Is auto ESC timing proper for delta wind motor?

[zooma]

I am setting up a Q mono with a Leopard 4092 1480kv 3.5D wind motor, and Swordfish 220 Pro+ ESC on 6 cells. This is my first delta wind motor. My research here and elsewhere shows that delta wind motors like low timing as compared to wye wind. On my wye winds, I use auto timing if the ESC has that setting, and 5-10 deg if fixed only. I expect to use auto timing on the delta wind motor, unless advised not to. I am looking for practical experience from forum members. Thanks.

[Jamey]

Zooma, FWIW I run 3.75 degrees in my Seaking with that motor. Runs well but I need to do further testing at other settings to know anymore.

[RaceMechaniX]

If you have fixed timing try 5 Deg or less first. Make a short run and check temps. You can try upping the timing, but you will likely only get more heat and no more performance.

Tyler

[785boats]

I always use the Auto setting on the Swordfish ESCs for both Star or Delta motors.They always seem to run cooler than when you try to select a setting.

[zooma]

ok, still planning to use auto

[kfxguy]

Auto works the best for me with sf escs. No matter if they are delta or wye.

[ray schrauwen]

I'm going to try this in one boat since any specific timing settings will not let me get 6+ laps out of it. If that doesn't work, the motor may be on the way out.

[zooma]

Auto works the best for me with sf escs. No matter if they are delta or wye.

Thanks. I was hoping to here that.