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Connecting the YGE 80HV
Installing the YGE 80HV is similar to other controllers. The controller has a unique optional anti-spark feature that allows you to connect the main power battery without causing a large spark which typically occurs. To use this feature, the thin red wire must have it’s own connector to the positive lead of the lipo motor battery. This lead is connected first before the main power lead is connected in order for the feature to operate. If you don’t wish to use this feature, the small red wire MUST be connected along with the main red power wire to the power connector. Simply solder the large and small red wires together before soldering them to the power connector. The yellow motor wires can be directly soldered to the motor, or you can use high quality bullet connectors. If the motor runs backwards, switch any 2 of the motor wires.
When installing the controller in your airplane, be sure to provide adequate cooling air and be sure the heat sink is placed up and not down against the mounting surface.
Programming the YGE 80HV with the programming card
YGE Programming Video
(This video used the settings for Plettenberg as an example)
The YGE controllers can be programmed via the throttle stick or via the optional programming card. Some features however cannot be programmed unless you use the programming card. Therefore, the use of the programming card is highly encouraged. Also, the controller must be connected to a motor during the programming process in order for the feedback tones to be heard. The motor acts as the speaker for the controller. In order for the controller to be programmed, the connections MUST be made in the following order:
1. Connect the programming card to the controller and the throttle channel of the receiver. The brown wires on the jumper wire and controller must be on the right side as you plug them into the programming card
2. Connect a power source battery. This can be your 10S flight pack but you can use a simple 3S “foamy” pack and this will prevent any chance of accidentally arming the motor during the programming sequence.
3. Turn on the transmitter and receiver. You should get a special multi tone “song” to acknowledge that it is in programming mode. Also, the LED lights on the top and side rows of the programming card should flash in sequence.
If you do not get the song or flash sequence, check and make sure you did the connection procedure properly.
To program each option, you scroll to the row you wish to program with the bottom left selection button and then select the value you want using the top left button. When you have the selected value LED light selected, push the bottom right “Enter” button to send that setting to the programmer. The controller will acknowledge the setting by playing a set of tones as well as flashing the LED on the controller. Be aware that a few rows have more than one option like row 3 where you select both “cutoff type” and “battery type" settings.
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Typical programming setup (Plettenberg 30-10 EVO) values:
(these values are also appropriate for the Axi 5330 F3A motor)
Timing – 24 Degrees
Brake – Acro (do NOT select any other parameter)
Select "OFF" if you don't want to use the brake function
Cutoff type/ Battery Type – Slow Down and LiPo (2 selections to be made on this row)
Cutoff Voltage – 30V
Cells – (skip)
Cells – 10
Special Functions – (Start programming the throttle functions with your transmitter ATV set to 100% for full throttle and approximately 85% for low throttle). To set the “stop” point, move the transmitter throttle stick and trim all the way down and push the “enter button” To set the “full speed” point, move the transmitter throttle stick and trim to full up and press the “enter button”. Now set the brake strength under “acro special” by using the throttle stick to select the value for braking. For example, set the throttle stick to 20% and push the “enter” button to select 20% brake strength. The value can be set from 0% to 100% in 1 degree increments based on throttle stick position. When finished all of the programming, go back and adjust your throttle ATV on the transmitter to 100% at both ends. This will allow you to access the braking features in flight by lowering the throttle trim with the throttle at idle.
**NOTE - the acro special setting is dependant on your throttle channel OUTPUT while setting this feature. What this means is that if you have a non-linear throttle curve set in your transmitter you will not get the desired braking level. For example, if your throttle curve has an input of 20% equal to 40% output, then you will get 40% braking if you set the throttle stick to 20% position and hit enter on the programming card. You should look at the use the output monitor feature of your TX if possible to accurately set the level of braking. Start with a low brake setting first (10- 15% suggested).
***** Avoid excessively high brake settings as the controller is put under very high stresses when transitioning from a high braking setting to normal flight (ie. from a long downline stall turn to level flight).
If you do not wish to use braking then skip the "acro special" programming
** To get to page 2 of the programming card, now press the top and bottom left buttons down at the same time. Release and the top left LED will now flash rapidly to show it is now on page 2
Active Freewheel/Gov mode – Freewheel on and Gov off (2 selections on this row)
Gov Mode – (skip)
Gov Gain – (skip)
Start up speed – Plane slow
PWM frequency – 8khz
Start up power – 8%
***SPECIAL NOTE. DO NOT SELECT ANY BRAKE SETTING OTHER THAN BRAKE "ACRO" ON LINE 2 UNDER "BRAKE" AND "ACRO SPECIAL" UNDER "SPECIAL FUNCTIONS" UNDER LINE 7 FOR F3A. THE OTHER BRAKE SETTINGS (ACRO SMOOTH ETC) ARE FOR INTENDED FOR FOLDING PROPS ONLY AND CAN CAUSE CONTROLLER FAILURES IF USED WITH A FREE WHEELING PROP *****
**Updated suggested settings 8/2/09***
Remove the power battery, turn off the receiver and remove the programming card, and plug the controller directly into the receiver and you are ready to fly.
Operating the YGE 80HV
Normal operation practice is to turn on the transmitter and receiver and make sure the throttle stick is at idle with the trim full up. Plug in the 10S Lipo battery (connect the red anti-spark lead first if using that option). You will get a tune acknowledging it is powered and receiving a signal from the receiver. Lower the throttle trim to approximately ˝ and you will hear another tune to announce that it is now armed. Moving the trim back up will start the motor turning. In flight, bringing the throttle trim back below approximately ˝ will activate the brake when the throttle stick is positioned to idle.
After flight, when you stop the motor by lowering the trim to full brake, listen for any beeps from the controller. The codes are as follows:
2 Beeps/flashes: Under-voltage identification
3 Beeps/flashes: Temperature rise warning
5 Beeps/flashes: Receiver signals failed
6 Beeps/flashes: start up failed
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