Tricopter ESC

[agupt108]

Is it possible to build a tricopter and use only one 40 amp esc? Thank you!

 

[LitterBug]

Is it possible to build a tricopter and use only one 40 amp esc? Thank you!

Nope. You need three ESCs. One for each motor.

You can not drive more than one motor with an ESC. They read the flyback pulses from the magnets. That said, if you use one motor to drive three variable pitch props, it could be done.

 

[agupt108]

Thank you! Any other ideas as to what I can do other than RC planes with all the parts of an rc plane...interested in trying out something else.

 

[Liam B]

Thank you! Any other ideas as to what I can do other than RC planes with all the parts of an rc plane...interested in trying out something else.

Build a propeller powered car.

 

[luvmy40]

Hover Craft

Everglades fan boat

I'm sure I can come up with something else given enough time and lack of sleep

 

[LitterBug]

Air boat. I've built one from a servo, motor, and one ESC.

Works on both Water and snow.