i'm newbie,
i try to make a thruster using brushed DC motor like this http://postimg.org/image/6fp4ru8xd/
but the cable and baterry become hot? is there anything wrong?
thanks for help
[ASK] cable and battery become hot
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Re: [ASK] cable and battery become hot
Generally, if your battery and wiring overheat it is because you are drawing more current than they can handle.
What size wiring are you using?
What type of battery?
What size wiring are you using?
What type of battery?
Re: [ASK] cable and battery become hot
1.5 mm wire
3s LiPO Battery
3s LiPO Battery
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Re: [ASK] cable and battery become hot
Well your wire is much too small if it is 1.5mm including the insulation.
I personally don't go smaller than 18 gauge wire for my motors.
It also sounds like your lipo battery doesn't have a high enough discharge rate if it is getting too hot.
I personally don't go smaller than 18 gauge wire for my motors.
It also sounds like your lipo battery doesn't have a high enough discharge rate if it is getting too hot.