Tech Tip – Motor

380 class motor on 1:10 RC

A 380-class motor is physically smaller and lighter than a 540-class motor. For lightweight 1:10 RC cars (e.g., those designed…

Small battery like the one shown (1500 mah 25c) is not going to have the power to push a modern…

Can smaller coreless motor accomodate 7.4V power? Our experience shows that MOST of them do NOT. They will die out…

TT01 has a very tight compartment for motor and gear. If you are using non-Tamiya pinion, make sure it is…

This is the back cover of the alloy mount: Note that there is a rather flat edge on the motor…

An outrunner motor is the most common type of brushless motor found in RC planes. In this design, the outer…

Applying silicone spray onto bearings immediately after running on wet track can prevent rust. Bearings are typically made of metal,…

Not really. If yours is a 17.5t or 21t, a fan for cooling is nice but not a must.

In terms of performance it is almost like a modern day 23T. The motor brushes are quite unique but are…

If you hang around the RC hobby long enough, you’ll eventually hear the old wives’ tale: “If you run 3S on…