The Flipsky ESC is based upon the VESC Open Source Project, and compatible with VESC Software. The Flipsky ESC is a highly modifiable electronic speed. Open-BLDC Project Site The goal of the project is to create a completely Open-Source BrushLess Direct Current moto controller also known as Electronic Speed Controller (ESC). This means in our case that the software is released under GPL, version 3 or later and the hardware is released under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License.
ESC are programable like IC's or even your Arduino. You just don't have a language to program, but a menu made of sounds. To come in this menu, which runs infinite btw you just have to do following Steps: * Connect your ESC * Configure the code (as much as ESC's you have and Pin-configuration) * You should hear nothing, because the Arduino sends a zero * Open your Serial Monitor and send '2000'. it means the highest Signal the ESC can receive * You will hear the sounds which are described on the picture ( Source: Manual: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uploads/811103388X7478X20.pdf) The Hobbyking ESC's can receive a Signal between 700 and 2000 us(microseconds). 700 means throttle at lowest position and 2000 on the highest Position. If you want to know what exactly you du, when you pick a menu visit the manual. Example: - Write 2000 us - Wait until D-D-D-D to chose lipo as batterytype - When it apperas, write at the third 'D' 700 in your Serial ( short delay, thats why you have to send it at the third 'D') - ESC will make a sound, and the Option is chosed. I Hope i could help you with this tutorial.