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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => DC Motors (Brushed) and Speed Controllers => Topic started by: hama on September 27, 2016, 08:46:10 pm

Title: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: hama on September 27, 2016, 08:46:10 pm

Hello!
I have two 500E that has run happily from M-tronics viper 15 for a couple of years. I have had some problems with them now and would like to try the Action range for a change. There are two 20amp esc as far as I can see, one is stated for 7-12 pole motors. How many poles are the 500E??
Thanks in advance!
Hama

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: Stavros on September 27, 2016, 09:29:49 pm

Economy motor with low current drain. Ideal for most scale model boats and one of our most popular motors
Specs
Nominal voltage 12 V Operating voltage range 6 ... 12 V No-load rpm 12000 min
No-load current drain 0,4 A Current drain at max. efficiency 2 A Current drain when stalled 10 A
Length of case, excl. shaft 50 mm Diameter 35,8 mm
Shaft diameterr 3,17 mm Weight 158 g

That's what I have found out I am SURE Mr MIlbs will be along shortly and advise you accordingly


Dave

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: inertia on September 27, 2016, 10:57:48 pm

P79.
DM

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: hama on September 28, 2016, 06:30:28 am

Thanks Dave no:1! Yes he came to rescue, Dave no:2.
Ok, so you say I can use the P79 that's good to know. It says on their site its suited for 380-400 motors but I guess you if anyone should know!
It's out of stock at the moment, I guess the P80 should work too if needed?
I don't want the P79S or P80S then?
Thanks very much for your help Dave and Dave M!
Hama

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: inertia on September 28, 2016, 08:20:46 am

P80 will be fine. You don't need the P80S for 5-pole motors.
DM

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: hama on September 28, 2016, 09:37:54 am

Thanks again! :-))
Hama

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: Klunk on September 28, 2016, 04:48:34 pm

http://www.gtmbc.org.uk/engines.html

P's my normal source for this info is not available at present!

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: Subculture on September 29, 2016, 12:32:20 pm

Just fit an FR40- job done.

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: inertia on September 29, 2016, 05:37:38 pm

Quote from: Subculture on September 29, 2016, 12:32:20 pm

Just fit an FR40- job done.

I think you'll find that the OP specified "trying an ACTion ESC for a change". A second, more careful read of it will verify that.
While there is no doubt that the Microgyros FR40 is a fine example of the genre (I have one myself), it isn't an ACTion one.
I know, because I make those.

Hama
P79 will be back in stock shortly, or PM me and I can arrange for one to made up for you from service parts.

DM

Title: Re: SPEED 500E what esc?
Post by: hama on September 30, 2016, 03:14:03 pm

Very kind of you sir, but I'll either go for the P80 or wait for the P79. No hurry as I have to get funds first.
Have a nice weekend!
Hama