Smart ESC Update Instructions and

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

For updating the ESC firmware and enabling motor/thrust reversing

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

be updated/programmed individually with the same settings.

Required Items:

• Desktop or Laptop computer running Windows 7 or higher

• Servo extension 3+” or longer

• 6S Flight 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 – Download here -

Accessing the ESC

1. Remove the (4) 3 x 10mm and (2) 3 x 16mm screws Motor Nacelle Assembly. Note: the 3

x 16mm are the middle two screws.

2. Carefully lift the Motor 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 very careful to avoid damaging the foam and other parts while the Nacelle Assembly

is not secure.

Updating the Firmware (NOTE: Updating the firmware is optional but recommended)

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

front of the ESC. Note: Orange corresponds to gray 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 flight 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 firmware and select “04.0.09-

6S”.

9. Click “Upgrade”.

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E-flite A-10 Thunderbolt II Twin 64mm EDF BNF Basic (EFL011500) Addendum For updating the ESC firmware and enabling motor/thrust reversing IMPORTANT: The Spektrum Avian Dual Smart ESC has two independent ESCs inside that must be updated/programmed individually with the same settings.
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10. The “Progress Status:” bar will appear while it is updating the firmware. 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.