understanding FE

[steve-b]

Hello,
Is their a website that a newbee could visit that can explain motor size : ESC : batteries etc.
I asked a question yesterday about a 3060 kv motor using two 5000 2s 40c in series, and the answers i got were opposite of what i would have thought.
That motor should apparently use 2s, or 3s. I really dont get it.
I beleive what the guys are saying having much more expierence than myself, but i feel i need it explained to me in full... this is why i would like to get turned on to a website so that you guys dont have to type out a novel.
Any help would be great. ITS SNOWING HERE TODAY

Thanks.

Steve.

[ray schrauwen]

Ryan has spent much time compiling this info. I wish others would ask and read like you...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9069147/tm.htm

Yeah, we cancelled our race at Clariville pond, next week maybe.

[teach]

Not an expert but what I have read from those that are is 30k RPM is a good number to shoot for.

KV = RPM per volt. So 3060KV x 14.8V = 45288RPM. A bit to high.

It's just a little rule of thumb I use. Hopefully some of the studs around here can do a better job at explaining.

[teach]

That is a thread worth adding to my favorites!

[ED66677]

here is the FE bible!!! Thanks ReddyWatts if you need help on how to use it or if any doubt feel free to ask!

If your motor is given for 2 to 3S this is mainly because of bearing rpm limit and probably efficiency loss above a certain rpm.

As Teach wrote, 30000rpm is a good start!

[steve-b]

Thanks,
That thread is in my favorites,
I knew that someone must of had a simple, easy to understand read.

Thanks again.

Steve.

[steve-b]

Ray,
Do you have a map to get to Clarville? I would like to come down and check it out one day. Mabee join your club. Is that possible? I live in Barrie (not to far).
I have never raced against anyone except my brother for fun, and that was nitro, but we have both resently moved to the "DARK SIDE". (FE).
I onlyhave two FE boats right now, and not allot of gear, but ill get their.
Could you possibly let me know when you guys are running next. Again i would like to check it outbefor i commit to anything.

Thanks.

Steve.

[eboat]

It is just off the 427 at Finch

[eboat]

What electric boats you got ???

[steve-b]

I have a JAE 21, and an eagle sgx convert.