Syma X5C repair – motor replace
Few month ago I crashed my Syma X5C in the backyard and I recovered the quadcopter only after few minutes. Unfortunately, because the motors of the quad didn’t stopped after hitting the ground, the propellers have hooked in 20cm high grass.
After I removed all the grasses around the propellers and motors shafts I tried to fly again with my Syma X5C but two of the motors didn’t start anymore.
Because it is made from lightweight and durable materials, mechanically nothing happened to the quadcopter. In order to found the problem I had to check electrically every component of the Syma X5C separately.
I removed the quadcopter ‘s cover to check if the problem is from some poor quality wire connectors or cold soldering, but I didn’t found any of this. I concluded the aircraft ‘s mainboard or two of the motors died.
To be sure which are the faulty parts I reversed the spinning motors with the “dead” motors. Same thing, two motors are spinning and two are not. That is somehow good news, because only the motors died.
When I removed the dead motors from the Syma X5C I found that one of the motor base was melted because of the motor’s heat.
All quadcopters use two type of motor: clockwise and anti-clockwise. In case of the X5C you can make the differences by the color of the motor wires. The two clockwise motors has blue and red wires and the anti-clockwise motors has white and black wires.
Syma X5C repair. Make this drone fly again.
After I identified all the faulty components I started to look on the internet for cheap spare parts to repair my Syma X5C quadcopter.
In no more than five minutes and I placed my order for two anti-clockwise motors and one motor base. The price was very affordable, only $8 with free shipping.
Shipping could be faster, but after 27 days from placing my order, I had everything I need to replace the faulty parts and repair my Syma X5C quad.
Tools and materials that you need to repair your Syma X5C
- Screwdriver;
- Cutting pliers;
- Soldering iron;
- Voltmeter;
- Tin lead resin for soldering;
- Spare parts to replace the faulty components;
- A lot of patience :)
Firstly I removed all the faulty parts and carefully replaced them with the new ones. Always disconnect the battery to prevent any short-circuit that can damage your quadcopter.
When you are replacing the Syma X5C ‘s motors you need to pay attention to the polarity of the motors.
You have to solder the motor wires to the receiver board in this order:
- Motor M1 (anti-clockwise) – White to M1+ and Black to M1-
- Motor M2 (clockwise) – Red to M2+ and Blue to M2-
- Motor M3 (anti-clockwise) – White to M3+ and Black to M3-
- Motor M4 (clockwise) – Red to M4+ and Blue to M4-
After I soldered back the new motors, I powered ON the quadcopter to see if all the motors spins freely and correctly. Good news, the surgery was a success and the patience is still alive :)
It remained the last stage, reassembly and screwing all the bolts of the aircraft.
After the successful repair, my Syma X5C was ready for the next flight!
If you want to repair your Syma X5C proceed at your own risk only! I’m not responsible for any damages.
Can i replace the x5c camera’s lens?
Just brought x5c-1 plug battery in to try it out . every thing check out ok . took battery out and charge it put it back in turned it back on. would not light up or work. check battery 4.2 volts what happen
Couple questions if anyone knows…… sick of worrying about motor replacements so continuously (X5C), is there any kind of basic motor upgrade that is not necessarily faster or more powerful, but more long-term stable?
Also, bought some 720mAh batteries from the beginning, are the higher power batteries stressing the motors more in any way?
Last, but not least, any recommendations on a better quad/drone with X5C capabilities that will not have to have the motors constantly replaced,under $100?
mAh (milli Amp hour) refers to the amount of gas in the car if you will. The v (volts) refers to the horse power, or maybe torque. So unless the batteries are a higher voltage you should be ok.
Seems there is a mystery about what motor is actually “the” replacement on a Syma X5C….what I was received was a 7mm diameter and what is apparently needed is an 8.415 mm. Can anyone specify a site that will sell me the correct motor?
I think about if a motor off a GPX Eagle work on a X5C as they look the same size
It should probably be mentioned that there are screws that hold the propellers in place too.
Hi
A few weeks ago I bought a syma x5c and after a few flights 2 motors dead . I replaced them with new. But the problem is when I connect the battery one of the motor spin directly without switch on. What should I do? Need help!
After my daughter crashed our Syma X5C-1 after only 3 flights, one of the propellers stopped working.
The gears seemed fine (not stuck), and after reading through this forum feared the worst: that she’d burned out one of the motors. A gyro reset didn’t work, though after I opened it up, I noticed that one of the motor wires (red) from the propeller to the “dead one” had completely disconnected.
It was an easy fix: I soldered it back on, and all was well. So before replacing your motors, do a quick inspection of the wire leads first — it might save you some time and money.
Hi
I have my very first syma x5c quadcopter drone where only 3 blades work a the same time ?
I am not a technician. What can I do ??
I don’t now how to re-calibrate the gyros ?
I have replaced two motors, at different times, on my x5c1 syma. Just recently it started acting as if the battery is dead, after maybe thirty seconds of flight.
I bought new batteries and a matching charger, but she’s still, lighting up, emitting tones as new, all motors spin, off she goes, maybe twenty feet and best to be turning back. grumble,
thanks for your blog and any ideas,
Lee
*I’ve tried and returned the x5sw, real nice looking but very little range. I also picked up the x8w(real nice so far), and the x5hw, super smooth, but I still miss the nimble old x5c-1,
thanks
I have a syma x5c and during flying one of the tiny white gear on the motor that turns the propeller got missing now only three propellers turns i don’t know where to buy the missing gear.
Hi my drone just recently broke. Only 3 props seem to spin. The other just stays still while the other 3 spin. Any advice on how to fix this 1 prop.
I manually spins freely and the main gear looks good, probably the motor is dead and you should try to replace it.
Okay, as there are so many Syma X5C fans on here I’m hoping someone has seen my questionable issue.
One of the motors failed as most of us have seen. I replaced the motor, making sure to match color for motor wires with the dead motor.
After installing the motor and testing all motors ran without a hitch. The rub comes into play that rather than creating lift, the motors are creating down force. I only replaced one motor, Two motors do rotate clockwise while the other counter clockwise. I’ve tried resetting the gyro, changed out multiple batteries thinking the aftermarket battery was wired incorrectly.
There is no gear damage or anything along those lines. There is a lot of down force so all motors are creating a good amount of power, but just in the wrong direction. any ideas?
Thanks in advance to anyone reading and replying.
Resolved my own issue, but wanted to share in case others had the same issue. The blades were put on in the wrong order. Use the attached video for proper placement.
Once I reassigned the rotors. viola!
try to reverse the wires of the motors which turns in wrong direction.
My X5C appears to pair (lights go steady when throttle is advanced) but lights slowly flash and motors do not turn when the throttle is advanced for takeoff. (the battery is fully charged)
I have a Syma X5SW Quadcopter. After a few flights and putting it away for the night. I tried to turn the quadcopter on the next day, no led lights. I all of my batteries and they are fully charged. Any help would be appreciated
My x5c powers up and lifts off ok but when I remove the throttle one of the motors stays stuck on in full throttle. This is bad in the air. I can turn it off re bind transmitter fly and when I cut the throttle that one motor stays stuck on.
Any thoughts?
Hello Tim – my x5c has the same issue. Did you find a way to fix yours? Thanks!