Compact Powerhouse
The Great Planes Electrifly C-30 electronic speed control (ESC) is extremely compact to minimize weight and simplify installation. It is an ideal speed control for electric airplanes up to a speed 600 motor size. The throttle function is fully proportional, so you can go from a slow idle to full throttle utlilizing the throttle control on your transmitter. It uses a "safe start" system to prevent accidental motor starts. In order to activate the throttle, you must first advance the throttle to full on, wait a couple of seconds and then pull the throttle to full off. This then "arms" the throttle and you are then ready to advance the throttle and the motor and propellor will begin to turn.
Battery Eliminator Circuitry (BEC)
The battery eliminator circuitry allows you to use the battery that is powering the motor to also power the servos. The C-30 can power both the receiver and up to three standard, mini or micro servos, then as the motor draws the current down in the battery, the C-30 will cut off the power to the motor when it reaches 4.8 volts, leaving enough current to continue to power the receiver and servos so that you can safely land your airplane.
Plus
The Great Planes Electrifly micro electronic speed control features factory installed battery connector (Tamiya/standard style), a built-in thermal shutdown protection which turns the motor off if the transistors in the ESC overheat, reverse polarity protection if you accidentally get the battery polarity reversed and an on/off switch. The C-30 is an ultra high frequency ESC to optimize battery run time and cool operation of the ESC.
Special Note
If you are using an Airtronics Z, Hitec S or JR receiver, the receiver plug on the ESC will have to be modified to fit those brands and styles of receivers. This is easily accomplished by removing the polarity tab on the ESC receiver plug so that it will fit into those receivers. Motor wires are white (positive) and blue (negative).
Requires
Battery with female Tamiya/standard connector to plug into the preinstalled male Tamiya/standard connector on the ESC. Requires you to solder the capacitors onto the motor if the motor does not already have pre-installed capacitors and solder the motor leads onto the motor.
Purchase Price Includes
One Great Planes Electrifly C-30 micro electronic speed control with battery eliminator circuitry with Tamiya/standard style battery connectors, Futaba J style receiver connector, on/off switch, 3 capacitors, one Schottky diode for added efficiency, one 2.75" long small shrink tubing and one instruction sheet.
Comparison Specifications
- Length: 1.30" (33mm)
- Width: .69" (17.5mm)
- Height: .37" (9.5mm)
- Weight: 0.70 oz. (19.8g) with wires
- Input Voltage: 5-10 cells (6-12v)
- Max. Rated Current: 30 Amps continous max
- BEC Voltage: 5v/1A
- Low Voltage Cutoff: 4.8v
- Heatsink: Yes
- On Resistance: .00275
Additional Specifications
- Connectors: Futaba J style for receiver
- Switching Frequency: 1.5 KHz
- Motors: Speed 400, 500 and 600.
Great Planes C-30 Electronic Speed Control Warranty Details
Manufacturer warranties this product to be free from defects for 180 days from date of purchase.
Instruction Manual (PDF)
