CD-ROM motor question
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CD-ROM motor question
I am new to brushless and was interested in the cdrom motors. I was wondering if the cdrom motor could be ran stock after removing it from the cdrom drive? Or do you have to do the winding and magnet upgrades to get the power needed fo flight?
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Von
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Von
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RE: CD-ROM motor question
Hi Von,
you always will have to redo the winding. The magnets can be left, but new and stronger magnets are always better than the original magnet ring.
Have fun, Holger
you always will have to redo the winding. The magnets can be left, but new and stronger magnets are always better than the original magnet ring.
Have fun, Holger
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RE: CD-ROM motor question
Umm,I fly a bone stock cd motor on a pico tiger moth using a 9X7 prop.I don't think it would fly anything heavier. I remember some body on ezone did some tests on a stock cd motor,and got more thrust than they thought they would.However,they are not hard to rewind,and replace the magnets.Cheep too!!!!
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RE: CD-ROM motor question
Thanks guys.
A couple more questions on the motors. Where to find the magnets? and is there any where on the internet that explains the specific method and winding of the motor? I have a slowstick I would like to put one on.
At any rate these motors sound very cool.
Thanks again.
A couple more questions on the motors. Where to find the magnets? and is there any where on the internet that explains the specific method and winding of the motor? I have a slowstick I would like to put one on.
At any rate these motors sound very cool.
Thanks again.
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RE: CD-ROM motor question
gobrushless.com has everything you need,but you will probably need a gearbox to fly a slowstick with a cdrom motor. Tiger moths and sub 10oz planes seem to work best when using a cd motor in direct drive fashion.Also just look on the web for info,there is a lot out there.
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RE: CD-ROM motor question
Checks & tests to perform BEFORE connecting your newly wound cd-rom / lrk motor to controller and batteries, they may save you from frying/toasting your €€€'s controller:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240993
This thread is active, people are still posting their tips and tricks, might be a good idea to subscribe to it.
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=240993
This thread is active, people are still posting their tips and tricks, might be a good idea to subscribe to it.