YGE propeller position with Hall sensor

A Hall sensor detects a magnetic field. A small magnet is attached to a rotating part, for example, the propeller spinner. The sensor is placed on a fixed part of the model so that the magnet is detected when the propeller is in the desired position. When the command to stop the motor is given, the controller uses the information from the sensor and, by finely controlling the current to the motor, "parks" the propeller in the designated position. This technology represents an advanced feature for modelers who are looking for maximum aerodynamic efficiency and want to avoid unnecessary propeller damage during landing.

The market for RC model controllers that support precise propeller positioning using a Hall sensor offers a relatively easy choice. Basically, there are only two systems available.

• YGE: These are regulators from a German manufacturer that use their own specific sensor for this function.
• MAV Sense (IBEX series): JThis is a system from a Czech manufacturer, which is interesting because it can be purchased under several different brands depending on the region and distributor. You can find it under the names HEPF, KAVAN (Smart PRO series), or on the American market as Elite Falcon.

An expansion of this offering is expected in the future. According to information directly from the company JETI model from August 2025, it is likely that a JETI MEZON EVO 130 controller, which will also support the Hall sensor function, could appear in 2026.

At the beginning of 2026, the YGE 95LVT controller remains the clear choice for the GPS Sport category.

Although it is comparably priced to the IBEX 145X SBEC alternative, the YGE wins in a battle of parameters. With its compact dimensions (78 x 32 x 15 mm) and a weight of only 98 g, it easily surpasses the more robust IBEX (74 x 53 x 31 mm, 180 g), which is crucial in the narrow fuselages of sport models. However, if you are building a large model with a 10S or 12S LiPo power supply, you should opt for the powerful IBEX 140A HV instead.

A certain disadvantage of YGE controllers is the need to use an adapter to connect the Hall sensor. The choice is either the basic Sensor Kit or the intelligent TexY adapter (39 x 12 x 9 mm), which also extends the telemetry to include Futaba S.BUS2, FrSky S.Port, Spektrum X-Bus, and PowerBox Core protocols. However, because the original Hall sensor from YGE is quite complicated to install, we have developed our own version. It features a very easy installation and becomes a direct part of the motor firewall.

While using the YGE 95 LVT and the TexY adapter, we encountered an issue where some purchased units worked immediately after being powered on, while others unfortunately did not. We began to investigate whether our version of the Hall sensor was fully compatible with the YGE protocol.

In the end, everything was simpler than it first seemed. All that was needed was to upload the latest software version to the controller and the adapter.Updating the YGE controller via the USB adapter according to the manufacturer's instructions is not complicated at all, but you won't find instructions for updating the TexY adapter in the manual.The manual doesn't even mention the LED status for YGE – JETI communication, which is indicated by red + orange.

TexY software update:

• Run the YGEConfig.exe program and select the correct COM port

• Go to the "App-Update" tab and click "Connect"

• Press and hold the button on TexY
• Turn on the receiver power (keep the TexY button pressed!)
• Successful loading is indicated by a green color – you can release the button
• Log in at https://yge-portal.de
• You can now update