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BrianG · 11.01.2006, 08:53 PM

I agree with Finnster; even though manufacturers factor in a safety margin when rating components, running them so close to their max ratings will only shorten their life. Besides, the only hint for voltage rating we have is the rating on the caps. Those are electrolytic caps and are typically rated at 1v, 10v, 25v, 35v, 50v, and so on. Just because they are rated for 25v doesn't mean the rest of the components are.

Also keep in mind that the potential to draw more current than the rated 100A is MUCH easier with higher voltage.

Personally, 5s is pushing it. Just the fact that the CC rep said not to use the ESC as a brake at that voltage tells me that we are approaching the usable limit.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	11.01.2006, 08:53 PM I agree with Finnster; even though manufacturers factor in a safety margin when rating components, running them so close to their max ratings will only shorten their life. Besides, the only hint for voltage rating we have is the rating on the caps. Those are electrolytic caps and are typically rated at 1v, 10v, 25v, 35v, 50v, and so on. Just because they are rated for 25v doesn't mean the rest of the components are. Also keep in mind that the potential to draw more current than the rated 100A is MUCH easier with higher voltage. Personally, 5s is pushing it. Just the fact that the CC rep said not to use the ESC as a brake at that voltage tells me that we are approaching the usable limit.