ReVd_uP

can someone tell me the conciquences of using lower turn motor than your ESC is rated to?? i have a 17T robitronics ESCin my TT01 basher, and im up for a new motor was thinking of whacking in a 15T motor,.... possible problems???
Thanks in advance

tc3team

In short, the electronics can only cope with a certain amount of load. If its exceeded the ESC will go up in smoke, it is only designed for what it says.

Personally, I wouldnt try it just to risk burning up the ESC!

ReVd_uP

even if it has a thermal cut off built in???

UN4RACING

iTrader: (22)

You dont want it shutting off all the time.

UN4RACING

iTrader: (22)

Throw in a 19 turn cameleon, there fast.

PoLsKiE

iTrader: (30)

ya true a chameleon 19 i was passing worked nitro tc3's in the turns with one i highly reccomend that or a checkpoint money 19

UN4RACING

iTrader: (22)

Your ESC will run cooler to.
Rev: You could also put a fan on the ESC, But it will still over load it if you put to hot of a motor in it.

tc3team

You may even get it to thermal if the gearing is out on a 17t motor. Most 19t motors these days are pretty good, I have used a checkpoint money motor for a while and had no problem with it.Give the esc a little breathing space and run a 19t at the most, to allow for bad gearing and general bashing when you are on and off the throttle/brakes a lot, it will ensure it does its job comfortably

Wayne1one

Hey just run the 15t and tell us what happens in your next post . I cant wait

JonboyGB

a little video would be good also!

WhoMe

Way to help a rookie. Listen to the helpful people. Dont run a lower turn motor than your esc is rated for. You will either burn up the speedo or just have it shut down on you all the time when it goes into thermal shut down.

jo90

simple answer - don't. It's like the signs that say stay away from the tracks, you don't think "i'll just go a little closer to see if it will be ok"

Your speedo will go bang !

Wayne1one

Im sorry, I just could'nt resist. Its simple if you know you have a 17t ESC everything thereafter is self explanitory.........(follow direction) simple and plain.

I thought the question was a joke, my bad

ReVd_uP

thanks for the help fellas (and the jokes ).... i only asked because a ran a 13T in it for a few mins borrowed out of a mates car, was just wondering how far i could push it before it turns into a smoke show.... i think ill stick to the ESC's limits for now and avoid pointless spending.... thanks again

daveaustin5

iTrader: (1)

I've done it before and it cut out after a minute or so. It worked again when it cooled down but it'd keep stopping pretty quickly. There was no damage to the esc.