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Old 08-11-2014, 08:50 AM
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Default Electric Warbird: Help with ESC Selection

Ok, I need some recommendations for an ESC. The application is a 1/5 Spitfire weighing in at around 18-20 lbs, 83" ws, and I will be swinging a 24-12 4 blade prop. As near as I can tell, the prop data indicates it requires about 2HP to swing this prop at 6000rpm. The motor I have in mind is a Turnigy CA80-80 with 12S 5000mah, 40C, Li Po batteries (2 6s in series). I would like to be able to program the ESC to set the LVC, soft start, etc. I don't have to have a BEC although it would be convenient. Any suggestions would be helpful regarding selection criteria, brand, current rating, etc.

Thanx, Mark