what size motor to replace 540 brushed
11-02-2007, 02:00 PM
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what size motor to replace 540 brushed
I have a Thunder Tiger Windstar with 540 brushed motor , flew This wedensday and on third flight with battery fully charged ( 2100ma nimh 7 cell stick) motor lacked enough power to gain altitude, and upon landing motor was to hot to touch ( 35 amp ESC ) my guess motor is toast , what outrunner or brushless motor should I replace with
thanks for any advice cal 45acp
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RE: what size motor to replace 540 brushed
I'd look at a Feigao 540 motor at Hobby City (United Hobby) - you can fit a planetary gearbox or perhaps use the one you had your 540 brushed motor in. Choose the correct Kv to suit your gear ratio and prop.
