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by Mick
Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:04 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Electric Formula Rules (EF1) Proposed Rules
Replies: 32
Views: 27457

Re: Electric Formula Rules (EF1) Proposed Rules

Scott, thanks for the clarity on ESCs. Please be aware that the Castle Creations Phoenix 60 has a linear BEC so is not recommended for above 3S if using the BEC. I have one, an excellent ESC but it did get hot on 4S when I tried using the BEC, OK for low current draw servos, I would not recommend us...
by Mick
Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:58 pm
Forum: Electric Pylon Racing
Topic: Electric Formula Rules (EF1) Proposed Rules
Replies: 32
Views: 27457

Re: Electric Formula Rules (EF1) Proposed Rules

A suggested change to the rules, if I may, as a novice racer but an experienced all electric flyer. I can understand why you say that a BEC must not be used with a 4S battery as the voltage is too high for a traditional linear BEC but the new switching UBECs are designed for voltages up to 6S. A UBE...