E-flite Power 1.60 versus Hobbypartz Exceed Monster 1.60 brushless motors
11-17-2010, 05:07 AM
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E-flite Power 1.60 versus Hobbypartz Exceed Monster 1.60 brushless motors
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
The above numbers show on the same prop, the E-flite motor draws more amps, making the motor run hotter and less efficient. I bought the E-flite motor thinking it would greatly outperform the cheaper Exceed Monster motor. The ground numbers tell a different story.
For all you wondering if spending more actually gives you more, that's not the case anymore. These days, even the cheaper priced products will perform just as good, if not better, than some of the name brands. This is not the case for all products, but it is in this case.
I was quite disappointed with what I got out of E-flite's motor. The plane did not fly any faster with the E-flite motor compared to the Exceed motor. Just wanted to share with people that spending more money doesn't always get you a better product. Not in this case at least.
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
The above numbers show on the same prop, the E-flite motor draws more amps, making the motor run hotter and less efficient. I bought the E-flite motor thinking it would greatly outperform the cheaper Exceed Monster motor. The ground numbers tell a different story.
For all you wondering if spending more actually gives you more, that's not the case anymore. These days, even the cheaper priced products will perform just as good, if not better, than some of the name brands. This is not the case for all products, but it is in this case.
I was quite disappointed with what I got out of E-flite's motor. The plane did not fly any faster with the E-flite motor compared to the Exceed motor. Just wanted to share with people that spending more money doesn't always get you a better product. Not in this case at least.
11-17-2010, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by twinbrother2010
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
The above numbers show on the same prop, the E-flite motor draws more amps, making the motor run hotter and less efficient. I bought the E-flite motor thinking it would greatly outperform the cheaper Exceed Monster motor. The ground numbers tell a different story.
For all you wondering if spending more actually gives you more, that's not the case anymore. These days, even the cheaper priced products will perform just as good, if not better, than some of the name brands. This is not the case for all products, but it is in this case.
I was quite disappointed with what I got out of E-flite's motor. The plane did not fly any faster with the E-flite motor compared to the Exceed motor. Just wanted to share with people that spending more money doesn't always get you a better product. Not in this case at least.
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
The above numbers show on the same prop, the E-flite motor draws more amps, making the motor run hotter and less efficient. I bought the E-flite motor thinking it would greatly outperform the cheaper Exceed Monster motor. The ground numbers tell a different story.
For all you wondering if spending more actually gives you more, that's not the case anymore. These days, even the cheaper priced products will perform just as good, if not better, than some of the name brands. This is not the case for all products, but it is in this case.
I was quite disappointed with what I got out of E-flite's motor. The plane did not fly any faster with the E-flite motor compared to the Exceed motor. Just wanted to share with people that spending more money doesn't always get you a better product. Not in this case at least.
SOME of the cheaper motors, esc work as good or better than the High End stuff, but, you have to know which brands they are, Thank you for bringing this subject up, I have had great luck with the Turnigy gold motors and ESC, the Turnigy SK motors dont seem to hold up as well as the gold motors, from what i hear, I just buy the gold motors anyway I will be looking into the Exceed motors now, I think we need to make a thread for All the Cheapy motors that compair to the high end motors and that work just as well or better 
Take Care, ChellieBTW Welcome to Wattflyers
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11-17-2010, 12:16 PM
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Chellie,
The Monster Power motors that I've experienced packed some great power. You know that I am a die hard Headsuprc shopper (can't argue with Jeffs service), but the Monster Power 32 and 46 absolutely runs circles around Jeff's Power Up equivalent. They're great motors. Check them out.
The Monster Power motors that I've experienced packed some great power. You know that I am a die hard Headsuprc shopper (can't argue with Jeffs service), but the Monster Power 32 and 46 absolutely runs circles around Jeff's Power Up equivalent. They're great motors. Check them out.
11-17-2010, 10:23 PM
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Exactly right.
Originally Posted by CHELLIE
I agree with you 100% SOME of the cheaper motors, esc work as good or better than the High End stuff, but, you have to know which brands they are, Thank you for bringing this subject up, I have had great luck with the Turnigy gold motors and ESC, the Turnigy SK motors dont seem to hold up as well as the gold motors, from what i hear, I just buy the gold motors anyway I will be looking into the Exceed motors now, I think we need tp make a thread for All the Cheapy motors that compair to the high end motors and that work just as well or better Take Care, Chellie
BTW Welcome to Wattflyers
SOME of the cheaper motors, esc work as good or better than the High End stuff, but, you have to know which brands they are, Thank you for bringing this subject up, I have had great luck with the Turnigy gold motors and ESC, the Turnigy SK motors dont seem to hold up as well as the gold motors, from what i hear, I just buy the gold motors anyway I will be looking into the Exceed motors now, I think we need tp make a thread for All the Cheapy motors that compair to the high end motors and that work just as well or better Take Care, ChellieBTW Welcome to Wattflyers
There is only one name brand motor that I've used that really is the biggest bang for the buck. It is Scorpion's HK series motors (Hyperion also distributes this motor under their name, but it's basically the same motor). I have 2 of the HK-4035 motors and they are amazing. At $160 a pop, it's priced the same as the E-flite motor. I'll include the numbers on the motor when I get home, but this motor is rock solid. I run this thing on 10 cells and it powers my 58" electric Corsair at over 120mph. I don't have a radar gun, but it keeps up with the gas planes that have been clocked. The Hyperion(HK Scorpion equivalent) is the only motor I've used so far that is worth the $160.
11-18-2010, 12:26 AM
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I am using a bunch of hobbypartz motors and have been very happy with the motors performance. They are quiet run well and put out. The one thing I wish they did was give more info on props to use with the different motors they produce. Plus keep up with their inventory, but I seem to remember a time when HK had the same inventory problem.
11-18-2010, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by twinbrother2010
I am with you 100%, right back at you. I've purchased AXI, E-flilte, Rimfire, and Atlas, all name brands. None of them have impressed me over the Exceed Monster motors. You do have to do your research though. Some non-name brands are junk. I've tried them.
There is only one name brand motor that I've used that really is the biggest bang for the buck. It is Scorpion's HK series motors (Hyperion also distributes this motor under their name, but it's basically the same motor). I have 2 of the HK-4035 motors and they are amazing. At $160 a pop, it's priced the same as the E-flite motor. I'll include the numbers on the motor when I get home, but this motor is rock solid. I run this thing on 10 cells and it powers my 58" electric Corsair at over 120mph. I don't have a radar gun, but it keeps up with the gas planes that have been clocked. The Hyperion(HK Scorpion equivalent) is the only motor I've used so far that is worth the $160.
There is only one name brand motor that I've used that really is the biggest bang for the buck. It is Scorpion's HK series motors (Hyperion also distributes this motor under their name, but it's basically the same motor). I have 2 of the HK-4035 motors and they are amazing. At $160 a pop, it's priced the same as the E-flite motor. I'll include the numbers on the motor when I get home, but this motor is rock solid. I run this thing on 10 cells and it powers my 58" electric Corsair at over 120mph. I don't have a radar gun, but it keeps up with the gas planes that have been clocked. The Hyperion(HK Scorpion equivalent) is the only motor I've used so far that is worth the $160.
Made a mistake. I run 8 cells lipo, not 10 cells. Just wanted to correct that. But it does go that fast.
11-18-2010, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by idealhobbies
Chellie,
The Monster Power motors that I've experienced packed some great power. You know that I am a die hard Headsuprc shopper (can't argue with Jeffs service), but the Monster Power 32 and 46 absolutely runs circles around Jeff's Power Up equivalent. They're great motors. Check them out.
The Monster Power motors that I've experienced packed some great power. You know that I am a die hard Headsuprc shopper (can't argue with Jeffs service), but the Monster Power 32 and 46 absolutely runs circles around Jeff's Power Up equivalent. They're great motors. Check them out.
It helps alot when others have tried and tested other motors and report on how well they work, thank you for your input, take care, Chellie
11-18-2010, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by twinbrother2010
I am with you 100%, right back at you. I've purchased AXI, E-flilte, Rimfire, and Atlas, all name brands. None of them have impressed me over the Exceed Monster motors. You do have to do your research though. Some non-name brands are junk. I've tried them.
There is only one name brand motor that I've used that really is the biggest bang for the buck. It is Scorpion's HK series motors (Hyperion also distributes this motor under their name, but it's basically the same motor). I have 2 of the HK-4035 motors and they are amazing. At $160 a pop, it's priced the same as the E-flite motor. I'll include the numbers on the motor when I get home, but this motor is rock solid. I run this thing on 10 cells and it powers my 58" electric Corsair at over 120mph. I don't have a radar gun, but it keeps up with the gas planes that have been clocked. The Hyperion(HK Scorpion equivalent) is the only motor I've used so far that is worth the $160.
There is only one name brand motor that I've used that really is the biggest bang for the buck. It is Scorpion's HK series motors (Hyperion also distributes this motor under their name, but it's basically the same motor). I have 2 of the HK-4035 motors and they are amazing. At $160 a pop, it's priced the same as the E-flite motor. I'll include the numbers on the motor when I get home, but this motor is rock solid. I run this thing on 10 cells and it powers my 58" electric Corsair at over 120mph. I don't have a radar gun, but it keeps up with the gas planes that have been clocked. The Hyperion(HK Scorpion equivalent) is the only motor I've used so far that is worth the $160.
I've got an A30, two A40's, three A50's (-12s, and 16s) and a new A60-16M that is intended for an airplane next flying season. Most of these motors are three years old, and their performance has been flawless. (All three A50 series motors have over 200 flights each on them.)
11-18-2010, 05:43 AM
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Hyperion HP-4035 numbers
As promised, here are the Hyperion HP-4035 numbers:
8 lipo cells
11 7/8" x 10" E-Prop(cut down from 13"x10")
100 amps full throttle
2800 input watts
Using XPS 40c lipos
Very impressive for 8 lipo cell setup.
Regarding the Hacker motors, I've never bought one because on paper, I always thought the performance was a little lacking for the price point. I'm sure they're good motors, but at $110 for the A50 series that is recommended for a 7lb plane, I've found less expensive motors that offer better performance. However, at 200+ flights, that's pretty darn good. None of my motors have had 200+ flights yet.
8 lipo cells
11 7/8" x 10" E-Prop(cut down from 13"x10")
100 amps full throttle
2800 input watts
Using XPS 40c lipos
Very impressive for 8 lipo cell setup.
Regarding the Hacker motors, I've never bought one because on paper, I always thought the performance was a little lacking for the price point. I'm sure they're good motors, but at $110 for the A50 series that is recommended for a 7lb plane, I've found less expensive motors that offer better performance. However, at 200+ flights, that's pretty darn good. None of my motors have had 200+ flights yet.
11-18-2010, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by twinbrother2010
As promised, here are the Hyperion HP-4035 numbers:
8 lipo cells
11 7/8" x 10" E-Prop(cut down from 13"x10")
100 amps full throttle
2800 input watts
Using XPS 40c lipos
Very impressive for 8 lipo cell setup.
Regarding the Hacker motors, I've never bought one because on paper, I always thought the performance was a little lacking for the price point. I'm sure they're good motors, but at $110 for the A50 series that is recommended for a 7lb plane, I've found less expensive motors that offer better performance. However, at 200+ flights, that's pretty darn good. None of my motors have had 200+ flights yet.
8 lipo cells
11 7/8" x 10" E-Prop(cut down from 13"x10")
100 amps full throttle
2800 input watts
Using XPS 40c lipos
Very impressive for 8 lipo cell setup.
Regarding the Hacker motors, I've never bought one because on paper, I always thought the performance was a little lacking for the price point. I'm sure they're good motors, but at $110 for the A50 series that is recommended for a 7lb plane, I've found less expensive motors that offer better performance. However, at 200+ flights, that's pretty darn good. None of my motors have had 200+ flights yet.
11-18-2010, 03:32 PM
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I realize that "seat of the pants" feelings from real-world performance are the ultimate arbiter of whether one motor is better than the other, but it would have been interesting to see RPM figures for each of these test runs. Simply using amps/watts-in tells you very little unless you know the relative efficiencies involved.
11-18-2010, 04:47 PM
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Gotta disagree there...
Originally Posted by Dr Kiwi
I realize that "seat of the pants" feelings from real-world performance are the ultimate arbiter of whether one motor is better than the other, but it would have been interesting to see RPM figures for each of these test runs. Simply using amps/watts-in tells you very little unless you know the relative efficiencies involved.
And regarding rmp figures, I can't agree with adding that to the mix of numbers. Efficiency of a motor is based on amp draw and voltage input. Too much or too little increases and decreases the efficiency. You want top rpm, run the motor with no prop. amps/watts-in tell you a lot about a motor. And then flight times tell you the rest. I don't know how you measure and test your motors, but rpms are secondary when it comes to how a motor performs.
11-18-2010, 05:07 PM
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Twinbrother - Dr. Kiwi is a pretty well known guy on RC forums. He tests motors - you might want to do a check/search for his test rig. Pretty impressive.
And I agree that RPM is very key to determining motor performance. For example that would answer the question I asked above.
Just sayin'
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And I agree that RPM is very key to determining motor performance. For example that would answer the question I asked above.
Just sayin'
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11-18-2010, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rcers
Twinbrother - Dr. Kiwi is a pretty well known guy on RC forums. He tests motors - you might want to do a check/search for his test rig. Pretty impressive.
And I agree that RPM is very key to determining motor performance. For example that would answer the question I asked above.
Just sayin'
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And I agree that RPM is very key to determining motor performance. For example that would answer the question I asked above.
Just sayin'
Mike
As for the KV rating on the HP-4035, it's 500kv. On 8 cells, you can't prop it much higher or you'll go past the recommended amps. Hyperion's HP-4035 motor allows me to run 6 cells on a larger prop or 8 cells on a smaller one. I fly fast planes, so I decided I wanted more speed and bumped up the cells. On 6 cells, the motor will swing a 14"x12" apc e-prop and still go about 100mph. Still not a bad combo.
11-19-2010, 01:18 AM
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I didn't want to stir up a hornet's nest... if you say Motor X is better than Motor Y in your plane that's fine... but RPM do matter!
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
You say that the Exceed is, from your gauge of performance, a better motor because it draws fewer amps... fair enough... but those of us who were not there to see this difference in performance would like to know why. One can only assume that the E-flite generated fewer RPM from its greater input watts... that is, it is less efficient... all I am saying is that if you had given us RPM, and indeed the Exceed generated more RPM than the E-flite, then we could understand the better performance [which, without RPM, we must take on faith].
Cheers, Phil
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
You say that the Exceed is, from your gauge of performance, a better motor because it draws fewer amps... fair enough... but those of us who were not there to see this difference in performance would like to know why. One can only assume that the E-flite generated fewer RPM from its greater input watts... that is, it is less efficient... all I am saying is that if you had given us RPM, and indeed the Exceed generated more RPM than the E-flite, then we could understand the better performance [which, without RPM, we must take on faith].
Cheers, Phil
11-19-2010, 02:08 AM
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I need to get off my butt and get a tachometer I keep putting this off like I did a watt meter in the beginning of this hobby. Now I won't run a new motor and prop with out testing it first. I guess I am short changing myself on motor performance with out a tachometer they are not that expensive to buy. I think tower hobby have them for a around 25.00 bucks. I think this will be next on the agenda.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
11-19-2010, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by gramps2161
I need to get off my butt and get a tachometer I keep putting this off like I did a watt meter in the beginning of this hobby. Now I won't run a new motor and prop with out testing it first. I guess I am short changing myself on motor performance with out a tachometer they are not that expensive to buy. I think tower hobby have them for a around 25.00 bucks. I think this will be next on the agenda.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
That way, if the battery starts going south, you can repeat the checks and see what's what.
So far my three 6S2P A123 packs have the same exact performance as when they were brand new, some 200 flights each, three years ago.
11-19-2010, 04:02 AM
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Missing the point...
Originally Posted by Dr Kiwi
I didn't want to stir up a hornet's nest... if you say Motor X is better than Motor Y in your plane that's fine... but RPM do matter!
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
You say that the Exceed is, from your gauge of performance, a better motor because it draws fewer amps... fair enough... but those of us who were not there to see this difference in performance would like to know why. One can only assume that the E-flite generated fewer RPM from its greater input watts... that is, it is less efficient... all I am saying is that if you had given us RPM, and indeed the Exceed generated more RPM than the E-flite, then we could understand the better performance [which, without RPM, we must take on faith].
Cheers, Phil
Exceed Monster 1.60 Motor from Hobbypartz.com ($50)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 80 amps
- 3100 watts input power
E-flite Power 1.60 Motor from Horizonhobby ($160)
- 10 lipo cells (XPS 40C batteries)
- 16"x15" APC E-prop (cut down from 20"x15")
- 100% throttle drawing 95 amps
- 3300 watts input power
You say that the Exceed is, from your gauge of performance, a better motor because it draws fewer amps... fair enough... but those of us who were not there to see this difference in performance would like to know why. One can only assume that the E-flite generated fewer RPM from its greater input watts... that is, it is less efficient... all I am saying is that if you had given us RPM, and indeed the Exceed generated more RPM than the E-flite, then we could understand the better performance [which, without RPM, we must take on faith].
Cheers, Phil
11-19-2010, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by twinbrother2010
I think we're missing the point here...
If the E-Flite motor turned more rpm's then the higher current draw makes sense and your conclusions on efficiency may be invalid. Without knowing the rpms we just don't know.
When an engine is run on a dynamometer torque is measured and then horsepower is calculated at any particular rpm. If you don't know the rpm's you can't calculate horsepower.
Watts and horsepower are really both the same thing, measures of power output. Our little watt meters are really amp meters and I suspect watts are calculated by a microprocessor.
11-19-2010, 04:47 AM
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Now I know why I stopped posting. It's because people like Turner don't get what I'm trying to say. Already stated not splitting hairs and even said maybe the E-flite motor is better. Just saying it's not $100 better. Some people just can't read.
11-19-2010, 04:53 AM
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I agree it's probably not worth a hundred more. I just bought a Monster Power 46 myself. I wasn't trying to give you a hard time. I just thought you were missing the significance of rpm's in your tests.
11-19-2010, 05:16 AM
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No worries...
Originally Posted by Turner
I agree it's probably not worth a hundred more. I just bought a Monster Power 46 myself. I wasn't trying to give you a hard time. I just thought you were missing the significance of rpm's in your tests.
11-19-2010, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gramps2161
I need to get off my butt and get a tachometer I keep putting this off like I did a watt meter in the beginning of this hobby. Now I won't run a new motor and prop with out testing it first. I guess I am short changing myself on motor performance with out a tachometer they are not that expensive to buy. I think tower hobby have them for a around 25.00 bucks. I think this will be next on the agenda.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
Dr. Kiwi thanks myself I keep forgetting that amps, and watts are not everything in a motor test.
Mine cost me $54 7yrs ago... now it's $25... you can't go wrong.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXPT32&P=8
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11-19-2010, 02:19 PM
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I was quite disappointed with what I got out of E-flite's motor. The plane did not fly any faster with the E-flite motor compared to the Exceed motor.
I was quite willing to concede that your in-flight experience seems to confirm that the Exceed was the better motor (and a lot cheaper too)... as a scientist I was just wondering why it did better than the E-flite.... and RPM would have told me that.
Cheers, Phil
I was quite willing to concede that your in-flight experience seems to confirm that the Exceed was the better motor (and a lot cheaper too)... as a scientist I was just wondering why it did better than the E-flite.... and RPM would have told me that.
Cheers, Phil
11-19-2010, 02:25 PM
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Along with the tach - the new Castle ICE controllers that give you many of these items IN FLIGHT! That is ultra cool.
Temp of ESC, RPM's, AMP's, voltage under load have added a whole new dimension. Static testing, while a great start is only part of the picture too.
Here is in-flight data from an Infinite motor that I did for a review.
Mike
Temp of ESC, RPM's, AMP's, voltage under load have added a whole new dimension. Static testing, while a great start is only part of the picture too.
Here is in-flight data from an Infinite motor that I did for a review.
Mike
Last edited by rcers; 11-19-2010 at 04:50 PM.
