Axial ae-5 question

[Gene9810]

The ae-5 is rated at 180A, so does that mean that I need a battery with a max amp draw rate of 180A? So like a 3600mAh with a max 50C discharge rating?

Thanks

[allanon1965]

it means you can use it for up to a 180A draw.. that may be a max burst draw figure...not sure if it means a sustained 180A...you can use any lesser amount without any issues

[QuesoDelDiablo]

The short answer is no.

As was mentioned, that's MAX capacity, probably the burst number, sustained is likely 90. Highly unlikely that you'll ever get anywhere near that in a crawler/scaler.

My rigs tend to average a draw of about 1 Amp (i.e. a 1000mAh battery typically lasts me about .75hr-1hr). That is just the average and it includes all my standing around bs'ing time so it's pretty skewed number, just throwing it out as a base line.

[Hydrocarbon92]

The most I was able to see with a Wraith w/ 3S & 45T was 30A holding it down on tall, wet grass. 30C & above is a good idea, but not required for a brushed motor. I've seen boaters use 20C batteries on 4074 brushless motors, which are MUCH bigger.

Bigger rarely hurts (beyond weight & price), too small can mean shorter run times, number of charges, or even reduced power.