View Full Version : Thunderbird esc ok for the 200?
bpd964
07-18-2008, 11:02 AM
Does anyone know if I can use this esc for the 200?
http://www.rctoys.com/rc-toys-and-parts/CC-TB9/RC-PARTS-SPEED-CONTROLLERS-CASTLE-CREATIONS.html
Thank you.. does the low amps matter considering stock or zpower 5150 motor and 2s lipo?
small.planes
07-18-2008, 02:05 PM
I have no hard data (***y will be along in a mo...) but 9A seems a bit light, when the stock 2s one is 12A, or 30% more...
Dave
Jetleaf
07-18-2008, 05:55 PM
According to Castle Creations web site "Thunderbird controllers are NOT for helicopters"
Probably due to the fact the BEC has a linear regulator.
bpd964
07-18-2008, 09:48 PM
I ended up getting a different one.. My esc went bad and I wanted a quick replacement from the local hobby store while I waited until the one I ordered online comes in.
Thanks...
t-driver
07-19-2008, 07:07 PM
According to Castle Creations web site "Thunderbird controllers are NOT for helicopters"
Probably due to the fact the BEC has a linear regulator.
i'm running the thunderbird-18 on 3S a few months now ,no problem yet.
bec output on both 2S and 3S is 5.1V