Will Batch 4 be updated with 100 A ESC’s? Since people reported of <300 A draw at climbing and PDwhite had 110 A draw at each ESC with 22 x 14 props, i am wondering why not just updating the next batch with these… [Open%20ppg%20electric%20435]

IMO this OPPG project needs to go back to the drawing board and figure out a better combination of motor/prop/ESC that draws less current than what’s out now. Not just add ESCs with a higher Amp rating. Everyone will benefit from more powerful & efficent motors. Manny

I don’t think it needs to go back to the drawing board. I think the original drawing board was outstanding. With that said, things a constantly changing and being improved. Paul & Zach have put this project in the opensource world and they and the people who have the units are making up improvements…

When is the next batch going to be ready and or available ? Thanks

[image] When might we see batch 4? Newbie here. Apologies if this has been updated elsewhere, just couldn’t find it. Still looking at 4-5 weeks from now for batch 4 to open, since 3 is shipping now? Thanks much -

My thoughts for 100 A ESC’s are more for heavier pilots or people who fly with 8 or 12 batteries… The current 80 A ESC’s can handle 100 A for 10 seconds. The 100 A ESC’s can handle 120 A for 10 seconds It is recommended that you have at least a 20% margin between the amp requirements of your motor…

I agree that 100 amp ESCs are what should be used based on the amps we draw. However, the ones we are using never even get warm and have not created any issues. I’m sure the placement on the arms helps a lot to keep them cool. The switching you are talking about happens so fast that if you tried …

I have a batch 3 build and was curious if at a later date I wanted to replace my current ESC’s with the ones you listed above, is it a pretty straight forward swap or does programming for the throttle have to be adjusted or any other adjustments?

[image] GliderPilot: I agree that 100 amp ESCs are what should be used based on the amps we draw. Agree – to error on the side of caution for something a little more robust is wise. Though I am uncertain if they would fair any better with voltage spikes created from longer leads… Good vid o…

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SimLoop (Rob Catto) March 17, 2019, 6:16pm 5