Novak Atom and Cyclone ESC - Manual (Page 12)

12 CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL
STEP 3: Hook-Up Instructions (continued)
To Install Power Wires: Tin the end of the power wires and the
Solder Posts. Solder the power wires to their respective posts.
The color designation for the wire is etched on the ESC’s case,
next to the corresponding solder post.
SOLDERING TIP: Be careful not to position the power wires over the
transistor tabs. When soldering, it is important to work quickly! Be
careful not to apply excessive heat as the solder posts will transfer
heat quickly to the Cyclone or Atom’s PC board, causing the solder
to reflow. Do not use high temperature solder (e.g. Silver Solder).
However, using an iron without enough power will also overheat
the post and PC board before it reflows the solder.
For #5 through #9 refer to Cyclone Hook-Up Photo (Figure 11)
5. CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO THE RECEIVER
After the proper input plug plastic has been installed to match
the receiver (Refer to Step 1), plug the speed control into the
THROTTLE CHANNEL of the receiver.
6. MAKE SURE SPEED CONTROL IS SWITCHED OFF
7. CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO THE BATTERY PACK
Cut the BLACK power wire of the speed control to the desired
length and strip about 1/4” of insulation off the end. Solder to
the negative side of a completely charged 4 to 10 cell battery
pack (1.2 volt DC/cell).
Strip a short section of insulation (1/4”–3/8”) from the middle
section of the RED power wire of speed control where it will
attach to positive of battery pack. Solder the stripped section
of RED power wire to positive of battery pack.
8. CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO THE MOTOR
Cut the BLUE power wire of the speed control to the desired
length and strip about 1/4” of insulation off the end. Solder to
the negative tab of the motor.
Cut the RED power wire of the speed control (after battery
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