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08-25-2010, 09:15 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston
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|  Water Break In
Just wondering how long I should leave a motor running at quarter throttle in water to break it in. YouTube vid said a couple of packs. Does anyone break in their handwounds? I'm about to order up a 45T... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZWD5PwLvMM |
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08-25-2010, 09:43 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC   Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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Depending on where you pick it up, the motor may be broken in already. I break in all of mine. 10 minutes of break in is fine. Water doesn't actually help, except to remove the dust. |
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08-25-2010, 09:53 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston
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| Hand wound or Brushless?
Good to know! I was just thinking about HH 45T hand wounds! I am at a toss up between a good hand wound brushed versus a sensored 21.5T brushless motor. Which motor will last longer and perform better? I will be using a Sidewinder on 3S. |
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08-25-2010, 10:06 PM
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| owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down!
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The brushless motor will have a much longer service life. Performance is really a personal preference. Both will have great power and feel to them. Since you are using the sensorless Sidewinder, the brushed motor will have worlds better low speed control.
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08-25-2010, 10:12 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, Washington
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Water will actually seat most brushes quicker, but its pointless now since you can cut the comm. A quick squirt of motor spray at the halfway point and with 30 seconds to go helps.... Most companies that sell handwounds pre-break them in.....I know John does, as do I and Fantom.... Later EddieO |
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08-25-2010, 10:14 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston
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Ahhh thanks for clearing that up. Didn't know the Sidewinder was sensorless. Looks like I'll be staying with a brushed system!
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08-26-2010, 08:36 AM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: hillsborough
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for brushed throw a good handwound in it, cant go wrong
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