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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => The "Black Arts!" ( Electrics & Electronics ) => Topic started by: Brian60 on April 27, 2018, 02:08:17 pm

Title: Mixer units
Post by: Brian60 on April 27, 2018, 02:08:17 pm

Do they make them for brushless motor esc combinations? Would a standard brushed mixer work with a brushless motor esc set up?

Title: Re: Mixer units
Post by: chipmonk on April 27, 2018, 02:54:00 pm

Hi, in simple terms Yes. The normal brushed mixer usually works on the signal between the receiver and the speed controller so it doesn't care whether you are running brushed or a brushless setup. Just make sure you are using reversible controllers  O0 . Hope that is helpful.
Cheers Chris M

Title: Re: Mixer units
Post by: Brian60 on April 27, 2018, 05:16:55 pm

Thanks for that Chris, I now have the option of using a Action mixer that has sat in my spares drawer for 2 years :)

Title: Re: Mixer units
Post by: malcolmfrary on April 28, 2018, 09:20:44 am

If the ESCs act like "normal" ones, with forward - off - reverse and no messing about to get reverse, the mixer should cope well.  If the ESCs need a dab of "brake" to get reverse, little chance.  I haven't thought about forward only types.