BEC requirements

[BruceW]

It looks like Readyheli is out of the 5A Western Robotic BEC and I was wondering if the 3.5A model is fine for running something like 3x S9452 + 8900G or 3x BLS451 + 8900G on a Logo 500? There seem to be a lot of 3.5A models to choose from but the only other 5A BEC I came across was the Quark-Pro.

[Ticidytoc]

I did not have any issues with a 3.5A on my 600mm heli with 9451's.

[Flybar-less]

There is the Ultimate BEC that is 6v 6A. Hobby Lobby stocks them.

[xrbcoronalogoflyer]

So far, my $25 Castle Creations 10amp BEC is doing a fine job for me...

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n89/xrbcoronalogoflyer/CoronaRightCCBEC.jpg

[Mercuriell]

There's nothing wrong with the ALign regulators - plently available and cheap and I have had no issue with ~x6 of the 3A and 6A varieties - personally I would avoid the 3A sorts esp when used with a DX7 with a long reset time if voltage dipped.

[ozace]

I had some concerns about how to power mine, so i did some tests.
For 36/72 mhz radio gear the 3.5 should be enough provided it can do what is claimed.

[Ticidytoc]

All of my Trex600 videos had the Medusa 3.5a 6v bec on 9451's. Worked fine for me on 50mhz as well as 2400.

[larryfl]

you can get one at

http://www.modelelectronicscorp.com/

i just ordered a western robotics 5 amp yesterday

[Team-MAYHEM]

So far, my $25 Castle Creations 10amp BEC is doing a fine job for me...



Just for the record....this BEC is only rated for a maximum input of 6s. I was looking at one of these last night.

I've also used the Medusa 3.5A 6V on a 10s machine with 9451's successfully.