Originally Posted by
EDGY
Hey guys, wanted to see if anyone can help? Starting my first clod build and I have a esc/motor question. Have two sensored esc's with a 5.5 540 can limit. I think i know how to wire them up correctly but something seems to easy. Can someone give me clear instructions on how to wire the esc's together along with sensored 540 motors? I greatly appreciate the help!!
E.J.
First and most important thing, do the esc's you are using allow for programming the motor to run backwards/reversed?
This necessary for the rear motor and if your esc does not allow for this you are dead in the water.
Next is whether you are using a 4-channel radio, or 2 channel.
If 4 channel, use an aux channel to slave channel 2.
If 2-channel, use a servo Y-harness to plug both esc's into channel 2
Sometimes it's necessary to disconnect one of the bec's, I usually pull the rear one, and use the front bec as that system will see less load, but it's better to use both if possible for more servo power, or disconnect both and use an external bec, especially if running high-powered servo(s).
One battery or two?
If a single, you will need to make a Y-harness to plug both esc's into it.
G-force actually makes some lipo's that have dual plug-ins, so that's an option as well.
Oh, and 5.5T is not too much for a clod, don't forget, they have 30:1 gearing stock.