Swanny

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I've just purchased an Axiom Komodo-based motor to run in my tourer (XRay T2). I normally run the Trinity motor and gear it at 5.95 (24/84) on rubber tyres on a large outdoor track. Where should I gear the Axiom motor (same, higher, lower)? Are there any tricks to getting that bit more out of it?

1armed1

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Dave does a pretty good job at tuning his motors.
I would start at the same gearing you ran on the Trinity version and go from there.
You might need to go up or down a tooth depending on how you tuned your trinity version versus how Dave tuned it.

Dayton

Swanny

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Thanks Dayton. I never really played with the Trinity, just ran it as it came out the packet except I've been using XXX brushes on it lately. I tried heavier springs but thought it slowed it down. It could have been my batteries.

1armed1

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Was it the standard or the "pro" version?

If it was the standard your new Axiom version should be much better.

Swanny

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I've been running the pro version. Wouldn't even bother with the standard version when there's not much difference in price between standard and pro.

dgullickson

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Let us know how the motor compared please.

Swanny

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I'll do comparison runs when I get the new arm I have coming for my Trinity next meet.

tc3team

The xxx brushes will no doubt eat into the commutator a little quicker, so keep on top of the skimming. The pro version has all the tweaks done to it, so you're good to go

Swanny

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I used my new Axiom motor yesterday. Other car problems prevented me from comparing it with my Trinity motor over 5 minutes but I did record my fastest lap of the day with the Axiom motor. Got into the lead in one qualifier but I lost it when I made a mistake and then my front belt flipped over, resulting in partial 2WD. Both were geared the same (5.95:1).

I think I'll repeat my testing next meet when I have my drive train sorted out (all belts and pulleys replaced).

forum fodder

I used an Axiom Altas Blue 19 turn for the first time yesterday and I was impressed. I got my LHS who I race for to stock them as well, so I am glad they turned out well. Even with some now fairly tired EP4200 cells I still placed well in the A.

Swanny

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How hot can these motors get before the brushes start burning?

Where do I measure the temp? Can? Endbell?

Want to know how tall it can be geared before I start doing damage to it.

Smart Racing

Hi Fodder

Good result at the weekend, if you need any help just give me a ring.
(James has my mobile No).

Colin

Swanny

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I have a question regarding the running of XXX brushes with this motor (or any other similar motor for that fact). I am using it in a 1:10 tourer on a large open track.

I was running the Trinity XXX brushes (TRI13506NT) in this motor and my other Komodo (the Trinity Pro version) I have. In the Axiom motor I was running the installed purple/purple springs. My other Trinity Komodo has the standard red/green springs.

I have been told that I need to use really stiff springs when running these brushes (silver/silver). Is this the case? Won't that just cause more drag and cause the motor to be slower?

1armed1

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A stiffer spring will actually give a little more rpm and a little less torque.

later
Dayton

Victor A

You could use a harder brush and spring: http://rctouring.eu/electric_motor_set_up.htm
Greetings Victor