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Can I use the KV ratings as a guide for motor replacement

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Old 05-13-2013, 11:51 AM
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Default Can I use the KV ratings as a guide for motor replacement

I would like to replace a T-Motor AS2216 KV1250 with a similar KV rated motor from a different manufacturer? If not, what are the specs I should look for?
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Default RE: Can I use the KV ratings as a guide for motor replacement

If you get the same size motor (in your case I believe the stator size is 22mmx16mm... approx. 2834 overall and perhaps 65-72g?) with the same Kv, it should cope with much the same power and run the same prop.
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Default RE: Can I use the KV ratings as a guide for motor replacement

Thank you. The motor can be bigger and still fit the airframe.
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Default RE: Can I use the KV ratings as a guide for motor replacement

Most of the time bigger is better as long as the weight is close..

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