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Turnigy AE-45A Brushless ESC

Turnigy AE-45A Brushless ESC


A quality SMT produced ESC with reliable components.
The Turnigy AE series are based on new powerful microprocessor.
The new CPU means ultra fast sync timing, crisper throttle response, less battery load and reduced FET heat buildup. Also there is a separate voltage regulator IC for microprocessor providing good anti-jamming capability. 

Specification:
Output:  Continuous 45A, burst 50A up to 10 seconds.
Input Voltage:  2-6 cells lithium battery or 5-18 cells NIMH battery.  
BEC:  Linear 3A @ 5V
Control Signal Transmission: Optically coupled system.
Max Speed:    
   2 Pole: 210,000rpm
   6 Pole: 70,000rpm
   12 Pole: 35,000rpm
Size:  60mm (L) * 26mm (W) * 11mm (H).
Weight:  43g.
 
Features:
High performance microprocessor brings out the best compatibility with all kinds of motors and the highest driving efficiency.
Wide-open heatsink design to get the best heat dissipation effect.
Improved Normal, Soft, Very-Soft start modes, compatible with aircraft and helicopter.
Smooth, linear, quick and precise throttle response.
Multiple protection features: Low-voltage cut-off protection / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection
Programable via transmitter

Programming features:
Brake setting (we recommend using brake for only folding props applications)
Battery type(Li-xx or Ni-xx)
Low voltage cutoff setting
Factory default setup restore
Timing settings (to enhance ESC efficiency and smoothness)
Soft acceleration start ups (for delicate gearbox applications)
Low voltage cutoff type (power reduction orirnmediate shutdown)
 
Factory default settings:
Brake:  off
Battery type:  Li-xx (Li-ion or Li-Po)
Low voltage cutoff threshold:  Soft cut-off (2.6V)
Timing setup:  Low
Soft Acceleration Start Up:  Normal 
Low voltage cutoff type:  Medium


PRODUCT ID: TAE-45A

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Total of 68 discussions.
raoul  1 points - 6/18/2013
 
Hello guys ! I have a problem when witn this controller I connect there no light and my reiciver FUTABA is not powered LED more! is that the controller is dead? Thanks for answer
James J  3 points - 6/4/2013
 
No good!! I have purchased four of these in the last month 5/2013. (Three 45A and one 30A). Three of these shorted and fried immediately, one good and working fine. Don't buy.
 EffinA 1509 points
Was it the 45A, or the 30A and 2 45A. What motors are they on? Mine works fine, but doesn't like smaller motors. It does, however work fine on a Funfighter motor. When say they shorted and fried, did you mean they smoked? I am just trying to get some details, so I can help you, and determine the cause of the problem.
 James J 3 points
It was two brand new 45A burned in a row . First one in my stock Bixler2 on a 3s 2200 battery, next one just bench testing in my stock Nitro Dynam Waco with a 4S 2200 battery. Third one was the 30A midair in my stock Flyzone Tidewater on a 3S 2200 battery. In each case the planes were seriously scorched and damaged before I could yank the connectors. Turnigy has a serious QC problem on these AE type ESC's. Why must I buy four of these to get one good one!? Ridiculous, DON'T BUY these.
 Peter 53 points
got 2 of the AE-45A* the first i used only once for seconds on ~40A - still alive (but not the plane ..) and used for some function testings .. the second burned flying a f9f with a 2830-4000kv/5-blade 64mm EDF which takes static 44A. Was not completely dead but offers only 50% power and BEC was still working so the plane can land normal. One chip on two of the tree lines are burned. Using a AE-30 without problems - but the 30A ESC is running on only 22A static - so i think it will be ok when you use the AE-45A like a 35A ESC (but for this they should lable it with AE-35A ...)
B-BALLER  12 points - 5/26/2013
 
Anybody knows what timing i should use with the Bixler2 Motor: 2620-1300kv Brushless Outrunner? I used the default timing but is experiencing power glitches. I tried lowering the timing but to no avail. my Bixler's nose and wings has almost disintegrated because of what happened and I'm afraid before i figure this out i won't be able to fly the bixler because it's already shred into pieces. Am i looking at the right way or is it the TX/RX that i am using. Turnigy 9X 9Ch Transmitter w/ Module & 8ch Receiver (Mode 2) (v2 Firmware). desperate for help. thanks in advance.
 EffinA 1509 points
I have noticed with this ESC that it will glitch on a lower current motor. The timing is automatic, so what you need to do is to use a lower current ESC, like the 30A Bluseries (I have had good luck with those). DO NOT FLY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. You will destroy your model needlessly.
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 B-BALLER 12 points
thanks for the reply EffinA. i will try your recommendation and see if it works for me. do you think adding an RX battery will be able to help? how do you classify the lower current motor from the higher current ones? thanks!
 EffinA 1509 points
Thanks for the credit! I looked at the specs of the Bixler 2, and a 30A ESC should be perfect. I was thinking about using one of these for FPV, but I have a better plan (actually plans). I have a set of RC plane plans from 1964, and except for electric, she will be all antique like with a slikspan wing, and I am even transferring a 9xr into an old steel RC TX case!
 EffinA 1509 points
Don't bother with an extra battery pack, the BEC is rock solid reliable.
David  17 points - 5/18/2013
 
I purchased this ESC to replace a lower amp ESC. When the old ESC is reinstalled every thing works. I reversed the RX plug with no change.
David  17 points - 5/15/2013
 
I reversed the throttle with the same results. Also, no response on the control surfaces. All i get 1 beep/s.
 EffinA 1509 points
Hmmm. No response to the control surfaces means there is no power to the RX. No lights on the receiver? If so, check the connector on the receiver to the ESC, I would think it is on backwards. Generally, even if the ESC doesn't arm, the control surfaces will still work, because the BEC is constant.
David  17 points - 5/13/2013
 
Just received Turngy ae-45a SBEC 5-6v/4a. All it does is beep once /s. I reversed the RX plug with no change. Also, changed the motor wires with no results. My other ESC's are plug and play. Suggestions? THANKS
 EffinA 1509 points
I think you need to reverse the throttle on your TX, that ought to get you going.
Rainis  2 points - 5/10/2013
 
I think you can use Turnigy programming card for this .
Khoa  7 points - 5/4/2013
 
Anyone know which programming card works with this ESC? Listening to beeps is making me lose my mind.
FoamFloater  5 points - 4/29/2013
 
Picture shows SBEC 3A Spec says LINEAR 3A Sale lost.
simon  10 points - 3/11/2013
 
STILL NO ANSWER !!! Will youtube or goole the answer, methinks this doesnt have sbec as per advertised !
 DoubleCH 6 points
It should power Rx regardless of which port you plug it in but only throttle port will work motor with throttle stick. Make sure you don't plug in the wrong way, reversing Gnd and Signal. This ESC comes with ve in the middle which is the same with Spektrum Rx. Can't speak for 9X Rx.
simon  10 points - 3/10/2013
 
Jose, you & me asking the same question but methinks nobody knows the answer !
 EffinA 1509 points
Dude, hook the ESC to channel 3, the BEC will power it on any channel.
simon  10 points - 3/10/2013
 
I ask again, where does the receiver lead in this ESC plug into a 9X receiver ? Batt connections or Throttle or is this not compatible with the Turnigy receiver.
 ATX10 30 points
Plugs into channel 3 of ur 9x receiver, yes throttle channel.
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Jose Alfredo Carneiro  2 points - 3/4/2013
 
Bought it here in HK a while ago. Now I'm trying to work it on but i had no success. It's energized by a Turnigy 4000 mAh, 4 cells LiPo battery and plugged to a TWM KM0374810 motor. I use a Spektrum AR6200 receiver and plugged the ESC to the Throttle slot. Also tried the Battery slot but it didn't even light the RX led! Any suggestions? :-(
 EffinA 1509 points
Check to see if you plugged it in backwards. If you did, it will not come on, otherwise, you may have a bad BEC. Use a multitester to see if there is 4-6VDC from the plug to the TX, if not it is a bad BEC, if so, something is not correctly hooked up.
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Yes, unfortunally I've got a bad ESC .... Nothing to do ....
 EffinA 1509 points
Thank you for the credit. I am sure HK will hook you up with a credit, and I can tell you these are usually very reliable ESC's
simon  10 points - 3/4/2013
 
Where does the receiver lead plug into, the throttle channel or the batt channel, if into the throttle does this provide the sbec power to the reciver ?
 EffinA 1509 points
Throttle channel.
Peter  53 points - 2/20/2013
 
The fact that this ESC can be programmed using the Turnigy Speed Controller Programming Card (idProduct=7187) increase the usability significant. Not only stupid stick-programming as stated in the description.
 Peter 53 points
Note: you have to use a other sheme then printed on the programmer - the right one can be found in the files-section - its the K-Force ESC ....
jason  16 points - 2/12/2013
 
I,m sorry same question as below but had to switch batteries cuz out of stock. Now rhino 2250mah 25c, HK450, turnigy 3500kv motor, ESC from above, but i need a compatable ubec or sbec, thanks.
 EffinA 1509 points
No sir, it has a BEC built in, so no worries.
jason  16 points - 2/12/2013
 
since the trust esc's out of stock i,m getting this, but does anyone have any recommendations for ubec or sbec to go with this esc in my HK450, 3500kv motor, 2200mah 25c battery?? Some advice would be greatly appreciated.
 EffinA 1509 points
It has a BEC already, so you don't need another one.
marco Antonio Guimaraes Nunino  12 points - 2/2/2013
 
Para mim particularmente este e um dos melhores esc devido ser muito forte e uma boa lenta no inicio explendido,tambem gostei do esc HK-yep 45a ou 60 sao otimos tambem com a lenta.
 William 199 points
Sorry, (lo siento) no hablo espanol (I do not speak spanish)
 Peter 53 points
Don't matter - it seems to be portuguese *-) he only saying that this is a nice esc with smooth throttle response and he is also thrilled about the 45, 60amps yep esc.
 William 199 points
Oops...........I'm happy if he's happy.
Adel2310  10 points - 1/28/2013
 
hi , what kind of programing card can be used with this ESC thanks
 aero330 46 points
It can be easily programmed with your TX without program cards. Read the instructions in the "file tables"
 Peter 53 points
use the Turnigy Speed Controller Programming Card (idProduct=7187) and you don't have to do this silly stick-action .... i have tried it with my v2.0 card - it works perfect ....
Alvaro  5 points - 1/4/2013
 
Is this enough for a 3700kv motor and four servos? Im building a 450 heli
 johndoe81 21 points
Yes it is no need to run a bec with this esc.
 Alvaro 5 points
thanks man
roberted5  104 points - 1/3/2013
 
Will it power 4 1.0 amp servos using 4S Li-Po's since it's SBEC?Does the 4amp SBEC work for up to 6S?
 johndoe81 21 points
Yes it will work without any issues.
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johndoe81  21 points - 12/26/2012
 
Yes you will not have any issues. Just make sure you calibrate your end points of your transmitter.
 Alexander 8 points
thanks
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Alexander  8 points - 12/24/2012
 
will this work with the FrSky DF 2.4Ghz Combo Pack for JR w/ Module & RX.






 roberted5 104 points
Yes very well.
harryw  4 points - 12/23/2012
 
good esc for 450 heli,before you hook it up read the manual.you do not need a program card its easy stick programming.
Mohd Fadly  11 points - 12/20/2012
 
LINEAR OR SWITCHING TYPE BEC IS THIS..???!
TELL THE TRUTH..!
 Gary 3059 points
The specs clearly state "Linear",no mention of SBEC.
 Erik Andre 7 points
Take a look at the picture, I read SBEC on the ESC. That is what confuses me and make me wonder if the specs is wrong.
 Gary 3059 points
Sorry,did not notice that,yes,it is a bit confusing,think I would go by the label the manufacturers put on the ESC and not the specs.
 ARINAS 91 points
so,consider its an switching type bec..?
 roberted5 104 points
It's SBEC.
Mohd Fadly  11 points - 12/20/2012
 
how fast its MCU real refresh rate? is it over 450Hz ?? any potential for this esc to be reflash wit better/new firmware,to achieve faster refresh rate?? tqvm for answer...
 ARINAS 91 points
PLEEZZZ SOME BODY ANSWER THIS....?
 roberted5 104 points
Yes,it does have SBEC.
Mohd Fadly  11 points - 12/20/2012
 
actually is this esc have linear or switching type bec??? what kind of MCU Chip does it uses?? ATMEL or SILab or else???
im planning to use this for multicopter..
 ARINAS 91 points
ANYBODY KNOW ANSWER FOR HIS QUESTION...??PLS .. HELP..!?
Erik Andre  7 points - 12/16/2012
 
We can read SBEC on the ESC (piture), the text states linear BEC - is the BEC linear or switching?
William  199 points - 12/15/2012
 
Will this work on an Addiction X (rather than Quantum 45a ESC which is expensive)? Thanks guys. Planning on a 4s 2200 and G25 brushless outrunner.
 William 199 points
Nevermind...
John  70 points - 11/10/2012
 
using this ESC Stock settings with a proven 2500 11.1 Lipo on a Turnigy sk3 helidrive(450size) all on a HK450. Normal flight mode is set up at -2 and 12 pitch. I get a good hover for less than 2 minutes and the motor lags (sounds like too much pitch) I will set it down and head speed comes up and it will hover for a few seconds then will repeat the issues. I switched the ESC with an older one and it flies rock solid with awesome 3d performance. Any info would be of great help.
Thanks....
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Rubines
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2 thumbs up!
Great Esc using it on my Eflite Showflite 4D.
Crisp throttle management, perfectly capable for 3D flight.

Btw. Just bought another one for my Extra 260 from P.A.


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glikar
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The description clams the AE45A is programmed with Turnigy BESC program card. It doesn't work. What does work is the HobbyWing Program Card. It show the 12 settings with each value, reference the AE45A docs, set and hit OK. It done. Re-power everything and verify.


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keith
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I have one of these in my Polaris XL with a 400 watt motor and a 3S 2650 batt; Excellent! Very smooth throttle and good clean power to the receiver and servos. Running a heat sink since it's inside seaplane with no airflow, still no overheating.

I'm buying another right now for another seaplane.


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nexxa1974
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Work perfectly. I put a lot of stress on it and it never gave up. (I push it by error over 90Amps for 5 secondes, wrong setup on test bench)I noticed my error after, the ESC was hot, but not burning hot. Still working fine. The BEC drive 2x HS-65MG and 2x HS-82MG without problem (analog servos).


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Riktor
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Montato sul mio hk-450 che piano piano lo sto portando a tutto metallo e carbonio! va semplicemente una bomba! giri perfetti, 0 problemi con il bec(anche se uno sempre un condensatore quando uso il bec) super soft start eccezionale! straconsigliato


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