Safety / removable link on esc on switch?

[lowndsy]

Was tidying up my wiring last night and getting ready to add the fuse / removable link when the bits arrive from Gimson. I am wiring them in as separate XT60 modules so it is nice and easy to look after but I kept looking at the little on/off switch attached to my esc and thinking there must be a better way.

It would be super easy to replace the esc switch with a removable link. Pulling the link would kill the esc and all drive control instantly. Would that be acceptable or does it have to specifically break the battery circuit?

[shakesc]

Depends on the ESC. On TZ85's I have always removed the switch and soldered it permanently on

[typhoon_driver]

The removeable link HAS to cut the battery power

[overkill]

The little slider switches that come with many ESCs are non too reliable - an impact with a spinner can easily turn them off. I agree with Chris about bypassing them. Even if you keep them, Garry is right about the link cutting all the power to everything in the bot.

[lowndsy]

The removeable link HAS to cut the battery power

That's a shame, but I suppose it is better from a safety point of view.