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01.25.2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by brian015 View Post
Brian says that CC says not to use a resistor on a Mamba esc. If I remember correctly, it's been stated that it's Ok to use it on a Mamba if the esc is turned off when you charge the caps through the resistor - then turn the esc on.
That's correct -- you MUST have the switch in the "off" position when powering up the caps through the resistor.

Otherwise the motor beeping THROUGH the resistor can damage the ESC over the long-term.


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