Repairing motor wires

[basslord1124]

First time I have had to do this.

So I've been stripping the electronics off my crashed SuperBee (it was lost out in the woods at our RC field for quite a few months). Checking through the motors and they work fine from when I tested them. But NOW, upon closer inspection I am noticing that the rubber coating outer material from the motor wires was shredded in some spots (no doubt from brush, thorns, etc) and the wire was exposed. So here I am, putting on some heat shrink tubing in any exposed areas that I see. The brush and thorns were really trying to eat my plane! And I bet my servo wires suffered the same fate.

 

[Merv]

I am, putting on some heat shrink tubing in any exposed areas that I see.

I have also used heat shrink and tape to cover exposed wires, works great.

 

[Gazoo]

First time I have had to do this.

So I've been stripping the electronics off my crashed SuperBee (it was lost out in the woods at our RC field for quite a few months). Checking through the motors and they work fine from when I tested them. But NOW, upon closer inspection I am noticing that the rubber coating outer material from the motor wires was shredded in some spots (no doubt from brush, thorns, etc) and the wire was exposed. So here I am, putting on some heat shrink tubing in any exposed areas that I see. The brush and thorns were really trying to eat my plane! And I bet my servo wires suffered the same fate.

I was able to rewind a motor with wire I bought off of eBay. Mine was a blue wonder but it might work for you too. Sounds like your motor is working but may not be for long. If you ever want to give it a try, I found some resources on RC groups on rewinding. Let me know if you want to try. Totally not an expert but I might be able to help.

In hindsight though, it's not really worth it unless it's just for a personal challenge to say you can do it.

 

[Merv]

If you ever want to give it a try, I found some resources on RC groups on rewinding. Let me know if you want to try.

I've got a motor to rewind, please point me to your resources

 

[Gazoo]

Good information on winding schemes:
http://www.bavaria-direct.co.za/info/

Information on wire size and wraps:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?2937078-Rewinding-motor

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rewinding+a+brushless+outrunner

I know it's a lot to go through. Winding the motor was actually pretty easy. I may be able to answer specific questions. Again, not an expert by any means.