Problems with speedcontroller set up

[Gabe01]

I'm having issues with setting up my speedcontroller set up. when its all wired together the motors won't move

Sabretooth RC

x2 GRO2s

Spectrum RX
Spectrum DX5 TX


I have new batteries in everything, the RX light is on, but no joy when moving the sticks, am I being a numpty.

[Shakey]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

Maybe include a picture of the setup?

[plargen]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

have you checked if the tx and rx are paired properly

[Max]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

Have you set the dip switches correctly? Is the battery plugged in the right way round?

[maddox10]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

I don't know, but is the RX/TX brand new?

If so, binding could be the issue.

[ady]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

Plug an old servo into rx with batt of course and see what happens?

[leorcc]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

Plug an old servo into rx with batt of course and see what happens?

Excellent suggestion when testing. Keep a simple servo around specifically to rule out radio problems.

[Gabe01]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

I will take a photo of the set up. and get my meter out

I have no servos
I have paired the TX RX again

[Gabe01]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

here is a picture, it still does not work, thoughts?

[teamshock]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

from here it looks like the leads going into the rx are plugged in upside down. the orange signal wire usually goes towards the middle of the rx

[Anttazz]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

Maybe try moving/inverting the servo leads around on the rx, see if its maybe in the wrong channel. Other obvious one, made sure the battery is charged?

[blazerbotics]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

I agree with Will, i think the servo leads are plugged in the wrong way up.

[Max]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

I agree with Will, i think the servo leads are plugged in the wrong way up.

But then i don't think the bec wouldn't be powering the receiver so the receiver light wouldn't be on

[Shakey]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

I agree with Will, i think the servo leads are plugged in the wrong way up.

But then i don't think the bec wouldn't be powering the receiver so the receiver light wouldn't be on

The receiver can still get power, I accidentally had a plugin upside down a while back and it still lit up.

[leorcc]

Re: Problems with speedcontroller set up

That is correct even upside down the RX would get power. the plus wire is in the middle and signal will act as a minus while testing for signal.