ORIGINAL: crakey
Will do! Thanks for the invite.
One (ANOTHER) question for you....
When I am looking at purchasing an ESC, should I go with the highest power rating? Why would I buy a 30A ESC if they also sell a 60A?
The three things that matter most in our hobby: Money, Size, and Weight.
Check the specs and compare these two:
ESC 45-amp specs:
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-45.html
ESC 60-amp specs:
http://www.castlecreations.com/products/phoenix-60.html
The bigger the motor the more amps it pulls You want an ESC that will match or slightly exceed that amperage.
Draw more than the ESC can handle and you burn it up.
The Eflite Power-25 motor specs say:
Continuous Current: 32A
Maximum Burst Current: 44A (30 sec)
Therefore, a 45-amp ESC is a perfect match for the Power-25.
Throwing a bigger ESC at it will not do anything except maybe buy you a little more insurance, but at the cost of added weight and money. Also, you’ll sacrifice some performance because you’ll lifting an extra ounce with no benefit.