convert Windstar to electric
#3
Senior Member
RE: convert Windstar to electric
Any conversion is probably going to work around a brushless outrunner motor. 2M gliders are usually between 1.5-2 pounds so you'd look for a motor that'd put out 150-200 watts.
Some of those are advertised as "400" size based on the old brushed motors we used to use. Look at motors that just advertise their measurement among the ones that're 25 - 28 mm diameter. Find one that matches your budget and look at it's specs. It'll tell you what strength ESC you need from the constant amp and max amp rating. The specs will also mention the voltage range for the motor.
Here is an example of a "400" outrunner's specs of a suitable motor.
It'll provide the power the glider would probably require, about 155W.
It'll be just over 1" wide. (but would need about 1.5" room)
You'll need a 20A ESC at least, maybe a 25A to be sure.
You'll want either a 2 or 3 cell LiPo to fly it. Look for one that will fit your fuselage.
I'd start with a 1500-2000mAh 3 cell.
I've made plywood firewalls for a couple of conversions. They don't have to be thicker than about 1/8" to be strong enough.
Some of those are advertised as "400" size based on the old brushed motors we used to use. Look at motors that just advertise their measurement among the ones that're 25 - 28 mm diameter. Find one that matches your budget and look at it's specs. It'll tell you what strength ESC you need from the constant amp and max amp rating. The specs will also mention the voltage range for the motor.
Here is an example of a "400" outrunner's specs of a suitable motor.
It'll provide the power the glider would probably require, about 155W.
It'll be just over 1" wide. (but would need about 1.5" room)
You'll need a 20A ESC at least, maybe a 25A to be sure.
You'll want either a 2 or 3 cell LiPo to fly it. Look for one that will fit your fuselage.
I'd start with a 1500-2000mAh 3 cell.
I've made plywood firewalls for a couple of conversions. They don't have to be thicker than about 1/8" to be strong enough.
Motor Diameter: 1.1" (28mm)
Motor Length: .87" (30mm)
Shaft Diameter: 3mm
Shaft Length: .47" (12mm)
kV Rating: 950 rpm/V
Weight: 1.91oz (54g)
Input Voltage: 7.4-11.1V (2-3S LiPo)
Max. Constant Current: 14A
Max Surge Current: 20A
Max Constant Watts: 155W
Burst Watts: 220
No Load Current: .7A
Suggested Prop Sizes: 8x6 - 10x4 slow fly
Motor Length: .87" (30mm)
Shaft Diameter: 3mm
Shaft Length: .47" (12mm)
kV Rating: 950 rpm/V
Weight: 1.91oz (54g)
Input Voltage: 7.4-11.1V (2-3S LiPo)
Max. Constant Current: 14A
Max Surge Current: 20A
Max Constant Watts: 155W
Burst Watts: 220
No Load Current: .7A
Suggested Prop Sizes: 8x6 - 10x4 slow fly
#4
Senior Member
RE: convert Windstar to electric
BTW, you pretty much have to shop around for the motor first. Some retailers don't stock much of what they advertise. The motor is the starting point.
The hard part for a lot of conversions is the spinner/folding prop rig. An excellent place over the years for that stuff has been Esprit Models for me. http://www.espritmodel.com/
The spinner is the next thing after the motor. You need the dimensions of the motor and the spinner to get going.
The hard part for a lot of conversions is the spinner/folding prop rig. An excellent place over the years for that stuff has been Esprit Models for me. http://www.espritmodel.com/
The spinner is the next thing after the motor. You need the dimensions of the motor and the spinner to get going.
#7
Senior Member
RE: convert Windstar to electric
ORIGINAL: sawdust
An inrunner brushless might be a better fit. There is not much room in the nose of a Windstar.
An inrunner brushless might be a better fit. There is not much room in the nose of a Windstar.
sawdust, do you have a specific inrunner in mind? I've still got that glider waiting on a replacement motor. I frankly got tired of trying to outfit it and sorta felt like it was cursed as it'd eaten so many motors/gearboxes and so much money.
#9
Senior Member
RE: convert Windstar to electric
ORIGINAL: sawdust
Mega makes some great innrunners. Look at the 16 and 22 series. They do not need gear boxes.
Todd
Mega makes some great innrunners. Look at the 16 and 22 series. They do not need gear boxes.
Todd