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Governor Settings</translate> ==
 
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<translate>When sensor is connected, please set the following:
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<translate>In the Spirit Settings open the General - Throttle/Governor window and set the following:
 
* ''Throttle Frequency'': 120Hz.
 
* ''Throttle Frequency'': 120Hz.
 
* ''Throttle Range - Min.: 1100 us.
 
* ''Throttle Range - Min.: 1100 us.
 
* ''Throttle Range - Max.: 1940 us.
 
* ''Throttle Range - Max.: 1940 us.
 
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HobbyWing ESCs v3/v4 are equipped with RPM lead that is providing signal for the external governor. So you do not need to do anything else except connect the cables properly and turn off the internal Governor of the ESC.

Hw-esc.jpg

1 Required modification

For usage with the Spirit units a small modification of the RPM cable is needed.

  • Move the Yellow cable to the middle in the Servo connector.
  • You can do so with a needle easily.

Hw-sensor.jpg

Wire layout
Yellow wire: RPM Output Signal
White wire: Throttle signal
Red wire: BEC Voltage
Black wire: Ground

As the last operation, connect it to the unit.

Hw-connection.jpg

2 Governor Settings

In the Spirit Settings open the General - Throttle/Governor window and set the following:

  • Throttle Frequency: 120Hz.
  • Throttle Range - Min.: 1100 us.
  • Throttle Range - Max.: 1940 us.