Trying to understanding the relationship in the power pod for my FT Mini

[FlyWithMoh]

I am just starting out and I'm trying to verify that if I pop a 3 cell battery into the "power pack a" that the ESC is not going to burn when I do WOT (wide open throttle).

From what I can tell the motor, and the ESC will support the 3 cell. My concern is that I believe that since I am going to be using a 6030 prop that comes with the power pack, will it make the motor pull more than the ESC can safely support? I am thinking that I should drop in a 5030 prop to be safe.

does anybody have a online calculator or tool that will help you determine the proper power pod setup? I know the FT Guys have touched on this but I just wanted to double check my setup before I fly.

Here are the spec I am looking at that say the engine will pull 11.3a with a 6" prop: http://www.emaxmodel.com/emax-multicopter-motor-mt1806.html

 

[kacknor]

From my experience it will be perfectly fine. I fly my Tiny Trainers and others on the A pack with a 12 AMP ESC and a 3c pack with out issue.

However, your question is a good one and highlights the need to own a wattmeter such as THIS one.

It very helpful as you venture out from the Power Packs and start buying motors and ESCs on your own.

JD

 

[Craftydan]

um . . . 3C battery or 3S?

One hints at the maximum current (3x the capacity/h), the other tells you the voltage range (12.4v-11.1v).

As far as the motor . . . the specs you've listed states 4A WOT on 3s for a 6x4 . . . a 6x3 will draw less. You'll be just fine.

edit: just saw the second listing . . . 6x3 < 6x4 prop. you'll be fine.

 

[mesolost]

I have this link I found that may help you without the meter but I'd advise getting at least the HK-010 from Hobby King.

http://www.adamone.rchomepage.com/calc_motor.htm