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BrianG · 12.12.2007, 01:37 PM

Some people have had luck running 5s on a MM, some haven't. And the new version certainly won't.

All ESCs are going to create heat because of the currents involved and the switching rise time of the FETs. The Quarks have heat issues only because of the crappy thermal pad they use. Once properly modded (which may kill your warranty), and add a little extra heatsinking (the case is not a proper heatsink), they run fine. Some of the Quark's heat problem may be in the software because they operate differently (better IMO) than other ESC in how they control the motor.

MGMs do run cooler from all reports, if you can get by the reverse/brake issue.

Your best bet for a relatively inexpensive ESC would probably be the MMM if you can wait...

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	12.12.2007, 01:37 PM Some people have had luck running 5s on a MM, some haven't. And the new version certainly won't. All ESCs are going to create heat because of the currents involved and the switching rise time of the FETs. The Quarks have heat issues only because of the crappy thermal pad they use. Once properly modded (which may kill your warranty), and add a little extra heatsinking (the case is not a proper heatsink), they run fine. Some of the Quark's heat problem may be in the software because they operate differently (better IMO) than other ESC in how they control the motor. MGMs do run cooler from all reports, if you can get by the reverse/brake issue. Your best bet for a relatively inexpensive ESC would probably be the MMM if you can wait...