Motor Control amp question
02-25-2004 | 12:04 PM
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Motor Control amp question
I am looking at buying the new Easy Star from Hobby Lobby. I see that they list a 6-10 cell 11amp motor control is needed. I have an E-Flight 6-10 cell 16amp motor control from another plane. My question is can I use this? Does the 16amp just mean that it can handle larger currents from a bigger battery. I obviously am still new at this electric RC equipment. Thnaks for any responses.
02-25-2004 | 03:16 PM
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RE: Motor Control amp question
Yes the amp rating is for the highest recommended current use. Using a larger ESC than is required does no harm... it just adds weight and cost of purchase.
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02-25-2004 | 03:28 PM
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RE: Motor Control amp question
...and that's not always the case. Even though it's rated for more current, your ESC could be lighter and could cost less than the recommended 
