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Old 07-01-2020 | 06:11 PM
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Default Amperage “safety margins” between components?
So most of us know that C ratings are quite often exaggerated, but what about claimed ESC amperage ratings? What sort of “safety margin” should be factored in, in terms of percentage, in order to minimise any overdrawing issues?

ESC amps = motor amps + 20%?
Battery amps = ESC amps + 100%?

i.e. a brushless motor that draws 50A constant would be well matched with a (claimed) 60A ESC, which would be well matched with a (claimed) 120A battery.

Thoughts?
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