motor

  1. W

    How to tell how quality a motor is????

    I need semi high quality motors for a 450 mm acro line of sigh quad (carbon fiber ) that is about 150 grams. I'm using a naze32 and spectrum race receiver. I need motors that are somewhat high quality but not over 20 dollars each. They need to have high torque and pretty high speed, how do I...
  2. C

    Motor Constraints

    Trying to Find Motor Hi all, This is my first post on this forum (any forum for that matter) and I am pretty new to this rc business. I am currently building a hovercraft for a competition, and am having trouble finding a motor that meets the given constraints. The motor has to be brushed and...
  3. C

    Motor Mount

    I'm working on a multi engine foamy. Its our first foamy ever. I need to mount the motors on the wings and I didn't think about it when we made the wing. So what's the best solution for mounting the motor? Wood, metal brackets???
  4. S

    HELP WITH FIRST QUAD

    I just built a new quad with a spracingf3 flight controller and I have a problem where motor 1 will randomly turn off when i give it power... , I have checked all solder connections... I have tried to flash cleanflight firmware to try to fix it but it says lost connection, and something about...
  5. H

    What kind of leads do I need to connect esc to motor

    I found some called banana plug is that what I need
  6. J

    Noob seeking help w/ motor/ESC/RX/TX problem - can't throttle to max

    Hi, I'm just getting into R/C, and am building a "towel" Delta-wing flyer, one mistake at a time. I've got fully charged lipos, an ESC that seems to be responding correctly, a receiver that appears to be working, and a motor that can maintain rpm only with the TX shut off, and only for a...
  7. GH0ST_DATA

    Motor not responding...

    Hi guys! :) I'm here because my motor (Flite Test Power Pack A, Emax MT 1806) is not responding, even at full throttle. :confused: I tried to calibrate my ESC multiple times, but it didn't work. My ESC is the Flite Test Power Pack A ESC (BL Heli - 12 amp). I watched "Connecting Electronics"...
  8. S

    Brushless motor shaking

    Hello, I am new to the rc world, so I decided to build the mini mustang, and now that I am finished with the built in was checking the electronics and something weird happens. I already did the throttle range adjustment for the esc, but when I try to start the motor at low speed it starts to...
  9. M

    3D Printed EDF Jet Engine

    Hello, Me and my friend designed a EDF jet engine, wich we printed out using a 3D printer. After assembly and testing we came to a conclusion that it is working pretty well. So we decided to build a bigger one. Currently the jet turbine measures 12cm (4.73in) and it is 22cm (8.66in) long. The...
  10. T

    Need help with upgrading/repairing my drone (mainly new Motors)

    Hello, first of all, I hope this is the right sub-forum. Second, I need advices for my Quadcopter. I built it pretty clueless a year ago from an instrictable, this are the specs: Hobbyking X580 Glass Fiber Quadcopter Frame NTM Prop Drive 28-30S 800KV with Prop mounting stuff Afro ESC 30Amp...
  11. H

    I have a weight problem.

    Outside the US us scratch builders have a very different foam board available. Among the differences is weight. Some have said it's as much as 30% heavier. My question is how can I compensate for the weight? I've built a Tiny Trainer and I know it will fly because if I throw it it has a lovely...
  12. FoamyDM

    1103 Racerstar Setup Help

    I could use your help. I have purchased two 1103 racerstar brushless motors for an indoor flyer to use at a winter scouting event building chuck gliders. I expect the gymnasium will give this plenty of room. However, I'm pretty sure I made a mistake buying these. Especially with these ESCs as I...
  13. G

    NEED SOME ESC AND MOTOR HELP FOR MY BLOODY BARON (USING POWER PACK B)

    I just ordered the flite test power pack B, I got all the electronics hooked up just fine with a lemon rx receiver but the motor is not working for some reason there are no esc beeps. I checked to make sure all the electronics are plunged into the correct channel and that the battery is working...
  14. D

    would versa wing fly with this engine?

    Hello guys, im new and just want to know if versa wing would fly with this motor. DYS BX1306 2300kv. Thanks
  15. M

    Motor Sizing Help

    I understand how diameter of brush-less out-runners gain more torque but i cant find anywhere what the height of the can helps with. If someone could enlighten me that would be fantastic!
  16. S

    Neo 400 1120kv on a Flinch 37" flying wing

    im new to posting and forums so bear with me. I had and old 3d balsa airplane that had a NEOdym 400 1120kv motor on it with a 25amp eflite esc. i turned a 10x7 apc prop with it. it ran off a electoflight 3s 20c 1200 mah battery. it still runs well on the bench. i was wondering if i could goto a...
  17. R

    Need help with motor and Plane!!!!!!!

    I recently just bought the motor in the power pack b which is the EMAX CF2822 1200KV MOTOR. I only have a 2 cell battery, and a good enough esc. However I really want to build the ft storch, or the bush wacker. But, I don't know if my motor and battery, and prop combo will work. In this case my...
  18. Z

    Model for A2212/13T?

    Hello! I have a A2212/13T 1000kv motor, that I removed from my crashed ( :( ) plane, and I going to build another but... I don't know how to choose, because I want to build a swappable one from the flite test, but I don't know wich model I can put this motor. And I'm a begginer on...
  19. G

    RC newbie here with motor problem (FliteTest Power Pack C)

    I'm taking the plunge into RC airplanes with the FT Explorer + Power Pack C. Everything is great so far, but I'm running into an issue with the Emaxx GT2215/09 motor. Basically, everything else seems to work -- receiver, ESC, servos -- but the motor either does absolutely nothing or else beeps...
  20. A

    Emax RS2205 motor issues

    Please watch my video and help me. Thank you in advance.