Brushless/Lipo layout
02-03-2008 | 03:22 PM
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Brushless/Lipo layout
Guys;
I need a schematic of how a brushless motor, ESC and LiPo battery hook together. I'm sure there's a layout or schematic on this website somewhere, but I can't find it. Can you help? I want to make sure I get this right the first time. Thanks; Ernie P. [8D]
I need a schematic of how a brushless motor, ESC and LiPo battery hook together. I'm sure there's a layout or schematic on this website somewhere, but I can't find it. Can you help? I want to make sure I get this right the first time. Thanks; Ernie P. [8D]
02-03-2008 | 04:42 PM
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RE: Brushless/Lipo layout
It's not that hard. On one side of the ESC you should have two fat leads, and a cord that plugs into the receiver. Those two fat leads go to your battery. Use a compatable plug and make sure you wire it red to red, and black to black. On the other side of the ESC you have three fat leads. Wire these with pins that are compatable with your motor. It doesn't matter which leads these go to. If your motor spins the wrong direction, reverse two of the three leads.
You didn't mention the combination you have, These directions are generic. You may need to choose the connectors for your battery. Make sure you don't short out the battery soldering the leads to the connector. Most people are using Deans connectors for battery leads. As for the motor leads use gold plated pin and socket pins with no shell, and use heat shrink tubing to keep them from shorting out.
You didn't mention the combination you have, These directions are generic. You may need to choose the connectors for your battery. Make sure you don't short out the battery soldering the leads to the connector. Most people are using Deans connectors for battery leads. As for the motor leads use gold plated pin and socket pins with no shell, and use heat shrink tubing to keep them from shorting out.
02-04-2008 | 04:06 AM
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RE: Brushless/Lipo layout
ORIGINAL: jrcaster
It's not that hard. On one side of the ESC you should have two fat leads, and a cord that plugs into the receiver. Those two fat leads go to your battery. Use a compatable plug and make sure you wire it red to red, and black to black. On the other side of the ESC you have three fat leads. Wire these with pins that are compatable with your motor. It doesn't matter which leads these go to. If your motor spins the wrong direction, reverse two of the three leads.
You didn't mention the combination you have, These directions are generic. You may need to choose the connectors for your battery. Make sure you don't short out the battery soldering the leads to the connector. Most people are using Deans connectors for battery leads. As for the motor leads use gold plated pin and socket pins with no shell, and use heat shrink tubing to keep them from shorting out.
It's not that hard. On one side of the ESC you should have two fat leads, and a cord that plugs into the receiver. Those two fat leads go to your battery. Use a compatable plug and make sure you wire it red to red, and black to black. On the other side of the ESC you have three fat leads. Wire these with pins that are compatable with your motor. It doesn't matter which leads these go to. If your motor spins the wrong direction, reverse two of the three leads.
You didn't mention the combination you have, These directions are generic. You may need to choose the connectors for your battery. Make sure you don't short out the battery soldering the leads to the connector. Most people are using Deans connectors for battery leads. As for the motor leads use gold plated pin and socket pins with no shell, and use heat shrink tubing to keep them from shorting out.
02-04-2008 | 05:16 AM
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RE: Brushless/Lipo layout
ORIGINAL: Ernie P.
I'm just surprised there is no "standard" wiring color scheme for the motor connections. Thanks again; Ernie P.
I'm just surprised there is no "standard" wiring color scheme for the motor connections. Thanks again; Ernie P.
