Brushless in combat

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by GregMcFadden, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. GregMcFadden

    GregMcFadden Facilitator RCWC Staff

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    all, I spent some time to put to paper my thoughts and experience playing with brushless motors in a wet (aka combat) environment. Take a look here and shoot me some comments.

    http://www.rcnavalcombat.com/rcnavalcombat/FileManager/ViewFile.aspx?id=519

    thanks
    Greg
     
    GregMcFadden, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. Mark

    Mark Active Member

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    any luck with getting hold of tug?
     
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    He was on the MWC southeast email group this evening emailing.
     
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  4. JustinScott

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    Interesting read... I will still stick with brushed motors, however if I ever build something small (subs have always interested me) they will be on top of the list.
     
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  5. crzyhawk

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    I'll definately be looking into them for my wind class ice breaker, perhaps for my heavy cruiser as well.
     
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  6. webwookie

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    I haven't done any RC-related projects using brushless motors in quite a few years (somewhere around six or so years if I'm not mistaken) so I'm a bit rusty on the internal clearances but do you know if it would be feasible to coat the various corrosion-prone components with something along the lines of Scotchkote prior to use without negatively impacting performance?
     
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    seems to me that it would unbalance the armature. I know on the rc car motors they would balance the armature.
     
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  8. GregMcFadden

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    I would dip mine in aeroplate oil and occasionally spray on more.

    you might be able to coat them, but some of the clearances can be quite narrow.
     
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  9. Droidling

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    In this type of motor the armature does not spin, so there should be no issue with balance.
     
    Droidling, Sep 28, 2008
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