Power FPV camera from ESC 's 5v ?
#1
Hello, I would like to power my FPV vtx-camera from the car's battery but the vtx works at 3.5-5.5 v. The ESC gives 5v to the receiver so I was wandering if I can take this power for my build. The amps needed are 100-350mA depending on the camera. Our cars HPI Sprint 2 and Kyosho TF-5 have stock electronics. Thanks in advance.
(If you need more info please tell me)
(If you need more info please tell me)
#2
Look in the specs for your ESC, it should tell you the BEC current output of the ESC. Also look at the specs of your servo & reciever, they may say how much current is required by each. If your ESC is specced to handle more than the total power of the Rx + Servo plus the 350mA of the camera there should be no problem, just a case of making up the right cables.
#3
Thank you for the reply, I tried to find these information in the manual but I couldn't. In the end I'm thinking about trying it out , is there a possibility something is gonna take harm ? Or just the camera will not work?



