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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Pleasure boats, Sports, Race, Power and Leisure Boats: => Topic started by: Ben Tickle on October 29, 2010, 03:32:56 pm

Title: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 29, 2010, 03:32:56 pm
Hi,

With my apparition i noe have it fully functional, however i was wondering if i was going to go brushless what would an ideal motor be? Also what ampage of esc would i need?

Thanks

Ben
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: F1 madness on October 29, 2010, 05:13:09 pm
I would try a leopard 4070, 2200Kv on 4s lipo with a 42mm prop and run a 200amp esc.which im doing at the right price :-))
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: brodjack on October 29, 2010, 08:08:06 pm
Mine has a Medusa 3680-1600V2SE,will run on 5S lipo..and occasionally on 6S.Etti 150 Esc with extra cap. bank.
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 29, 2010, 09:33:35 pm
Hi,

Thanks for the advice! Could you please advise me where i can purchase either of these setups from?

Thanks

Ben
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: F1 madness on October 30, 2010, 09:03:10 am
The Leopard motors are from Astec models and hes got the cooling jackets aswell and also the motor mount for motors aswell
as for esc i can get you the esc at the right money
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 30, 2010, 09:37:59 am
Hi,

Ive spoken to the guy at astec models, he says that a 5xl motor is the one to go for and thats approximately £50. Which speed controller would i need for this?

Ben %%
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: John Mk2 on October 30, 2010, 12:01:03 pm
Go for the BEST one you can afford  ok2 As amps go what will hold a a lot will hold a little.
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 30, 2010, 07:25:02 pm
Hi John,

As you have helped me in the past, please may i ask what motor you have in yours?

aLso, what ampage esc are you running?

Cheers

Ben
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: John Mk2 on October 31, 2010, 06:23:01 am
Its out of the box  A.R.T.R  from Astec 2770kv motor Suppo 125amp E.S.C  35mm metal prop running on 4s 3000mah. I had to put 1.5 kilos of lead in to calm it down a bit :o As it kept taking  off !
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 31, 2010, 06:29:03 am
I think what i will do is first save then buy a motor from as tec and everything to mount it and cooling system and then i will buy a cheap esc from eith giant cod or f1 madness!

Ben


Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: John Mk2 on October 31, 2010, 07:11:06 am
Just make sure you program the E.S.C for the cell numbers/type , timing ect/ Or it might well all end in tears {:-{ Oh & DON'T over prop !
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 31, 2010, 07:39:39 am
Hi John,

My boat has a metal prop on it! I think its an octura 1 and it measures 3cm from one blade to the other. And regarding esc's i was going to either get a giant cod 200amp or one of f1 madness.

Thanks

Ben :D
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: John Mk2 on October 31, 2010, 07:44:42 am
 :-))
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 31, 2010, 09:17:35 am
Hi,

The only possible problem may be that the esc is not programmable but can accept lipo batterys from 1-7 cells?

Thanks

Ben
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: John Mk2 on October 31, 2010, 12:45:53 pm
My E.S.C can be programmed  From 4s - 8s. Ran it this morning & it's MORE than fast enough on 4s :o     
Title: Re: Apparition!
Post by: Ben Tickle on October 31, 2010, 01:58:27 pm
Hi,

i think if it can have 1-7 cells then it should be fine, cayse i dont want lipos sitting around that are not suitable for my boat:D

Ben