Originally Posted by
manuelargentina
Hi everyone, i've built my RC8Be with an LRP SPX8 combo, Vector 8 2800kv motor, and in 10 min the esc died, lot of smoke, and the motor was hot and burn too! I was using a 17T pinion with a 4s Lipo, is this the problem?
i'll appresiate any help!!!
It just sounds like the motor was over geared. A 17T pinion on a 2800 sounds really high. I know a buddy of mine that is running a 2650 and he has gone through 3 different escs. I am running a 2200 and have had no problems. Even on hot days in the 90s my motor only will get up to about 140 while my esc only gets up to about 120 after a 10 min main.