Geared to Direct Drive
09-23-2011 | 11:28 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 210
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
From: Central,
NJ
Geared to Direct Drive
I have a quick question:
Can I take the geared drive off of my 400 sized electric motor. It is going to be reused from a soarstar to a smaller plane (called for a 380, but i didn't have one).
Also, would a 5x2.5 prop be too small. Is there any negative to a small prop on an electric (other than less performance)?
Thanks.
Can I take the geared drive off of my 400 sized electric motor. It is going to be reused from a soarstar to a smaller plane (called for a 380, but i didn't have one).
Also, would a 5x2.5 prop be too small. Is there any negative to a small prop on an electric (other than less performance)?
Thanks.
09-23-2011 | 03:47 PM
#2
My Feedback: (1)
RE: Geared to Direct Drive
The motor will try to turn at it's KV rating. If the prop is "smaller", more than likely it will approach that RPM point better than a larger one. It won't exceed that RPM if that's what concerns you.
If the motor bolts on and the gears match, I can't see any downside to it.
CGr.
If the motor bolts on and the gears match, I can't see any downside to it.
CGr.
09-23-2011 | 03:56 PM
#3
Senior Member
My Feedback: (2)
RE: Geared to Direct Drive
ORIGINAL: JH313
I have a quick question:
Can I take the geared drive off of my 400 sized electric motor. It is going to be reused from a soarstar to a smaller plane (called for a 380, but i didn't have one).
Also, would a 5x2.5 prop be too small. Is there any negative to a small prop on an electric (other than less performance)?
Thanks.
I have a quick question:
Can I take the geared drive off of my 400 sized electric motor. It is going to be reused from a soarstar to a smaller plane (called for a 380, but i didn't have one).
Also, would a 5x2.5 prop be too small. Is there any negative to a small prop on an electric (other than less performance)?
Thanks.
compared to useing the 400 motor with no gear box, the 400 with a gear box will be much better
09-23-2011 | 05:35 PM
#4
My Feedback: (1)
RE: Geared to Direct Drive
From what I read, after looking for information on this comparison, they basically are the same motor and, basically have the same specifications. As I said, if the "bolt pattern" and gears match up with the gearbox, then go ahead and use it.
CGr.
CGr.
