A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm ESC Addendum

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Required Items:

• Desktop or Laptop computer running Windows 7 or higher

• Servo extension 3+” or longer

• 6S ight battery to Power the ESC

• Spektrum USB SmartLink App for your PC

• Spektrum Smart ESC Programmer (SPMXCA200)

• USB connector, included with the ESC Programmer

Optional: For easier programming/updating in the future, attach a 12” servo

extension (EXLREX12L) to each of the programming leads and route to the battery

compartment.

See the complete instructions for the Spektrum ESC Programmer here:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/

default/dw28558c9c/Manuals/Spektrum-SmartLink-ESC-Update-and-

Programming-Instructions.pdf

Download the SmartLink APP for your PC here:

https://www.horizonhobby.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-horizon-master/

default/Manuals/Spektrum-SmartLink-ESC-Programmer-V1.0.9.zip

E-ﬂite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic (EFL011500) Addendum

How to update the ESC ﬁrmware and enabling motor/thrust reversing

Accessing the ESC

1. Remove the (4) M3 x 10mm and (2) M3 x 16mm screws that retain the

nacelle assembly. Note: the M3 x 16mm are the middle two screws.

2. Carefully lift the nacelle assembly from the fuselage and pull up lifting the

ESC out of the fuselage just until the short programming leads on the front of

the ESC are accessible.

3. Be careful to avoid damaging the foam and other parts while the nacelle

assembly is not secure.

Updating the Firmware

IMPORTANT: Updating the rmware is optional but recommended.

1. Connect a servo extension to one of the short programming leads/connectors

on the front of the ESC. Note: The orange (signal) lead on the servo extension

corresponds to the gray lead on the ESC.

2. Connect the other end of the extension to the Spektrum Smart ESC

Programmer (SPMXCA200) using the port marked ESC on the left side of the

programmer. Match the polarity as marked.

3. Connect a USB cord with USB C connector to the Port marked USB on the

programmer.

4. Launch the Spektrum SmartLink application on your PC.

5. Connect a ight battery to the IC5 connector to power the ESC.

6. Connect the USB cord to your computer.

7. Click the Firmware Upgrade button.

8. Click the down arrow on the Available Versions of the rmware and

select 04.0.09-6S or later.

9. Click Upgrade.

10. The Progress Status: bar will appear while it is updating the rmware.

11. Once complete, disconnect the extension from the programming lead and

connect it to the other short programming lead. Then repeat steps 7-10.

12. Once complete, disconnect all the leads from the ESC and the programmer.

Enabling the Motor/Thrust Reversing

1. Connect a 3+” servo extension to one of the short programming leads/

connectors.

2. Connect the other end of the extension to the Spektrum Smart ESC

Programmer (SPMXCA200) using the port marked ESC. Match the polarity as

marked. Note: The orange (signal) lead on the servo extension corresponds to

the gray lead on the ESC.

3. Remove the battery hatch from the fuselage.

4. Connect a ight battery to the IC5 connector to power the ESC.

5. On the programmer press the EDIT button.

6. Once you see the Brake Type repeatedly press the EDIT button until Reverse

is selected.

7. Press Select to change the Brake Force.

8. Continue pressing the EDIT button until 7 is shown and press SELECT.

9. The default channel is Aux2/Channel 7, if you would like the thrust reversing

function on a different channel repeatedly press the SELECT button until

Thrust Rev is shown.

10. Repeatedly press the EDIT button until the desired channel appears.

11. Press the SAVE button on the programmer to lock in the changes.

12. Once complete, disconnect the extension from the programming lead and

connect it to the other programming lead. Repeat steps 4-11.

13. The motor/thrust reverse feature is now enabled on the ESC.

Reassembly

OPTIONAL: Connect two 300mm/12” servo extensions to the programming leads

and route them into the receiver compartment for easier ESC programming/

updating without removing the motor nacelle assembly in the future.

1. From the battery compartment, gently pull on the battery connector to help

move the ESC back into the fuselage.

2. Look under the nacelle assembly to make sure the motor wires are located in

the channels and t the assembly back to the fuselage.

3. Secure the assembly to the fuselage with the 6 screws.

IMPORTANT: The Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC has two independent ESCs that

must be updated/programmed individually with the same settings.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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EN E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic (EFL011500) Addendum How to update the ESC firmware and enabling motor/thrust reversing IMPORTANT: The Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC has two independent ESCs that must be updated/programmed individually with the same settings.
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DE Zusatz zu E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic (EFL011500) Aktualisierung der Firmware des Geschwindigkeitsreglers und Aktivierung Motorumsteuerung/Schubumkehr WICHTIG: Der Geschwindigkeitsregler Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC besteht aus zwei unabhängigen Geschwindigkeitsreglern, die individuell mit den gleichen Einstellungen aktualisiert/programmiert werden müssen.
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FR Thunderbolt II Twin A-10 64 mm EDF BNF Basic E-flite (EFL011500) Addendum - Comment mettre à jour le micrologiciel du variateur ESC et activer l’inversion moteur/poussée IMPORTANT : le variateur ESC du Spektrum Avian Dual Smart dispose de deux variateurs ESC indépendants qui doivent être mis à jour/programmés individuellement avec les mêmes paramètres.
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IT E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic (EFL011500) Addendum Come aggiornare il firmware dell’ESC e abilitare l’inversione di motore/spinta IMPORTANTE: il regolatore Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC ha due ESC indipendenti che devono essere aggiornati/programmati individualmente con le stesse impostazioni.