Need help finding a 10S3P for cheap. On a tight budget

Evwan · July 2, 2021, 7:37pm

whoopsie

Red_souls · July 2, 2021, 8:29pm

I use 12awg wire right

b264 · July 2, 2021, 8:44pm

For charging you can use 18AWG or 20AWG

For the ESC you need 12AWG

Evwan · July 2, 2021, 9:22pm

at least 12awg, 10awg if you can fit that and solder that to connectors.

b264 · July 2, 2021, 10:33pm

I used to think so, but now I think 12AWG is better even if you can fit 10AWG. If you need 10AWG, then you probably need 8AWG, and you’ll definitely know it because you’ll probably be making a racing sled or something not typical. When in doubt, C4 12AWG

b264 · July 2, 2021, 10:35pm

And on that topic, sometimes you can even get by with as small as 24AWG for charging if you never exceed 4A but I wouldn’t use wire that small because it’s less vibration resistant on the solder joints.

Check the chart

Evwan · July 2, 2021, 10:38pm

not sure how much I agree with this. I ended up doubling up 12awg wire as i didnt have any 10awg, but 8 would be a bitch to solder onto an xt90. Also 8awg would be too thick to make the sharp bend I need, so 10awg would’ve been ideal.

Red_souls · July 3, 2021, 1:10am

I just got 12 awg for everything, VESC, connecting to batteries, anti spark and the charger

Red_souls · July 3, 2021, 1:14am

Yea I just got 12 awg for everything, VESC, connecting the two lipos in series, anti spark and charge port

Red_souls · July 9, 2021, 8:59pm

About to get a smart BMS (my last part I need!) anyone know any codes for coupons? Just wondering since the option is there

AviatorEsk8er · July 9, 2021, 10:04pm

Make sure to get a lipo BMS if you’re using lipos.

JoeyZ5 · July 9, 2021, 10:09pm

Get the smart BMS that is 10S Li-ion (3.7V), Lipo and LiFePO4 are not the same thing.

@Red_souls The one you have in your cart is correct.

JoeyZ5 · July 9, 2021, 10:16pm

The one that Red_souls has in his cart is correct. I was just making sure Aviator didn’t confuse him into buying a LiFePO4 BMS by saying lipo.

mr.shiteside · July 9, 2021, 10:16pm

Jesus I can’t read sorry, thought you said incorrect

Red_souls · July 9, 2021, 10:21pm

Yea I knew it was correct, was just asking if anyone knew any coupon codes

frankthedragon · July 9, 2021, 10:27pm

I bought mine from AliExpress. Ended up being about $36 with free shipping that arrived in just 12 days.

AviatorEsk8er · July 10, 2021, 12:20am

Huh, I thought you would need a different BMS for lipo and li-ion. I stand corrected.

poastoast · July 10, 2021, 12:22am

bms for lipo

JoeyZ5 · July 10, 2021, 12:51am

Smart BMS for lipo is awesome! No need to take the pack apart to balance charge every time. Bluetooth for checking voltage is really nice too

Red_souls · July 10, 2021, 2:10am

Is there a way I can track miles and speed with the BMS as well?