Originally Posted by
Panther6834
And that's also where the Wind factors in. For example, with a Y Wind, those readings are typically done with timing at 20°. However, with a D Wind, they're typically done at 0°. Plus, not all motors have the timing done on the motor. With some, the timing is ONLY adjusted through the ESC.
Where did you hear that those were the timing settings standard for determining kv?
Some manufactures test to determine kv with the timing in the middle of the adjustment range.
Some manufactures test at the lowest timing setting and the highest timing setting then average the two.
Some manufactures test each motor and set the timing to the sweet spot for each specific motor.
Some manufactures test rotor strength, sensor alignment, stator IR, and many other parameters to group the best parts into a batch of the best motors.
There is no standard test settings and methods for determining the kv number a manufacturer slaps on a motor.
This is a good 3 part write up about rc motor timing and what it does.