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Another Multirotor Question

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  • 05-03-2015 11:59am
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    kevc2
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    Hi,
    I have a 30A 2-4S ESC connected to a Multistar motor. The receiver is also connected to the ESC. When I connect the ESC to a 4S battery, I'm getting sparks coming out like the wires are shorted. I measured the voltage on the battery at 15.5V and my multimeter can't read the current. Any ideas of what could be causing the short? I would imagine the ESC can handle the battery, any help would be appreciated, thanks.


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    john_aero
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    can you stick up the make model of the esc


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    kevc2
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    I went for the cheapo ESC: http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261522687218?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649


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    john_aero
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    where you getting spars, esc, motor or at battery connector?


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    kevc2
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    Well I'm trying to figure out which direction each of the motors is running so the ESC is connected to the motor. I'm getting sparks at the battery connection when I put the ESC power lines in.


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    civdef
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    kevc2 wrote: »
    Well I'm trying to figure out which direction each of the motors is running so the ESC is connected to the motor. I'm getting sparks at the battery connection when I put the ESC power lines in.

    Has the battery a good connection or are they just push fit temporarily?


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    kevc2
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    civdef wrote: »
    Has the battery a good connection or are they just push fit temporarily?

    Temporarily, I just put the power wires into the battery connector and immediately get the spark.


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    john_aero
    Registered Users Posts: 278 ✭✭john_aero


    kevc2 wrote: »
    Temporarily, I just put the power wires into the battery connector and immediately get the spark.

    I would solder on proper connectors

    To change direction swop on of the 3 motor wires around

    Just pushing wires in is not ideal and not good for component's


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