Timeline for Why do my ESCs stop working?
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| May 26, 2015 at 13:37 | comment | added | Biscuits | Thanks guys. Fortunately, these red wires don't exist and are already left out in this model of ESC I'm using. | |
| May 25, 2015 at 19:45 | comment | added | Octopus | If the LiPo battery has developed a bulge then it is NOT fine. Do not continue using it. LiPo batteries can catch fire when not used correctly. | |
| May 25, 2015 at 19:43 | comment | added | Octopus | by "...cutting the 5v supply on each ESC..." I am pretty sure you mean the 5V output from the BEC on the ESC. rather than cutting those wires I would recommend using a blade to lift the snap on the connector and pull the wire out including the crimped metal end, then you can reuse it when you need to. cutting it will render it useless until you mend it again. | |
| May 24, 2015 at 14:51 | comment | added | Mark Omo | the end of your ESCs should look like this all you need to to is cut the red wire | |
| May 24, 2015 at 10:04 | comment | added | Biscuits | Thanks for the suggestions, Mark. You mentioned "...cutting the 5v supply on each ESC...". What equipment/component do I need to do this? | |
| May 23, 2015 at 15:27 | comment | added | Mark Omo | I would agree, however he mentioned it was a test stand setup howeaver if he has props then he definitely needs a bigger/higher C battery | |
| May 23, 2015 at 14:58 | comment | added | James Waldby - jwpat7 | The gens ace 2200mah 11.1v 25c 3s1p lipo battery pack listed in question is rated at Max Continuous Discharge of 55A, which at 11.1 V is 610 W, or only about 150 W per motor. The RCTimer 2208-8 2600kV Outrunner Brushless Motor is rated at Max Power 260 W, so rather than saying “Your battery should be fine” I'd say it's too small to run those motors full out. | |
| May 23, 2015 at 14:19 | history | answered | Mark Omo | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
