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BrianG · 02.24.2007, 08:55 PM

If any of the motor phases are constantly "on" because of a damaged ESC, it could certainly burn the motor.

Even if the questionable ESC works on a new motor, the remaining FETs could eventually go as well and could burn the motor later on.

I really would not run on a damaged ESC. Replacing just the ESC now will be cheaper than replacing it AND a motor later on. If you are running an XL motor, I'd just get a Mamba Max ESC since they are relatively cheap. Plus, the MM has a $50 "fix it no matter what" warranty. Can't beat that!

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	02.24.2007, 08:55 PM If any of the motor phases are constantly "on" because of a damaged ESC, it could certainly burn the motor. Even if the questionable ESC works on a new motor, the remaining FETs could eventually go as well and could burn the motor later on. I really would not run on a damaged ESC. Replacing just the ESC now will be cheaper than replacing it AND a motor later on. If you are running an XL motor, I'd just get a Mamba Max ESC since they are relatively cheap. Plus, the MM has a $50 "fix it no matter what" warranty. Can't beat that!