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Malenki-ESC is a DC electronic speed controller for small robots. An ESC converts signals from
e.g. a radio receiver into higher current pulses for motors.

It specifications are not yet fixed, but the plan is:

* Power: 6-13 volts, from a lipo 2S or 3S pack
* Three reversible DC motor drivers: two for tank-steering and one for "weapon"
* Single wire input, supporting either PPM or maybe serial protocols like s-bus or i-bus
* Single wire input, supporting either PPM or serial protocols s-bus or i-bus
* 5v power output / regulator / "BEC" to power a radio (not suitable for a large servo)
* Battery level monitor
* Some status LEDs
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Connectors
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All of the end-user connectors are pin-through-hole for mechanical strength and use 2.54mm pitch.
All of the connectors are pin-through-hole for mechanical strength and use 2.54mm pitch.

J1 and J7 are duplicate input power connectors. They are connected together and both
contain a GND and battery positive voltage. It is recommended to connect a
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J5 is the receiver interface which provides power to the receiver (i.e. "BEC" battery elimination circuit)
and receives data.

J6 is the set of pads on the back of the board intended for programming and debugging.

Getting started
---------------

1. Connect your battery pack, or battery connector, to J7. Observe the correct polarity.
2. (Optional) solder a wire from the positive pin of J1 to J8 for weapon power
3. Connect motors to J2,J3,J4
4. Connect your receiver to J5
4. Connect your receiver to J5 ping GND, +5 and RX

Note that there are two GND pins on J5; you only need to use one, use whichever is
more convenient. You can solder straight pin headers, right-angle pin headers, or
Note that there you can solder straight pin headers, right-angle pin headers, or
flying wires to J5.

Maximum ratings
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Maximum recommended current per channel is 2A.

Maximum recommended current on the rx interface is 250mA
Maximum recommended current on the rx interface is 150mA

It is recommended to use a 2S lipo pack with nominal 7.4v. A 3S pack could also
be used carefully.
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