Medusa Brushless motors..36-80mm

[yurkanip]

I discovered these motors today...on the buggy and monster forums..they seem to have a big following...with nearly the same dimensions of a 1521 1y, seems like a deal at $145. has anyone tried one of these in a fe boat?

If you know anything about them, feel free to give input.
Thanks.

here is the link.

http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail.php?prod=medusa3680&cat=59

[yurkanip]

Ok...have a little more info in these motors...for any who might be intersted. I called Medusa personally and spoke with one of the owners. He stated the 36-80 is almost identical to the 1521 neu, both in size, torque and resistance etc and they are in fact 4 pole motors. Very close in deed. They are USA products...everything is USA, but made outside of the country. 60,000 rpm bearings. Front endball is part of the housing itself..so the only part that seperates is the rear endball. They use abec 5 bearings vs neu abec 1 bearings. One step above neus bearings according to the individual I spoke with. That has to account for something knowing we are using american products to make up a motor. the 36-70 series are equivalent to a 1515 both in size and resistance etc.
All in all, they sound pretty damn good for a 115-145$ motor. He stated they are mainly picked up by plane and heli users...and some of these guys run them on 6-9s with no problem. He only knows of a few guys who have used them in boats but he said those individuals run them equally as well as neus.
Don't get me wrong I am convinced that neus are amazing..but just discovered this motor for half of the price.....makes me think. hhhmm....I will try one out.

[Steven Vaccaro]

I faxed them a dealer app a while back and didn't hear back from them, maybe I should look into it again. My question is a 1521 is rates a 1800 watts continuous, the 36-80 is rated for 1300 watts continuous, how are they the same?

[yurkanip]

Steve, thanks for the post. in my post on the descriptions I said they are almost identical not an exact copy. 1300 is pretty close to 1800 in terms of watts. Not the same yes I agree and maybe should have not used the term soo loosely, but close enough to do a side by side comparison. Also Given that they are also rated at 116 amps. In other aspects they are also extremely close. I don't know this company as I have just heard of them and spoke with the owner today. I posted the info that was told to me by him. I say yes, contact them with another bid to sell the motors..I think they will be a hit. as said. I am going to try one, soon.

[Flying Scotsman]

A question who is Medusa Research and what other motors have they DESIGNED and built?

Douggie

[Steven Vaccaro]

yurkanip, I hope you dont think I was being wise. It wasn't what I was after. In terms of racing, 500 watts will make a big difference. But for fun running it will be just fine for most people. At the same time check out the Feigao 580L, its been running great for many people so far.

A question who is Medusa Research and what other motors have they DESIGNED and built?

Douggie

They have been around for a while. I visited their both at the Wram show in 2007. They have been making inroads in the car market.

[Flying Scotsman]

Steven, do they design/engineer and fabricate their motors?

Douggie

[yurkanip]

Steven..thanks for the post. I did not take yours as an insult at all, sorry that I sounded like it did.
I have looked at the feigao 580 motors as well. Seems that they are very close in terms of being around for 2 years in production. They are big in the Helicopter brushless market....most of these guys run the medusas on 6-9s in the big t rex copters. etc.

I understand that the 500watts can make a big difference....I see what you mean. My excitement was in the fact that compared to an equal size feigao...the medusa on paper looks much better.

Scottsman...In answer to your question about where they are made. I included that in my original post. I spoke with the owner, this afternoon and he said they are all made with 100% USA parts...but put together outside of the US.

Sounds very promising...Steven...do the 580L also use 60,000 rpm bearing?

[Flying Scotsman]

[QUOTE=yurkanip;75412]
Scottsman...In answer to your question about where they are made. I included that in my original post. I spoke with the owner, this afternoon and he said they are all made with 100% USA parts...but put together outside of the US.

Are you kidding. All the compenents are made in the USA????

Douggie

[RCprince]

500 watts is 2/3rd's of a horse power, that alot in term of electrical power. But I've been looking at Medusa for about a years now, I'm also reading up on some other motors which it's testers claim to put out up to 2700 watts these are 36 by 55mm motors.


Steve, isn't Medusa is your Neck of the Woods?

[crrcboatz]

Steven, do they design/engineer and fabricate their motors?

Douggie

Yes they do. I own one a 36x80 for my emaxx have not used it yet. I can post pics if someone will let me send them to do so. Go to their website and you will find the info on their afterburner motors, they design and engineer all their motors here in the usa.

Curt

[Flying Scotsman]

[QUOTE=Flying Scotsman;75416]

Scottsman...In answer to your question about where they are made. I included that in my original post. I spoke with the owner, this afternoon and he said they are all made with 100% USA parts...but put together outside of the US.

Are you kidding. All the compenents are made in the USA????

Douggie

The owner is whom? Your response is suspect.

Douggie

[raptor347]

I tested the 1509 equivalent last fall. What was on the paper didn't make it to the water.

If you're looking for an inexpensive 1521 replacement, go with the Feigao 580. So far, my 580 is working like a champ.

Just my .02, your milage may vary.

[yurkanip]

Thanks guys for the response on this post...

I have heard many good things soo far on these, and after talking with them in person...I have it, from the horses mouth so to speak.

Dougie.....why the instant defense? I feel like you are trying to start a fight over this post? And yes, directly from Medusa, the parts are made and designed in the USA as I stated, but they are built outside of the usa. as I stated. Question it all you want but as stated. I wrote down all of the info given straight to me from a phone conversation directly. call them if you want, 508-675-0200. They are in MA.

Thanks for the interest...and I will definately check out the 580 as well, as others have stated.

[crrcboatz]

[QUOTE=Flying Scotsman;75421]

The owner is whom? Your response is suspect.

Douggie

As usual your question is "suspect".!! Take the time to go to the site and if you are still in question, call them tomorrow, very nice people. IF you are not willing to do those two things well you will just be forced to live with it!!!

Curt