What size of motor to use in a Venom Creeper

[BLDROFTHINGS]

So i just got my venom creeper built, Im new to this so im not sure as to what kind of motor to use. but im deff going brushless with a 3 cell 2200 mah lipo. what kv should i use? and what is the difference between 18T 20T? I have to use a 540 motor. Any and all help would be great.

Would something like this work good? http://store.yahoo.com/yhst-62196343...2858-1200.html
Thanks

[crawl-o-matic]

why do you want to use brushless?

[BLDROFTHINGS]

From what i have heard and read, there easier to maintain and they run smoother

[crawl-o-matic]

Brushless motors work best where horse power is at issue, like high speed applications. Brushed motors work best where torque is king, like crawling.

IMO, a 35T brushed motor hits the sweet spot You can spend anywhere from $10 to $100 for a brushed motor. Obviously, the more expensive motors will give you way more options, such as choice of turns, higher efficiency, timing, longevity, and rebuild ability.

That being said, I run the $10 motors with no complaints.

[BLDROFTHINGS]

Thanks for the advice. Ill probably stick with brushed then. kinda sucks though cause i already ordered a brushless esc

[crawl-o-matic]

Some ESC's will run both brushless and brushed motors...which one did you get?


some links:

Tekin - Smarter, Smaller, Faster

Engine & Motor

Team Brood Racing

Crawler, Team Brood Racing

Holmes Hobbies / Holmes Bikes :: Motors :: Brushed

Novak's Brushed Motors

[BLDROFTHINGS]

Hobbywing Ezrun 35A-SL Brushless ESC for 1:10/12 RC Rock Crawler Burst 190A

[89lxmorepower]

I have a 35 turn tekin motor in my pig of a creeper it's a great motor plenty of torque and wheel speed matched to my novac rooster esc

[brianpeckham]

is there a way to run taller skinnier tires on a venom creeper to crawl over bigger stuff with the same 35 turn motor or would you have to change to a bigger turn for more torque?

[crawl-o-matic]

Nope, you'll have to send that one back.

Originally Posted by BLDROFTHINGS

Hobbywing Ezrun 35A-SL Brushless ESC for 1:10/12 RC Rock Crawler Burst 190A

[crawl-o-matic]

It all depends on your driving style...you'll have to give it a try and see if it's a good fit

Originally Posted by brianpeckham

is there a way to run taller skinnier tires on a venom creeper to crawl over bigger stuff with the same 35 turn motor or would you have to change to a bigger turn for more torque?

[BLDROFTHINGS]

Originally Posted by brianpeckham

is there a way to run taller skinnier tires on a venom creeper to crawl over bigger stuff with the same 35 turn motor or would you have to change to a bigger turn for more torque?

Dont do that. pizza cutters look horrible on a rock crawler.

[Charlie-III]

Originally Posted by brianpeckham

is there a way to run taller skinnier tires on a venom creeper to crawl over bigger stuff with the same 35 turn motor or would you have to change to a bigger turn for more torque?

WHile a taller tire will gain ground clearance, you also raise the CoG which sucks in climbs & sidehills.

Check out the Creeper forum and read the stickies, there is a ton of info there. RMD is about the best vendor out there for support & parts for the Creeper.