Darin's Raptor P-Spec Rigger Build

[Darin Jordan]

1800kv? You had better sneak an AQ2030 in there and repaint in Proboat colors. Brian will likely lap the field anyways. Just having a little fun.

TG

I have no dillusions of trying to compete with Brian... Been there, tried that...

However... as far as the AQ2030 goes... I don't think I've ever tested an AQ 2030 that tested over 1900KV... Certainly none are anywhere near the 2030 rating... The last three I bench tested were all right at 1875KV...

The most recent DYN 1800KV motors (12-awg power leads, etc) bench test at 1880KV, and only pull 1.39A or so... The AQ's Idle Current is around 2.79A...

I ran the 1800 last season turning either a 1918 or 2018 prop (depending on how fast I felt I needed to go), and Brian was the only boat I couldn't out-run... and even there, it wasn't raw speed that gave him the advantage. 12-turns... yeah... My Temps were never over 110-degrees...

I'm going to be doing some data gathering on Friday during open water, using my OPC with the 1800 mounted up top, to see how it directly compares to the AQ option. If it goes as I suspect, there may be a blue motor on top of the Lawless for P-Ltd OPC come Sunday...

[Darin Jordan]

Heck, just set the timing at 25 degrees and screw on a 2018...

Jay... I actually ran the 1800 last season, using a 1918 or 2018, depending on how fast I thought I needed to go... Timing was set at 5-degrees, however... :)

[Darin Jordan]

What batteries are you using? Battery fit can be a problem with this hull. Can 5000mah size packs be used?

I am currently using a pair of Dinogy 6000 mAh 2S packs in series, just because I have them available. I usually run Thunder Power 5000 mAh pack. They have to be the soft-sided packs though, as the ROAR legal hard case packs are too tall.

I run a Castle ESC, stood up on it's side along the right side of the battery area, and lay the battery in along-side. Tight, but everything fits without being "snug"...

[ray schrauwen]

Darin, you are a wealth of information that I can not thank you enough for. Your testing and knowledge of both the AQ and PB motors is extremely appreciated!

I may be selling some AQ motors soon....

Where to buy the 1800kv PB motor with the new leads???? I'm worried if I buy one it will be old stock... Should I go OSE, Horizon hobby?? Is there a part # that says it's a new version??
That is a lot of difference in idle current!

[Darin Jordan]

Darin, you are a wealth of information that I can not thank you enough for. Your testing and knowledge of both the AQ and PB motors is extremely appreciated!

I may be selling some AQ motors soon....

Where to buy the 1800kv PB motor with the new leads???? I'm worried if I buy one it will be old stock... Should I go OSE, Horizon hobby?? Is there a part # that says it's a new version??
That is a lot of difference in idle current!

Don't sell anything just yet... See my response in your other thread...

Bottom Line: PB has decided to discontinue this line of motors... both the 1500 and 1800 versions. They are changing manufacturers and going with a different motor.

[ray schrauwen]

I hear you Darin, thanks a bunch.

[detox]

I am currently using a pair of Dinogy 6000 mAh 2S packs in series, just because I have them available. I usually run Thunder Power 5000 mAh pack. They have to be the soft-sided packs though, as the ROAR legal hard case packs are too tall.

I run a Castle ESC, stood up on it's side along the right side of the battery area, and lay the battery in along-side. Tight, but everything fits without being "snug"...

Thank you. I am going to rebuild my Raptor for better battery fit. I also have the fiberglass front sponsons to replace wooden ones.