First, let me apologize for sounding thick and (after trying to get a grip on electric setups) not grasping the basics.
I bought a HK Speedy GL a while ago and ordered the recommended power setup for it. The recommended page on HK listed a 28mm 2200Kv inrunner (rated at 500W), a 60amp ESC and either a 3s or 4s lipo. I bought a couple of the Nano-Tech 2200Mah 3s lipo's (25c to 50c discharge).
I got everything up and running and flew it pulling a 11x8 folding prop. Everything went great for about a minute, then the motor cut. I landed and I couldn't even touch the motor. The ESC was really hot too.
I blew the ESC & motor next time I tried to test it, so bought a new one (60amp again, but this time with a separate BEC) and a new 2200Kv motor. I also read that it might be too large a prop, so I went down to a 7x4 folding prop. I also bought a Watt meter.
I still have the same problem, but I haven't blown anything (yet!). The Watt meter reads 700W, 65amps at full power, but the setup is still running really hot on half throttle.
Can someone who knows their stuff please, please, please help me before I end up wearing my underpants on my head with pencils up my nose shouting "WIBBLE!"...lol
Many thanks in anticipation,
Martin.
I bought a HK Speedy GL a while ago and ordered the recommended power setup for it. The recommended page on HK listed a 28mm 2200Kv inrunner (rated at 500W), a 60amp ESC and either a 3s or 4s lipo. I bought a couple of the Nano-Tech 2200Mah 3s lipo's (25c to 50c discharge).
I got everything up and running and flew it pulling a 11x8 folding prop. Everything went great for about a minute, then the motor cut. I landed and I couldn't even touch the motor. The ESC was really hot too.
I blew the ESC & motor next time I tried to test it, so bought a new one (60amp again, but this time with a separate BEC) and a new 2200Kv motor. I also read that it might be too large a prop, so I went down to a 7x4 folding prop. I also bought a Watt meter.
I still have the same problem, but I haven't blown anything (yet!). The Watt meter reads 700W, 65amps at full power, but the setup is still running really hot on half throttle.
Can someone who knows their stuff please, please, please help me before I end up wearing my underpants on my head with pencils up my nose shouting "WIBBLE!"...lol
Many thanks in anticipation,
Martin.