The ECU does not run on 9.9 volts, its 6.6 volts Max
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The ECU does not run on 9.9 volts, its 6.6 volts Max
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I just got confirmation from Gaspar that the ECU does not get its power from the ECU battery, it instead gets power from your RX/power expander. ALSO the recommended max voltage that we use on King Tech engine is 6.6 volts, it is not 2s Lipo ready.
While it may work, you are running it at higher than spec, I have noticed the mini GSU displays do not work on 6.6+ volts, they will flicker or may not even light up at all.
So if you are running an HV setup, make sure you use an inline voltage reducer to get the out put voltage to 6.6 volts or less.
I just got confirmation from Gaspar that the ECU does not get its power from the ECU battery, it instead gets power from your RX/power expander. ALSO the recommended max voltage that we use on King Tech engine is 6.6 volts, it is not 2s Lipo ready.
While it may work, you are running it at higher than spec, I have noticed the mini GSU displays do not work on 6.6+ volts, they will flicker or may not even light up at all.
So if you are running an HV setup, make sure you use an inline voltage reducer to get the out put voltage to 6.6 volts or less.
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Disco,
Is Gasper saying max nominal or true maximum voltage? I assume nominal - I run two cell LiFe with no issues at all ... nominal 6.6, max voltage 7.3. This is actually less than a 6.0V NiMH pack at full charge (7.5V). The Power Safe receivers I use require a minimum of 6V nominal.
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Is Gasper saying max nominal or true maximum voltage? I assume nominal - I run two cell LiFe with no issues at all ... nominal 6.6, max voltage 7.3. This is actually less than a 6.0V NiMH pack at full charge (7.5V). The Power Safe receivers I use require a minimum of 6V nominal.
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Greg
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Gaspar I forwarded your email please check it, we confirmed that the GSU gets its power from the reciver and not the battery, are you saying that is not true? I can show you a video with a volt meter.
2ndly, the MINI GSU does not work properly on anything higher than 6.6 volt. Is this not true? Again I can create a video to show you.
Not trying to make a fuss just getting the facts striaght, because I have tried 4 mini GSUs and 4 ESC, they all get power from the RX and they do not like 2s LIPO direct.
2ndly, the MINI GSU does not work properly on anything higher than 6.6 volt. Is this not true? Again I can create a video to show you.
Not trying to make a fuss just getting the facts striaght, because I have tried 4 mini GSUs and 4 ESC, they all get power from the RX and they do not like 2s LIPO direct.