Programming Instructions
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Latest AVIAN Series Firmware Version 
Avian 15A  SPMXAE1015            Latest Firmware: 04.0.11 
Avian 20A  SPMXAE1020 (Blade 230 S Smart)      Latest Firmware: 04.0.03 
Avian 30A  SPMXAE1030            Latest Firmware: 04.0.22 
Avian 45A  SPMXAE1045            Latest Firmware: 04.0.22 
Avian 60A  SPMXAE1060            Latest Firmware: 04.0.22 
Avian 80A  SPMXAE1080            Latest Firmware: 04.0.12 
Avian 100A  SPMXAE1100            Latest Firmware: 04.0.27 
Avian 130A  SPMXAE1130            Latest Firmware: 04.0.27 
Avian 120A  SPMXAE1120HV          Latest Firmware: 04.0.06 
Change Log 
 August 20
th
 2021 – Available on Smartlink App V1.09 
•  Improved TextGen Programming Intialization – Throttle input will cancel Text gen entry sequence 
and allows esc to function as normal 
•  Fixed Hand-Shake bug with latest Smart Receivers 
November 20
th
 2020 – Available on Smartlink App V1.08 
•  Added: Smart ESC Programming Via TextGen (May require transmitter update) 
o  Change Avian programmable settings via Spektrum DX \ iX \ NX transmitter and Smart receiver 
▪  See more about Smart ESC Prog./TextGen in the explanation section near the end of this 
document 
•  Improved: Motor compatibility 
•  Added: Each of the following adjustable parameters: 
o  Reverse brake type (item #2) 
o  Added “Surge” LVC option (item #4) 
o  Governor gain set up (item #12) 
o  Auto restart time (item #13) 
o  Restart acceleration time (item 14) 
o  Thrust reverse channel (item #15) 
•  Changed: Each of the following programmed defaults: 
o  Cutoff voltage from 3.2V/Cell to 3.4V/Cell (item #6) 
o  Active FreeWheel from Enabled to Disabled (item #11) 
Spektrum SmartLink App ESC Update and 
Programming App Instructions 
Latest FIRMA Series Firmware Version 
ESC Programmer Box V1  SPMXCA200        Latest Firmware: V04.0.27 
ESC Programmer Box V2  SPMXCA200        Latest Firmware: B1.25 
Change Log – August 20
th
 2021 
•  Added Support for new Smart Firma ESCs 










