10WAG wires on ESC. Do I need bigger wires on the motor??

[lt130th]

Just opened the package from OSE with my new Swordfish 220A Pro and holy cow - 10AWG wires on that thing! My TP 4060 has what looks like 14AWG...??? Do I need to open up the motor and put heavier wires on it? I'm going to have to use what, 6mm-6.5mm connectors?? Sorry if this has been discussed already - wasn't sure what to search for.

[gsbuickman]

What kV rating is the 4060, and what kind of power will you run ?. 10 awg will handle anything the swordfish can take. 5.5mm connectors are right up your alley

Here ya go, this is what I am running ...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/310894441835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[tlandauer]

NO, just solder your motor wires to the connector of your choice.

[lt130th]

gsbuickman, 1870kv & 6s (3s 50C-90C burst in series) and 48mm prop...

tlandauer, ok...

I'm a couple classes away from my BS in aerospace engineering. I've had basic classes in electrical, and I can tell you that was my least favorite of all. I really do not like messing with electricity so when I saw the leads on this ESC, I kind of freaked out, LOL.

[kfxguy]

Ummm....I bought that same esc from ose and I'm pretty sure mine has 8 GA on it. Here's a comparison pic....you can see 8 GA on the fightercat esc and both look the same size. I'll check for sure when I get home

[jkr]

It is difficult to modify the wires from a TP.
Better make sure to use as short as possible wire to the esc.
I do sometimes solder my esc wires direct on the motor wires....

[lt130th]

Battery side is 8AWG, motor side is 10AWG. I don't think I can do much about the battery leads.

jkr, I was thinking about soldering direct also...

[jkr]

8AWG wire needs 6,5mm connectors as anything smaller just don't fit.

I believe it is the best you can do.
Don't forget to note the direction of the motor before you solder them.

[lt130th]

Don't forget to note the direction of the motor before you solder them.

Good tip.

[jkr]

Good tip.

And an other is to use solder with Sn96,5/Ag3,5/Cu0,5 %
Also use soldering iron tip for lead free solder as Ag(silver) ''eats'' Cu(copper) bits.

[lt130th]

And an other is to use solder with Sn96,5/Ag3,5/Cu0,5 %
Also use soldering iron tip for lead free solder as Ag(silver) ''eats'' Cu(copper) bits.

Thanks again!

[RayR]

Remember that the duty cycle for the motor wires is 2/3 of the total power requirement. That is why the wires are smaller.

Search the web for brushless motor design.