Decent motors

i know this is a broad question and it is probably a mater of opinion but, the next feather i build way in the distance it is i want to really fast and have lots of pshing power

so what is the best motor, or motor setup?

thanks alex

Depends how deep your pockets are :)

Probably Astroflights onto 4 wheel drive would be the best option for lots of speed/pushing power but also the most expensive by the time you consider a suitable speed controller and batteries capable of supplying the necessary current.

Next to that, a pair of gold motors driving either 2WD or 4WD would be a much less expensive option, as you could still use the likes of Electronize controllers to control it. One that springs to mind is Batterbot - it seems to have a good mix of power and speed running golds through 2WD so thats certainly a viable option.

After my exams Im gonna be trialling a system for a fast featherweight pusher using the Bosch 400 motors that were on eBay. Its slightly copying Shanes idea of using the 400s in a feather but instead of running direct drive to the wheels (which is what he has in mind), Im planning on driving my wheels through friction from the motor output shaft to add a bit of speed reduction. I have absolutely no idea if it will work or not as I havent calculated anything for it yet, but I hope it will :)

EDIT: I dont suppose anyone knows a rough figure for rpm of a Bosch 400 on 12V?

(Message edited by K_C_R on May 09, 2007)

Take a look at Graupner speed 900BB torque. Bonx uses these as well as I do, and with a single stage gear ratio of 5:1 @ 24v it will slam any feather into a wall.

I agree with Leo. I use astros, and they are very tempremental. Before you find all the little things to keep them reliable youve burnt out a couple in the process.
Depending on your money, Mag motors could be a possible solution - they are used in the featherweight BattleKits. Tony Booth uses EV Warriors for drive, and that works reliably too.

Bosch 400 @12V will do about 3300 rpm, and will have 400W nominal power.

Tony Booth uses EV Warriors for drive, and that works reliably too.

Not any more, think he snapped his 2nd EV Warrior shaft last weekend.

Mr Stu

I like the sound of using astroflights. :)

But do you like the sound of paying for them? :wink:

Not any more, think he snapped his 2nd EV Warrior shaft last weekend.

Lol, yeah I was gonna mention that too - was in the first fight of the weekend as well which was supposed to be a demo fight - extremely unlucky

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But do you like the sound of paying for them? :wink:

If I can get enough money I think I can wrangle them. Ill have to wait until I come up with a new design though. :wink: