Receiver Help Needed

[SWAGGER]

Hi all,

This may be a stupid question. Just returned to RC after many years, but, the power / battery input on a receiver seems to actually "output" power when used in conjuntion with an ESC.

I have noticed that my motor heatsink fan can plug straight in to the receiver battery input and work fine (6V), but I am afraid to leave it in there for anything more than the quick test I did as I have heard that you can blow the receiver doing this.

Can anyone tell me if this is ok or if it is not recommended?

Thanks!

[TA-Mark]

Hi all,

This may be a stupid question. Just returned to RC after many years, but, the power / battery input on a receiver seems to actually "output" power when used in conjuntion with an ESC.

I have noticed that my motor heatsink fan can plug straight in to the receiver battery input and work fine (6V), but I am afraid to leave it in there for anything more than the quick test I did as I have heard that you can blow the receiver doing this.

Can anyone tell me if this is ok or if it is not recommended?

Thanks!

I run my lights from the BATT plug. You should have no trouble running a heatsink fan from it either. Most fans are very low current draw (less than 4 3.0v bulbs).

You will notice it in the steering servo if the current draw is excessive. The steering will become slow, jittery and weak.

[SWAGGER]

Cool thanks Mark, much appreciate the help! Feel a bit more relaxed now.