Originally Posted by
LiL_JaSoN
new to electric
how hot should the esc be running?
im reading the manual and all it has is the temp chart (1flash, 2 flash, 3flash 10 flash shutdown, etc)
how many flash is ideal to be running at?
i know the motor shouldnt be at 160-175f
any damage if running the motor or esc temp lower
ALSO, i dont understand the manual temp.
it says 'count the number of flashes.The higher the number, the hotter'
then the chart shows
1 - 45c
2 - 40c
3 - 35c..
the temp getting lower as the flash increase,
1. Depends on the motor you are running and how hot it is where you are running. Normal temps for SCs are 120-150F externally. SCs tend to get hotter inside and do not always transfer that heat out. That is why the flashing light system is more accurate.
2. There is no ideal temp you just do not want it to overheat. Most normal operation you should only see 1-2 flashes.
3. What the manual is refering to is how many degrees away from thermal shutdown you are. Example 2 flashes means you are 40C away from shutdown. This would mean that the speed control reached 60C during operation. 100C is the shutdown point, I believe.