BIxler Motor

[Hamdhan]

Hi guys,

If I buy the Bixler KIT, which motor should I get?
Do I need shaft adapter or something?

 

[NickRehm]

This is the closest thing I found to the stock motor (I think) http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5431

But if you want more power, go for this and a 3s setup http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/ghmicrojetcomboghmicrojetv3gh20aesc-p-765.html

 

[pgerts]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5453__hexTronik_24gram_Brushless_Outrunner_3000kv.html
Seems to be a beast.
I didn’t believe my eyes when checking the wattmeter when trying out this motor.
+20 amps on a 24 gram ,motor – it is this one they call the blue wonder I suppose.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

No need to double post...

http://flitetest.com/forum/showthread.php?244-OFFICIAL-Bixler-thread!!!&p=7287&viewfull=1#post7287

MJv3...don't even consider anything else, just do it You'll thank me later.

http://www.graysonhobby.com/catalog/ghmicrojetv3brushlessoutrunnermotor-p-425.html

 

[NickRehm]

No need to double post...

http://flitetest.com/forum/showthread.php?244-OFFICIAL-Bixler-thread!!!&p=7287&viewfull=1#post7287

Yessir! The best motor out there for the price!

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Yeah, I mean unless you are ordering a bunch of other stuff too, by the time you buy a motor from HK for $15 and then pay shipping, you might as well have got this.

 

[colorex]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__5453__hexTronik_24gram_Brushless_Outrunner_3000kv.html
Seems to be a beast.
I didn’t believe my eyes when checking the wattmeter when trying out this motor.
+20 amps on a 24 gram ,motor – it is this one they call the blue wonder I suppose.

I want to bookmark this!

 

[pgerts]

By the time you buy a motor from HK for $15 and then pay shipping, you might as well have got this.

Kenya is not in the USA? Might take a while and some shipping cost to get the motor from grayson?

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Kenya is not in the USA? Might take a while and some shipping cost to get the motor from grayson?

The USPS ships air mail for no more than HK charges for EMS or Air Parcel shipments.

 

[Hamdhan]

EMS took 7 days from China to Here (like another 7 days for warehouse packing at HK) which is not THAT BAD! but 64USD is too much to pay for a 15dollar motor so...

If someone has an old one they can sell me with UPS shipping, maybe for the few hundred grams rather than 1KG.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

UPS shipping will probably be more then EMS...It'll need to be shipped USPS (US Postal Service) to get the cheapest rate. I did a quick shipping quote on usps.com and it'll be around $10 to Kenya if the package weighs less than a pound.

Check out the Grayson Hobby thread, Scott from Grayson Hobby is always responds and see if they'll ship US Postal international air mail to keep the price down.

 

[pgerts]

I normally pay 2,99 dollars to get a small motor from HK to Europe.
I have never got anything from the US close to that.

 

[bicyclemonkey]

yeah, for a single motor it's $2.99 for Air Mail to the USA too from HK.

 

[Hamdhan]

Thanks guys, i'll check out grayson hobbies. How long does standard air mail take?

 

[bicyclemonkey]

Thanks guys, i'll check out grayson hobbies. How long does standard air mail take?

USPS air mail is 7-14 days depending on location.

The "air mail" option from hobby king is different and takes a LONG TIME...don't get in a hurry lol.

 

[KKArioKA]

Hello guys !!

i bought the Bixler too, im waiting to get around the world to Rio de Janeiro ....

i bought this motor i hope it will fit (ppl of RCGROUPS recommended it) its very powerful and is a good hop up if you plan to carry a camera later ...

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=12919&aff=583764

 

[KKArioKA]

Just received my Bixler and im having a little trouble mounting the Motor in place.

the motor mount seems small for the space, and looks like it sits off center.

im planning to do a motor mount adapter with 1/2" tube glued to the fuse; and fix the wood motor mount with 2 side screws .... any suggestions ??

Its safe to scrape the excess of foam that compress the motor mount ? or the mount need it to have a peg to glue into it ? the casing of the motor is stuck with that excess of foam and its not turning freely if i push the mount to the rear end ...

PLZ HELP I NEED A SOLUTION !!!

 

[KKArioKA]

following up ...

here is the solution i came up with:

i did the PVC tube with 2 holes on each side, fits perfectly on the fuse (had to shave some foam off). I was a little worried about vibration so i cut 2 thin pieces of good rubber and glued in the carvings on the side of the motor mount, where my fixing screws will be attached.


i Hope it helps future Bixler pilots

 

[colorex]

Could you explain a little how you are going to do?

 

[earthsciteach]

Did you make the wood motor mount yourself? I'm assuming the pvc attaches in the motor pod. Is that correct? What prop are you using?