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Helico-pteron · 05-23-2012, 03:02 PM

12kHz is the setting for that motor and it is an 8s-10s motor.

" First, X-Era motors are not like most other outrunner motors.* Any setting on an ESC designated "outrunner" should not be used.* Specifically, Castle Creations has added "outrunner PWM" mode.* This setting may cause higher running temps on X-Era motors and*SHOULD NOT*be used.* The default 12khz setting or higher is recommended.* Using higher PWM frequencies will result in a cooler motor and warmer ESC.* So if your ESC is undersized slightly, use a lower PWM frequency to lower ESC temperatures.* If the ESC is oversized relative to the motor, then a higher PWM frequency will decrease motor temperatures slightly."

Temps were constant @ 120F or less.

paulmedford · 05-23-2012, 04:29 PM

so far you setup and numbers look sound. do you remember the max amp draw recorded by the ice controller?

paulmedford · 05-23-2012, 04:35 PM

also on XERA site, the 710kv peak power amp draw on 10S is 90A. So i think that on 8s the max amp draw would have been more, weather it was much more than the 100A esc , we dont know until we get the castle amp log. May be a possible reason, but if not , you just got a faulty esc. BTW is your heli back up? if not hope you get it flying soon.

05-23-2012, 03:02 PM	#21
Helico-pteron Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Glenview, IL	12kHz is the setting for that motor and it is an 8s-10s motor. " First, X-Era motors are not like most other outrunner motors.* Any setting on an ESC designated "outrunner" should not be used.* Specifically, Castle Creations has added "outrunner PWM" mode.* This setting may cause higher running temps on X-Era motors andSHOULD NOTbe used.* The default 12khz setting or higher is recommended.* Using higher PWM frequencies will result in a cooler motor and warmer ESC.* So if your ESC is undersized slightly, use a lower PWM frequency to lower ESC temperatures.* If the ESC is oversized relative to the motor, then a higher PWM frequency will decrease motor temperatures slightly." Temps were constant @ 120F or less. __________________ Lynx Team Pilot GrandRC Field Rep BEASTX

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05-23-2012, 04:29 PM	#22
paulmedford Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: trinidad and tobago	so far you setup and numbers look sound. do you remember the max amp draw recorded by the ice controller?

05-23-2012, 04:35 PM	#23
paulmedford Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: trinidad and tobago	also on XERA site, the 710kv peak power amp draw on 10S is 90A. So i think that on 8s the max amp draw would have been more, weather it was much more than the 100A esc , we dont know until we get the castle amp log. May be a possible reason, but if not , you just got a faulty esc. BTW is your heli back up? if not hope you get it flying soon.