Can I use a 9.6v 8 cell battery with a hobbywing max 10?

[Golden Arrow fan]

I have a hobbywing max 10 esc with a 5400kv motor. Can this esc handle a 9.6v 8 cell battery without ruining the esc? I just happened to have this battery sitting around.

 

[DavidB1126]

NiMH? Should be able to, just make sure you disable the low voltage cutoff in the esc settings. And put the lipo cell setting to auto.

Might be a bit high on the voltage for the motor (rpm wise) but since it is a nimh or nicad I assume it shouldn't be an issue. Might get slightly more punch due to the higher voltage at the start before the voltage drops.

But, running a modern BL system on a nimh or nicad, those cells won't like the load of the system and you'll probably see very short run times and very big voltage drop, especially on a higher kv motor, compared to a LiPo (2s)

 

[9x19]

Their manual says 2s - 4s (7.4v - 14.8v) input, so you're ok there, but they only list two parameters for motor ratings:
With 3S Lipo: KV< 4000 3665 size motor
With 4S Lipo: KV< 2600 4268 size motor

So you'll have to try and extrapolate from that, or just try it and check BOTH ESC and motor temps often during your first run.

 

[CertifiedMike]

That car is going to scream!!! I would be thinking to lower the punch to lowest setting and go easy until you see how the car drives.
I am guessing gears for your car aren't easy to come by???

This is gonna be crazy!!! Plz get vids!!!

 

[RustyUs]

I have a hobbywing max 10 esc with a 5400kv motor. Can this esc handle a 9.6v 8 cell battery without ruining the esc? I just happened to have this battery sitting around.

Did I miss something? What will this combo be going in?

 

[CertifiedMike]

Did I miss something? What will this combo be going in?

I did assume, the Golden Arrow project???
Its a BIG step up from a brushed silver can!

 

[RustyUs]

That car is going to scream!!! I would be thinking to lower the punch to lowest setting and go easy until you see how the car drives.
I am guessing gears for your car aren't easy to come by???

This is gonna be crazy!!! Plz get vids!!!

If the Golden Arrow is indeed the RC that's getting this powerplant... let the betting begin.

 

[Golden Arrow fan]

Sorry no its for a Tamiya Clod Buster. I hate Lipo batteries because I left some sitting around and they went dead. I might not try the 8 cell battery. I will stick with a regular 6 cell.

 

[CertifiedMike]

Doesn't the Clodbuster run dual motors?
What mah is that pack rated at?
It might be too small.

 

[Golden Arrow fan]

I am taking it for a spin tomorrow. I have a 5000mah NIMH battery.