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Old 07-10-2003, 06:00 AM
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kino2
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Originally posted by WC

Most ESCs will benefit from a power cap of approx 680uF upwards, this is usually the recommended minimum capacitance. No harm going higher, but never run your car without any cap (especially if the ESC's manual tells you must use one).
Should I use a cap if the manual did not specify to use one? or is it absolutely safe to use a cap anyway?

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