Hi,

I am looking at this ESC. TBLE-02

https://www.tamiyausa.com/items/radi...rushless-45057

It states (Sensored-Type, 10.5T, 12.5T, 14.5T, 16.5T). Since higher T's are lower RPM's, shouldn't it be able to use say a 17.5t or 21.5t motor?

Or... does it have something to do with the firmware of the ESC?

I have seen the lower limits on ESC's but, never a high limit.

Thank you,

I don't see any issue using lower wattage motors (more turns)
But I wouldn't really recommend that Tamiya ESC
Find something that says Hobbywing that meets your needs at that price range

Yes, if any ESC says 10.5 max, it means it will actually run anything numerically over that turn rating just fine.

Thank you for the input! I am researching the stock Mini kits and I believe it comes with them. I am going to want a brushless motor and hoping I can use a 17.5 or 21.5. And yes HW is my go to.

Take care,

Thank you for the help!

just be aware that that esc does not have a lipo low voltage cutoff if you plan to run lipo batteries. it is fine for life or nimh batteries.

the tamiya does not have lipo lvc. the hobbywing does have lipo lvc.

Just means 10.5 is the lowest turn it can handle.

FYI, folks. It did matter in this case. The ESC would not run the 21.5T motor. It cooked the ESC. I tried it on two of the same kind TBLE-02. I believe it can't handle the timing properly and there are no timing adjustments for it. Luckly the second one wasn't damaged. I went with a matching ESC from the same manufacturer of the motor. Works great.

Hope this helps someone. Take care.