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How to select motor for RC car

Started by rahimv, April 20, 2015, 11:49:13 PM

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rahimv

Hello Friends,

I am planning to build an RC car but do not have much idea on how to select appropriate motor / speed controller for it.
I am not looking for much speed (probably 10-15 km/h), but car should able to carry total weight load of approximately 2 to 3 kg. Power efficient motors would be added advantage!

I do not have much idea on where to start so any pointers would be much appreciated.

Thank You.

Nanu

....what scale of an RC car r u trying to build? Any idea...? whould be easier to recommend then...
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rahimv

Hello Nanu,

Thanks for the reply.
1/8 scale scratch built most probably. I could also consider 1/10 scale.

Thank You.

Nanu

anything between 60amps for 1/10 scale, and for 1/8 I recommend min 100Amp ESC.
And a matching motor, this is with 2S LiPo on the 1/10 and 4S or even 3S on the 1/8th.

Also consider ur gearing ratios.
DJI Mavic Pro :)
1/5 HPI Baja 5B SS (kit version) 26cc Gasoline.
1/7 Traxxas UDR + HWMax6
1/8 Ofna LX2e 2400Kv Converted from OFNA MBX2
1/10 Tamiya TG10 mk1 Impreza 1999
1/10 Tamiya DF-03RA   Impreza 2008
HK SmashShark 2070kv 4S Speed boat
XK A600 DHC2 Beaver
Wltoys A600 Heli

rahimv

Hello Nanu,

Thanks for the reply.

Any suggestion for the motors? Like T and KV?

Thank You.

iamahuman

It'd help us if you could specify the approximate weight and gear ratios.

To get an idea, take a look at 1:8 E-buggies and truggies.
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