ESC question!!!
03-28-2010, 07:32 PM
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ESC question!!!
I have a question about speed controls for an electric plane.
If i have a motor that only requiresa 40amp esc, and a whole set up only draws around 35amps. If i would to put a 60amp esc would there be any difference. Would using a higher amp esc than you need work fine, or not? Im trying to figure out if i need a 40amp or a 60 amp esc for my yak 54 set up.
If i have a motor that only requiresa 40amp esc, and a whole set up only draws around 35amps. If i would to put a 60amp esc would there be any difference. Would using a higher amp esc than you need work fine, or not? Im trying to figure out if i need a 40amp or a 60 amp esc for my yak 54 set up.
03-28-2010, 08:32 PM
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RE: ESC question!!!
40A vs 60A ESC should make little difference other than additional weight, but 60A will give a bigger margin of safety if you play on flying it on the edge.
03-28-2010, 10:01 PM
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RE: ESC question!!!
It is always OK to use a larger ESC than you need. As Ceejay said it gives you a safety margin. It's never a good idea to run any component right at the limits of its specification.
The only penalty you pay for using a larger-than-needed ESC is that the larger ESC will usually be slightly heavier than a smaller one. So your plane will be carrying a little bit of extra weight. That's not usually a problem for most planes.
- Jeff
The only penalty you pay for using a larger-than-needed ESC is that the larger ESC will usually be slightly heavier than a smaller one. So your plane will be carrying a little bit of extra weight. That's not usually a problem for most planes.
- Jeff
