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johnrobholmes · 12.30.2008, 02:10 PM

I like your explanation better Brian :D More informative. If we really wanted to get into it, we could explain how switching frequency affects ripple current, along with wire lengths and battery quality. I don't have a silly scope to make those measurements with though. Easy way to explain it is that ESCs get hotter under partial throttle, and ESCs run cooler under full throttle.

I have seen plenty of mamba's and sidewinders go up in flames too. The only way to REALLy figure out what is going on would be to hook his setup onto a scope and run the rig under load.

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johnrobholmes RC-Monster Aluminum Offline Posts: 905 Join Date: Aug 2007	12.30.2008, 02:10 PM I like your explanation better Brian :D More informative. If we really wanted to get into it, we could explain how switching frequency affects ripple current, along with wire lengths and battery quality. I don't have a silly scope to make those measurements with though. Easy way to explain it is that ESCs get hotter under partial throttle, and ESCs run cooler under full throttle. I have seen plenty of mamba's and sidewinders go up in flames too. The only way to REALLy figure out what is going on would be to hook his setup onto a scope and run the rig under load. ---JRH---