Powering lites on my copter

[Davey]

Hello. I have a few lite strips 12 v. Also 5 v configurable strips. My matec xt60 pdb the 12 v is rated for .8 amps is that enough. Do I need another pdb with a higher amp rating.any suggestions on another or better pdb

 

[VirtueViolater]

You're good, led's draw very little

 

[theGreenOrange]

0.8A is plenty on a 12V BEC. That can supply about 9W.

 

[Davey]

Thanks virtue and orange this is a new FC pdb and 4in1esc

 

[Davey]

Amazon delivered the same xt60 pdb i will swap and report back

 

[Davey]

What happened is it was flying then zig zag Ed alittle on it own and dropped to the ground. It happened a few times. The motor bearings are a bit wobbly. I'm on the 4th motor now. New pdb last nite. I have a new 4 in 1 ESC on it's way. I'll try it tomorrow with new pdb and motors. I heard a peep before it fell

 

[Davey]

Ok I replaced the pdb. It looks like cold solder joint on the old one. Also new motors. The bearings were shot. Can I connect 12 v lites to the 12 v pad on the pdb.

 

[theGreenOrange]

Yes

 

[VirtueViolater]

Ok I replaced the pdb. It looks like cold solder joint on the old one. Also new motors. The bearings were shot. Can I connect 12 v lites to the 12 v pad on the pdb.

Yes, if you want them on continuously

 

[Davey]

Thanks I will put them back on later. I still don't know what made it fall. The 5v pad had 2 wires the FC and 5v lites. Maybe a cold solder joint for the FC. It's raining now so I flew only 5 minutes.