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BrianG · 03.18.2006, 05:35 PM

I guess timing makes sense, you would have to make sure the magnet (rotor) is in the same starting position in relation to the coils on both motors or the ESC would send power at the wrong time on one motor and both motors would end up fighting each other somewhat.

maxxdude1234: I understand what you are saying, however in normal three phase AC motors, the power on each coil is 60 degrees out of phase with each other coil. I would imagine the same theory applies to BL ESCs/motors. Your explanation would definitely make sense with normal "single phase" brushed motors though. So, following my thought, it makes sense that each individual motor wire would see less current flow than each power wire at any one time. I don't mean to argue, I'm just trying to understand this. I'm sure the ESC will perform well, especially since I don't plan to ever draw 120A (not that my batteries will allow it).

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	03.18.2006, 05:35 PM I guess timing makes sense, you would have to make sure the magnet (rotor) is in the same starting position in relation to the coils on both motors or the ESC would send power at the wrong time on one motor and both motors would end up fighting each other somewhat. maxxdude1234: I understand what you are saying, however in normal three phase AC motors, the power on each coil is 60 degrees out of phase with each other coil. I would imagine the same theory applies to BL ESCs/motors. Your explanation would definitely make sense with normal "single phase" brushed motors though. So, following my thought, it makes sense that each individual motor wire would see less current flow than each power wire at any one time. I don't mean to argue, I'm just trying to understand this. I'm sure the ESC will perform well, especially since I don't plan to ever draw 120A (not that my batteries will allow it).