In-runner vs outrunner, what`s the difference??
04-12-2005, 02:11 AM
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In-runner vs outrunner, what`s the difference??
Looking into buying my first brushless motor, I notice there`s some talk about in-runners vs outrunneres.
What is the difference here and why would you prefer one over the other?
Cheers!!
Flyby
What is the difference here and why would you prefer one over the other?
Cheers!!
Flyby
04-12-2005, 10:30 AM
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RE: In-runner vs outrunner, what`s the difference??
Outrunners have the coils on the inside and the magnets on the outside. The magnets are mounted on the inside of the can, and the can rotates with the shaft. Outrunners have more torque than "inrunners", so you can direct drive larger props. This let's you eliminate the gearbox normally used with "inrunners", which is noisy and lossy...
