Maiden voyage.... Check this out!

[gsbuickman]

No that wasn't it. I had an issue with burning a connection in one of my 2s packs because they have those crappy plug in 4mm connectors...... The plastic was melted. I've run a 3s and 2s in series many times before and not have an issue. The packs are the exact same Mah and c rating. Should not have an issue with that.

Sorry bro, what I meant by my earlier statement, was it's bad juju to run mismatched packs when the mah & c ratings don't match. I have also ran 2s + 3s cells w/ matching mah & c ratings in my ul-1 w/o issue. :

[kfxguy]

Sorry bro, what I meant by my earlier statement, was it's bad juju to run mismatched packs when the mah & c ratings don't match. I have also ran 2s + 3s cells w/ matching mah & c ratings in my ul-1 w/o issue. :

No prob. I probably wasn't specific. I know better than to miss match packs lol. I don't want any fires!

[keithbradley]

If you start shopping for another HV ESC, be sure to check out Flier/shenzhen. They make smokin' esc's ......

http://www.fliermodel.com/en/contact.asp

Flier ESCs = Fighter Cat ESCs

Same thing, different name. Fighter cat stopped having them made, then the manufacturing company started selling them to the public under the name "Flier".

[gsbuickman]

Flier ESCs = Fighter Cat ESCs

Same thing, different name. Fighter cat stopped having them made, then the manufacturing company started selling them to the public under the name "Flier".

Ha ha ha ha h a ha jha ha ha ha 2 points Keith

They have been selling esc's on fleabay / amazon for a long time. Everything from 30a - 200a +, they're great esc's ....

I was wondering who was going to trip on that loaded statement You got the FC/Flier but missed the smokin' reference ......

[Alexgar]

Well I was able to shoehorn this baby in there....

What esc is that I run a m545 or x646 with that same hull 4s 3 bladed prop seems a little excessive

[srislash]

I wonder what this big fightercat esc will handle.....

I was told the 101's were good for 5000watts so 200amps at 6s, 300 or so on 4s and so on. These ESC's don't even like the thought of water so don't even get a drop on them. So you know what to do, don't cha?

I would consider these peak numbers and know a 646/2 would exceed 200 on 6s on my DF just to give you an idea.

[Alexgar]

I see some plastic dip in someone's future. What about 646 on 4s srilash ?

[kfxguy]

I was told the 101's were good for 5000watts so 200amps at 6s, 300 or so on 4s and so on. These ESC's don't even like the thought of water so don't even get a drop on them. So you know what to do, don't cha?

I would consider these peak numbers and know a 646/2 would exceed 200 on 6s on my DF just to give you an idea.

Ha! Epoxy is already drying on it... Lol. I know better. I guess I'm going to prop down a little. I was thinking about a tp 1870kv 4090 motor instead of my caster 1515 2200kv motor.... What's you guys thoughts on that? More power? Run 6s on that? It's 90mm long vs the castle being 72mm long.... Should have more power??

[srislash]

I see some plastic dip in someone's future. What about 646 on 4s srilash ?

I suspect even higher amperage. Bear in mind I am talking my 35" mono so a cat would be somewhat more efficient.

I should add that it would depend on the setup. My logs were from the DF running 6s2p running 5000mah Dinogy's.

[gsbuickman]

Ha! Epoxlookon it... Lol. I know better. I guess I'm going to prop down a little. I was thinking about a tp 1870kv 4090 motor instead of my caster 1515 2200kv motor.... What's you guys thoughts on that? More power? Run 6s on that? It's 90mm long vs the castle being 72mm long.... Should have more power??

I know that with my mean machine cat, the 2030kv, 2200kv & _2350kv motors are very effective. I like the m442 w/ a back cut on 4s & the 642 on 5s. . I have the 2030 & 2350/442 combination. I am looking at picking up 2 more 1515's soon. She also runs pretty good with a good ol' x447 ...

Try the 642/5s/2200 or the m442/4s/2200kv setups, they're great on the mm....

[Jlov]

I have a FC 240 and boat I have it in seems to always have a lil moisture in it somehow. How did you coat it with epoxy kfx? I used a epoxy brush and 5 min epoxy on a Swordfish I had and it still got wet and fried. Thx Jeff

[kfxguy]

I have a FC 240 and boat I have it in seems to always have a lil moisture in it somehow. How did you coat it with epoxy kfx? I used a epoxy brush and 5 min epoxy on a Swordfish I had and it still got wet and fried. Thx Jeff

You put a thin coating on it. You have to make sure you get everything and its completely sealed. My fightercat 101 esc in my cheetah is done like this and it's seen moisture I'm sure because everytime I run the boat it has water in it when I bring it in. I think I have water coming up the stuffing tube.

[Jlov]

So I would need to take off the shrink wrap cover it came with then?

[srislash]

Ha! Epoxy is already drying on it... Lol. I know better. I guess I'm going to prop down a little. I was thinking about a tp 1870kv 4090 motor instead of my caster 1515 2200kv motor.... What's you guys thoughts on that? More power? Run 6s on that? It's 90mm long vs the castle being 72mm long.... Should have more power??

Those long motors are rated at the max of that ESC Travis. The Castle you should run at about 2500 watts, I have pushed one of mine up over 3000 on occasion.

[srislash]

So I would need to take off the shrink wrap cover it came with then?

I use Plasti dip Performix spray electrical tape. If you are going to use epoxy I would use something thin and pour it over the ESC. Let it dry and inspect for any bubbles. It may need to be spotted again.

And yes, remove shrink wrap. And while it is off inspect the solder joints. Especially the power leads, watch for solder touching each other and such. I think the 240's are OK. The 101's not so much. I inspect any of them when I have a chance.