Anyone run 14.4V on a Traxxas 7.2V ESC?
04-30-2008, 02:10 PM
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Anyone run 14.4V on a Traxxas 7.2V ESC?
Has anyone tried it? I've made ESC's from scratch, and the only things I'd be worried about are over driving the FETs or overdriving the BEC. The BEC problem could be solved by using an external BEC. The FET may handle stock 550 motors. Ya, I know I could just buy a 14.4 V ESC, but that's what I'm trying to avoid. Anyone? Thanks.
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RE: Anyone run 14.4V on a Traxxas 7.2V ESC?
i wouldn't think anyone would try it , its twice the voltage it would just burn up the esc. is that really what you meant to ask or am i reading it wrong.
Also how exactly do you make your own ESC wouldn't it be easier too just buy one , considering they are tiny circuit boards.
Also how exactly do you make your own ESC wouldn't it be easier too just buy one , considering they are tiny circuit boards.
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RE: Anyone run 14.4V on a Traxxas 7.2V ESC?
ORIGINAL: quemazon
Has anyone tried it? I've made ESC's from scratch, and the only things I'd be worried about are over driving the FETs or overdriving the BEC. The BEC problem could be solved by using an external BEC. The FET may handle stock 550 motors. Ya, I know I could just buy a 14.4 V ESC, but that's what I'm trying to avoid. Anyone? Thanks.
Has anyone tried it? I've made ESC's from scratch, and the only things I'd be worried about are over driving the FETs or overdriving the BEC. The BEC problem could be solved by using an external BEC. The FET may handle stock 550 motors. Ya, I know I could just buy a 14.4 V ESC, but that's what I'm trying to avoid. Anyone? Thanks.
