AVR-Chat

--- In AVR-Chat@yahoogroups.com, Kevin <dlc@f...> wrote:
> Dave,
> 
> Dave Mucha wrote:
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > I'm trying to find more data about the R/C throttle control.
> > 
> > as I am to understand, the control input to an
> > ElectronicSpeedController (ESC) is over a repetitive 20mS frame.  and
> > in that frame there is a range between 0.5 and 2.0mS that is the
value.  
> 
>    Not quite.  The standard is a 1ms to 2ms pulse, with 1.5ms being the 
> center, every 20ms.  Most servos or whatever are happy with .8 to 2.2, 
> going further than that is problematical.
> 
> > That would make it so 0.5mS is a zero speed and 2.0mS would be
100% speed.
> 
>    1ms is full to one direction or speed, 2ms is full to the other 
> direction or speed.  Zero is 1.5ms.
> 

I thought that throttle was zero to full.  a servo for steering, be it
rudder, alerons or steering has a center, but I had thought throttle
was single ended, ie:1ms 

But, I am just learning.

And, brushless is the desired method.

I have to read more of the posted responses.....

Dave