turnigy trackstar motor

[701 Technique]

HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : Turnigy TrackStar 17.5T Sensored Brushless Motor 1870KV

Anyone have experience with these cheap motors? I am not a rich man so please don't give me shit about buying Chinese. I know "you get what you pay for" and that you take a risk with hobbyking. Just would like to know if anyone has ran these motors and if they are reliable at all. Thanks.

[Meatwad]

It really depends on what you're planning on doing and final motor rpm. The older trackstar 1/8 2pole motors would toss rotor magnets if the rpm was too high. Apparently the newer stuff is built better.

Usually when I buy cheap chinese, allowing some headroom has worked well for me. Basically buy too much motor/esc for your application.

[701 Technique]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

It really depends on what you're planning on doing and final motor rpm. The older trackstar 1/8 2pole motors would toss rotor magnets if the rpm was too high. Apparently the newer stuff is built better.

Usually when I buy cheap chinese, allowing some headroom has worked well for me. Basically buy too much motor/esc for your application.

Any idea of a cheap brushless sensored speed control that would work for crawling? I was just gonna use a vxl but I have been reading that they do not work so well for going slow, even with a sensored motor.

[Meatwad]

The problem with the cheap Chinese esc's in this regard is the drag break. The ones I have max out at 30% drag, just be aware. Most use the same type of programming handheld box too. Other than that they work well for sensored or sensorless crawling and go fast applications.

Been hearing a lot of good things about the lt4... http://www.brushlesshobbies.com/

[701 Technique]

Originally Posted by Meatwad

The problem with the cheap Chinese esc's in this regard is the drag break. The ones I have max out at 30% drag, just be aware. Most use the same type of programming handheld box too. Other than that they work well for sensored or sensorless crawling and go fast applications.

Been hearing a lot of good things about the lt4... Brushless R/C Buggies, Trucks, Helicopter, Electronics, Transmitters, Parts & Accessories Store

Sweet I'll have to check that out when I get done working. A high percentage drag brake isn't a big deal for me. Muchos gracias for the info meatwad

[Meatwad]

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