Hitec Programmer question

[Hirschowl]

Just picked up the Hitech HPP-21 programmer. I would like to program the center and end points and to change the dead band width. The programmer needs a 6V 5 cell receiver battery to power,program and test servos.

Can I just plug in my BEC to the power for the 6V? The BEC is set for 6V. It sounds like a dumb question and obvious answer , but to me, a dumb question is one that isn't asked...

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Hirschowl

Just picked up the Hitech HPP-21 programmer. I would like to program the center and end points and to change the dead band width. The programmer needs a 6V 5 cell receiver battery to power,program and test servos.

Can I just plug in my BEC to the power for the 6V? The BEC is set for 6V. It sounds like a dumb question and obvious answer , but to me, a dumb question is one that isn't asked...

Yes, you can use your BEC to provide the 6v power to the programmer and servo. Better to ask than to smoke.

[Hirschowl]

Ok. Thanks for the reply. If not I would build a 6V source, which would of been fun, but my time for my rc hobby is limited so I will choose the easy way out.

[k7zpj]

Originally Posted by Hirschowl

Ok. Thanks for the reply. If not I would build a 6V source, which would of been fun, but my time for my rc hobby is limited so I will choose the easy way out.

If you ever do make a 6 volt power supply to power it, make sure to use an USB isolator between the programmer and the computer or use a laptop on battery.

Having both the computer and power supply connected to AC line can cause ground loops that can damage the USB port on your computer and/or the programmer.