Futaba and Ztw experts

[Boots]

I have a futaba T4pm and Ztw 300a esc. After I programmed the esc I seem to still have reverse or "brake". Does anyone know how to to remove brake on the radio so if I push the throttle forward it wont cause the motor to reverse. Thankx.

[Panther6834]

That is typically programmed within the ESC. For ESCs reverse option, there should be a setting within the ESC programming allowing you to have "forward only", or "forward with reverse".


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[Boots]

Yes I had done that. But afterwards I was still able to make make it go reverse. I'm familiar w the ztw as I use the 200a in my zonda. Its supposed to not have a signal after putting it in forward position

[fweasel]

Can't turn off reverse on the ZTW 300A, one of only a few small complaints I have with that model.

[Panther6834]

I have the 7PX, which the 4PM is based on. The best of my knowledge, and I could be wrong, there is not a way to disable reverse from within the Tx.


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[Boots]

I also have the new 7p. Yes there is no way to turn it off I just went through all the modes in the 7 also. I hse one radio for 3 boats and the other for 3 boats. In another radio (cant remember the name) it has a boat mode where it can be turned off. Thankx for the help guys.

[Panther6834]

For your answer. It seems you've calibrated the ESC for "two direction mode", as opposed to "one direction mode"...see, it is in the ESC.

One direction mode:
Step 1. Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position.
Step 2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. Wait for about 2 seconds, the motor will beep for twice, then put the throttle in the MINIMUM position, the motor will also beep, which indicates that your ESC has got the signal range of the throttle from your transmitter.

Two direction mode:
Step 1. Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position.
Step 2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. Wait for about 2 seconds, the motor will beep for twice, then put the throttle in the NEUTRAL position, the motor will also beep, which indicates that your ESC has got the signal range of the throttle from your transmitter.

Now so as for what they mean by "MINIMUM position", I'm not entirely certain...but, I think I can figure out out. Based on the wording of the directions, I'd say it's safe to assume that they are intended for use with an air Tx, as surface doesn't have 'sticks'. Based on that...here comes the bad news...if you plan on using a surface Tx, you won't be able to eliminate 'reverse'. The ZTW Seal ESCs have "auto calibration"...however, you can determine the calibration method (ie. One Direction mode, or Two Direction mode). Your only 'options' appear to be too either switch to an air Tx (if you want to remove "reverse")...or, stick with the surface Tx, and live with having "reverse"). There is, technically, a third option - switch to a non-ZTW ESC, sick as a Seaking, OSE Raider, etc.


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[Boots]

I only did procedure 1 but it still had signal for brake. But weasel said there was no removal for it. But what I will do is put brake to zero on the radio. That should trick it. I'll report back on my findings.

[Boots]

Problem solved gents. I put the brake end point o zero so now I only have throttle. Thanks for yaws help. Jim what you said worked.

[Panther6834]

Problem solved gents. I put the brake end point o zero so now I only have throttle. Thanks for yaws help. Jim what you said worked.

Glad ya got it resolved...and, at the same time, you probably just helped countless others. Honestly, I didn't want you to have to spend more money on a different ESC. I'll remember that "trick" should I ever get a ZTW Seal ESC.


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[Boots]

Thank you. Oh no I wouldn't have bought a diff esc. I know how tok stop at neutral I like my mgm in my 114 and I'm using a ztw in my 138 and Xcat that I'm currently building I'll be using it again in a exocet 150

[oscarel]

The 7px you can set the trigger to 100% forward and 0 backward.

See trigger on page 62 of manual:
Ratio mode
Forward 50:Brake 50
Forward 70:Brake 30
Forward 100:Brake 0

[Boots]

I'm not using the 7 but my 4pm. I had already solved it yesterday by placing the brake at zero. You probably missed it that I solved it. Thank you though

[oscarel]

I also have the new 7p. Yes there is no way to turn it off I just went through all the modes in the 7 also. I hse one radio for 3 boats and the other for 3 boats. In another radio (cant remember the name) it has a boat mode where it can be turned off. Thankx for the help guys.

I saw you solved it but also saw this so I responded.

[Boots]

Thanks for your help brother