dtr

Dear racers,

I've often read that some esc and/or motor is smoother then an another (or everything else). Is there any consensus on what smooth actually means?
I have a guess but would rather read it in your own words.

klaymon

iTrader: (71)

To me, it means the power from the motor and/or ESC comes on very linearly all through the power band and has no abrupt burst of power.

MarkA

iTrader: (21)

Exactly, couldn't have said it better. Smooth means your ESC doesn't do anything unexpected.

Dave H

And don't forget the brakes.

dtr

Thanks guys, so my understanding of your replies is that if you pull e.g. 57% throttle or brake, than the closer to 57% power you receive the smoother it is.

MarkA

iTrader: (21)

Basically, yes but there are some tricks with the profiles and expo that will deliberately prevent, say, 45% throttle from literally being 45% but if done in a manner that prevents anything unexpected happening as the throttle proceeds towards max, can be a good thing.

dtr

Thanks Mark, attahced is simplified graph of my understanding, oversimplifying not smooth, but tried not to be too harsh:

MarkA

iTrader: (21)

Exactly.