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19 Jun

RC Electric Motor Questions Answered

Do you have questions about RC Car Motors, RC Truck Motors, RC Boat Motors? Well here’s some information about Electric RC Motors.
Big “Comm” & Small “Comm” Generally speaking, big commutators provide more torque while the regular size commutator provides more rpms. Big comms: high load, high current applications, good for Off Road racing. Small comms: [...]

08 Jun

How do you do adjustable timing on an rc electric motor, and what does it do?

On an rc electric motor, you can rotate the endbell counterclockwise. This increases the timing of the motor. The increased timing increases the amp draw of the motor. This gives you an increase in rpm but a decrease in efficiency and torque. Usually the motor is set from the factory to have the best balance [...]

25 May

Traxxas Velineon 3500 Brushless RC Motor – New Release

Velineon 3500 Brushless Motor
The Velineon 3500 brushless motor uses ultra high-temperature Neodymium magnets, high-speed ball bearings, and a precision balanced rotor for power and long-life. Since there are no brushes or commutator to wear out, the need for maintenance is virtually eliminated. The Velineon 3500 delivers consistent, high-power output, run after run.
Velineon 3500 Features

Ultra high-temperature [...]

23 Apr

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