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monkeyracing 12-29-2008 02:59 PM

RC Dictionary?
 
Just wondering if anyone knows of a dictionary/encyclopedia sort of thing (online) that explains a lot of the mysterious terminology used in ESC instruction manuals?

EG: Drive frequency. I've had this explained to me as perhaps providing a little more punch out of the corners, or it just makes things smoother when it's turned up. Can't seem to find the true, concrete answer.

So, if you know of such a resource, please let me know.

Thanks!

Ashley Cobb 12-29-2008 03:39 PM

hey man,

I usually just google something if I don't know a term,

sometimes I use urban dictionary but that's mostly slang terms although there is alot of 'jargon' there also.

As for your question, a higher drive frequency will give you slightly more punch but it will also heat the motor quicker.

Brushed motors all use pulse width modulation but when they're at full throttle they're straight dc anyway.

Brushless motors well I failed that course so it seems like magic to me :):):)

Cheers

Ashley

Drifting101 12-29-2008 11:27 PM


Originally Posted by Ashley Cobb (Post 5222764)
hey man,

I usually just google something if I don't know a term,

sometimes I use urban dictionary but that's mostly slang terms although there is alot of 'jargon' there also.

As for your question, a higher drive frequency will give you slightly more punch but it will also heat the motor quicker.

Brushed motors all use pulse width modulation but when they're at full throttle they're straight dc anyway.

Brushless motors well I failed that course so it seems like magic to me :):):)

Cheers

Ashley



Since when do you not know something?:sneaky::D

Ashley Cobb 12-29-2008 11:56 PM


Originally Posted by Drifting101 (Post 5224900)
Since when do you not know something?:sneaky::D

That's a bit nasty

Drifting101 12-30-2008 12:37 AM


Originally Posted by Ashley Cobb (Post 5224968)
That's a bit nasty

I meant it as a good thing ie if you need info you are the guy to ask :D sorry if i offended

Ashley Cobb 12-30-2008 12:53 AM

lol okay dude i get ya drift now cheers

Originally Posted by Drifting101 (Post 5225033)
I meant it as a good thing ie if you need info you are the guy to ask :D sorry if i offended


Joe Ford 12-30-2008 07:35 AM

Drive frequency is a system for controlling the rotational speed of an alternating current electric motor by controlling the frequency of the electrical power supplied to the motor.

jamminnay 12-30-2008 02:30 PM

google knows all!


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