Higher voltage and efficiency

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by asheck

So according to this claim, if I was to run the same time , even at my lower speed, I would need 3 packs , or 18000mah on 2s the equivilant to a 9000mah 4s, or around 2.5 times more battery.

These are the kind of claims that confuse me. I just can't see where that kind of difference can really be had. I could see maybe the extra 5mph coming from the added efficiency of the voltage, but 5 mph and 2.5 times the runtime....

Too many variables to deduce anything. Is the overall query based on, "why all the hype over hv?" when your lv setups work fine?

IMO low voltage setups only work as well as they do now because all of the esc manufacturers have had time to work the bugs out. A simple oversight in gearing or maintenance can highlight the shortcomings in these setups and make them go poof.

Whether they are really more efficient or not in terms of usable mah, I believe, in the end will be negligible. However, the power flowing is used more efficiently as evidenced by component temperatures. The peace of mind of having cool components is enough reason for me to go hv. Ambient temp is way better than, "within acceptable temp range".

[sikeston34m]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

Too many variables to deduce anything. Is the overall query based on, "why all the hype over hv?" when your lv setups work fine?

IMO low voltage setups only work as well as they do now because all of the esc manufacturers have had time to work the bugs out. A simple oversight in gearing or maintenance can highlight the shortcomings in these setups and make them go poof.

Whether they are really more efficient or not in terms of usable mah, I believe, in the end will be negligible. However, the power flowing is used more efficiently as evidenced by component temperatures. The peace of mind of having cool components is enough reason for me to go hv. Ambient temp is way better than, "within acceptable temp range".

VERY Well Said Harold!

I aggree.