Wire sizes

[buzzy16]

I'm just wondering what size wire everyone uses in all their builds?

any advice would be appreciated

Thanks Buzzy

[Backlash]

Buzzy,

What wiring are you talking about?

Battery and motor wiring, LEDs, hoist motors?

[Claus]

Whew…for a second there I thought this read wife sizes!

[buzzy16]

Originally Posted by Backlash

Buzzy,

What wiring are you talking about?

Battery and motor wiring, LEDs, hoist motors?

All three would be handy I don't have too much if an idea of what wiring is needed for what.

Thankyou

Originally Posted by Claus

Whew…for a second there I thought this read wife sizes!

Haha this made me laugh Claus

[Backlash]

Wire sizes are determined by the current flowing through it..

For Battery, ESC and Motor wires, I usually use 14 AWG (approx. 2mm squared copper size)..
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._1mtr_RED.html

For LEDs, they draw <50 mA, I use Electronics hook up wire like this http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=995#1

OR this http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=994#1

For screw Hoist motors, it really depends on the size of the motor.. If you wanted to be safe, use the same 14 AWG that you would for your drive motor..

Just be aware that the Turnigy Silicone wire sold by Hobbyking is a High Quality, super flexible wire that is well suited to the Vibrations found in an RC vehicle..

Also be aware that the size of the wire sold for Automotive use includes the size of the outer sheath as well, not just the copper conductors..

Cheers

PS. AWG = American Wire Gauge

[buzzy16]

Originally Posted by Backlash

Wire sizes are determined by the current flowing through it..

For Battery, ESC and Motor wires, I usually use 14 AWG (approx. 2mm squared copper size)..
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s..._1mtr_RED.html

For LEDs, they draw <50 mA, I use Electronics hook up wire like this http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=995#1

OR this http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView...SUBCATID=994#1

For screw Hoist motors, it really depends on the size of the motor.. If you wanted to be safe, use the same 14 AWG that you would for your drive motor..

Just be aware that the Turnigy Silicone wire sold by Hobbyking is a High Quality, super flexible wire that is well suited to the Vibrations found in an RC vehicle..

Also be aware that the size of the wire sold for Automotive use includes the size of the outer sheath as well, not just the copper conductors..

Cheers

PS. AWG = American Wire Gauge

Thankyou Backlash, this is exactly what I was looking for, you've just cleared up a lot for me.

Thankyou buzzy

[Espeefan]

Space plays a bit of a factor too. Smaller wire makes it easier to fit inside tight models. The larger gauge wire doesn't flex as much, which makes it harder to work with. I used to run 10 gauge on all of my other RC models, but they were higher powered trucks and buggies that could draw over 100 amps. For the big rigs like these, I would say 12 or 14 gauge wire would work just fine for the motors. They don't get so power hungry. I'll bet most trucks around the forum don't pull much more than 5 - 15 amps, constant load. You'll get a spike in current when starting a loaded truck, or under breaking, but that surge is only for a short time and smaller gauge wire can handle it just fine. Big construction models that are heavier and working harder will probably pull more current.