Bec questions

[FullMetalGrv]

So I scored a deal on a savox 1283 servo and I want to put it in my upcoming brushless clod build. From my research it and talking with Castle, it sounds like I need to run a bec for the esc's and servo to stay happy and not burn up.

My main question is do I have to worry about the bec draining my battery too low after the truck hits the LVC? I'll be running a single 2s lipo. I'm worried that if I run the battery to the LVC, that the bec will still be pulling juice until I can get to the truck and unplug the battery. Is this a realistic problem/concern?

I only plan on running it at 6V because if I try 7.4 on my 2s battery, it will drop below the voltage needed to run the servo after about a half pack.

I've never run a bec on any of my trucks before. I did read how to wire it up and I have pictures/diagrams so I think I'll be able to handle that part.

 

[william g]

unless you are a half mile away and crawl on your back you shouldn't worry about it. When LVC kicks just stop, walk up to it and turn it off, unplug your battery.

 

[FullMetalGrv]

LOL thanks Will. Looking forward to running my rigs with more power to the servo

 

[im2tall]

So I scored a deal on a savox 1283 servo and I want to put it in my upcoming brushless clod build. From my research it and talking with Castle, it sounds like I need to run a bec for the esc's and servo to stay happy and not burn up.

My main question is do I have to worry about the bec draining my battery too low after the truck hits the LVC? I'll be running a single 2s lipo. I'm worried that if I run the battery to the LVC, that the bec will still be pulling juice until I can get to the truck and unplug the battery. Is this a realistic problem/concern?

I only plan on running it at 6V because if I try 7.4 on my 2s battery, it will drop below the voltage needed to run the servo after about a half pack.

I've never run a bec on any of my trucks before. I did read how to wire it up and I have pictures/diagrams so I think I'll be able to handle that part.

Won't affect you at LV,the servo's will still move,but the truck won't. BEC is definetly a yes in my book,when using HV servos,you get the most,and it's more efficient.

 

[HDMM]

I agree ^^

Get yourself a Castle 10a BEC, it's adjustable with castle link so you can set it to where you want it. It makes a HUGE difference with your servos.

 

[Ball Racing]

Unless the servo is causing glitching, or for some reason you feel you are burning up servos from under 6.0 v use I don't think you will see a usefull increase in power to the wheels. - Unless you are running a aluminum arm. Since the servo savers can't use the power we are throwing at them now.
Feels good to know you have 500oz + and .05 transist time, but the kimbrough or ofna savers say naaaa,,, not going to use all that...

 

[monsterjamman24]

Unless the servo is causing glitching, or for some reason you feel you are burning up servos from under 6.0 v use I don't think you will see a useful increase in power to the wheels. - Unless you are running a aluminum arm. Since the servo savers can't use the power we are throwing at them now.
Feels good to know you have 500oz + and .05 transist time, but the kimbrough or ofna savers say naaaa,,, not going to use all that...

I had to switch to an arm on my race truck. The truck would squat and when the tires caught they would literally turn the truck because of how weak the kimbrough savers were. It went from eh to undrivable in a matter of a split second.

For reference my servos are rated to 7.4, so thats what I run them at off the bec.