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4-in-1 esc with Arduino

I'm working on a project where I have to spin 4 motors at certain RPMs and I am thinking about using a 4-in-1 esc as its cheaper currently, I tried searching up what the input signal would be for the esc but couldn't figure it out, can I power the esc without lipo cells? I have a variable power supply, can they work too? (the 4 motors do not need to spin in different speeds) thank you
2022-09-13 08:13:56
embeddedprogrammer
Most ESCs need 5v PWM (RC format). You want LIPO cells or you may have problems under load.
You want a board that has 5V native to generate RC PWM like this:
https://www.dfrobot.com/product-838.html
This article will educate you on the ESC control:
https://maker.pro/arduino/tutorial/how-to-automate-motors-with-arduino-using-radio-control-pwm
