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Unread 07-10-2011, 22:17
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Re: Current Draw vs. Stall current

Adam,
To add to your discussion, a motor draws stall current whenever the motor is not moving. That is why there is a current spike when you first apply power to the motor. The current is proportional to the applied throttle value. If you are at full throttle and using fully charged battery and low resistance wiring, you can expect near the rated stall current when starting.
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