ESC that goes past 12s

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I’m curious if there is a VESC that is available if you want to run a larger motor, say 80100 at above 12s. Say something up to like 18s?

EDIT: I guess I should rephrase my question as I’ve seen a few of the ones mentioned here before. Is there an ESC that goes above 12s that anyone here actually uses or has used on one of their builds? I don’t think I’ve come across any build that has had one, yet I’ve seen builds where 80100’s were being used in a dual setup, but I think if I recall the person just had VESC 6 for his ESC and I think those can be ran at up to 18s…

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https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=89056

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http://www.fightingrobots.co.uk/threads/13621-300a-vesc-in-the-works-feature-suggestions-wanted

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Time to build an electric gokart… lol

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It’s funny because a lot of electric 6-8 person shuttles are less powerful and have smaller ranges than your typical dual 6374 electric skateboard.

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Electric go kart would be fun. My buddy is building one right now.

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I think this may be what NGV is using…! 13k watt.

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That can’t really do 200A continuous at that small size though can it? The dimensions sound more like a VESC 4.12 than a 13KW ESC

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8awg wire I suspect it does what it claims… how well and for how long, who knows?

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Maybe they mean continuous with proper cooling

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Even a VESC 4 can probably do 200A when cooled “properly”. The rating should reflect no need for additional cooling besides maybe normal airflow around the housing.

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Then you have to define “normal” airflow since escs are used in different applications.

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Which is why I said “maybe” :confused:

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nah, I fried 4.12 at 150amp with good cooling. fet was nice and cool but drv didnt like it. it spined for 30min tho

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The flipside shows a heatsink and 4 x caps

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@Hummie has some low kv hubs he is going to wind with 1.4mm copper, would make a interesting experiment to run them on 14s?

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flier sucks in my experience compared to the vesc. the motor wont run any cooler and with some good heatsinks on the vesc surely you can get enough power.

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Easy electric go kart is to turn an alternator into a motor.