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Oct 10, 2012, 05:02 PM
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Depends on the prop and batt combo. But the answer is likely yes.
Play around with the flight calc linked above and figure out the best setup, otherwise you're going to be depending on someone else to figure things out for ya, and who knows, I might not have any idea what I'm doing!
Josh
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Oct 10, 2012, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by hobbiconexstar
hey will a castle creastions 50 amp esc work for a power 32?
Eflight Power 32 motor is 800 watts. I know from experience that their motors are more powerful than specs suggest. Even HZ recommends using 60A ESC. but I use 75A ESC. It's better to go slightly above the recommended ampere ESC but not a good idea to go less than recommended size.

You may be lucky and get away with a 50A ESC but that's a big risk IMO. Remember, if you crash a model because of ESC failure then it'd be a big loss + your building time. I think it's not worth the gamble.
HTH

Cheers
Last edited by CurrentDude; Oct 16, 2012 at 02:30 PM.
Oct 10, 2012, 06:14 PM
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Well, it really depends on the setup. A 12x8x3 on 3s only draws 38A. Doesn't seem like a big risk to me. Conversely, a 13x6.5 on 4s draws 52A - a little more iffy.
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Oct 10, 2012, 07:26 PM
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ok Thanks' do you guys think that I would be better off to use the himaz motor?
Oct 10, 2012, 07:37 PM
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ok Thanks' do you guys think that I would be better off to use the himaz motor?
Both will work. It's up to you.

http://www.ecalc.ch/motorcalc_e.htm?castle%29:
Click it. Try different setups. Learn. Come back and ask questions.
Oct 10, 2012, 09:40 PM
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ok what do you think that I should use for a battery? He said that with that motor he used 3s 5000 mah, but were I am going to use a power 32 then what battery?
Oct 11, 2012, 02:19 PM
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???
Oct 11, 2012, 02:21 PM
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Put in some work - try different setups here: http://www.ecalc.ch/motorcalc_e.htm?castle%29:
Then come back and ask questions.
Thanks,
J
Oct 11, 2012, 02:36 PM
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how do i use it?
Oct 11, 2012, 03:12 PM
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Good Q. Start at the top an work your way down. Plug is your battery mAh & C rating, then the number of cells. Choose an esc amp rating. Choose your motor brand, then pick the motor model. Finally, choose a prop size. Then check the results. Amps, watts, motor temp, prop pitch speed, and static thrust are all important.
If you have more Q's feel free to ask.
J
Oct 12, 2012, 09:07 PM
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ok I figured it out FINALLY! Thank-you So what do you guys think, should I leave the power 32 in it or should I take it out and put in the Himax?
Oct 12, 2012, 09:37 PM
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Good deal I think the main difference between the two is their kv, which means your choice will likely depend on whether you want to run 3s or 4s batts. Both motors are about the same size and can handle loads of power. The Himax is geared more towards 3s batts, and the E-Flite is more for 4s (unless you want to run a three-blade with lots of pitch - like a 12x8x3 on 3s).
Hope that helps,
Josh
Oct 12, 2012, 09:39 PM
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I was thinking about getting a 3 blade prop to make it more scale but then will I have to use a 3s?
Oct 12, 2012, 09:49 PM
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Nope, not necessarily. Pull up the calc and try this: your power 32 with 4s, 50a esc, and a 12x6x3 electric prop and see what you get.
Oct 12, 2012, 09:58 PM
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it says that It will be voltage:10.62
Rated voltage 11.1 v
sound right?


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