[NSRCA-discussion] E-Question HXT motors

[Bob Kane]

I'm going to use a Great Planes Rimfire 63-62-250 in my Integral.  I have tested it and it is in the same ballpark as the "designer" motors.  The only caution I would throw out there is unless you have a solid basic understanding of electric circuits and access to a wattmeter, you are better off copying a successful setup (including the prop). A fueled motor will tolerate a too-large prop by not delivering enough power and a too-small prop by spinning faster.  An electric setup will create a fuse somewhere in the circuit if the prop is too large, and you are wasting potential power if the prop is not large enough. 

The motor will be controlled with a Castle HV85 controller and power supplied by Thunderpower packs.

 Bob Kane
getterflash at yahoo.com



----- Original Message ----
From: Anthony Abdullah <aabdu at sbcglobal.net>
To: General pattern discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 12:04:36 PM
Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] E-Question HXT motors


As I am doing my research into the world of electric pattern I have come across the HXT line of electric motors. It appears that the HXT 63-64 B230 is a fraction of the cost of the comparable AXI motor ($60 vs.$200+) with very similar performance numbers, physical dimensions, etc. In fact, according to the info I saw it is even 12 grams lighter.
 
Being a realist I have to ask the question; what's the catch? Will it burn out after three flights, does it run excessively hot, does it smell like bacon? I don't get it. Is it just a cheap Chinese knock off, a very good value, or both? What I really want to know is, is the motor viable for F3A pattern?
 
I appreciate any information you guys can provide, particularly from those who have used them or seen them run.
 
Thanks a bunch
Anthony


      
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