leopard brushless motors
09-27-2010, 06:42 AM
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leopard brushless motors
Hi,
I was thinking of trying a pair of leopard brushless motors in one of my cats (approx 1100mm long)
I was thinking of either getting a pair of 4074/1400kv or should I go for 4082/1500kv. They will be running on 6s so what are your thoughts?
Ive noticed that there seems to be guys running the 4074 but I havent seen anyone running the 4082.
The boat did have feiga 12xl but one of my motors died so I was thinking of change.
Thanks Peter
I was thinking of trying a pair of leopard brushless motors in one of my cats (approx 1100mm long)
I was thinking of either getting a pair of 4074/1400kv or should I go for 4082/1500kv. They will be running on 6s so what are your thoughts?
Ive noticed that there seems to be guys running the 4074 but I havent seen anyone running the 4082.
The boat did have feiga 12xl but one of my motors died so I was thinking of change.
Thanks Peter
09-27-2010, 08:12 AM
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RE: leopard brushless motors
One more question
If I go for the 4082 motors, im either looking at 4082/4D 1450kv (max amp 100 amps) or the 4082/2Y 1500kv max amp 120 amps).
What does the Y and D stand for? Iknow its the type of winding but which one would be better?
Thanks again
Peter
If I go for the 4082 motors, im either looking at 4082/4D 1450kv (max amp 100 amps) or the 4082/2Y 1500kv max amp 120 amps).
What does the Y and D stand for? Iknow its the type of winding but which one would be better?
Thanks again
Peter
09-27-2010, 08:28 AM
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In very general terms, the Wye wind is a bit 'gentler' on the electronics, while the Delta wind is more 'brutal' to drive. For an all-out race boat with strong ESCs the D wind would be slightly better, but for a sport boat the Y motor is probably preferred. The performance difference would be small anyway, but for a twin cat 1.1 meters long I'd get the Y motors.
The 4082 motors are longer than the 4074 motors, so they will have more torque and will handle more amps. If the cost difference is small, I'd choose the longer motor. With a twin setup you will have plenty of power with either motor.
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The 4082 motors are longer than the 4074 motors, so they will have more torque and will handle more amps. If the cost difference is small, I'd choose the longer motor. With a twin setup you will have plenty of power with either motor.
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RE: leopard brushless motors
You could drop in a pair of Castle Neu motors, 1717's for $70 each they are a steal!!! 1580KV
If they are still in stock, won't last long... http://www.castlecreations.com/promo...clearance.html
If they are still in stock, won't last long... http://www.castlecreations.com/promo...clearance.html
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RE: leopard brushless motors
Thanks for the reply,
Do you think the 1717's would be a better choice over the 1520's?
The 1717,s should have more torque over the 1520's so I sould be able to run a slightly bigger prop, is that correct?
Thanks Peter
Do you think the 1717's would be a better choice over the 1520's?
The 1717,s should have more torque over the 1520's so I sould be able to run a slightly bigger prop, is that correct?
Thanks Peter
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RE: leopard brushless motors
I would say yes, it does have more torque, The 1520 is slightly longer by 4mm, not much and they are almost the same KV 1580 vs 1600 for the 1520.
If you have the space I'd go for the 1717, motor mount is slightly different I think?? Don;t know?
If you have the space I'd go for the 1717, motor mount is slightly different I think?? Don;t know?
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RE: leopard brushless motors
I purchased 2x 1717 Castles 1580kv from there run out stock yesterday.
Now I need to purchase a couple of water jackets for the cans.
The waiting begins.
Now I need to purchase a couple of water jackets for the cans.
The waiting begins.
09-30-2010, 09:59 AM
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RE: leopard brushless motors
ORIGINAL: wetsleeves
I purchased 2x 1717 NEU 1580kv from there run out stock yesterday.
Now I need to purchase a couple of water jackets for the cans.
The waiting begins.
I purchased 2x 1717 NEU 1580kv from there run out stock yesterday.
Now I need to purchase a couple of water jackets for the cans.
The waiting begins.
I've got two of those and two1520's coming tomorrow!
09-30-2010, 04:00 PM
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Yes I realized after I had replied, any way Ive ordered my 2 castles.
The only thing is I havent had a reply from them, just a reference number. Now the waiting game begins.
The only thing is I havent had a reply from them, just a reference number. Now the waiting game begins.
09-30-2010, 09:47 PM
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RE: leopard brushless motors
Thats it rub it in[:'(]lol, mine are miles away as well only 1000,s of miles
Any way what are you going to use as a cooling jacket for the cans and where are/have you purchased them from srt10?
Any way what are you going to use as a cooling jacket for the cans and where are/have you purchased them from srt10?
09-30-2010, 10:56 PM
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RE: leopard brushless motors
ORIGINAL: wetsleeves
Thats it rub it in[:'(]lol, mine are miles away as well only 1000,s of miles
Any way what are you going to use as a cooling jacket for the cans and where are/have you purchased them from srt10?
Thats it rub it in[:'(]lol, mine are miles away as well only 1000,s of miles
Any way what are you going to use as a cooling jacket for the cans and where are/have you purchased them from srt10?
These are for the 1520's I ordered, and the 1717's Steven is getting those to sell very soon
http://www.offshoreelectrics.com/pro...am-castle-1520
