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17 Sep 2017 15:18 - 17 Sep 2017 15:19 #64456 by FDR
Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up was created by FDR
I know it is off topic from the deviation view, but I hope somebody can help me:
I have the FrSky version Eachine Aurora 100, updated the BetaFlight fw to 3.1.7 and the BLHeli to 16.63, but the motors still don't spin up, just make some weird noise.
DShot600 is selected as the ESC protocol.
The values on the receiver tab do seem right, and the modes reflect the controls configured (the arm mode is selected too when I turn it's switch on), but still it doesn't react for the throttle just make that noise.
What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,
FDR
Last edit: 17 Sep 2017 15:19 by FDR.

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18 Sep 2017 04:12 - 18 Sep 2017 04:31 #64467 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Betaflight is waiting channel values from 1000 to 2000. You need channels scale 125%.

Most likely you will need to reverse RUD and AIL for Frsky.
Last edit: 18 Sep 2017 04:31 by vlad_vy.

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18 Sep 2017 04:46 #64469 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
I've adjusted the rxrange of the first four channels, so in betaflight they read from 1000 to 1998 ATM...
Strange thing is, that even without arming the ESC start to make noise after about 10s.
There are other bad signs too: the rear LEDs, and the ones on the VTX do blink when the noise come.
Like if the voltage started to fluctuate...

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18 Sep 2017 07:12 #64471 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Some more details: the quad behaves just fine, when it is connected through the USB.
I could even update the ESC fw.
It is wrong only when it is powered from the battery. It starts up fine, even the ESC tunes are there, but after 10s there is only a continuous random noise, and the strange flashing LEDs...

What sould I check?

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18 Sep 2017 07:38 - 18 Sep 2017 07:41 #64472 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Better battery?
Last edit: 18 Sep 2017 07:41 by vlad_vy.

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18 Sep 2017 12:03 #64477 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
The battery is brand new and fully charged, but I will try with an other one, thanks!

I'm more worried that it might be a hardware fault, for example the BEC, but the ESC board is quite expensive for just a try, not to mention that it is on backorder...

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18 Sep 2017 13:07 #64480 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Probably it can be high battery voltage settings: min and warning voltage.

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18 Sep 2017 14:18 #64481 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Where are they in BLHeli or in Betaflight?

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18 Sep 2017 14:28 - 18 Sep 2017 14:34 #64482 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Betaflight Configuration, Battery Voltage. With connected battery it show current battery voltage.
Last edit: 18 Sep 2017 14:34 by vlad_vy.

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18 Sep 2017 14:43 #64483 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
OK, thanks, I will check it this evening.

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18 Sep 2017 18:07 #64484 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
So I've checked the Battery Voltage configuration in Betaflight, and the strange thing is that it doesn't show the battery voltage in the config section, but it is shown up there on the header: it is 8.0V.
I tried to switch from ESC Sensor option to the Onboard ADC, but that hasn't helped...

BTW the Configuration is the default:
Battery Meter Type: ESC Sensor
Minimum Cell Voltage: 3.3V
Maximum Cell Voltage: 4.3V
Warning Cell Voltage: 3.5V
Battery Voltage: EMPTY!

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18 Sep 2017 19:10 #64486 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
My suspicions are justified: with the battery AND usb connected I can arm the quad, and the motors spin up, but without the USB they don't.
So I think the BEC is whether not connected or faulty...

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19 Sep 2017 03:42 - 19 Sep 2017 03:43 #64489 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Check power wires from ESC power wires to Minicube controller.
Last edit: 19 Sep 2017 03:43 by vlad_vy.

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19 Sep 2017 04:04 #64491 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
I've already checked, they are fine...

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19 Sep 2017 04:11 #64492 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
BEC placed at controller board, not ESC.

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19 Sep 2017 04:17 #64494 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Yes, I know, thanks!
I've already contacted Banggood for replacement...

BTW this is what it does:

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19 Sep 2017 04:27 #64495 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
It looks like BEC working several seconds then died. Try to disconnect LED strip.

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19 Sep 2017 04:49 #64496 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Yes, that's the next on my list, also I'll try without the VTX too.
If I let it rest for a longer period it will last longer, probably because it simply overheats...

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19 Sep 2017 05:09 - 19 Sep 2017 05:11 #64497 by vlad_vy
Replied by vlad_vy on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Most likely it is VTX, it powered by +5V.

Also, you can get battery telemetry if you will connect receiver A1 or A2 pad to (+) power wire.

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19 Sep 2017 05:15 #64498 by FDR
Replied by FDR on topic Off topic: Aurora 100 motors don't spin up
Wow, thanks!

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