First bot advice

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I am new to this too but I think a 5s LiPo a 6s would be overdriving them.

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Not really, a 5S LiPo is 18.5v (3.7v x 5).

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Originally Posted by Ocracoke

Not really, a 5S LiPo is 18.5v (3.7v x 5).

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when i calc batteries i do it from when they are fully charged which 4.2 per cell

this could be help as well https://pp3d.weebly.com/getting-started

Ah, good point. I do wonder why then on my LiFePO4 batteries does the charger reach about 3.7v per cell and reads that when done but if you check it about 10 minutes later, it reports back as being the nominal voltage? (I'll probably make a separate topic on this later on to keep this one on track).

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Originally Posted by Deathly Hallows

I am new to this too but I think a 5s LiPo a 6s would be overdriving them.

The go to seems to be TZ85A often flashed for brushed but you need it as is. People use it with big bots so I assume it would be over powered for your application. There are plenty of options for programming them. Plus you could keep for larger bots. Plenty of Turnigy ESC to pick from if want smaller.

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Thanks Simon.

do you know if its easy ti program an ESC with no experience?

The drill motors usually have 1300mah batteries with them in drills, do you think that battery size would be fine to use i my bots?

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Originally Posted by Maxamuslead

when i calc batteries i do it from when they are fully charged which 4.2 per cell

this could be help as well https://pp3d.weebly.com/getting-started

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Ill take a look, thanks!

what is the main thing i’m trying to match up between batteries and motors, is it the voltage to be matched?

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Originally Posted by Ocracoke

Ah, good point. I do wonder why then on my LiFePO4 batteries does the charger reach about 3.7v per cell and reads that when done but if you check it about 10 minutes later, it reports back as being the nominal voltage? (I'll probably make a separate topic on this later on to keep this one on track).

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Feel free to discuss in here, i’ll learn whatever i can!

LiFePo4 cells are 3.3V nominal and 3.6V fully charged. LiPo is 3.7V nominal and 4.2V fully charged.

Make sure your charger is "knowing" it's reading LiFePo4 and not LiPo.

Definitely says LiFe on the charger, I have to set the charger every time from LiPo to LiFe when I turn it on which annoys me oh-so-immensely but yes, good point, always check the charger first.