Hello guys!
I want to learn more about the electronics we are working with. We are trying to create a few different garage-builds, and find it intriguing to mix the different BR batteries and thrusters. Wanting to follow developer’s recommendations, we have stumbled upon something interesting when it comes to batteries and power cables.
The cables usually inform about “maximum continuous current rating”, but I cannot seem to find “maximum burst current rating”. Is this usually not an issue?
Examples:
The thrusters can theoretically pull above 120Amps if all six run at max at once. The cables are only rated for 80A (continuous pull).
BlueTrail Battery Cable with Cobalt Connectors
Thrusters still pull 120Amps (theoretical max), but this cable is only rated for 40Amps (cont.)??
The thrusters can theoretically pull 261Amps (cont.). How will the power cables hold up to this?
I understand that these currents are extremely rare and only for bursts, but will they not affect the lifespan of the cables? What is the worst case scenario if we pull too high currents for too long? Overheating cables or ECS?
I’d love to hear more about this, not limited to my questions.