Glad to hear your problem solved. Full marks to Westbourne Models for their help and support. 😀

HI Dave
It was the esc that was faulty, I took it back to Westbourne Models who were very helpfull. I upgraded to a Electronize esc FR15HVR-AN model. so problem solved.
Thanks once again.
Martin

Hi
I have used several of these ESC's. Unfortunaretly the 15 amp variety has a bad reputation for being faulty. I have had experience of two that exhibited the same problem as yours but have also used several in my own models without problem. Could just be a bad batch and you were unlucky. Take it back to the vendor and ask for a replacement. if local I would ask for a demo of the new unit to see it is OK.
I am assuming that you have not shorted the output leads. To be sure your motor / wiring is OK try disconnecting and insulating both motor leads before switch on. if the problem persists its likekly to be the ESC
Good luck
Dave

Thanks for your input dave, When I first connected all the components Ie, servo, esc,which is a 15amp viper, motor battery, switched on the esc switch the 10amp fuse blew on the positive lead to the battery, replaced it but just blew again as soon as esc on off switch went on. Could the esc be faulty?
martin

Hi
I am assuming you can control any servo attache to your receiver and that the system is correctly bound - receiver to transmitter.
I suggest you first of all identify which transmitter sticks control which channel on your receiver. Use a servo in each receiver channel position and record on a piece of paper which stick works each channel.
You then need to decide which stick(s) you want to use for the motor and rudder. Usually the horizontal movement is used for the rudder and vertical for the motor - up for faster.
It really is personal preference as to which stick or sticks you use. Some prefer to use the left and right sticks other may choose to have both functions on the one stick.
Now it is possible that one of your sticks does not have a self centre spring and relies on a ratchet to hold any position. if you have such a stick and it works vertically I suggest you use this for the motor control ESC.
It is Important when first switching on that the Transmitter goes on first followed by the receiver using the reverse process when switching off.
Make sure all your sticks are in the central position including the trims then switch on. I suggest you use two servos initially in the channels you have chosen to use so you can see that the system is working correctly. if your receiver power is via the ESC you will have to attach this to another channel and Ignore it whilst you check the servos.
Switch off and replace one servo with the ESC and follow any instructions that came with the ESC to set up correctly. You should now have a correctly set up system. 😀