brushed VS brushless motor
04-26-2008, 10:51 AM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
Brushed motors need comm cuts and brush replacement every 5-10 runs.
Brushless just need a good oiling every now and then.
Plus brushless is more efficient. And can go real fast.
Brushless just need a good oiling every now and then.
Plus brushless is more efficient. And can go real fast.
04-26-2008, 11:16 AM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: divine_13
No.
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okay then wouldn't brushless be cheaper then brushed? [sm=confused.gif]
okay then wouldn't brushless be cheaper then brushed? [sm=confused.gif]
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
okay, that explains why may electric cars seem to be getting slower as the day goes by [&o], thanks for the help
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
04-26-2008, 02:49 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: Contra_
I know it depends on the car, but about how much does the brushes cost to be replaced every 5-10 runs?
I know it depends on the car, but about how much does the brushes cost to be replaced every 5-10 runs?
04-26-2008, 03:28 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: blitzskiff
okay, that explains why may electric cars seem to be getting slower as the day goes by [&o], thanks for the help
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
okay, that explains why may electric cars seem to be getting slower as the day goes by [&o], thanks for the help
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
Brushless motor ESCs are totally different to Brushed ESCs as the motors work differently. However brushless ESCs sometimes work with brushed motors, Castle Creations MM esc for example, will run both brushed and brushless motors. However it requires the ESC to be set in a different mode, and failure to do this will destroy the ESC.
Brushless ESCs are far more complex, hence the reason brushless ESCs are almost always more expensive than brushed ESCs, and hence the reason that releasing an RTR brushless vehicle is a big deal.
04-26-2008, 04:29 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
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No, the speedo in the E-revo is a bog stocker EVX-2 for the two brushed titans that come with the E-revo.
Brushless motor ESCs are totally different to Brushed ESCs as the motors work differently. However brushless ESCs sometimes work with brushed motors, Castle Creations MM esc for example, will run both brushed and brushless motors. However it requires the ESC to be set in a different mode, and failure to do this will destroy the ESC.
Brushless ESCs are far more complex, hence the reason brushless ESCs are almost always more expensive than brushed ESCs, and hence the reason that releasing an RTR brushless vehicle is a big deal.
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okay, that explains why may electric cars seem to be getting slower as the day goes by [&o], thanks for the help
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
okay, that explains why may electric cars seem to be getting slower as the day goes by [&o], thanks for the help
can the speed controller in the e-revo handle brushless motors?
Brushless motor ESCs are totally different to Brushed ESCs as the motors work differently. However brushless ESCs sometimes work with brushed motors, Castle Creations MM esc for example, will run both brushed and brushless motors. However it requires the ESC to be set in a different mode, and failure to do this will destroy the ESC.
Brushless ESCs are far more complex, hence the reason brushless ESCs are almost always more expensive than brushed ESCs, and hence the reason that releasing an RTR brushless vehicle is a big deal.
04-26-2008, 06:14 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
arrrgh im gettin a 10 turn brushed today should i get a 12.5 turn mototr instead? i know the powerband in the brushed is better
04-26-2008, 08:15 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: DriftingDragon
i found a used brushless caslte 4800kv for 60 bux at my lhs but is was a steal but now i need a mm
i found a used brushless caslte 4800kv for 60 bux at my lhs but is was a steal but now i need a mm
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: blitzskiff
what is the difference between brushed and brushless motors? thanks
what is the difference between brushed and brushless motors? thanks
Brushless no comm lathe needed, and the motors last a while, the only thing you need to replace is the front bearing every 300 runs.
04-27-2008, 03:48 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: muti369
a com lathe with a motor can be had for about $120
a com lathe with a motor can be had for about $120
BTW my dad has a bunch of scale train how come the brushed motors in there do not wear out?
04-27-2008, 06:47 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
ORIGINAL: blitzskiff
great another thing i have to buy[:@]. does anybody know a good,cheap, 1/8th scale brushless motor system?
BTW my dad has a bunch of scale train how come the brushed motors in there do not wear out?
ORIGINAL: muti369
a com lathe with a motor can be had for about $120
a com lathe with a motor can be had for about $120
BTW my dad has a bunch of scale train how come the brushed motors in there do not wear out?
04-27-2008, 07:01 PM
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RE: brushed VS brushless motor
yeah the reason i am asking all these question is because i am debating about getting an e-revo when it is released but i hate the titan motors they put in there. I really do not want a mamba max or Nue motor because i can't spend that much money[:@]. Will the side winder work for that? i really do not care or want anything to go above 30 or 40 MPH. i am driving in parks or my yard most of the time so anything above 40 is over kill.