Motor Break-In?
11-29-2006, 05:06 PM
#1
Motor Break-In?
I just bought a Trinity Cobalt 8T motor and was told that I should break in the motor before I use it on the track. I have a Duratrax ICE Charger/ Discharger/ Motor Break-In. Could I use the Motor Break-In on the ICE?
What should I set the volts at?
I am using the Trinity IB4200 saddle packs.
How long should I run the motor for?
Thanks
I really could use some addvice for electric off road racing.
What should I set the volts at?
I am using the Trinity IB4200 saddle packs.
How long should I run the motor for?
Thanks
I really could use some addvice for electric off road racing.
11-29-2006, 05:23 PM
#2
The voltage should be between 1.2 and 2.4 and about 15 - 20 min. At least that's what I was taught and it's always worked fine.
11-29-2006, 09:28 PM
#5
Now that I read this thread I am super confused 
. I was told by a veteran racer at my track to set the voltage at 4.0volts and run it for 3 minutes. I haven't had any problems though 
but now I have no idea what is the proper way to break-in an electric engine 
Please can more people add more info to this topic. thanks
. I was told by a veteran racer at my track to set the voltage at 4.0volts and run it for 3 minutes. I haven't had any problems though but now I have no idea what is the proper way to break-in an electric engine Please can more people add more info to this topic. thanks
11-29-2006, 10:51 PM
#6
Tech Regular
I just got into electrics also after years in nitro. The new cobalt 27 motor I got for stock truck said 2.0V for 8 minutes. Talked to a veteran electric guy though and he said 3-5 minutes would be fine. Just trying to seat the brushes.
He also read an article from some electric pro who didn't think they needed to be broken in at all, install them and throw it on the track.
He also read an article from some electric pro who didn't think they needed to be broken in at all, install them and throw it on the track.
11-30-2006, 06:14 AM
#7
Originally Posted by jeff jenkins
no no no... you need to break it in at 1.0v for about 10 min. dont run it at 2.4v your crazy.
What? Do you ever read the directions that comes with motors? Every motor I have ever bought that needs to be broke in says to connect it to 1-2 AA batteries and let it run till they go dead, that's 1.2 -2.4 volts and takes about 15-20- min. Read the directions next time before you call some one crazy.
Last edited by RAZ49; 11-30-2006 at 07:36 AM.
11-30-2006, 03:50 PM
#8
Tech Apprentice
I run the motor for 30 seconds @ 2v. Then i put on a fan and let it go for about 500 seconds. Clean it out and check the brushes to make sure they have seated the whole way across the brush face. Lube the bush/bearing and let er' eat
11-30-2006, 04:27 PM
#9
Originally Posted by FowLer
I run the motor for 30 seconds @ 2v. Then i put on a fan and let it go for about 500 seconds. Clean it out and check the brushes to make sure they have seated the whole way across the brush face. Lube the bush/bearing and let er' eat
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