Spektrum SmartLink App

ESC Update and Programming App Instructions

07 – September - 2021

Items Needed to Perform Updates and Program your

Spektrum Smart ESC

→ Desktop or Laptop computer running Windows 7 or higher

→ Micro USB to USB Cable (included with SPMXCA200)
→ Male to Male Servo lead (included with SPMXCA200)
→ Spektrum Smart ESC Programmer (SPMXCA200)
→ Battery to Power the ESC

Connecting your Spektrum Smart ESC to the SmartLink PC App

1. Download the latest Spektrum SmartLink updater app here

2. Once downloaded, extract the .ZIP file to a location that you can easily find, we suggest the
Desktop
3. Locate and open the Spektrum USB
SmartLink application
4. You will see this screen →

5. Connect your Firma or Avian Smart ESC

to your SPMXCA200 Programmer via
ESC port
a. plug male to male servo lead into your
ESC fan port (Avian 80 and 100amp /
85amp+ Firma Surface ESC)
b. Plug into 3 Pin ESC program port (3 pin
connector on Avian 15-60 amp and
Firma 40 2 in 1)
6. Connect to your SPMXCA200
Programmer to your PC with the micro
USB cable
7. Power on your Avian Smart ESC
8. The SmartLink app will connect to your
Smart ESC

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Spektrum SmartLink App
ESC Update and Programming App Instructions
07 – September - 2021

Using the Spektrum SmartLink App

GENERAL SETTINGS
• Flight Mode
o Fixed Wing (*)Default – For use with Aircraft and non-governed Heli models
o Helicopter – Enables the Speed governing “Govenor” mode for fixed RPM motor speeds
• Brake Type
o Disabled (*) Default – Motor will free wheel when throttle position is zero
o Normal – When throttle position is zero, the assigned brake force will be applied
o Proportional - With this option selected the throttle range changes so the ESC will not
start below 20%. The throttle will operate as normal above 20%, but moving the throttle
below 20% will apply the brakes, increasing in strength as the signal drops to 0%.

o Reverse – When selected transmitter channel is positioned between 0 – 100% travel,

the motor will run in reverse, allowing for braking during taxi/landing and reverse thrust
Please Note – Reverse mode needs to be assigned to an OPEN channel on your
transmitter, this channel is selected in ESC menu item #15 using in conjunction with
another function can cause unexpected behavior in flight.
• Brake Force – This option is adjustable from level 0 (* Default) to level 7. The higher the level, the
stronger the braking effect. When running Reverse Brake Type we recommend setting this to 7.
• Voltage Cutoff Type
o Soft Cutoff: Selecting this option will gradually reduce the ESC output to 50% of the full
power within 3 seconds after the low-voltage cutoff protection is activated.
o Hard Cutoff: Selecting this option will immediately cut off the ESC output when the low-
voltage cutoff protection is activated.
• LiPo Cells - Select Auto Calc to cause the ESC to automatically calculate the number of LiPo cells
based on a 3.7V/cell default. Alternatively, you can select a specific sell count to set the ESC to a
fixed battery configuration.
• Cutoff Voltage - Use this option to adjust the cutoff voltage from 2.8V to 3.8V/cell or disable the
cutoff voltage completely. 3.0v is the default WARNING: Discharging a LiPo battery below 2.8V/
cell may damage the battery. Attempting to charge or discharge a damaged battery can cause a
fire.

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Spektrum SmartLink ESC Programming
App Instructions

THROTTLE – CONTROL

• BEC Voltage - Select the BEC output voltage. Default and available settings per ESC.
• Start-up Mode
o Normal Start-up: If this mode is selected, the motor will immediately increase in RPM to
correspond to the throttle stick input.
o Soft Start-up: If this mode is selected, the motor will gradually increase in RPM to
correspond to the throttle stick input.
TIP: We recommend using this soft start-up mode when using large diameter motors or
gear drives.
• Timing - Select Low, Medium, or High motor timing.
• Motor Rotation - Adjust the rotation direction of the motor without changing wires.
• Active Freewheeling - This option can be set to Enabled or Disabled. Freewheeling can help provide
better throttle linearity or smoother throttle response.
• Thrust Rev – Use this option to select the channel used to activate motor reversing. Reverse must
set in the Brake Type menu
• Governor Gain (Heli Mode only) - Controls how aggressively the governor maintains the set RPM -
Level 1 (less) to Level 3 (more)
• Auto Restart Time (Heli Mode only) - Set the auto-rotation bailout timing
• Restart Accel (Heli Mode only) - Controls how aggressively RPMs are recovered when performing
Auto-rotation bailout

GOVERNOR SETUP
If the governor mode is activated, the ESC will try its best to hold the rotor head speed at a fixed value
that you assign. In order for your Avian ESC to calculate the speed of the main rotor blades of your
helicopter, you need to know the motor
poles number and the gear ratio of main
drive gear vs. the pinion. Below is an
example of this screen with an Avian 100
setup for a Blade Fusion 480 model running
a 14 pole motor, 11 tooth pinion and 112
tooth main gear.

When you adjust the throttle curve, please

make sure that the motor can run at this
preset speed even if the motor load is
heaviest. Please note that the governor
mode function is automatically disabled if
the throttle volume is less than 60% or more
than 90% to allow for proper motor control
in high and low load scenarios.

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BASIC
• Running Mode – Select between Forward and Brake (Fwd/Brk) or Forward, Reverse and Brake
(Fwd/Rev/Brk) (* Default)
• Lipo Cells – Select between Auto-Calculation (* Default)– 8S Lipo Cutoff.
• Low Voltage Cutoff – Select between Auto Low – Auto Intermediate (*Default - Auto High

o Auto (Low) - Low cutoff voltage, not very easy to get the LVC Protection activated, is
applicable to batteries with poor discharge capability.
o Auto (Intermediate) - Medium cutoff voltage, prone to getting the LVC Protection
activated, is applicable to batteries with ordinary discharge capability.
o Auto (High) - High cutoff voltage, very prone to getting the LVC Protection activated, is
applicable to packs with great discharge capability.

• BEC Voltage – Select Between 6.0V (* Default) and 8.4V

• Brake Force – Select between 25% - 100% or Disabled

ADVANCED

• Reverse Force – Select between 25% and 50%. 25% is the default.
• Start Mode (Punch) –

You can adjust the throttle punch from level 1 (very soft) to level 5 (very aggressive) as per the track,
tires, grip, your preference etc. This feature is very useful for preventing tires from slipping during the
starting-up process. In addition, “level 4” and “level 5” have strict requirement on battery’s discharge
capability. It may affect the starting-up if the battery discharges poorly and cannot provide large current
in a short time. The car stutters/cogs or suddenly loses power in the starting-up process indicating the
battery’s discharge capability is not adequate. Upgrade to higher C rating battery or you can reduce the
punch or increase the FDR (Final Drive Ratio) to help.

• Timing Mode - 0°/ 3.75° / 7.5° / 11.25° / *15° / 18.75° / 22.5° / 26.25°, default is 15°.

Usually, low timing value is suitable for most motors. But there are many differences among structures
and parameters of different motors so please try and select the most suitable timing value according to
the motor you are just using. The correct timing value makes the motor run smoothly. And generally,
higher timing value brings out higher output power and higher speed/rpm. Note: After changing the
timing setting, please test your RC model on ground prior to flight. Monitor for cogging, stuttering and
excessive motor heat, if these symptoms occur, reduce timing.

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Spektrum SmartLink App ESC Update and
Programming App Instructions

FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Updating you Spektrum Smart ESC is easy. Simply download the latest version of the SmartLink app, go
to the Firmware Upgrade Tab and click Upgrade. New ESC and Smart Technology features will be added
in the future for applicable Smart ESCs. When that occurs a new SmartLink App version will be available.
Note: When a Firmware upgrade is performed, all settings on your Smart ESC will return to the
defaults, please confirm the proper settings for your model before use.

o Select the top version from the “Available Versions” drop down box then click the “Upgrade” button
to perform the update

o Once the Upgrade button has been selected to install the update on your Smart ESC, a progress bar
will appear on your computer screen. Please allow the update to finish then click OK to save the
settings. You can disconnect and use your Smart ESC with the improved firmware now.

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Spektrum SmartLink App ESC Update and
Programming App Instructions

Latest FIRMA Series Firmware Version

ESC Programmer Box V1 SPMXCA200 Latest Firmware: V04.0.27
ESC Programmer Box V2 SPMXCA200 Latest Firmware: B1.25

Change Log – August 20th 2021

• Added Support for new Smart Firma ESCs

Latest AVIAN Series Firmware Version

Avian 15A SPMXAE1015 Latest Firmware: 04.0.11
Avian 20A SPMXAE1020 (Blade 230 S Smart) Latest Firmware: 04.0.03
Avian 30A SPMXAE1030 Latest Firmware: 04.0.22
Avian 45A SPMXAE1045 Latest Firmware: 04.0.22
Avian 60A SPMXAE1060 Latest Firmware: 04.0.22
Avian 80A SPMXAE1080 Latest Firmware: 04.0.12
Avian 100A SPMXAE1100 Latest Firmware: 04.0.27
Avian 130A SPMXAE1130 Latest Firmware: 04.0.27
Avian 120A SPMXAE1120HV Latest Firmware: 04.0.06

Change Log
August 20th 2021 – Available on Smartlink App V1.09
• Improved TextGen Programming Intialization – Throttle input will cancel Text gen entry sequence
and allows esc to function as normal
• Fixed Hand-Shake bug with latest Smart Receivers

November 20th 2020 – Available on Smartlink App V1.08

• Added: Smart ESC Programming Via TextGen (May require transmitter update)
o Change Avian programmable settings via Spektrum DX \ iX \ NX transmitter and Smart receiver
▪ See more about Smart ESC Prog./TextGen in the explanation section near the end of this
document
• Improved: Motor compatibility
• Added: Each of the following adjustable parameters:
o Reverse brake type (item #2)
o Added “Surge” LVC option (item #4)
o Governor gain set up (item #12)
o Auto restart time (item #13)
o Restart acceleration time (item 14)
o Thrust reverse channel (item #15)
• Changed: Each of the following programmed defaults:
o Cutoff voltage from 3.2V/Cell to 3.4V/Cell (item #6)
o Active FreeWheel from Enabled to Disabled (item #11)

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 Latest FIRMA Series Firmware Version
Firma 60A SPMXSE1060 Latest Firmware: B1.00.0.19
Firma 85A SPMXSE1085 Latest Firmware: B1.11
Firma 100A SPMXSE1100 Latest Firmware: B1.25
Firma 120A SPMXSE1060 Latest Firmware: B1.30
Firma 130A SPMXSE1080 Latest Firmware: B1.66
Firma 150A SPMXSE1150 Latest Firmware: B2.21 Off-Road
Firma 160A SPMXSE1160 Latest Firmware: B4.12
Firma 160A SPMXSE1160CP (Arrma Version) Latest Firmware: B3.12
Firma 160A SPMXSE1160M (Marine Version) Latest Firmware: B1.07

Change Log
August 20th 2021 – Available on Smartlink App V1.09
• Improved TextGen Programming Initialization – Throttle input will cancel Text gen entry sequence
and allows esc to function as normal
• Firma 60 Sensored Crawler – Changed default Reverse force to 100%
• Firma 60 Sensored Crawler – Added “Auto” Option 10 for Drag Brake Rate
o Automatically applies increased Drag Brake in ratio to motor speed (faster = less DB)
• Firma 100 and 120 – Removed 7.4v BEC Option for better RTR Servo Compatibility
• Firma 130 – Changed Default Settings

January 6th 2021 – Available on Smartlink App V1.08

• Added: Firma Smart ESC Programming via TextGen (May require transmitter update)
o Change Firma programmable settings via Spektrum DX Surface transmitter and Smart receiver
▪ See more about Smart ESC Prog./TextGen in the explanation section near the end of this
document

Continue to the next page to see updated programming tables for all Avian and Firma Smart ESCs
and descriptions of the firmware changes

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 Programming Charts
Avian 15 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 4S
SPMXAE1015 Hardware Version: HW196_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.11 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 2S 3S 4S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

Avian 30 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S or 3S - 4S OEM Version

SPMXAE1030 Hardware Version: HW195_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.22 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.2V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

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 Avian 30 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 4S
SPMXAE1030A
Hardware Version: HW195_V1.00456NB
(Blade 330 S)
Software Version: 04.0.18-N and Programmer Version: V1.06

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 2S 3S 4S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 2.8V / Cell 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.2V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Tmie 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

Avian 45 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S

SPMXAE1045 Hardware Version: HW195_V100456NB
Software Version: 04.0.22 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.2V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

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 Avian 60 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S
SPMXAE1060 Hardware Version: HW195_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.22 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.2V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

Avian 80 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 8S

SPMXAE1080 Hardware Version: HW197_V2.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.12 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S 8S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V 8.4V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

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 Avian 100 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S
SPMXAE1100 Hardware Version: HW197_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.27 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V 8.4V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

Avian 130 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S

SPMXAE1130 Hardware Version: HW197_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.27 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff Surge SW

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 3S 4S 5S 6S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V 8.4V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

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 Avian 120Amp Brushless Smart ESC 6S - 14S
SPMXAE1120HV Hardware Version: HW198_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.06 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Flight Mode Fixed-wing Helicopter (Store Govenor)

2. Brake Type Disabled Normal Proportional Reverse

3. Brake Force 0 1 2 4 5 6 7

4. Voltage Cutoff Type Soft Cutoff Hard Cutoff

5. LiPo Cells Auto Calculation 6S 8S 10S 12S 14S

6. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell 3.6V / Cell 3.8V / Cell

7. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V 8.4V

8. Start-up Time Normal Soft Very Soft

9. Timing Low (5°) Medium (15°) High (30°)

10. Motor Rotation CW CCW

11. Active FreeWheel Enabled Disabled

12. Governor gain Level1 Level2 Level3

13. AutoRestart Time 0s 45s 90s

14. Restart accl 1.0s 1.5s 2.0s

15. Thrust Rev CH5 CH6 CH7 CH8 CH9

Programming Charts
Firma 60 Amp Sensored 1/10th Crawler Smart ESC
SPMXSE1060 Hardware Version:
Software Version: B01-00.0.19 and Programmer Version: V1.09 (Requires V2 SPMXCA200)

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9 Option 10
1. Running Mode Forward / Reverse Forward / Reverse / Brake
2. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 3.0V / Cell 3.2V / Cell 3.4V / Cell
3. RPM/Throttle Matching Low Medium High
4. Max. Forward Force 25.0% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0%
5. Max. Reverse Force 25.0% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0%
6. Turbo Timing 0 deg to 10 deg Adjustable in 1 deg Increments (Default: 0 deg)
7. Turbo Delay Off, 0.0S 0.1s 0.2s 0.3s 0.4s 0.5s
8. Drag Brake Force 50% to 200% Adjustable in 5% Increments (Default: 80%)
9. Drag Brake Rate Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9 Auto
10. Neutral Range 6% to 17% Adjustable in 1% Increments (Default: 10%)
11. Starte Mode (Punch) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
12. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V
12. Motor Rotation CW CCW

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 Firma 85 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 3S
SPMXSE1085 Hardware Version: HW495-KZ1-V1.0
Software Version: B1.11 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7

1. Battery Type LiPo NiMH

2. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

3. Brake Force 25% 37.5% 50% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100%

4. Running Mode Forward/Reverse w/ Brake Forward w/ Brake

5. Motor Rotation CCW CW

6. BEC 6.0V 7.4V

Firma 100 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 3S

SPMXSE1100
Hardware Version: HW495_KZ1_V1.1
(ARRMA)
Software Version: B1.25 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7

1. Battery Type LiPo NiMH

2. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

3. Brake Force 25% 37.5% 50% 62.50% 75% 87.5% 100%

4. Running Mode Forward/Reverse w/ Brake Forward w/ Brake

5. Motor Rotation CCW CW

6. BEC 6.0V

Firma 100 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 3S

SPMXSE1100
Hardware Version: HW495_KZ1_V1.1
(LOSI - DRAG CAR)
Software Version: B2.06 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Battery Type LiPo NiMH

2. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

3. Brake Force 25% 37.50% 50% 63% 75% 87.5% 100%

4. Running Mode Forward/Reverse w/ Brake Forward w/ Brake

5. Motor Rotation CCW CW

6. BEC 6.0V

7. Timing 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15 18.75 22.5 26.25

Firma 120 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 4S

SPMXSE1120 Hardware Version: HW495_KZ1_V1.2
Software Version: B1.30 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7

1. Battery Type LiPo

2. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

3. Brake Force 25% 37.50% 50.00% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100%

4. Running Mode Forward/Reverse w/ Brake Forward w/ Brake

5. Motor Rotation CCW CW

6. BEC 6.0V

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 Firma 130 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 2S - 4S
SPMXSE1130 Hardware Version: HW451C_KZ1_1.11
Software Version: B1.67 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9
1. Running Mode Forward & Brake Forward, Reverse & Brake Forward & Reverse
2. Drag Brake 0% 5% 10% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
3. Cutoff Voltage None 2.6V/Cell 2.8V/Cell 3.0V/Cell 3.2V/Cell 3.4V/Cell
4. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9

5. Brake Force 25% 50% 75% 100% Disabled

6. Reverse Force 25% 50% 75% 100%

7. Initial Brake Drag Brake 0% 20% 40%
8. Neutral Range 6% 9% 12%
9. Timing 0deg 3.75deg 7.50deg 11.25deg 15deg 18.75deg 22.5deg 26.25deg
10. Thermal Protection Enable
11. Motor Rotation CCW CW
12. LiPo Detection Auto Calc 2S 3S 4S

Firma 150 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 3S - 6S

SPMXSE1150 Hardware Version: HW472_KZ2_1.0
Software Version: B2.20 (Off-Road w/ 37.5% Brake - Retail) and B2.21 (On Road w/ 75% Brake - OEM) and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9

1. Running Mode Forward & Brake Forward, Reverse & Brake

2. Motor Rotation CCW CW

3. Battery Mode LiPo
4. BEC Voltage 6.0V 7.4V
5. Max Brake Force 25.0% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0%
6. Reverse Force 25% 50% 75%
7. Start Mode (Punch) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
8. Timing 0.00 3.75 7.50 11.25 15.00 18.75 22.50 26.25

Firma 160 Amp Marine Brushless Smart ESC 4S - 8S

SPMXSE1160M Hardware Version: HW465_KZ2_V1.01
Software Version: B1.07 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Running Mode Forward Only Forward & Reverse

2. LiPo Cells Auto Calc. 3S 4S 6S 8S

3. Cutoff Voltage Disabled 2.8V/Cell 3.0V/Cell 3.2V/Cell 3.4V/Cell

4. Timing (degree) 0 3.75 7.5 11.25 15.00 18.5 22.5 26.5

5. Motor Rotation CCW CW

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 Firma 160 Amp Brushless Smart ESC (ARRMA) 4S - 8S
SPMXSE1160CP Hardware Version: HW465_KZ2_V1.0
Software Version: B3.12 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7

1. Running Mode Forward w/ Brake Forward, Reverse & Brake

2. Motor Rotate CCW CW

3. Low Voltage Cut-Off Auto Calc

4. BEC Voltage 6.0V 8.4V

5. Max Brake 25.00% 37.50% 50.00% 62.50% 75.00% 87.50% 100%

6. Max Reverse 25% 50% 75% 100%

7. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

8. Timing 0deg 3.75deg 7.50deg 11.25deg 15deg

Firma 160 Amp Brushless Smart ESC 4S - 8S

SPMXSE1160
Hardware Version: HW465_KZ2_V1.0
(LOSI)
Software Version: B3.12 and Programmer Version: V1.09

Programmable Item Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8

1. Running Mode Forward & Brake Forward, Reverse & Brake

2. Motor Direction CCW CW

3. Cutoff Voltage Auto (High) Auto (Medium) Auto (Low)

4. BEC Voltage 6.0V 8.4V

5. Max Brake Force 25.0% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0% Disabled

6. Max Reverse Force 25.0% 50.0% 75.0% 100.0%

7. Punch Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

8. Timing 0.0deg 3.75deg 7.5deg 11.25deg 15.0deg

Avian and Firma Smart ESC Programming via TextGen

➢ Change and save programmable options directly from your Spektrum DX, iX or NX transmitter and Smart receiver. To
enter the Avian Prog/Firma Prog (TextGen) menu, simply scroll to the last telemetry page on the main screen (this is
NOT a menu located in the settings list). Once there, follow the on-screen prompts on your Spektrum transmitter to
review, change and save programmable options that were once only able to be updated via the SPMXCA200 Smart ESC
programmer or by using the SmartLink app. For Avian, use the aileron and elevator to navigate the menu and make
selections. For Firma, use the Steering and Throttle to navigate the menu and make selections.

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