ESC Question

[mach1basher]

What are the advantaes of upgrading your esc? [sorry 'bout the newbie question this is my first electric.]

 

[retarded pilot]

to be able to run a lower turn (faster) motor, esc's are rated by the lowest turn moter they can handle.

or maybe to be able to run more battery (voltage)

 

[Tarant]

A nice ESC can do a lot of things, Depending on which one they can have different motor limits, run more cells, different throttle profiles, some can run Lipos, Some are programable, some are waterproof. It all depends on what you want to do.

 

[mach1basher]

How many cells can you run in a x-l5?

 

[Tweak]

A nice ESC can do a lot of things, Depending on which one they can have different motor limits, run more cells, different throttle profiles, some can run Lipos, Some are programable, some are waterproof. It all depends on what you want to do.

So... If I want to put one in my submarine, that can go fast and store memory for up to 16 different people, which one would i go with?












LOL, Sorry, just had to ask to see if someone really came up with an answer.

 

[Lessen]

How many cells can you run in a x-l5?

...directly from the Traxxas site...

• 15-turn motor limit for 540 size motors
• 12-turn motor limit for 550 size motors
• Fully-proportional forward, reverse, and braking control
• Programmable with three drive profiles:
  • Sport Mode – Fwd / Brake / Rev
  • Race Mode – Fwd / Brake
  • Training Mode – 50% Fwd / Brake / 50% Rev
• EZ-Set® push-button setup
• Multi-color LED
• Thermal shutdown protection
• Efficient, low-loss MOSFET design
• High-capacity heat sink
• Smooth, high-frequency operation
• Easy installation in Traxxas models
• Backed by the Traxxas Lifetime Electronics warranty
• ​

XL-5 SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage:4-8 Cells (4.8 to 9.6 Volts DC)Case Size:1.23"W x 2.18"D x 0.61" HWeight:2.44 OunceMotor Limit:15-turns* (540 Size)
12-turns* (550 Size)On Resistance Forward:0.007 OhmsOn Resistance Reverse:0.014 OhmsPeak Current - Forward:100APeak Current - Reverse:60ABraking Current:60AContinuous Current:14ABEC Voltage:6.0 VDCBEC Current:1APower Wire:14 Gauge / 5"Input Harness Wire:26 Gauge / 9"Transistor Type:MOSFETPWM Frequency:1600 HzThermal Protection:Thermal shutdownProfile selection:Profile 1: Sport Mode:
100% fwd, 100% brakes, 100% rev

Profile 2: Race Mode:
100% fwd, 100% brakes, no rev.

Profile 3: Patent Pending Training Mode™:
50% fwd, 100% brakes, 50% rev.Single-button setup:Yes, Traxxas EZ-Set®*

 

[R/C Newbie]

humm 12 t limit and 15 turn limit dose that mean it can handle a 19 turn? I am new to electric sorry for the dumb question

 

[rcmonster236]

stay away from the traxxas xl5 or xl10. Go to a duratrax 8t esc or even a 12t esc. The traxxas fry very easy. I have fried 3 my friend 5 and his dad 2.

 

[sweetdiesel]

humm 12 t limit and 15 turn limit dose that mean it can handle a 19 turn? I am new to electric sorry for the dumb question

As the number of turns increases in a motor, the amp draw decreases. So a 12T limit ESC can handle a 19T motor, but not an 8T motor.