ORIGINAL: jonnyjetprop
Volts is the speed at which the electrons are flowing throught the wire. Amps is the amount of electrons flowing. If you are contiplating using lipoly batteries, you have to match the current draw of your motor/prop combo to the ability of the battery to deliever that current. What prop will you be using? To find the current draw, you can use a computer predicition, manufactor's data (
http://www.megamotorusa.com) or use an amp meter or wattmeter.
Hope this helps.
John
Thanks for both of your posts, John. In my attempt to understand the volt vs. amp difference, I had their functions reversed. I am glad to learn from someone who has a working knowledge, because I sure didn't.
I like word pictures, so how's this for a representation.... Volts are 'how much water pressure' amps are 'what diameter is the garden hose'.
Thanks again,
Brad