SafeStart is a small, easy to install device designed specifically for electric models, to prevent the accidents and injuries associated with an unexpected motor start. It connects between the ESC and the receiver's throttle channel, and it blocks any throttle output to the ESC until your hand and fingers are safely away from the prop and you are ready to fly. Once activated, it sends your radio's throttle stick position to the ESC instantly, giving you full control of the motor as usual. But SafeStart is still looking out for you, even after you have landed, by monitoring the radio's throttle channel for a valid signal. In the event that the transmitter's signal is lost, as happens if you turn your radio off before the flight battery has been disconnected, SafeStart will instantly disable the motor by sending a signal to the ESC which holds the motor in the "stop" or off position. An LED provides an indicator of the current mode of operation, so you can tell at a glance if the throttle is active or not.
Check out the "Product Details" section (at right) for more information on what it does and how it works. SafeStart is a smart addition to any electric-powered model, and may save you a trip to the emergency room!
Click here to view the video review of SafeStart by RC Universe.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Two versions are now available, the "standard" version is the correct choice for models that have a standard ESC or BEC and a receiver voltage of 5.0-6.0 volts. If you have a HV (high-voltage) receiver and are using a 2-cell LiFe/Li-Ion/Li-Po battery (or larger), please select the "high-voltage" version from the drop-down menu above.
DOWNLOADS: SafeStart User Manual
