G Freak motors?
07-01-2009, 11:38 PM
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RE: G Freak motors?
You are better off with an ARC motor or a Neu. ARC motors are very reasonable and higher torque 4pole motors.
I've seen the Gfreak stuff, just repackaged Chinese 2 pole motor, not really worth the asking price since I can get a similar motor from Hobby City for about $30.
The ARC 36mm motors are very worth while looking at: http://www.lightflightrc.com/HTML/products/ARC-36mm.htm
One you go 4 or more poles, its hard to go back to 2.
I've seen the Gfreak stuff, just repackaged Chinese 2 pole motor, not really worth the asking price since I can get a similar motor from Hobby City for about $30.
The ARC 36mm motors are very worth while looking at: http://www.lightflightrc.com/HTML/products/ARC-36mm.htm
One you go 4 or more poles, its hard to go back to 2.
07-02-2009, 08:32 AM
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RE: G Freak motors?
So if I go with a Nue, or the arc motors what model would be a pretty good upgrade over stock? Do I want a higher KV rating or about the same?
07-02-2009, 05:29 PM
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RE: G Freak motors?
Just match KV to another motor, the ARC’s will most likely outperform any others.
I don’t have the specs yet, but our arcs are extremely efficient. 4S is certainly no problem at all, nor would higher cell numbers be, just be sure to use the right combo.
I have a friend that uses these in his boats and they work much better than he expected.
-dave
I don’t have the specs yet, but our arcs are extremely efficient. 4S is certainly no problem at all, nor would higher cell numbers be, just be sure to use the right combo.
I have a friend that uses these in his boats and they work much better than he expected.
-dave
From: Ray Schrauwen
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:38 PM
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Subject: More info on 36 55 1.5 etc...
Hi Dave & Family,
I have an ARC130, very nice motor, thank you.
I see you have a nice bunch of 36mm motors. I would like to test out the 36 55 1.5 1850 KV unit but, what are the rest of the specs?
I made a post on RC Groups in your motor thread. You could answer me there if you like?
I want to run this in a boat on 4S, just wondering if this voltage takes it out of it's proper efficiency range?
It would be a race boat. I am comparing this motor to an AQ UL-1 motor and SV-27 motor- both from Aquacraft boats.
Thanks,
Ray
Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 4:38 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: More info on 36 55 1.5 etc...
Hi Dave & Family,
I have an ARC130, very nice motor, thank you.
I see you have a nice bunch of 36mm motors. I would like to test out the 36 55 1.5 1850 KV unit but, what are the rest of the specs?
I made a post on RC Groups in your motor thread. You could answer me there if you like?
I want to run this in a boat on 4S, just wondering if this voltage takes it out of it's proper efficiency range?
It would be a race boat. I am comparing this motor to an AQ UL-1 motor and SV-27 motor- both from Aquacraft boats.
Thanks,
Ray
Dave also goes on to mention that the "1" winds are the most efficient. So a 36 65 1Turn would be pretty radical and just a tad more than the G-Freak motor in price. The G-freak motor will not come close to this motor. Even if you tried, with it being 2 poles vs 4 or 6 poles, you would have to watch how it is propped or you will burn something up.
Neu Motors have a wider range of KV ratings and are more expensive yet. A 1515 1Y 2200Kv motor is really nice [8D].
There is also Medusa motors... not too familiar with them but, good news...
Basically try not to upgrade a decent 4 or 6 pole motor with an inferior 2 pole motor. Something of the same caliber like a Lehner or a Hacker maybe, then again more $$$...
