What is Parallel? - What is Series?

by Pilot Scott | May 12, 2012 | (12) Posted in Tips

We often get the question "what is the difference between parallel and series"? I have created a few images that not only show the correct +/- orientation but gives a brief description on how they effect the voltage. Enjoy and feel free to share and post at will.

 

 

 

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jetpackninja on May 14, 2012
Hi Scott,

Excellent explanation but the image does not display well in Firefox or IE.

Chrome likes it :)

-Ninja
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lougedo on June 5, 2012
works great for me in Firefox, Great explanation! TY
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JerMalk on June 19, 2012
When is the best time to apply the series wiring?? I guess if you have a good enough ESC it will provide almost double the power?? Or do volts have nothing to do with power output?? I know the C rating explains the power output steadily throughout the flight, but does the voltage have anything to do with that as well??
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Porksboy on May 12, 2012
I think of parellel as working along side one another= you can work longer by sharing the load. The bulb glows longer
Series is working together= you can do the same job faster. The bulb glows brighter.
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What is Parallel? - What is Series?