beginner/novice -power pod swappables suggestions

[Num1stunnr]

Hey Guys,

So I got 100% of my electronics... I wanted to give my power system a test. and.... not sure what is going on but my motor was pretty hot! From what I recall on my HK-010 watt meter. I was pushing.... around 30Amps and like 300W can't recall exact numbers, but if anyone wants I can set it up and run it again. I wasn't any where near the motor limits. Or shouldn't be.. any suggestions am I over propped?? Not sure.

Also Hope I am not messing up.... I didn't balance prop before placing on prop adapter, and kept my ESC at factory settings as I didn't feel like I needed to update anything.

specs:
NTM Prop Drive 28-36 1200KV / 530W https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=65947
TURNIGY Plush 40amp Speed Controller- https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=41152
Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo Pack- https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14975
NTM Prop Drive 28 Series Accessory Pack- https://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=24527
APC SF 10x4.7 prop

 

[Stradawhovious]

Also Hope I am not messing up.... I didn't balance prop before placing on prop adapter, and kept my ESC at factory settings as I didn't feel like I needed to update anything.

At the level of craft you're building, I wouldn't worry about either of those things.

I would calibrate the throttle endpoints on the ESC though...

 

[Num1stunnr]

At the level of craft you're building, I wouldn't worry about either of those things.

I would calibrate the throttle endpoints on the ESC though...

Thanks for the ESC advice! I will do that.

And for anyone else interested! almost done with air frame just will need to create landing gear and I am going to dabble in painting it.