Help with calibrating a swordfish esc

[de-pro]

I recently picked up a swordfish 220 pro+ from Steven. This is my first swordfish esc so I had a question about calibrating it with my radio.
I power up the esc while holding the throttle in full. The esc emits a few beeps and then starts beeping steady single tones. I released the throttle into neutral position after the second steady tone and after two tones the esc arms.
The question is the fact I dont seem to get smooth throttle after the calibration. Am I doing something wrong while trying to calibrate or the throttle on this esc is not very smooth

[jim82]

Good question mine is doing the same.

[de-pro]

Just as a note, I have the latest firmware installed in the esc, I have tried calibrating with throttle set at 100% and then increased it to 125% after the calibration is done. I am using a Spektrum DX3C

[jim82]

I've tried all the same except I use flysky. I am thinking that it is just the way they are programmed to run, once in the water its not as bad but still not as smooth as Seaking/Turnigy , or Castle.

[de-pro]

I never tried it in the water so I am not sure. I just want to make certain my calibration steps are done correctly

[de-pro]

Anyone with past experience with this ESC can confirm if I am following the right steps for calibrating this esc?

[jcald2000]

Are you following the directions EXACTLY?

[de-pro]

I like to think so. Power up the esc while holding the full throttle. It emits three beeps and after a second or two it will emit single beeps. After the second beep release the trigger to neutral. You hear a couple of beeps and she arms. I found the throttle is not smooth during various RPM ranges after calibration. I have tried several times.

[Rocstar]

You may be holding the trigger too long. I can't remember the sequence of beeps, but try returning to neutral after the first set.

[de-pro]

I will try that. I personally think it's the issue with calibrating with the spektrum radio but before I try every single alternative out there, I was hoping someone with experience in this esc can provide feedback.

[jim82]

When I plug mine in for calibrating it has very fast set of beeps then 3 slow beeps after but per manual its the 2nd beep you return to neutral then you get 2 beeps after that lets you know it has been recognized, but after that it still makes motor rev really high with just a touch of throttle on soft start. What are we doing wrong or is it just the way these ESC's are?

[de-pro]

I followed exact same steps as per the manual. Also tried releasing the throttle after the initial fast beeps, after 1st, 2nd and third beeps with the same results. I dont get the same effect as yours and I can get the motor spin in low RPM. Just the throttle control on this esc is very erratic and not so smooth. I also tried the esc with my Airtronics FM radio with same result so it doesnt look like a spektrum radio issue.
Maybe thats how these things are.

[jim82]

Out of all the people who have used Swordfish ESC's cant give more info on his/her experience with these ESC'S? Bad/Good? So many rc boat sellers are starting to sell these ESC's but no answers?

[Rocstar]

Make sure the start up type is set to "Soft". I have used a few of the Pro series with my DX4S with no issues. Here is the manual I uploaded in case you need it.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9RjXCakvyAyRGhvS2prb18zREk&usp=sharing

[de-pro]

Amazing!! That actually made a huge difference. Thank you.
As far as the max throttle goes, do you get 100% recorded in the logger? I calibrated the esc at 100% throttle and then increased the travel to 130%. Is this necessary after the latest firmware update?

Make sure the start up type is set to "Soft". I have used a few of the Pro series with my DX4S with no issues. Here is the manual I uploaded in case you need it.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?...Ek&usp=sharing