2022 competition esc sourcing

Owned by Andy Meng
Last updated: 2021-12-05
1 min read

Update: Chose the Lumenier ESC below

Ideal esc: https://www.getfpv.com/lumenier-51a-blheli-32-32bit-2-6s-w-telemetry.html

  • $25USD/ESC

  • straight drop-in

  • 16A current overhead (51A total)

  • 6s compatible

  • BLHeli_32: can tune esc settings such as motor timings, max current

  • Reputable, US-based company, unlikely to use cheap components

  • Telemetry such as temperature motor rpm, etc. should firmware want it

  • individual escs: can swap out one should it fail, no need to change current wiring

  • ships from US but can get 2~3 day shipping for an extra ~$20

 

amazon choice: https://www.amazon.ca/BLHeli_S-Electronic-Controller-DSHOT600-Quadcopter/dp/B087CJDDB9/?th=1

  • $60 CAD

  • 15A current overhead (50A total)

  • 6s compatible

  • cheaper

  • 4-in-1: more space efficient and doesn’t need power distribution board, but need to replace entire thing if it fails

  • blheli_s: not as much functionality as blheli_32 but better than whatever it was before

  • some random chinese company I think

  • one week shipping

 

not-amazon-but-still-canada choice: https://rotorvillage.ca/hobbywing-xrotor-micro-60a-6s-4-in-1-blheli32-esc/

  • $90 CAD

  • 25A overhead (60A total)

    • Can also get 40A escs for about $10 cheaper but more overhead is never a bad thing

  • 6s compatible

  • 4-in-1: more space efficient and doesn’t need power distribution board, but need to replace entire thing if it fails

  • BLHeli_32: can tune esc settings such as motor timings, max current

  • also american brand, not a “premium” brand but still well known

  • canadapost shipping, most likely ~1 week