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Is higher amp ESC better?
A high amp esc will usually have better internals than a lower amp esc. Keep tthe questions coming, you do not learn without asking! Amp rating generally means you can run a more aggressive motor (mod motors) with higher amperage. For example, the Hobbywing Justock is just a 45a ESC.
Can I use a higher amp esc?
Both the ESC and battery should be rated for higher Amps than the actual current the motor draws in your application. It may draw up to ~5 times higher current at startup or when a load is initially applied, but ESCs are usually rated to handle these momentary current surges.
What does AMP mean on esc?
Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) the amps is to do with the maximum draw the esc can take from the battery. to see if the motor will work with the esc, you just need to find out its turn limit. to work out your batterys maximum constant amp draw (lipos) is to times the C rating by the capacity.
Is the current rating of an ESC the same as amperage?
Sometimes beginners confuse the current rating of an ESC as amperage that it would apply to the motor, but the opposite is actually the case. The motors that draw current through the ESC’s, so the ESC must be rated for the maximum amps of the motor you are using.
How can I find out how much current my ESC is drawing?
The motors that draw current through the ESC’s, so the ESC must be rated for the maximum amps of the motor you are using. You can find out how much current a motor draws by testing it on a thrust stand, along with a power meter.
Can a 4S 1500mAh battery be used as an ESC?
Most 4S 1500mAh batteries I’ve tested can’t even reach 100A maximum discharge rate. If you are using larger batteries on a more powerful build, then you should consider higher rating ESC’s. It’s completely okay to use larger ESC’s than required, downsides are the extra weight, size and cost.
What kind of ESC do I need for a 5 ″ Drone?
Learn more about internal resistance of LiPo batteries in this guide. This is why for most 5″ builds using 4S 1300mAh – 1500mAh LiPo, 30A ESC are good enough for the most part, because LiPo this size can’t sustain 120A of current for very long (a few seconds at best).