R/C Tech Forums - View Single Post - Can a 3Cell LiPo run this motor?
View Single Post
Old 01-11-2017, 08:26 PM
  #2  
EbbTide
Tech Elite
iTrader: (39)
 
EbbTide's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Bay Area, Ca
Posts: 4,264
Trader Rating: 39 (100%+)
Default

Originally Posted by masterfo
can i use a 3 cell liPo for this motor? https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-...-approved.html

the motor spec says
"Max voltage: 7.4 (2S)
Max Current: 22A"
i hooked it up to my 3 cell with no load and it runs, will i damage it by running in 3 cells?
im going to run 3 of these motors with one 3cell LiPo
eventually you will kill the motor if you exceed its max voltage. It'll start getting hot and if you don't keep an eye on temps it'll overheat.
EbbTide is offline