CC BEC Failures

[starscream]

I don't run an rx pack because you still need a regulator to drop the voltage to 6v not to mention I've run 2 coolflight UBEC's for years now and they've never gone bad. I also have the western robotics and it works like a champ. I've only used the cc bec for maybe 20 5min runs. The only significant change I made was setting the cc bec to 6v via the castle link. I'd be curious how many fail while using 5v as apposed 6v etc.

I know there are many reports of of this problem but I didn't see a specific thread for it. My intention for the thread was to hopefully save others from the carnage.

I love Castle products but I won't be running the cc bec anymore.

can someone link me to a nice lipo rx pack...I did search and its all so confusing when you dont know much about electronics....I can build a house from the ground up but i'm lost on electrics

also do I really need a regulator with a rx pack

please linc me to exactly what I need for my MMM or mm for that matter

[jayjay283]

Originally Posted by bustitup

also do I really need a regulator with a rx pack

Yes otherwise you will be dumping a full 7.4v (or 8.6 fully charged) (( When using a lipo RX pack, nimh rx pack charge to 6v max)) into your rx and most will poof at that. Must be some hardcore rxs out there that run that voltage for those 7.2v 5955tg servos but ive never seen them, My airtronics poofs at over 6v


Losi regulator LINK


rx batterys LINK


page of regulators LINK

[jhautz]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

. Must be some hardcore rxs out there that run that voltage for those 7.2v 5955tg servos but ive never seen them, My airtronics poofs at over 6v

All of the Spektrum Rx are good to 9.6v

[George16]

Originally Posted by jhautz

All of the Spektrum Rx are good to 9.6v

That's true to Futaba 2.4 systems too. I have them on all my trucks and no problems at all.