RC18MT Motor & esc HOT?
04-11-2010, 10:35 PM
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RC18MT Motor & esc HOT?
I am running a Reedy Brushless esc w/reedy 7k motor on a 2s lipo. I am using 55t spur & 14t pinion &my motor & esc are HOT. is it my gearing?
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RE: RC18MT Motor & esc HOT?
In my opinion a 7k motor is too much for that MT and its large/heavy tires.
Plus you are running too small a spur gear and too large a pinion for that motor.
Both will lead to the motor and esc overheating.
Plus you are running too small a spur gear and too large a pinion for that motor.
Both will lead to the motor and esc overheating.
