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Old 08-11-2009 | 08:49 PM
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tcraftpo
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Default Setup Question - AMPS seem high

Here is the setup: AXI gold 2820/10, 3S 4200 mAh batt ( 3S recommended by AXI), JETI 45 Advance opto-plus ( 40 recommended by AXI), 11x6 e-prop ( recommended by AXI). Here is the problem: at full throttle, according to the watt meter, V=12.47, A=56, and W=610...all numbers are give and take a few. I'm not sure what the rated burst current is of the speed control, but for the motor it's 42A...I'm also not sure if the current is 56A at the motor, I dont think so, but not 100%. Will dropping the prop size down to lets say 10x6 reduce the amp draw enough to get those amps down? The motor and ESC were warm after the short full throttle run. Thanks for the input?

Pat