Dave Martin
Member
I've seen some conflicting advice relating to ESCs with linear BECs and whether or not the + pin needs to be disconnected on all but one of ESC to FC connectors. My understanding is that this is only necessary with switched BECs and that linear BECs will happily work in parallel.
I'm going to be connecting ESCs with linear BECs to my APM 2.6, but I'll be using the separate power module (and therefore leaving the bridge jumper off). Do I need to disconnect some of the ESC pins or is it just some form of 'best practice'. If the latter, then why is it better disconnecting them? I thought it might be to reduce wasted power draw/heat but they won't be powering the FC so it seems this would be minimal.
I suspect I'm showing my ignorance so feel free to point this out. I'm not sensitive
I'm going to be connecting ESCs with linear BECs to my APM 2.6, but I'll be using the separate power module (and therefore leaving the bridge jumper off). Do I need to disconnect some of the ESC pins or is it just some form of 'best practice'. If the latter, then why is it better disconnecting them? I thought it might be to reduce wasted power draw/heat but they won't be powering the FC so it seems this would be minimal.
I suspect I'm showing my ignorance so feel free to point this out. I'm not sensitive