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Ant
25-10-2018, 03:00 PM
Hi
Getting my Topcat back up and running with a LRP QC3 esc.
Can anyone advise what spec of Schottky diode should be fitted to the motor?

Thanks

fidspeed
25-10-2018, 05:21 PM
I still have some I'll see if I can see any specs
Years ago remember masami running 4 diodes on one motor :thumbsup::thumbsup:
Regards Dave

Yorkiebar
25-10-2018, 06:29 PM
Just to help out Dave, see if you can see a number that looks like 1N****, GA**** or SA**** on the diode itself. :thumbsup:

daz75
26-10-2018, 07:27 AM
What are these for always wondered

fidspeed
26-10-2018, 07:45 AM
They were supposed to improve brushed motor performance by some electrical wizardry

Never to be used with a reverse enabled esc
Regards Dave

Yorkiebar
26-10-2018, 09:43 AM
What are these for always wondered

It was to prevent back EMF from the motor to the braking FETS - keeping them cooler in the ESC and maintaining braking consistency. :)

fidspeed
26-10-2018, 06:38 PM
Found two with SR304 stamped on them ?
Regards Dave

Ant
28-10-2018, 09:56 PM
Thanks for that
Seems they are rated 40V 3A.

Much appreciated
Anthony