GEARBOX W/ BRUSHLESS OUTRUNNER
04-17-2007, 11:46 PM
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GEARBOX W/ BRUSHLESS OUTRUNNER
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I HAVE A SLOW STICK W/ A 370 EFLITE OUTRUNNER 1080KV AND USE A 1320 11.1V TP BATTERY. I HAVE HEARD OF FOLKS USING GEARBOXES WITH OUTRUNNERS. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE HOBBY AND AM CURIOUS WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A GEARBOX , IF ANY, WITH MY SET UP. THANKS
I HAVE A SLOW STICK W/ A 370 EFLITE OUTRUNNER 1080KV AND USE A 1320 11.1V TP BATTERY. I HAVE HEARD OF FOLKS USING GEARBOXES WITH OUTRUNNERS. I AM FAIRLY NEW TO THE HOBBY AND AM CURIOUS WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A GEARBOX , IF ANY, WITH MY SET UP. THANKS
04-19-2007, 11:48 AM
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RE: GEARBOX W/ BRUSHLESS OUTRUNNER
The advantage of using a gearbox is to be able to fly with a larger prop. Larger props give more thrust at lower speeds and are more efficient.
The outrunner you have at 1080 Kv is fine without a gearbox. I don't think you would see any advantage in this case.
The outrunner you have at 1080 Kv is fine without a gearbox. I don't think you would see any advantage in this case.
