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Old 02-16-2006, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by DA_cookie_monst
ESC's may thermaly shut down, not to sure if you can install short circuit protection to....
Place automotive fuse 30A between ESC & MOTOR ( positive / red ) and battery terminal ( positive / red ). Direct soldering to fuse's legs.

ESC positive terminal ---| -------> 30A fuse ------> Battery Positive
MOT positive terminal ---|


Good thing about it : If you mistakeny short the battery positive to negative and vice versa, the fuse will blown.... saving it from mosfet burn. Ditto with failed motor scenario.

Bad thing about it : your car look weird.
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