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Old 05-31-2013, 05:25 PM   #1
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i want to go brushless but dont know what kv means. i see 2500kv and 3500kv and have no idea what it means can someone please help me out?

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Old 05-31-2013, 05:29 PM   #2
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Kv is rpm per volt...3500Kv x 8.4v = 29,400 rpm. High Kv=more rpm/less torque, Low Kv=lower rpm/more torque
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so the higher the number the faster the motor?
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Old 05-31-2013, 05:37 PM   #4
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so the higher the number the faster the motor?
What happens when you plug in a lower number in his equation?

Simple math.
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Ok cool thanks for your help
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Those are no load numbers.

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