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Speed Controllers

Old 12-13-2008, 10:20 AM
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Hi Guys
Iv Got a typhoon 6/20 brushless motor
just wondering what speed controller would suite that
maybe a dualsky 18a 20v....
or
jamara magnum 25amp

thnks guys
much appreciate ur help

Old 12-13-2008, 12:20 PM
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That is a 100W max motor so anything over 10A-12A will be fine - Dualsky is a reliable brand name. A bit of headroom is good, but the Jamara 25A would be serious overkill.
Old 12-23-2008, 08:39 AM
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Hi guys i got a
dualsky 18a 20v
any body know how i can get the most power out of it and the motor iv got
iv wired it all up and now ready to fly only to find
i dont think with the power iv got it wont be nippy enough to hover

altogether with the
depron
batt
and the radio gear its about 350gs

any idea how to get more power
Old 12-23-2008, 08:43 AM
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i must add servos work great and constant power
Old 12-23-2008, 02:31 PM
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I don't know if this much power is safe for it but i-care seems to think 200W into an 8x3.8 is okay????

http://www.icare-rc.com/plettenberg_typhoon.htm

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