoint.
Size/Weight 49 x 39.5 x 34.7mm (W/Fan) / 105g 39.4 x 32.8 x 23.1mm (w/o Fan) / 67.8g 3. Cutoff Voltage • The RED LED turns on solid when you brake, the GREEN LED will also come on when pushing the throttle trigger to the full brake endpoint and setting the “maximum brake force” to 100%.
Programming Port FAN/PRG Port FAN/PRG Port Sets the voltage at which the ESC lowers or removes power to the motor in order to either keep the battery at a safe minimum voltage (for LiPo batteries). The ESC monitors the battery
• The RED LED turns on solid when you reverse your vehicle.
voltage all the time, it will immediately reduce the power to 50% and cut off the output 10 seconds later when the voltage goes below the cutoff threshold. The RED LED will flash a short,
3. When Some Protection is Activated
single flash that repeats (☆, ☆, ☆) to indicate the low-voltage cutoff protection is activated. Please set the “Cutoff Voltage” to “Disabled” if you are using NiMH batteries.
• The RED LED flashes a short, single flash and repeats (☆, ☆, ☆) indicating the low voltage cutoff protection is activated.
Option 1: Disabled

05 Connections
• The GREEN LED flashes a short, single flash and repeats (☆, ☆, ☆) indicating the ESC thermal protection is activated.
The ESC does not cut the power off due to low voltage. We do not recommend using this option when you use any LiPo battery as you will irreversibly damage the product. You need to
select this option when you are using a NiMH pack. • The GREEN LED flashes a short, double flash and repeats (☆☆, ☆☆, ☆☆) indicating the MOTOR thermal protection is activated.

Option 2: Auto (Low)

08 Trouble Shooting
Low cutoff voltage, difficulty to get the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to batteries with poor discharge capability.
Option 3: Auto (Intermediate)
Medium cutoff voltage, prone to getting the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to batteries with ordinary discharge capability.
Option 4: Auto (High) Trouble(s) Possible Causes Solution(s)
High cutoff voltage, very prone to getting the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to packs with great discharge capability. 1. Check if all ESC & battery connectors have been well soldered or
The ESC was unable to start the status LED, the motor, and the 1. No power was supplied to the ESC.
Warning: If you set the Cutoff Voltage to Disabled when you use a LiPo pack, then please pay attention to the power change of your vehicle. In general, the battery voltage gets pretty low firmly connected.
cooling fan after it was powered on. 2. The ESC switch was damaged.
2. Replace the broken switch.
when your vehicle is severely losing power, then you should stop using that pack.
Battery The ESC was unable to start the motor after it was powered on,
4. ESC Thermal Protection but the motor emitted a short, double beep (BB, BB, BB...) The battery voltage was beyond the normal operating voltage range of
Check the battery voltage.
Electronic The ESC will automatically cut off the output with the GREEN LED flashes (☆, ☆, ☆) when the temperature gets up to the value you've previously preset and activates the ESC Thermal that repeats with GREEN LED on the ESC blinked. (The interval the ESC.
Speed between two beeps was 1 second.)
ZH-2Y Switch Protection. The output will not resume until the temperature gets down.
Controller 1. Check if the throttle wire is reversely plugged in or in the wrong
5. Motor Thermal Protection After the ESC was powered on and finished LiPo cells detection 1. The ESC didn't detect any throttle signal.
channel and if the transmitter is turned on.
Motor The GREEN LED flashes (☆☆, ☆☆, ☆☆......) when the motor temperature reaches to the preset value. The output will not resume until the motor temperature gets down. (the GREEN LED flashed N times), and then the RED LED flashed 2. The neutral throttle value stored on your ESC is different from the
2. Re-calibrate the throttle range after you release the throttle
Receiver rapidly. value stored on the transmitter.
Note: this protection works only when the temperature monitoring cable on the ESC is plugged into the temperature monitoring port (marked with “TEMP”) at the bottom of the matching trigger to the neutral position.

HOBBYWING motor. It will be void if you don’t plug the cable into the port or set the “Motor Thermal Protection” to “Disabled”. The vehicle ran backward when you pulled the throttle trigger 1. The (ESC-to-motor) wiring order was incorrect.
Swap any two (ESC-to-motor) wires.
6. Motor Rotation towards you. 2. Your chassis is different from popular chassis.
Pull the throttle trigger with the motor shaft facing you, the motor spins counter clockwise. When this item is set to CCW; the motor spins clockwise. When it is set to CW. The (A/B/C) 1. Check all devices and try to find out all possible causes,
This is an extremely powerful brushless motor system. For your safety and the safety of those around
wiring order of motors from different manufacturers may vary, so do the direction of the motor rotations. You can adjust the “Motor Rotation” or swap any two (ESC-to-motor) wires if the and check the transmitter’s battery voltage.
you, we strongly recommend removing the pinion before performing calibration and programming 1. The receiver was influenced by some foreign interference.
The motor suddenly stopped or significantly reduced the 2. The RED LED keeps flashing indicating the LVC protection is
ATTENTION External Capacitor Module motor runs in reverse. 2. The ESC entered the battery LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) protection.
functions with this system, and keeping wheels in the air when you turn on the ESC. output in operation. activated, please replace your pack.
(also called Cappack) Wiring 3. The ESC entered the thermal (over-heat) protection.
7. BEC Voltage： 3. The GREEN LED keeps flashing indicating the thermal protection
Option 1：6.0V is activated, please let your ESC cool down before using it again.
1. Motor Wiring
It’s applicable to ordinary servos. Do not use this option with high voltage servos; otherwise your servos may not function normally due to insufficient voltage. 1. Some soldering between the motor and the ESC was not good. 1. Check all soldering points, please re-solder if necessary.
There is no polarity on the A/B/C three ESC-to-motor wires, hence, do not worry on how you connect them initially. You may find it necessary to swap two wires if the motor runs in reverse. The motor stuttered but couldn’t start.
Option 2：7.4V 2. The ESC was damaged (some MOSFETs were burnt). 2. Contact the distributor for repair or other customer services.
And plug the temperature monitoring cable (PVC cable with a ZH-2Y male connector) on the ESC into the temperature monitoring port (a ZH-2Y female connector marked with “TEMP”) at
It’s applicable to high voltage servos. Do not use this option with ordinary servos; otherwise your servos may be burnt due to high voltage.
the bottom of the matching HOBBYWING motor, the Motor Thermal Protection will function. 8. Brake Force 1. Re-calibrate the throttle neutral position. No LED on the ESC will
1. The throttle neutral position on your transmitter was actually in the
come on when the throttle trigger is at the neutral position.
2. Receiver Wiring The ESC provides proportional braking function; the braking effect is decided by the position of the throttle trigger. It sets the percentage of available braking power when full brake is The vehicle could run forward (and brake), but could not reverse. braking zone.
2. Set the “running mode” to “Forward/Reverse with Brake”.
2. Set the “Running Mode” improperly. 3. The ESC was damaged.
Plug the throttle control cable on the ESC into the throttle (TH) channel on receiver. The throttle control cable will output the voltage of 6V/7.4V to the receiver and steering servo. applied. Large amount will shorten the braking time but it may damage your pinion and spur. Please select the most suitable brake amount as per your car condition and your preference. 3. Contact the distributor for repair or other customer services.

Hence, no separate battery can be connected to the receiver. Otherwise, your ESC may be damaged. 9. Reverse Force 1. The neutral position on the transmitter was not stable, so signals 1. Replace your transmitter
The car ran forward/backward slowly when the throttle trigger
3. External CapPack Wiring (Optional) Different reverse amount will bring different reversing speed. For the safety of your vehicle, we recommend using a low amount. were not stable either. 2. Re-calibrate the throttle range or fine tune the neutral position
was at the neutral position.
2. The ESC calibration was not proper. on the transmitter.
If the temperature of the capacitor is consistently above 85℃ when in use, you need to connect an external cappack (stock accessory included in the product box) to Red & Black power 10. Start Mode / Punch
You can choose the punch from level 1 (very soft) to level 5 (very aggressive) as per the track, tires, grip, conditions. This feature is very useful for preventing tires from wheel-spinning 1. The LCD program box kept displaying “CONNECTING ESC” It is wrong to use the Rx cable to connect programming card/box.
wires (the input end of the ESC). Otherwise, the insufficient capability of the on-board cappack may cause capacitors to swell or even explode. The ESC may be damaged and no longer
during the warm-up process. In addition, “level 4” and “level 5” have strict requirement on battery’s discharge capability. It may affect the starting-up if the battery discharges poorly and after you connected it to your ESC. The programming card/box was connected to the ESC via the throttle The programming port of this ESC is also the fan port, so please
work. Please connect an external cappack to your ESC by referring to the wiring diagram (as shown on the right side). The sequence is connecting Red/Positive to Red/Positive, 2. The LED program card kept display 3 short lines (- - -) after control cable (Rx cable). connect the ESC and programming card/box by plugging the
cannot provide large current in a short time. If the car stutters or suddenly loses power in the starting-up process, indicates that the battery’s discharge capability is poor, you might need to you connected it to your ESC. programming cable into the fan port.
Black/Negative to Black/Negative.
reduce the punch or increase the FDR (Final Drive Ratio).
4. Battery Wiring When pressing the SET button to set the throttle neutral position,
11. Drag Brake 1. The ESC throttle cable wasn’t plugged in the correct channel on the 1. Plug the throttle cable into the throttle (TH) channel on your
Proper polarity is essential. Please ensure positive (+) connects to positive (+), and negative (-) connects to negative (-) when plugging in the battery! When reverse polarity is applied to the GREEN LED didn’t flash and no beep was emitted, or you receiver.
Drag brake is the braking power produced when releasing from full speed to neutral zone. This is to simulate the slight braking effect of a neutral brushed motor while coasting. receiver.
were unable to set the full throttle endpoint and the full brake 2. Plug in the throttle cable properly by referring to relevant mark
2. The ESC throttle cable was reversely plugged in.
your ESC from the battery, it WILL damage your ESC. This WILL NOT be covered under warranty! (Attention! Drag brake will consume much power, so apply it cautiously.) endpoint after the neutral position was accepted. shown on your receiver.