How do I use my BEC?

Using Arduino Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Hey,
So I bought a brushless motor with a fitted ESC. Since I want to power my arduino via a lipo battery, I need to use the BEC, but it‘s an integrated BEC. How do I use that to power my arduino? And how do I wire it?

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Hello there!

What specific motor are you using?

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The REELY 1:10 offroad

4

Assuming it has standard servo connector the BEC provides 5V on there between the positive (usually red) and negative (usually black) wires.

Steve

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Bear in mind that I've personally witnessed two ESCs explode in flames, it might
be safer to have an alternative supply for the Arduino. On most ESCs its just
a 7805 regulator anyway.

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Many ESCs have switched mode BECs these days and are much more useful with genuine current ratings of 3A and over.

But I couldn't find any specifications for whatever the OP is using so who knows?

Steve