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Old 04-29-2014, 08:58 AM
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Be careful Mike. It has a completely different stator and comes with a 12.5 rotor standard. Old tricks may not apply...

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The 12.5 rotor came as a surprise, considering that I thought I was buying a motor with a 12.3 rotor. It wasn't until I read the instructions that I realized that Actiniums were equipped w/ 12.5 rotors from the factory. Several retailers' sites lead you to believe that you're buying a 12.3 rotor, when in fact it's not an option.

That said, this motor ran respectably during my first test - I still need to play with gearing to find the sweet spot.
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The Actinium 17.5T Brushless Motor got its first TQ + Win at Jackson RC yesterday. This motor is very nice. I don't think I've hit on the magical gearing/setup for it yet-- but out of the box w/o any shim adjustment it is great! We had 4+ Powers motors make the 17.5 A-Main yesterday.
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Originally Posted by hanulec
The Actinium 17.5T Brushless Motor got its first TQ + Win at Jackson RC yesterday. This motor is very nice. I don't think I've hit on the magical gearing/setup for it yet-- but out of the box w/o any shim adjustment it is great! We had 4+ Powers motors make the 17.5 A-Main yesterday.
Awesome.

The Actinium modified motors are just as good. I believe they are about a wind faster than the Plutonium, which were great motors as well. I've gone to a slightly boosted 5.5 instead of the Plutonium 4.5 with great results.

If anyone would like my motor, speed control setup just let me know. I have setups for Radon, HobbyWing 3.1 and the older Speed Passion GT2.0.

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Originally Posted by hanulec
The Actinium 17.5T Brushless Motor got its first TQ + Win at Jackson RC yesterday. This motor is very nice. I don't think I've hit on the magical gearing/setup for it yet-- but out of the box w/o any shim adjustment it is great! We had 4+ Powers motors make the 17.5 A-Main yesterday.
Doe's the 17.5 come with the 12.5mm rotor?
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Originally Posted by SLIPPERY76
Doe's the 17.5 come with the 12.5mm rotor?
Yes - The new Actinium motor comes with a 12.5mm rotor from the factory. The older Plutonium model can be purchased with either a 12.3mm or 12.5mm rotor installed.
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
Yes - The new Actinium motor comes with a 12.5mm rotor from the factory. The older Plutonium model can be purchased with either a 12.3mm or 12.5mm rotor installed.
Thanks for the quick reply! Their web site is a bit confusing where it has under specs - 12.5mm x 24mm(3.5turn~9.5turn), ~12.3mm x 24mm(10.5turn~17.5turn)

But further down it says - Come with option 12.5mm roar spec rotor
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Hey guys, forgive me if this has been answered but does anyone have weight info on the 17.5 Actinium?
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Default V1 13.5 Gearing/Timing

Browsed through the thread and haven't really found what I'm looking for referencing my questions.

Running on a 80X40 track and just bolted in my 13.5 (blinky) non boosted or turbo.

Looking for "what you guys found" is the optimized performance range referring to FDR and timing on the V1 13.5?

Currently at 4.57 FDR and timing is maxed, I'm thinking I need to add a tooth or two? Motor is coming off around 130's. However it feels darn close how it is now.

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Originally Posted by d16dcoe45
Hey guys, forgive me if this has been answered but does anyone have weight info on the 17.5 Actinium?
As per the Team Powers website:
Weight: ~165g (5g lighter than the old version)

FWIW - Mine weighed in @168.
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
As per the Team Powers website:
Weight: ~165g (5g lighter than the old version)

FWIW - Mine weighed in @168.
thank you. Didn't catch that on the site. Pretty light!!
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A little confused about the timing on Actinium motors. To my eyes it looks like each "hash" mark = 4 degrees. So cranking the timing all the way positive it would be 36 degrees (9 marks x 4 degrees each) I am figuring this by looking at the timing marks on some other motors as degrees are degrees when motors have virtually the same OD.

Can anyone verify the timing numbers on a 17.5 Actinium? Looking forward to trying it this Sat, I have a ballpark of FDR & timing I want to start with but it'd be nice to have some numbers to give me an idea.

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Originally Posted by d16dcoe45
A little confused about the timing on Actinium motors. To my eyes it looks like each "hash" mark = 4 degrees. So cranking the timing all the way positive it would be 36 degrees (9 marks x 4 degrees each) I am figuring this by looking at the timing marks on some other motors as degrees are degrees when motors have virtually the same OD.

Can anyone verify the timing numbers on a 17.5 Actinium? Looking forward to trying it this Sat, I have a ballpark of FDR & timing I want to start with but it'd be nice to have some numbers to give me an idea.
Timing all the way up, FDR 3.7. You'll have more than enough power...
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
Timing all the way up, FDR 3.7. You'll have more than enough power...
That sounds like a plan!

(that thumbs down was a mistake--supposed to be a thumbs up)
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Default Actinium Motors back in stock!

We just received more of our previously sold out Actinium motors! Get them while they last. Hobby shops wanting to get your hands on these motors please email [email protected]
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Originally Posted by oeoeo327
Timing all the way up, FDR 3.7. You'll have more than enough power...
You'll love this motor!!...... Great porduct!
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