Can I connect a 12S battery to my shitty Backfire G2 Black ESC?

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The cheapo battery in my cheap ass, but at least reliable Backfire G2 Black has pretty bad sag now. Can only get about 5 miles in stead of 10-12 like I used to. Has 540 miles on it so far.

Currently has a 10S2P battery. Can I hook up a 12S battery to this ESC?

Their replacement hub motors on their site says they are a valid replacement to the G2, G3, G3+, etc., but the G3 models all have 12S batteries. Their ESC’s might be unique per model, but I can’t tell from their site… maybe I should just shoot them an email.

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That depends on the esc in question. If it came with a 10s battery, it probably work with a 10s. Better to keep it safe than sorry.

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I don’t care if I destroy the ESC though. I’m looking at it more like a fun experiment. :smiley:

I’ll email them and see what they say.

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Go for it. I would love to know myself how it works out.