What ESC should I use?

The ESC

ESC

An electronic speed control (ESC) is an electronic circuit that controls and regulates the speed of an electric motor. It may also provide reversing of the motor and dynamic braking. Miniature electronic speed controls are used in electrically powered radio controlled models.

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can be selected based on the voltage and the peak current rating of the motor. A simple rule is to choose an ESC with atleast 5A more capacity than the peak rating of the motor, since you may be powering servos, receiver and other accessories from the ESC. Remember to always round up.

How do you know what ESC you need?

How do you match an ESC to a motor?

How to match a brushless motor ESC - Quora. You just match the voltage rating, and buy an ESC with sufficient current to handle the load you plan to run. For example a motor might be rated for say 6S and 50 amps maximum.

Will any ESC work with any motor?

Again, it's important to remember that motor and ESC needs to be compatible. Some ESC's can only power sensorless motors, while other only work with sensored motors.

Can a 60A ESC run 3S?

A quality 60A ESC will be fine on 3S...within reason, and as stated above with weight/motor kv concerns. Me, I'd just get a quality 120A ESC and be done with it.

RC Basics - Understanding Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)

How do I match my ESC to my lipo battery?

Your ESC is rated for operation at 6-12V, which suggests that you could use a 7.4V or 11.1V Lipo battery. Battery capacity and 'C' rate should match the expected current draw and run time. For example if the average current draw is 15A and you want to get 10 minutes then you need at least 15*(10/60) = 2.5Ah or 2500mAh.

Is a higher amp ESC better?

The ESC doesn't affect current or performance to any great degree. Having a higher amp-rated ESC simply means your ESC will be less stressed and run cooler! You always want your ESC to only run at ~80% of rated max.

Are all ESC the same?

Different manufacturers use different interfaces, so one box will not work with every ESC out there unfortunately.

Can ESC burn out motor?

YES. A Bad ESC can burn a motor and a Bad motor can damage an ESC and cause it to burn. For first power up and ANY Bench testing, setup, programming, Calibraing, etc ALWAYS use a Current Limiter to prevent escs and motors from burning.

Can you mix and match ESCs?

The answer is, it might work, but not recommended. If you are desperate to fly, then by all means, you can try mixing any combination of ESCs and props that have somewhat similar characteristics.

Can I use any ESC with any brushless motor?

Or do I need the same brand motor/ESC? Any brushless esc will work with any brushless motor. Making sure you have a large enough esc is another thing. That ESC will work fine for that motor, as the motor is rated at 18A max and the ESC will handle up to 40A.

How do you choose a motor ESC and RC car?

Do I need calibrate ESC every time?

Additionally, anytime the ESC is powered up with a new transmitter or with different throttle channel settings, it will need to be calibrated to the transmitter's throttle settings. The ESC may also need to be calibrated after updating to new software.

What ESC do I need for 4S?

What size ESC should i use on a 4s setup? The ESC should be a match to the motor , and both should be rated to handle 4S . I find the max amps the motor can handle and get esc over that by 20 amps. I would at least consider a switch-mode ESC or consider an external BEC.

Will a bigger ESC make my RC car faster?

Short answer no. They will not make you, as a driver, faster. That being said a nicer esc will give a slight performance bump, but it will be marginal usually.

Do I need a new ESC for a brushless motor?

Brushed and brushless motors both require escs, but an esc is specific to brushed or brushless. IE, you have to buy the right type. There can be a few factors in choosing the correct esc, but the biggest factor is getting a current rating somewhat larger than the motor will draw.

Can an ESC be too big?

Realistically, no. There's some minor variation in efficiency between ESCs and it's possible an ESC will need its timing adjusted to work well with the motor. But even that's unusual, they're almost always plug and play.

Can you run 2 motors off 1 ESC?

You can, but it's not recommended. First of, you will need an ESC that can handle twice the current of what one motor consumes. The motors will also be seen as one single motor by the ESC, so of one of them has an error or becomes out of sync, both of them will stop.

How many amps should my ESC be?

If you are using 30amps ESCs, you should choose motors that are bigger than 2205 or faster than 2300kv, and propellers should be bigger than 5 inches. For examples 30 amps is required for the 2204 2700kv, 2204 3200kv, 2205 2700kv or 2206 1900kv(with 6 inch propellers).

How do you size an ESC?

To size an ESC, the most important specification is the maximum current capacity. In short, you want the maximum current capacity of an ESC to be larger than the maximum current draw of the motor/propeller combination.

What is the difference between ESC 60A and 120A?

The only significant difference is that one ESC will handle a lot more current before it smokes. So if your application only requires a 60A ESC, then using a 120A ESC isn't going to improve performance.

Is a higher C rating better on a LiPo battery?

The C rating for a LiPo battery, quite simply, refers to the capacity of energy the battery can safely discharge, represented as a multiple of its overall capacity. A battery that has a higher C rating delivers more energy, and that means higher performance.

What amp should I discharge my LiPo to?

For the vast majority of LiPos, the Charge Rate is 1C. The equation works the same way as the previous discharge rating, where 1000mAh = 1A. So, for a 3000mAh battery, we would want to charge at 3A, for a 5000mAh LiPo, we should set the charger at 5A, and for a 4500mAh pack, 4.5A is the correct charge rate.

What voltage is too low for LiPo?

The usable voltage range for a standard lipo battery cell is 3.2v to 4.2v. Any lower than 3.2v and the battery may be permanently damaged.