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Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Krio

Motors run better with less timing if: They...

Motors run better with less timing if:
They have more poles
Have less turns

A typical Roar legal 550 motors are 2 poles and 4.5 turns for the most part.
The pro4 4600 motor has 4 poles and...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

While I'm at it I'll throw out a disclaimer: My...

While I'm at it I'll throw out a disclaimer:
My scenario was to illustrate how gearing up can increase torque, not that it always will. Assuming that gearing down is the only way to gain torque is...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

Did you use an actual number for torque, or just...

Did you use an actual number for torque, or just a percentage?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

lol! Sorry, I'll turn the lights down.

lol! Sorry, I'll turn the lights down.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

Mission accomplished. :batman: :lol:

Mission accomplished. :batman:

:lol:
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

This statement is partially true only at 0 rpm. ...

This statement is partially true only at 0 rpm. Amps = Voltage over Resistance. At 0 rpm the only resistance comes from the copper in the windings, so it is very low. That is why you get 100+ amp...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

To finish my extrapolation from the last couple...

To finish my extrapolation from the last couple posts:

550 2 pole motors like the Novak Ballistic, Tekin sc4x, etc like timing. 540 and 550 4 pole motors do not.

If you are running the rx8 on...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

The Pro4 motors don't like a lot of timing. With...

The Pro4 motors don't like a lot of timing. With 10 on the timing advance slider you are all set.

Clearing up the 0 is 0, 100 is 30:

Sensorless esc's determine timing by looking at the voltage...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
01-06-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

Running 10 on the rx8 does not add timing ontop...

Running 10 on the rx8 does not add timing ontop of the motor timing. The timing advance slider in hotwire is based on absolute 0 timing. 0 on the slider is absolute 0 while 100 is 30 degrees of...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-29-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

Right, I was just referring to the 'seemingly...

Right, I was just referring to the 'seemingly random' approvals for 540 motors. 550 (2 pole only) started out as a provisional rule just for the 4wd sct class as 4 pole 540 roar legal motors were...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-29-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

The two pole motor statement is strictly a spec...

The two pole motor statement is strictly a spec motor requirement. For a motor to be legal for Modified ROAR classes it needs to meet size requirements to be first classified as a 540 and then needs...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
12-14-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

It will power a 550, but you will have to run it...

It will power a 550, but you will have to run it without the benefits of a sensored start up. If you don't mind a slight hesitation starting up you can run any 550 motor with a sensorless esc. ...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-04-2011, 12:17 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

Then definitely no... Stick to 2wd and above...

Then definitely no...

Stick to 2wd and above 5.5 turns with the RS.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-04-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

I won't argue against that, but I wasn't arguing...

I won't argue against that, but I wasn't arguing on the premise of having enough power for any and every track I go to.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-04-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

Unfortunately, no. Out of curiosity is it just...

Unfortunately, no. Out of curiosity is it just an RS or is it the RS Pro?
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-04-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

You must unplug the rx8 from the receiver when...

You must unplug the rx8 from the receiver when using Hotwire. A y harness leaves the receiver in the loop and the computer cannot cleanly connect to the esc.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
11-04-2011, 05:39 AM
Replies: 46,539
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Posted By Krio

I've seen quite a few people going for the 4600...

I've seen quite a few people going for the 4600 just because it's a wye wound motor. They are "technically" more efficient, but we are talking less than 1% if the motor is wound properly. The...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-18-2011, 07:40 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

np. On another note, I wish my sc10 was...

np.

On another note, I wish my sc10 was planted like these. I had a race last weekend at AMS raceway (Phend's home track here in MI) and while I managed to qualify 9 seconds behind Dakotah, I was...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
10-18-2011, 07:21 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

An un-official scale (mind you, internal temps...

An un-official scale (mind you, internal temps so a temp gun might not match this):
led 1 is about 120 and below
led 2 is about 120 to 140
led 3 is about 140 to 160
led 4 is about 160 to 180...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-22-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

tbh I plan to use them on my sc10 4x4. After...

tbh I plan to use them on my sc10 4x4. After j-concepts announced the 3mm wider hazard rims I figured there has to be a current rim that is at least close.
Forum: Electric Off-Road
08-22-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

Anyone know the difference in the offset between...

Anyone know the difference in the offset between the scte wheels and the rear xxx sct/scb wheels? Thanks in advance!
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-23-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

That is true when you grab full throttle, but how...

That is true when you grab full throttle, but how often are you actually at full throttle? Most of your time is spent mid to low throttle in the infield and in order to make up for the lack of...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-20-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

The RX8 is always in sensorless mode. If you...

The RX8 is always in sensorless mode. If you plug in sensors then it only uses them to start the motor, but if you don't plug anything in it automatically defaults to sensorless. I think you found...
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-10-2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

This is a good reason to have a tekin 550 in my...

This is a good reason to have a tekin 550 in my "non scte" 4wd short course. That way I will have more weight to prevent getting pushed around in the corners. :p
Forum: Electric Off-Road
05-07-2011, 12:10 PM
Replies: 46,539
Views: 5,932,202
Posted By Krio

If you don't apply more throttle than what push...

If you don't apply more throttle than what push is trailing off it will definitely feel mushy. I would run less push if you notice such a numb feeling when correcting mid air.
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