Motor Voltage range.

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My new motor, my first, is recommended to use 7.4V. The LIFE batteries are 6.6V or 9.9V. I dont want to under voltage the motor but even more so I dont want to over voltage it. I assume there will be some voltage drop through the ESC but have no experience. So I am asking you experienced players for help before I commit to buy..

And it wont be the last time I'm sure.

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talisman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (AU) USERID: 1405428 Bargain Addict! Joined: 18/Mar/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Quote Reply Topic: Motor Voltage range. Posted: 14/Apr/2012 at 2:56pm
	My new motor, my first, is recommended to use 7.4V. The LIFE batteries are 6.6V or 9.9V. I dont want to under voltage the motor but even more so I dont want to over voltage it. I assume there will be some voltage drop through the ESC but have no experience. So I am asking you experienced players for help before I commit to buy.. And it wont be the last time I'm sure.

airwave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Retail (US) USERID: 71296 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 27/Aug/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2725	Quote Reply Posted: 14/Apr/2012 at 4:10pm
	Voltage rating is more for the bearings in the motor,I/E 1000kv motor@ 10 volts=10,000 rpm max.were as a 4500 would be 45,000 the wire and all can take a lot more then most ESC.most low voltage rated motors are high KV motors.IF it is a cheap motor this = cheap bearings.Youcould replace them and run it at higher voltage.You should be ok at the 9.9V just repect wide open runs.check load with amp meter,heat and high speed=dead motor.

talisman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold (AU) USERID: 1405428 Bargain Addict! Joined: 18/Mar/2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 22	Quote Reply Posted: 15/Apr/2012 at 1:42pm
	Thankyou Airwave, I will press on regardless !!!!

airwave Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Retail (US) USERID: 71296 Hobbyking Addict Joined: 27/Aug/2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2725	Quote Reply Posted: 15/Apr/2012 at 3:05pm
	Your wellcome.Is there some reson you wish to use LIFe batts.a lipo will do better for motor loads.If thats what you got then use them,i had heard they can puff on heavey loads i don't have them so can't say.