280 brushless motors
04-08-2008, 05:36 AM
#17
This is just in general.
What a manufacturer could do to hit both target audiences, is have the solder posts, with the wires and connectors already on. That way we racers simply desolder and attach directly. I wouldn't mind paying a few extra dollars for that. Its such a headache with the mess of connectors, and excess wire the current available motors have. Even worse for people like me who forego the connectors totally, to solder & heatshrink the wires together every time one wants to remove the motor. Versus the increased motor efficiency, less weight (OK, I know only a few grams, but still), layout cleanliness, and less cogging solder posts provide.
Oh, and having rebuildable motors is something we also need.
Having to throw out or send in motors where the bearings are bad or the rotor is too old is just silly! Novak got it right in this, I just don't like the size of that motor.
What a manufacturer could do to hit both target audiences, is have the solder posts, with the wires and connectors already on. That way we racers simply desolder and attach directly. I wouldn't mind paying a few extra dollars for that. Its such a headache with the mess of connectors, and excess wire the current available motors have. Even worse for people like me who forego the connectors totally, to solder & heatshrink the wires together every time one wants to remove the motor. Versus the increased motor efficiency, less weight (OK, I know only a few grams, but still), layout cleanliness, and less cogging solder posts provide.
Oh, and having rebuildable motors is something we also need.
Having to throw out or send in motors where the bearings are bad or the rotor is too old is just silly! Novak got it right in this, I just don't like the size of that motor.
04-08-2008, 11:03 AM
#18
.... have the solder posts, with the wires and connectors already on. That way we racers simply desolder and attach directly. I wouldn't mind paying a few extra dollars for that. Its such a headache with the mess of connectors, and excess wire the current available motors have. Even worse for people like me who forego the connectors totally, to solder & heatshrink the wires together every time one wants to remove the motor. Versus the increased motor efficiency, less weight (OK, I know only a few grams, but still), layout cleanliness, and less cogging solder posts provide....
04-12-2008, 12:38 PM
#19
Ah yes, another fine Castle product. My 25 sat for a few months in a ziploc bag inside a case, and now it doesn't work. I get about 2,500rpm with my brand new 4200, as well as my old aon4900. Tried updating software, 3 different packs of charged batts, 2 of which were 6cell, 2 different radios and rxs as well as calibrating the esc to both. I'm done with Castle for good now, when their products can't even handle sitting for a few months. And I KNOW the esc was fine when I put it away.
The Quark esc is rated for 5-15 cells, so I don't think it will work in a Scalpel.
There's NO way a Mini Rage will fit in a Scalpel. It's huge as well.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for ESCs? Castle breaks, Tekin doesn't fit, Quark is only 5 cells. Ridiculous.
The Quark esc is rated for 5-15 cells, so I don't think it will work in a Scalpel.
There's NO way a Mini Rage will fit in a Scalpel. It's huge as well.
Does anyone have any other suggestions for ESCs? Castle breaks, Tekin doesn't fit, Quark is only 5 cells. Ridiculous.
Last edited by HVAC25000; 04-12-2008 at 12:50 PM.
04-12-2008, 02:45 PM
#20
If you decase the rage, its about the same size as the mamba. That voids the warranty though.
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