Which Brushless for Magpie
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Which Brushless for Magpie
I need help choosing my first brushless system for my Mountain Models Magpie. I will be flying with CBP 750's NIMH. It has the GWS 350c stick mount motor now. I am not sure what the plane weighs. I will be flying it with floats occasionally too.
What brushless motor, esc and prop should I start with? What different size props should I order to try out?
I am looking at the Himax 2808/960 with a CC 10 esc and the Himax outrunner hc2812/850 motor. Not sure how this one will work because it's not gear drive.
I will include a pic just in case it will help.
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What brushless motor, esc and prop should I start with? What different size props should I order to try out?
I am looking at the Himax 2808/960 with a CC 10 esc and the Himax outrunner hc2812/850 motor. Not sure how this one will work because it's not gear drive.
I will include a pic just in case it will help.
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04-02-2005, 09:23 PM
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RE: Which Brushless for Magpie
You really can't go wrong with what Mountain Models recommends, that's for sure. They test their stuff, and don't publish it if it doesn't work. Gotta love that from a company 
Anywho, from the specs, I think the 2812-850 will be a pretty good choice based on how much power it can handle. 150 Watts will give you pretty decent performance on a plane up to 24 ounces. The battery and prop are a different question; I don't really know without more data from Himaxx... on the limits of the motor. Probably a 3S LiPoly at around 11 Amps, which is way more power than a typical GWS 350C setup. Still can't help on the prop, though...
Anywho, from the specs, I think the 2812-850 will be a pretty good choice based on how much power it can handle. 150 Watts will give you pretty decent performance on a plane up to 24 ounces. The battery and prop are a different question; I don't really know without more data from Himaxx... on the limits of the motor. Probably a 3S LiPoly at around 11 Amps, which is way more power than a typical GWS 350C setup. Still can't help on the prop, though...
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RE: Which Brushless for Magpie
Thanks for the reply. I don't want to switch to LIPOS yet. I want to run the 8 cell NIMH 750's on the brushless for awhile. I can't afford to buy the motor, esc and LIPOS all at once. I am not looking to make the plane a bullet, just want a little more power and better duration.
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RE: Which Brushless for Magpie
Little Screamers work great! Use 8 degrees down thrust. Flies straight and level at half throttle. Really climbs good at 3/4 throttle. AUW with 3s LiPo 15.7 oz.
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RE: Which Brushless for Magpie
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I need help choosing my first brushless system for my Mountain Models Magpie. I will be flying with CBP 750's NIMH. It has the GWS 350c stick mount motor now. I am not sure what the plane weighs. I will be flying it with floats occasionally too.
What brushless motor, esc and prop should I start with? What different size props should I order to try out?
I am looking at the Himax 2808/960 with a CC 10 esc and the Himax outrunner hc2812/850 motor. Not sure how this one will work because it's not gear drive.
I will include a pic just in case it will help.
amitysanimal
I need help choosing my first brushless system for my Mountain Models Magpie. I will be flying with CBP 750's NIMH. It has the GWS 350c stick mount motor now. I am not sure what the plane weighs. I will be flying it with floats occasionally too.
What brushless motor, esc and prop should I start with? What different size props should I order to try out?
I am looking at the Himax 2808/960 with a CC 10 esc and the Himax outrunner hc2812/850 motor. Not sure how this one will work because it's not gear drive.
I will include a pic just in case it will help.
amitysanimal
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