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Old 09-15-2009, 02:41 AM
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Default RE: Hot battery/esc

The extra cell on the same prop means system is drawing much more amps. That will cause all the heat and eventually kill the system. You see the ballooning with the batteries. Its being over discharged. Drop the prop to a smaller one and you really need the WATT METER. Best set up for the EasyStar is as follows:

Batt - 25C 3S 2,500 (plane needs a heavy pack up front to get the CG spot on and she flies sweeter when slightly nose heavy)
Motor - 28mm x 40 mm motor of no more than 3,000 KV
ESC - 40A
Prop - 4.75 x 4.75, 5x5, 6x4

For me its pointless flying an EasyStar that fast, she is not built for speed, all the power is being wasted. If you want to enjoy speed get the FunJet ... she can cruise about but at least you do not waste all the power. Have fun!