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Old 11-07-2003, 08:04 AM
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Default RE: Wow, that is a lot of AMPS

Yep, same Amps. Apparently, the ability to measure large currents for long periods of time is not an often-requested feature, so they leave it out of most meters. It's also a source of a lot of heat buildup, hence the 30-second limit on that Fluke meter. Let it go longer, and the meter could burn up.

To measure high currents, you need a piece of specialized equipment. For electric flight, there are three popular choices:

1. AstroFlight Whattmeter - Invaluable if you're serious about electric flight. Measures Amps, Volts, mAh, and calculates Watts. Tells you "What's" going on with your "Watts."
2. Maxx Products has a similar meter that only measures Volts and Amps.
3. Sears Clamp-on Multimeter.

The Whattmeter's the most accurate, because you place it inline between the battery and ESC.