# Canoe project with 2 T200 and 25.6V 50Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery **URL:** \ **Category:** Thrusters and Motors\ **Created:** [July 9, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385 "2024-07-09T23:06:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Superuser007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Superuser007](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Superuser007)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2024, 11:06pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385/1 "2024-07-09T23:06:03Z")
Can anyone help me for this setup is OK for the battery for 25.6V? (2) x T200 (1) x Thruster Commander $60 (2) x Basic ESC $38 x 2 (1) x Switch $25 (1) x 25.6V 50Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery ---
**Author:** ![tony-white](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/tony-white/32/18385_2.png) [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 2:04am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385/2 "2024-07-10T02:04:23Z")
Hi @Superuser007 - As noted on the product page for the T200: > Note that nominal operation at **12-16 V is recommended for the best balance of thrust and efficiency** , though operation at up to 20 V is allowable. Exceeding 20 V is not within the rating and not recommended, please see [here](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/r3-esc-does-it-allow-me-to-use-24-volt-batteries/2084/2) for more information. If you use the T200 at this voltage but limit the maximum throttle to ~ 1750 / 1250, the stators in the motor will not overheat and crack leading to corrosion damage. Also, note that the current rating for the switch is small - it is perfect to use as the safety-cutoff switch with the Thruster commander, but it can’t handle the power going to the thrusters through it. ---
**Author:** ![Superuser007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Superuser007](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Superuser007)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385/3 "2024-07-10T23:45:22Z")
Thanks for this very good information. So I better try below setup: 12volt system: 2x t500 Basic ESC Full Throttle Current (Power) @ 12 V 16.9 Amps (202 Watts) 2x thrusters 38.8amps 12volt 50AH Lithium Polymer OR 24volt system: 2x t500 ESC 500 Full Throttle Current (Power) @ 24 V 43.5 Amps (1044 Watts) 2x thrusters 87amps 25.6V 50Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery Thanks, Raymond ---
**Author:** ![tony-white](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.bluerobotics.com/tony-white/32/18385_2.png) [@tony-white](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/tony-white)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 1:22am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385/4 "2024-07-11T01:22:37Z")
Hi @Superuser007 - The T500s will be more efficient with the larger ESC and higher voltage battery, and also deliver significantly more thrust. However, as noted on the T500 product page:\> > When choosing a speed controller, we recommend the [Basic ESC 500](https://bluerobotics.com/store/thrusters/speed-controllers/besc500/), which is designed for the high-power requirements of the T500 running at 24V. However, if you’re operating at 18V or less, you may also use the original [Basic ESC](https://bluerobotics.com/store/thrusters/speed-controllers/besc30-r3/) without any reduction in performance. ---
**Author:** ![Superuser007](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@Superuser007](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Superuser007)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/canoe-project-with-2-t200-and-25-6v-50ah-lithium-lifepo4-battery/17385/5 "2024-07-11T02:39:32Z")
Hi, Tony, What I use for my canoe - NorthStar ADK Sole 12Ft Canoe, I do not need very high speed. I also got the PAC Motor. Not very fast and run time around 3 to 4 hours with my 2 FPV-Power 12V 50AH Lithium Ion Polymer Battery. I also try the Bixpy K-1 Motor with 25.2V Lithium-ion battery. Not very fast too. With Bixpy K-1 Motor, with 33lb of thrust. Both above system is Remote control with I do not like. I am wait the enough cash to got the : 24volt system: 2 x T500 with 2 x ESC 500 Thruster Commander If I only use the max75% for my speed, I think I am OK? Full Throttle Current (Power) @ 24 V 43.5 Amps (1044 Watts) 2x thrusters 87amps 1x 25.6V 50Ah Lithium LiFePO4 Battery I just confuse again…