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bigslashPE 01-10-2015 01:00 AM

25amp esc
 
dont know if to post here or in the electronic forum,but can a 25 amp sensorless esc handle a rock crawling sensorless motor? sorry if in wrong part of the forum.

bigslashPE 01-10-2015 09:25 AM

did i post in the wrong section?

DRTMI 01-10-2015 10:17 AM

What are the specs of the motor? What ESC?

Johnnysplits 01-10-2015 10:52 AM

You should have a 60A esc minimum for crawlers. You'll smoke that 25A esc in no time.

bigslashPE 01-10-2015 01:00 PM


Originally Posted by DRTMI (Post 13773404)
What are the specs of the motor? What ESC?

its an HW 25amp sensorless and what ever motor i can pair it up with.

bigslashPE 01-10-2015 01:02 PM


Originally Posted by Johnnysplits (Post 13773447)
You should have a 60A esc minimum for crawlers. You'll smoke that 25A esc in no time.

thanks bro i appriciate that.

hotrod87 01-10-2015 07:41 PM


Originally Posted by Johnnysplits (Post 13773447)
You should have a 60A esc minimum for crawlers. You'll smoke that 25A esc in no time.

I would have to disagree. Ive ran the tekin mini rage with a holmes hobbies revolver and never had a problem. Even on 3s. Lots of guys over esc myself included. All depends on motor choice.

Johnnysplits 01-11-2015 05:02 AM

I've drawn over 20A just trailing (HH crawlmaster pro 16T on 4s) I wouldn't take a risk on a 25A esc. You could ask around, most people will recommend a 60A esc at a minimum.

hotrod87 01-11-2015 06:29 AM

That is interesting. There was lots of guys running castle mini mamba years ago also but only 2s which should pull more amps. I know for awhile I ran the original sidewinder with a holmes puller 7t 3s and it ran warm but never thermaled in a losi comp crawler. It still comes down to motor gearing combo. I guess you can't go wrong with a higher rated esc anyway though.

Johnnysplits 01-11-2015 01:13 PM

Gearing will rule the day. However, running a 3 or 4 cell lipo would be a lot more efficient than a 2 cell, which results in less amp draw.

hotrod87 01-11-2015 02:09 PM

3s didnt used to be all that common now I've been seeing that 4s is taking over. Guess it may be time to try it out. So what motors are you guys running on 4s ?

OSRC 01-12-2015 07:46 AM

I run 35A esc's with 17.5 BL on several of my crawlers, no problem. Good torque and wheelspeed, and zero overheating issues. I generally run 2S. I don't understand the 3/4S thing myself... unless you're rock racing, then I could see it. I never have a need for more power.

hotrod87 01-12-2015 08:22 AM

I've usually went higher kv 2s and geared down if needed. I have tried low kv and 3s with non sensored holmes hobbies revolver. Was ok but the drag brake was never strong enough and no real instant reverse without sensored setup.

bigslashPE 01-12-2015 09:17 AM

the 25amp paired with a 21.5 turn motor,will that be an issue? i just dont want to buy another ESC,if i already have one,you know. thanks guys for all the feedback. it would be going in the Axial dodge truck.

hotrod87 01-12-2015 10:19 AM

Little research sees 12 to 22 amps used with some 21.5 motors. If it was me I would gear conservative and try it. If the wheels bind in the rocks that is probably where it'll let out the magic smoke if its gonna happen. But remember they do handle some amperage spikes ,just depends on how much.

bigslashPE 01-12-2015 12:33 PM


Originally Posted by hotrod87 (Post 13777532)
Little research sees 12 to 22 amps used with some 21.5 motors. If it was me I would gear conservative and try it. If the wheels bind in the rocks that is probably where it'll let out the magic smoke if its gonna happen. But remember they do handle some amperage spikes ,just depends on how much.

would an external BEC and external capacitor help out the esc run smoothly ? arent those what they are made for? sorry.trying to learn as i go n n this hobby.

hotrod87 01-12-2015 02:32 PM

Esc should have an external capacitor and yes a external bec will help.

bigslashPE 01-12-2015 04:35 PM


Originally Posted by hotrod87 (Post 13778045)
Esc should have an external capacitor and yes a external bec will help.

thanks bro , i appriciate it. #PEACE


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