MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
05-15-2008, 02:48 AM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
What motor in what car? What battery are you using? What is your gearing? Where are you driving? How hot is it getting?
Most of my motors run nice and cool. I can lay my hand on them when I'm done running. Well, most of the time.
Most of my motors run nice and cool. I can lay my hand on them when I'm done running. Well, most of the time.
05-15-2008, 10:47 AM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
Im GONA be running the mamba 6800 kV , 2s lipo,
I just wanted to know ahead of time what a good temperature that they should be running at and what the MAX temp is? so then if it to HOT i just unplug everything and figure out whats wrong. Thanks
I just wanted to know ahead of time what a good temperature that they should be running at and what the MAX temp is? so then if it to HOT i just unplug everything and figure out whats wrong. Thanks
05-15-2008, 12:45 PM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, since nobody else is helping you out...
I think I remember hearing that brushless motors will be alright if they stay under 200'F. I don't feel comfortable with my motors getting that hot though. Most of my motors are used with NiMh batteries, so they stay pretty cool. I am running a mamba 8000kv motor with a 2c LiPo on a dirt oval. I have never temped it, but I can leave my hand on it for 3-4 seconds, so it's well under 200'F. I would try to keep it under 150'F.
I recommend using this heat sink, if you can get it. It is the best one my dad and I have used so far. We're using it in an rc18.
http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...cat_name=RC18T
I think I remember hearing that brushless motors will be alright if they stay under 200'F. I don't feel comfortable with my motors getting that hot though. Most of my motors are used with NiMh batteries, so they stay pretty cool. I am running a mamba 8000kv motor with a 2c LiPo on a dirt oval. I have never temped it, but I can leave my hand on it for 3-4 seconds, so it's well under 200'F. I would try to keep it under 150'F.
I recommend using this heat sink, if you can get it. It is the best one my dad and I have used so far. We're using it in an rc18.
http://www.thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_...cat_name=RC18T
05-15-2008, 01:26 PM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
K, thanks..... my rc18t Ft KIT came with this heat sink http://thetoyz.com/cart/thetoyz_deta...7779&cat_name=
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
I am not an expert in brushless systems and what not, but I heard on another forum that the motor should be under 150* if possible and the ESC under 130*
05-16-2008, 01:13 AM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
as with everything electronic, the cooler the better
, it is also easier on the bearings... and makes the motor last longer[8D]
, it is also easier on the bearings... and makes the motor last longer[8D]
05-16-2008, 01:18 AM
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RE: MAX TEMP B4 WORRIE!!!!!!!!!!!
Umm.. yeh calvin i know that... i was just askin like what temperature should i get freakout at if my motor is running at that temp... and i got an answer .. so thanks guys
