I am thinking about these motors
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9070
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5655
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2110
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5385

Guys,
Very soon I will be converting an EasyStar to brushless.
SunLikeStar, Did the HXT 2835 (380S) 2200kv fit into the stock mount/space ?
How was the power ? was it just OK ? or a little overpowered ?
I intend to carry a small payload of camera and electronics so need something that can haul it all up

Atul, would also be great to know what you used for yours .

Thanks
Gaurav

Hi Gaurav,

I used this setup as below -

motor - http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5203&Product_Name=HXT_2835_(380S)_2200kv_Brushless_Inrunner

Esc - http://hobbycity.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2164

Prop - APC 6 * 4

Battery - I would say use a 2200mah or 1800mah. You can try both to correct the CG.

and this above motor is a perfect fit for the easy star. As if it was meant for it

Quote from: gauravag on January 24, 2011, 03:06:01 PM
Did the HXT 2835 (380S) 2200kv fit into the stock mount/space ?...

Its an awesome fit!! I use the same motor with a different brand name, but its the same. I am sure it will give you enough power to haul your electronics, I think upto 300 grams should not be a problem. The only catch is that as you are running a small prop you have to throttle up to get that much power, which makes the plane go very fast.
Thats why i am thinking about raising the motor mount and running an outrunner with 7 or 8 inch prop.
If you dont have a heavy payload then the 2835 2200Kv runs like a dream. You can fly slow fast vertical, what ever you want.

Ordered TR 28-26 1650Kv Brushless Outrunner and SF E-Prop 7x4 Prop. Will post result when the motor arrives.

The motor and prop arrived yesterday.
PFA pic of the motor attached on empty can of a permax 400.

My easystar with a new power plant, more power on half the current and still 50 grams lighter than my previous setup

I tried my new setup today, the plane is definitely flying much better than before, more thrust at less speed.
Only one problem, even tho i have not timed it in any way but i didn't notice any major improvement in flight time

((My easystar with a new power plant, more power on half the current and still 50 grams lighter than my previous setup ))

If you are using the same battery then you should get more time, if not double.

Jitender

thats what i was expecting, i am planning to time it properly tomorrow.

I love how the plane flies now, almost like  pattern flyer and if you want to glide; just go WOT for 30 seconds and the EZ will climb up to thermaling height, previously it used to take more than 1 minute for that.
But still not sure about efficiency of the motor. Is there any way i can do a static test without a watt meter or ammeter

What is the voltage the battery , type and capacity?

Jitender

3S 2200 mAh lipo 25C.
I think I have sorted this out. I did 1 minute runs with both setup, each time recharging the battery and checking how much charge i am putting back in the battery. After doing multiple tests i found out that at WOT this setup is 50% more efficient and at half throttle it is 30% more efficient than my previous setup. Very happy and satisfied by the results