SkyRC Cheetah 1/10 60A Sensored Combo User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

For 1/12 & 1/10 Scale Car
Support Both Sensor or Sensor-less Brushless Motor

Never use faulty accessories, e.g. motor which may damage the ESC. Always insulate
exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which
can damage ESC too.
Always disconnect the battery pack from the speed control when not in use to avoid
short circuits and possible fire hazard. When the ESC is switched off, there is still small
current and it may cause over discharge of the battery after some time.
The ESC can support 4-9 cells NiMH or 2-3 cells LiPo battery.

Note:

We will not be responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance with above
instruction.

Receiver

Throttle
lead

Red power wire
(battery positive)

Power
Switch

Black power wire
(battery negative)

Battery
Pack

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Cheetah 1/10 CS60 60A Sensored ESC from SKYRC
TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. Please read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before you use the
product. These operating instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become
familiar with its features and functions and make full use of this product.

SAFETY NOTE

It is not a toy and suitable for users older than 14 years old.
Never allow water, moisture, oil or other foreign materials to get inside ESC, motor, or on
the PC Boards. It may damage the ESC completely.
Never disassemble the ESC and modify the components on the PC Boards.
Suggest using the original wires and connectors which are packed in the box.
Never solder one part for more than 5 seconds as some components will get damaged
by high temperature.
Never run the ESC w/o load at full throttle and it may damage the bearings and other
moving parts.
Please make sure the location where to fix the ESC has good airflow ventilating so that
the heat could dissipate quickly.
To avoid short circuit, please keep the ESC connectors far away from other metal parts.
Never connect the battery in polarity in reverse.
Please remove the pinion gear before performing calibration and programming functions
with this system. Please keep your hands, hair, cloth, clear from the gear train and
wheels of an armed high performance
Before you switch on the ESC, please make sure all the cables are well solder with the
connectors (It is easy to get loose when running) . What's more, make sure the cables
not touch the moving parts.
Electronic motor timing will increase the temperatures of ESC and brushless motor. Use
extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and
overheating.
Incorrect timing setting may cause permanent damage to the ESC and motors. Please
choose proper ratio and timing setting according to motor's instruction.
To avoid signal interference, please always turn on the transmitter first THEN turn on the
speed control. Do the opposite when powering it off.

PREPARATION

Plan Speed Control Placement

1)
Choose a location for the speed control that is protected from debris. To prevent radio
interference, place the speed control as far away from the radio receiver as possible and
keep the power wires as short as possible. Select a location that has good airflow
ventilating. If the ESC gets air flow, it will run cooler; and that means it will be more
efficient.

Mount Speed Control in Vehicle

2)
Use double-sided tape to mount the speed control in vehicle (do not use CA glue). Use
double-sided tape to mount the switch where it will be easy to access. Select a position
where it will not get damaged or get switched OFF during a crash or roll-over.

Soldering

3)
Cut the ESC's BLUE, YELLOW & ORANGE silicone motor power wires to the desired
length and strip about 3.2mm-6.35mm (1/8”-1/4”) of insulation from the end of each wire.
“Pre-tin”the wire by heating the end and applying solder until it is thoroughly covered.
CAUTION: By very careful not to splash yourself with hot solder.
Place the ESC's BLUE Phase ‘A’ motor wire onto motor's ‘A’ solder tab and solder. Use
soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin adding solder to tip of soldering iron
and wire. Add just enough solder to form a clean and continuous joint from the plated
area of the solder tab up onto the wire. Solder the ESC's YELLOW Phase‘B’ motor wire
to the motor's ‘B' solder tab and Solder the ESC's ORANGE Phase ‘C' motor wire to
motor’s ‘C’ solder tab.

CONNECTION

Connect the motor sensor harness to ESC. Insert the 6 pin connector on the end of the

1)
motor's sensor wires into ESC's sensor harness socket.
Connect Throttle lead to ESC and other end to the Receiver (Throttle Channel, Ch2)

2)
Connect the motor and the ESC.

3)

4)

Connect ESC to batter pack.

Program Card

Motor
Sensor Wire

Yellow motor
phase wires
(phaseB)

Blue motor
phase wires
(phaseA)

Orange motor
phase wires
(phaseC)

ESC CALIBRATION

Calibration is necessary for the first use of the ESC, or whenever used with a new/different
transmitter. Individual transmitter's signals for full throttle, full brake and neutral vary. You
must calibrate your ESC so that it will operate more effectively with your transmitter.

How to calibrate the ESC?

ESC switch OFF.
Connect the ESC to the battery and the motor.
Turn on the transmitter.
Press and hold the ESC switch for few seconds, the motor will ring long beep once. After
that, the red LED will blink the motor will ring like beep-beep-beep… in a row which indicates
it is time to set the neutral position, full throttle and full brake one by one. You could release
the ESC switch now.

Keep the throttle trigger in neutral position, press the ESC switch once, the
green LED will blink once then extinguish and the motor will ring beep once
which indicates the neutral position has been set.

Hold full throttle and press the ESC switch once, the green LED will blink
twice then extinguish and the motor will ring twice like beep-beep which
indicates the full throttle has been set.

Move the throttle trigger to full brake and hold full brake, press the ESC
switch once, the green LED will blink three times then extinguish and the
motor will ring three times like beep-beep-beep which indicates the full brake

has been set.

After the calibration is finished, keep the throttle in neutral position, the red
LED will stay ON, the ESC and the motor is ready to work.

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ESC ON/OFF AND LED INDICATOR

ESC ON/OFF: When the ESC is OFF, press the switch once, the motor will ring beep once and

1.

the red LED will stay on (The factory default motor turbo timing is 10°), then the ESC is ready to
work. When the ESC is on, press the switch once, the LED will extinguish and the ESC is OFF.

CAUTION:

After running at full load, the ESC will be very hot. In this case, please turn off the ESC

1:

after it cools down.

2:

When the motor is running, the ESC can't be powered off by pressing the switch; when the
motor stops working, the ESC can be powered off. In an emergency, please disconnect
the battery to power off the ESC.

3:

When the motor is running, keep the trigger of the transmitter to full brake for 8 seconds,
the ESC will be off.

Explanation of LED Indicator

2.

The throttle trigger is in neutral position

The throttle trigger is in neutral position

The motor is running while the throttle trigger doesn’t
reach to the highest throttle/brake position

The throttle trigger is at the highest throttle/brake position.

Red LED is blinking (zero timing)

Red LED stays on
(Motor turbo timing is on)

Green LED is blinking.

Green LED stays ON

ESC PROGRAMMING

Programming Card

Programming Card allows you to modify the most commonly used settings in your Cheetah
1/10 CS60 60A Sensored ESC controller all at the touch of a single button. No computer
needed. Simply connect the Programming Card to the throttle lead of the controller and
power the programming card as described below. Click the button to scroll through and
change the indicated settings. All the settings will show on the programming card at once.
Can't get any easier!

Instruction for Program Card

Turn off the ESC.
Connect the lead from program card’s 3 pins
connector to the program interface pins of the
ESC. (Please refer ESC’s Instruction Manual
for details. The connection methods for
different ESC may varies)
Turn on the ESC to apply power to both ESC
and Program Card.
All the current settings will be displayed on
the correspond LEDs.
Press and release button to move between
settings.
Press and hold button to change the value for
that setting.
Turn off the ESC and disconnect lead from
Program Card.

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Programmable Items and Description

Program Item Description

Auto LiPo

None

Cut Off Voltage

Auto-Lipo Cut Off Volts/CELL

Drag Brake

Brakes Strength

Punch Strength

Dead Band

Reverse Type

Moto Timing (Sensor Only)
ESC Type Setting

Moto Direction

5V

6V

9V

12V

3.0V

3.1V

3.2V

3.3V

0%-30% (in 5% increment)

0%-100% (in 10% increment)

0-30 (in 5 increment)

Small

Normal

Large

Proportional Rev. Lock Out

Proportional w/o Reverse

FWD to Brake and Reverse

0°-30° (in 5° increment)

ESC Sensor

Normal

Reverse

SPECIFICATION

Constant/Burst Current

Motor Compatible

Car Compatible

Motor Limits

Resistance

Battery Cell Count

BEC Output

Size

Weight

FAN

60A/380A
Brushless Sensor & Sensorless ESC

1/10 and 1/12 Buggy and Touring Car

1/10 and 1/8 Crawlers

5-6S NiMH or 2S LiPo--≥8.5T(1/10 Touring Car), ≥10.5T(1/10 Buggy)

8-9S NiMH or 3S LiPo--≥10.5T(1/10 Touring Car), ≥13.5T(1/10 Buggy)

0.0007ohm

2-3S LiPo 4-9S NiMH or

6V@3A

39x38x20mm (LxWxH)

30g (w/o wire)

5V@0.2A , Max 12.6V

Factory Default Setting

10%

80%

10

10°
Auto

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

The Cheetah 1/10 CS60 60A Sensored ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of 90 DAYS from the original date of purchase
(verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation,
components worn by use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards, damage due to timing,
damage from using more than 3 LiPo cells input voltage, cross-connection of battery/motor
power wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, improper use or
installation of external BEC, damage resulting from thermal overload or short-circuiting
motor, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, tampering
with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC
or get onto the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed
wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding or natural
disaster. Because SKYRC has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or
other related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage
resulting from the use of this product. Every SKYRC speed control & motor is thoroughly
tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the
act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall
our liability exceed the product's original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty
provisions without notice. This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years of
age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner
may result in physical damage or injuries take extra care when operating any remote control.

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