Maker Hangar: Episode 3 - ESCs

by InComing RC | July 28, 2013 | (8) Posted in How To

In Episode 3 of the Maker Hangar series, Lucas Weakley breaks down the important role electric speed controllers (ESC) play in RC planes. These components convert DC power into AC power and regulate power to the motor. But it's important to pair the appropriate ESC to the right motor otherwise you're headed for a meltdown. In this video, Lucas will also talk about battery elimination circuits (BEC) and what they do.

MAKE and Lucas Weakley have teamed up to bring you Maker Hangar, a 15-episode tutorial series that will teach you everything you need to know to build and fly this custom RC plane, the Maker Trainer.

New installments will air every Tuesday and Thursday through August. Also, be sure to join us on the Maker Hangar Google+ Community page to share your ideas, comments, photos and video and details for your own RC plane project builds:https://plus.google.com/communities/1...

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Bjqrn88 on July 29, 2013
I think you have a AWESOME SHOW :)

But your DC animation is wrong. Direct current i a flat line and is not changing, like in your animation.. unless you are turning it on and off :D
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27ace27 on August 27, 2013
Haha, I was just about to say that. Also, aren't they Electronic Speed Controllers, not Electric Speed Controls?
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Maker Hangar: Episode 3 - ESCs