What is best timing for Fightercat 3126 motor 2200kv

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  • monojeff
    Moderator
    • Nov 2010
    • 2562

    #1

    What is best timing for Fightercat 3126 motor 2200kv

    I have not yet run this motor and would like to know timing range for this motor from people actually running 1.
    It is 3126 2200kv

    I have tried bench testing other motors but don't hear much difference when adjusting timing to see what runs smoothest.
    Maybe I'm doing it wrong?
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  • Brushless55
    Creator
    • Oct 2008
    • 9488

    #2
    I think these like 15* Jeff
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    • keithbradley
      Fast Electric Addict!
      • Jul 2010
      • 3663

      #3
      I run 5 degrees.
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      • monojeff
        Moderator
        • Nov 2010
        • 2562

        #4
        Keith do u run 5 on all the out runners?
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        • carlcisneros
          Fast Electric Addict!
          • Jan 2010
          • 1218

          #5
          Those should be run around 5-10Deg

          5Deg is a very good timing for them tho.

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          • Brushless55
            Creator
            • Oct 2008
            • 9488

            #6
            I think the site recommends 15* but I'm not sure what the gains would be?
            and I know some outrunners like even higher
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            • ray schrauwen
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2007
              • 9471

              #7
              Even though it is an outrunner, it is high KV so, I'd side with Keith since he is fairly experienced with these motors @5*

              Anyone else try 15 or higher??
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              • keithbradley
                Fast Electric Addict!
                • Jul 2010
                • 3663

                #8
                Originally posted by monojeff
                Keith do u run 5 on all the out runners?
                No, the larger, lower kv motors like a little more. I ran my 3740s at 10 degrees.

                I ran the 2200kv 3126s in an ekos twin with twin castle ICE ESCs (before they made the marine versions) and data logged them. On 5s it ran 70's, with a best of 74mph. I tried higher timing and saw an increase in current draw and heat, but a decrease in speed.

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                • monojeff
                  Moderator
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 2562

                  #9
                  Thanks Keith sounds about right from what I know of other similar motor out runner or not higher timing isn't always the answer.
                  Keeping temps down is always important.
                  Why push it for a 1 or 2 mph gain its just not worth it.

                  I have the monster 2000kv motor also suspect 5 would be good for that 1 also?
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                  • Brushless55
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                    • Oct 2008
                    • 9488

                    #10
                    Originally posted by monojeff
                    Thanks Keith sounds about right from what I know of other similar motor out runner or not higher timing isn't always the answer.
                    Keeping temps down is always important.
                    Why push it for a 1 or 2 mph gain its just not worth it.

                    I have the monster 2000kv motor also suspect 5 would be good for that 1 also?
                    interesting but some are finding out that higher timing on this outrunner is better
                    again some outrunners like the high timing thing
                    taken from FC website..

                    "Finally had a few runs on it and am able to give a short review. Excellent motor for the money! I run one in the Bling Rocket, 4s, 180esc, and a M445
                    prop. Runs low 50mph and amps are below 160. The heat was a little high, only because I had timing set at 15. Once I bumped it up to 22, it came
                    down alot.
                    rnrnAlso have one in the C/F Fighter Splat that I will be running a 5s 3300mah Lipo. Results to come shortly. rnrnI gave the motor a 4
                    star, only because in my opinion nothing is a 5 or perfect for that matter.rnrnGunny"
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                    • monojeff
                      Moderator
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 2562

                      #11
                      I just don't understand how to know what to put these motors at obviously can start low and move up with some testing and see where it goes.

                      Scares to me play with it to much I'd rather go with what is known to work.
                      I do not want to burn up a motor in 1 of my scratch built hulls to much time invested.

                      How do u know what to high or to low timing would be?
                      Also know it depends on the setup and prop.
                      So many variables and room for error!
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                      • Mattwarner
                        Senior Member
                        • Aug 2011
                        • 487

                        #12
                        Well this is interesting as I have twin 3126's in my rivercat (1600kv) and they are set at 15' but first run with 45mm props and they were very hot (couldn't touch) I will try 5' as suggested

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                        • keithbradley
                          Fast Electric Addict!
                          • Jul 2010
                          • 3663

                          #13
                          There is always the possibility that an ESC's timing could be poorly calibrated.
                          However, the person who posted that review was completely green to FE. That was his first boat, and first motor he's ever ran. I also don't recall which motor he was running...if it wasn't a 2200kv, his review would be totally irrelevant.

                          I'm not sure why you would post 2nd hand info from an inexperienced user that is in conflict with the advice already given. It just makes it confusing for the op. If you don't have personal experience, its best to defer to those who do.
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                          • boater57
                            Junior Member
                            • Feb 2012
                            • 23

                            #14
                            Now I'm confused and I thought I had this part down. I got a 2200kv outrunner from fightercat, the motor page said these were suggested 30 degrees timing. My sk120 esc only goes into the 20s so that is where its set. My other outrunner is a t500 in a P1 KOS. I think I read on here 15 degrees. Are my timing settings in the ballpark?

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                            • monojeff
                              Moderator
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 2562

                              #15
                              Keep us posted Matt on how it goes.

                              Keith what's the largest prop you have ran on this motor and had ok temps?
                              I am not sure what an ok temp is on these motors?

                              Hoping I can spin close to a 447 for my modern 1/10.
                              If the smaller motor won't handle it certainly hope the larger 2000kv will!
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