BL Outrunner to replace brushed 400 inrunner
03-31-2007, 12:18 PM
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BL Outrunner to replace brushed 400 inrunner
I'm buying a Great Planes Yak 55 as my second plane (first powered plane - I have a glider) but want to move to brushless straightaway, after realising its benefits in my RC cars.
Anyway, what sort of outrunner (size and kV rating etc.) should I be looking at for a [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKVY7&P=ML]Great Planes Yak 55?[/link] Something fairly cheap but from a known brand would be nice.
I've been looking at Great Planes' [link=http://www.electrifly.com/powersystem/motors/motors-rimfire.html]Rimfire outrunners[/link] and am tempted, but which size should I go for?
Any help would be appreciated
Anyway, what sort of outrunner (size and kV rating etc.) should I be looking at for a [link=http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKVY7&P=ML]Great Planes Yak 55?[/link] Something fairly cheap but from a known brand would be nice.
I've been looking at Great Planes' [link=http://www.electrifly.com/powersystem/motors/motors-rimfire.html]Rimfire outrunners[/link] and am tempted, but which size should I go for?
Any help would be appreciated
03-31-2007, 08:03 PM
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RE: BL Outrunner to replace brushed 400 inrunner
You could also look at the E-Flite motors the Park 400 outrunner would be ok, but the Park 450 would bring that bird to life.
Also the Himax motors like the 2812 850/or 1080kv would be good.
You could get around on a 150 watt motor, but 200 watt would preform better.
If you really wanted to go cheap the towerpro/bp motors would do. The 2408-21 will put out 21oz of thrust and if your plane comes in at the 14-15oz mark it would fly nice. However if you wanted more 3D out of it I would step up to the 200 watt class.
Also the Himax motors like the 2812 850/or 1080kv would be good.
You could get around on a 150 watt motor, but 200 watt would preform better.
If you really wanted to go cheap the towerpro/bp motors would do. The 2408-21 will put out 21oz of thrust and if your plane comes in at the 14-15oz mark it would fly nice. However if you wanted more 3D out of it I would step up to the 200 watt class.
04-01-2007, 07:13 AM
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RE: BL Outrunner to replace brushed 400 inrunner
Brilliant... thanks for the reply.
I've had a look at some motors and have found these, which seem pretty close to the specs of the one you pointed out:
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20353
Would that be a good choice?
If it isn't, I'd really appreciate it if you/someone else could find me an outrunner on this UK site that you think would fit the bill nicely.
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...lectric+motors
I've had a look at some motors and have found these, which seem pretty close to the specs of the one you pointed out:
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20353
Would that be a good choice?
If it isn't, I'd really appreciate it if you/someone else could find me an outrunner on this UK site that you think would fit the bill nicely.
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...lectric+motors
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RE: BL Outrunner to replace brushed 400 inrunner
Try this one EMAX CF2822 http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20651
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20353
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=19786
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20045
these will all fly your plane. Look at the amp draws on them and prop sizes and make sure your batteries will handle the specs it calls for.
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20353
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=19786
this one http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...d.asp?id=20045
these will all fly your plane. Look at the amp draws on them and prop sizes and make sure your batteries will handle the specs it calls for.
