can my esc be to big
07-23-2010, 07:10 PM
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RE: can my esc be to big
Bigger is almost always better
Providing extra headroom when selecting an ESC is always a good idea. In this case you will have 50% of headroom and a cool running ESC.
Good luck,
Pete
Providing extra headroom when selecting an ESC is always a good idea. In this case you will have 50% of headroom and a cool running ESC.
Good luck,
Pete
08-01-2010, 02:21 PM
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RE: can my esc be to big
I'm far from an expert, and still new to the hobby.
I think your main concern becomes the extra weight.
4.0 ounces, vs 3.2 for an E-flite 40a ESC vs 60a ESC. Not a significant weight savings to go out and buy a smaller one when you have a bigger one already.
But, with small foam planes, a 60 amp @ 4.0 ounces weighs a lot more than a 0.8 ounce 10 amp ESC.
I think your main concern becomes the extra weight.
4.0 ounces, vs 3.2 for an E-flite 40a ESC vs 60a ESC. Not a significant weight savings to go out and buy a smaller one when you have a bigger one already.
But, with small foam planes, a 60 amp @ 4.0 ounces weighs a lot more than a 0.8 ounce 10 amp ESC.
