anyone run 5s on ul-1 esc

[driftah]

just curious if anyone has done this at all and if the esc let the magic smoke out.Even though it just says 4s on the manual

[britscoot]

In theory yes if the specs hold true,as its rated up to 20v.
specs
Length: 3.25" (83mm)
Width: 1.5" (38mm)
Height: 0.3125" (17mm)
Weight: 3.8oz (109g)
Wire Gauge: 14 gauge
Max Output Power: 720 watts
On-Resistance: 0.003 ohms
Low Voltage Cutoff: 11.63V
Stutter Bump Voltage: 12V
Thermal Cutoff: 230 degrees F (110 degrees C)
Operating Frequency: 8KHz
BEC: 5.2V/2A
Timing Angle: 10 degrees
Battery Connectors: Male Deans Ultra Plug Connectors (2)
Motor Connectors: 4mm Gold-Plated Bullet Connectors (3)
Input Voltage: 12-14 NiMh 4 Cell Lipo (8-20V inout w/o BEC)
Output Current: 60A Continuous Maximum
72A Surge Maximum

[driftah]

yes but im asking for real world lol,has anyone run 5s on this esc? smoked or not smoked

[Alexgar]

proboat maybe

[BakedMopar]

Yes. but I would not recomend it.

[Brushless55]

yes but im asking for real world lol,has anyone run 5s on this esc? smoked or not smoked

Yes, I've ran mine many times on 5s
be sure to disconect the bec on the esc, or smoke..

[driftah]

so pull the red wire from the plug end???? lol

[Brushless55]

so pull the red wire from the plug end???? lol

I used a small servo extension and clipped the red wire on that so at anytime I can go back to 4s and not use a battery pack for the reciever