Setup for brushed motor?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GRAUPNER-SPE...item19ed891c2f
1) What amp brushed speed control would I need with this motor?
2) What size battery pack for both NiMh and Lipo?
3) Anything else needed for the motor? Says it is already geared.
1) What amp brushed speed control would I need with this motor?
2) What size battery pack for both NiMh and Lipo?
3) Anything else needed for the motor? Says it is already geared.
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That is a speed 400 motor. Anything over 15 amps should be adequate. 20 to be safe. Motor should actually run about 10 to 12 amps.
Side of box says 7-9 cells which would be NiCd or NiMh cells. That would be 8.4 to 11.8V. 2S to 3S lipo should work.
I am going to guess a 9X7 prop.
I would use a watt meter to insure that you are not pulling more than about 12 amps or you will burn the motor up pretty quickly.
I would recommend using LiPo batteries. Much lighter than NiXX.
This will work for 2-3 cells lipo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html
I don't know what kind of room you have in the plane but I would suggest something in the 1200 to 2100 mah range, depending on the plane and the space available.
Side of box says 7-9 cells which would be NiCd or NiMh cells. That would be 8.4 to 11.8V. 2S to 3S lipo should work.
I am going to guess a 9X7 prop.
I would use a watt meter to insure that you are not pulling more than about 12 amps or you will burn the motor up pretty quickly.
I would recommend using LiPo batteries. Much lighter than NiXX.
This will work for 2-3 cells lipo
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html
I don't know what kind of room you have in the plane but I would suggest something in the 1200 to 2100 mah range, depending on the plane and the space available.
Last edited by aeajr; 06-03-2014 at 07:52 PM.



