Quick Start Guide
Required hardware
- PhotonDrive PDB 500 HotSwap
- PhotonDrive ESC 150
- Flight controller
- BLDC motor
- Battery or other power source (6S-15S LiPo recommended)
- Power leads (8-12 AWG cable recommended)
- Signal wire
We strongly recommend using high-quality silicone-insulated wire for all power connections.
Wiring diagram
Make sure your setup matches the wiring diagram below. The PDB 500 HotSwap is designed to be used with the PhotonDrive ESC 150, however other electronic speed controllers are supported as well.
First power-up
Before powering up the circuit, check for shorts between the power leads. First power-up should be done at low voltage to test the setup while minimizing potential damage.
A “smoke stopper” module is highly recommended before first power-up.
Connect a low voltage power source to the PDB and power up the system. The ESC should initialize and the motor should beep to indicate that it’s ready for operation.