Can I use this motor for the FT Bushwacker and Storch.

[Fidelite]

https://robu.in/product/a2212-10t-1...MI3YKa_rz33gIVipOPCh1pMgwTEAQYAiABEgIJLfD_BwE


I know it is not great quality but will it work for both planes?

 

[kdobson83]

That's a really generic motor, but if it's anything like the racerstar motor it'll do about 900grams of thrust with a 9050 prop running on a 3s battery. So it should fly both models fine. But I would go with something a little less generic. You can go with the racerstar brand on banggood.com, ships from China, and it's only 4.99 us dollars, if money is a factor for you that is.

 

[d8veh]

That's a very common cheap motor. There are different speed versions - 960kv (sometimes listed as 1000kv), 1400kv and 2200kv.

I think that the 960kv one would be better. If you look around, you should be able to find one as a set with 30 amp ESC and 10x4.5 propeller for around $10 or 700 rupees.

Here it is with the propeller. If you can't find the 960kv version, this one will work, but don't run it at full throttle for too long.
https://robu.in/product/a2212-1400kv-brushless-motor-30a-esc-1045-propeller-set/

 

[Merv]

I know it is not great quality but will it work for both planes?

I agree with @kdobson83 & @d8veh, that motor should work just fine.

 

[BS projects inc.]

uggghhhhh.... yeah that motor will get the job done but I REALLY think you should get the emax gt2215/09. It's an amazing motor and will last you twice as long.

 

[Merv]

It's an amazing motor and will last you twice as long.

That depends on how hard it hits the ground. I always used the cheapest motor that I can find, that will produce the power I'm looking for. I don't believe I have ever worn out a motor from to much use. It's an impact with the ground that ends their life.

 

[BS projects inc.]

That depends on how hard is hits the ground.

lol true

 

[sprzout]

I've used the 1000kv version of that very motor on my Nutball AND my Bushwacker. It flies great, better than the 1400kv Hobbystar, which was more of a handful than I wanted for the Bushwacker.

 

[Bricks]

That depends on how hard it hits the ground. I always used the cheapest motor that I can find, that will produce the power I'm looking for. I don't believe I have ever worn out a motor from to much use. It's an impact with the ground that ends their life.

This is where a better quality motor would actually save you money in the long run. I have a pile of cheaper motors with bent shafts that I cannot get replacement parts for. My Emax brand o myr better motors have never bent a shaft or given my problems except with one where it dove straight down wide open and hit blacktop. Found the parts shaft broke and it is back to flying.

 

[Merv]

I have a pile of cheaper motors with bent shafts that I cannot get replacement parts for.

I agree, to a point. When you hit hard enough, something is going to break. Making the shaft harder will just move the breaking point somewhere else. I build my planes so hopefully the power pod gives way first. I replace a lot of power pods and occasionally have a bent shaft.

Regarding bent shafts, you can easily make your own if you have blank stock that is the correct size. An electric drill, a dremel and a steady hand is all you need.