why am i melting 10g wire

[TheGnMan]

By the way follow the instructions that come with the T180 esc as the info on the HK specs you have highlighted is wrong as their is no brake as they state. It should read 1 running mode, 2 lipo cells, 3 lvc, 4 timing, this is what the instructions that come with the esc say which is correct.

I didnt get any instructions with the esc nor can I find any online .. thx for the program sequence though what should the timing be set at as a starting point? I will work on getting the strut height right this evening. More to come thx everyone for the help

[TheGnMan]

The prop measures 41.20 mm blade tip to blade tip

[martin]

If you go to the HK page for the T180 esc & click on files the instructions are their, by the way you can also use the instructions for the Seaking 180 esc as they are both the same esc. If you are using a leopard 3674 1900kv then that's a d wind that needs to be set at 3.75 degrees on the T180, if using y wind motors set at 11.25 or 15 degrees.

[ray schrauwen]

There are so many versions of the original power poles it's hard to know what you are actually buying. They were o.k. for brushed NiMh systems but, not very practical for brushless & lipo. To get power poles that handle what you need they will be so large it would be a total pain to wire up and use.

Powerpoles I had were rated at 75 amps years ago. --- I just looked up powerpoles and see they have 180 amp poles but with 6 gauge wire and 75 amp are 8 gauge but go to 5.5 round connectors to be safe.

[TheGnMan]

If you go to the HK page for the T180 esc & click on files the instructions are their, by the way you can also use the instructions for the Seaking 180 esc as they are both the same esc. If you are using a leopard 3674 1900kv then that's a d wind that needs to be set at 3.75 degrees on the T180, if using y wind motors set at 11.25 or 15 degrees.

How can I find out which kv my motor is. Its either a 1700 or 1900kv which seems to be important that I figure this out. Thx

[photohoward1]

Is there markings on the Motor end bell ? or anywhere? Check under the Motor cooler too!

[martin]

If its a leopard motor you need to slide off the cooling jacket as the kv is marked on the motor can, if its a 1700kv its a y wind. If its a 1900kv its a d wind.