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Old 03-03-2011, 06:55 AM   #1
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Can I hook up 2 escs of the SAME kind using a y splitter so that I can use 14.4v of power? (They each are onl capable 3s, but if I were to use a y splitter would they then be able to handle 6s?) If so how would I do it with the batteries and motor wires be connected to the ESC'S?

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Old 03-03-2011, 07:55 AM   #2
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no it doesnt work like that.
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:38 PM   #3
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no it doesnt work like that.
Ok thanks. Can any esc that can handle 3s handle 14.4v of regular nimh batteries? (Cause I know that the VXL3S can handle 14.4v of power.)
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the castle sidewinder is rated to 3s lipo or 12cell nimh/nicd so it can handle the 14.4v
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the castle sidewinder is rated to 3s lipo or 12cell nimh/nicd so it can handle the 14.4v
I know that sidewinder can handle it, but I wanna know if any esc that's rated a 3s can hzndle 14.4v of power, I'm assuming they can as the sidewinder can.
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It's too hard to put a blanket statement over every esc like that, but most will. You may have to run an external BEC or change a capacitor or 2, but they should.
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It's too hard to put a blanket statement over every esc like that, but most will. You may have to run an external BEC or change a capacitor or 2, but they should.
Yeah I know it is. Ok thanks. If it can handle 14.4v of power it should be fine to use it with a 4s lipo as long as I use a external 4s lipo cutoff right?
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Yeah I know it is. Ok thanks. If it can handle 14.4v of power it should be fine to use it with a 4s lipo as long as I use a external 4s lipo cutoff right?
I honestly cannot speak for the VXL stuff. I think you are tempting fate though, remember that a fully charged 4s is is over 16V, around 16.8-17.2v. I know the cells on my good packs are usually around 4.3V ea when fully charged. But let us know how it works out!
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I honestly cannot speak for the VXL stuff. I think you are tempting fate though, remember that a fully charged 4s is is over 16V, around 16.8-17.2v. I know the cells on my good packs are usually around 4.3V ea when fully charged. But let us know how it works out!
WOW! That I didn't know that about the 4s lipo! I'm not using a VXL. I 'm getting Hobbyking esc (2-3) that is just incase I burn up one of them and I need one for another rig that I have.
Thanks for the help
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WOW! That I didn't know that about the 4s lipo! I'm not using a VXL. I 'm getting Hobbyking esc (2-3) that is just incase I burn up one of them and I need one for another rig that I have.
Thanks for the help
All lipo's are that way, not just 4s packs, the cells hold higher voltages, the cut-off is 3 to 3.2V depending on manufacture specs.

As for EsC's even our FXR's only come with 16v capacitor in stock trim, so if running a 4s pack, we recommend replacing the stock capacitor with a 25v capacitor, to cover the higher voltage.
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All lipo's are that way, not just 4s packs, the cells hold higher voltages, the cut-off is 3 to 3.2V depending on manufacture specs.

As for EsC's even our FXR's only come with 16v capacitor in stock trim, so if running a 4s pack, we recommend replacing the stock capacitor with a 25v capacitor, to cover the higher voltage.
Okay thanks man.
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