GPMM2070   BL-8 Brushless ESC 8 Amp

TECH NOTES
      This is the Great Planes Electrifly 8 Amp Electronic Speed Control
                            for Brushless Motors.
           Great for small, lightweight, high-performance airplanes
            from flat-foams to built-up 3Ds with brushless motors.

     **Additional Technical Info Will Be Added When It Becomes Available**

FEATURES: Works with all types of brushless motors including "out runner" styles
            which are capable of handling 8A continuous current
          Custom BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) handles up to 1.5A; great for
            models requiring three high-powered servos
          Fully proportional with brake and reverse
          Compatible with Li-Po, NiCd, and NiMH type batteries
          Programmable features include:
            Brake Control: ON/OFF
            Safe Start: ON/OFF, prevents accidental motor spin at start-up
            Switching Frequency: 8kHz or 16kHz for long run times and cool
              operation
            Low Voltage Control: reduces or cuts motor control but maintains
              radio control
            Timing: soft (7°), hard (30° for out runners), or automatic
            Reverse Rotation
          180 day limited warranty

INCLUDES: One Great Planes 8A Speed Control with pre-installed universal
            radio connector, micro battery connector and 2mm gold plated female
            bullet motor connectors

REQUIRES: Installing in airplane and connecting motor and battery wires


SPECS:    Input Voltage: 5-10 NiCd/MH cells, 2-3 Li-Po cells
             (20V input w/o BEC)
          Output Current: 8A continuous max., 9A surge max.
          BEC: 5V / 1.5A
          Operating Frequency: 8 or 16kHz programmable
          ON Resistance:  0.013 ohms
          Brake: ON/OFF
          Acceleration: Soft, hard, or automatic
          Low Voltage Cutoff: Programmable
          Max. Temp. Cutoff: 230oF (110oC)
          Dimensions:  0.87 x 0.16 x 0.83" (22 x 4 x 21mm)
          Weight: 0.42oz. with wires (12g)

COMMENTS: The instruction sheet for the initial shipments of the Electrifly
            BL-8 Brushless ESC failed to explain how to change the setting of
            the brake function in the programming. The following step should be
            performed after Step 7.C. in the instruction sheet:

          D. BRAKE: To change the brake setting, simply pull the throttle stick
            to minimum within five seconds of hearing the programming tones
            noted in step C above. This will change the state of the brake
            setting - if the brake was on this will turn it OFF, and vice-
            versa. You can determine which setting is active by listening to
            the arming tone. One tone indicates that the brake is enabled, and
          two tones indicates that the brake is disabled. Skip to Step 8 if you
          do not wish to make any other programming changes. To CHANGE ANOTHER
          programmable feature disconnect the battery from the ESC and return
          to Step B above."

          Electrifly's RimFire motor (GPMP4500) is capable of handling up to
            11 amps of current.  This BL-8 ESC puts out a maximum of 8 amps of
            current.  When putting a BL-8 ESC and a RimFire motor into any
            ElectriFly FlatOut airplane AND USING THE RECOMMENDED PROP, the
            motor/ESC system will not need more than 8 amps.  The motor will
            not try to draw more current than the BL-8 ESC can deliver WHEN THE
            CORRECT SIZE OF PROPELLER IS USED.  This motor/ESC combo is
            perfectly matched to the performance of the FLATOUT SERIES OF
            PLANES AND THEIR RECOMMENDED PROP SIZE as well as similar type
            airplanes.  However, when putting a RimFire in a bigger model
            which WILL need more than 8 amps, the BL-8 ESC will not be
            powerful enough to deliver the maximum current that the motor will
            require, and a larger ESC will be necessary.