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Stalled Brushless Motor query

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Terry:
Showing my ignorance here. Will a stalled brushless motor destroy the speed controller?
I know a brushed motor will.
Cheers, Terry.

Martin (Admin):

Good question..... never tested that!

derekwarner:
A thought, just from the stovetop Terry  :embarrassed: ........they produce brushless motor speed controllers with various [ranging] current ratings don't they?......so this may help to understand that Black Magic ...or.... Green Steam


I am sure one of our "esteamed" {-)  Members will respond

Derek

chas:
Neither a brushed or brushless motor will automatically destroy an esc, only if the stall current is greater than the esc can cope with. In practice, it often is, that is why fitting a fuse is always a good idea. The mystery is why this basic recommendation is so often ignored, risking the destruction of the equipment. Also, if the model has a lipo battery, the current drawn could ruin that as well.
Charles

Taranis:
I only use ESC's that have built in overload protection.
Hobbywing Quicrun are relatively cheap and waterproof.

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