Category: Tech Tip – Motor

RC motor: 380 VS 390/395 motors for RC boat

On a direct drive RC boat, a 380 motor can produce much higher RPM. However,…

RC Tech Tip Video: determining the motor current draw

This video shows how to test and find out the current draw of your motor…

RC Tech Tip: What brushed motor should you choose for your direct drive RC boat?

Direct drive is the most common drive train type for entry level RC boat. There…

Troubleshooting ESC/motor

This video shows a symptom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7smpihTXfi0 Potential causes: 1, improper ESC high point setup 2,…

AYK boxer practical issues

To prevent the dog bones from falling out, the most effective measure is to limit…

Cleaning brushless motor

A brushless motor is a very simple device with two coaxial parts, which are the…

How to tell if a motor is for 1:8?

A 1:8 motor looks like a 550 in size. However, with closer inspection you can…

Bypassing the pinion gear restriction

Pinion gear restriction is usually implemented on the motor mount. Take the Tamiya M03 as…

Tamiya Brushed ESC Turns and Voltage Limit

These are the rather "official" numbers: TEU-101BK: 25 Turns limit (60 A). 100% Forward /…

KV rating versus Turns

Technically there is NO precise conversion between Turns and KV. KV indicates no load performance…