Re: Electrics and governor mode

I too have T-Rex 450 and run my head speed much lower than other guys, 
though haven't actually measured it, and get 15 - 17 minutes from a
2400mah 
battery which I think is brilliant. ESC is set to stock settings so can't 
comment on your other questions.





"Robert Roland" <fake@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> I've got myself a T-Rex 450 SE V2. The user's manual and the
> experienced guys say to not use the governor mode which the ESC
> sup****ts. The experienced guys say it's because the ESC gets too hot,
> while the manual gives no reason at all.
>
> The heli flies very well with the throttle at full blast all the time,
> but I can't help thinking I might get a minute or two more flight time
> if I reduced the head speed a little.
>
> Does it make sense to try with the ESC in governor mode, or would I
> risk something really bad?
>
> What other things are there to think about when flight time per
> battery is the subject?
>
> The ESC has different "timing" settings. It is currently at "medium".
> The manual states that "high" would cause more battery drain. Does
> that mean that "low" would cause less battery drain?
>
> There is also a setting for "throttle response". Would that impact
> current draw noticeably?
>
> I realize, of course, that extending flight time will reduce motor
> power, but since that is currently plentiful, a small sacrifice might
> be acceptable.
> -- 
> RoRo
>