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killajb · 09.13.2008, 04:55 PM

I think the wattage issue may be due to different usage of the unit of measure (the watt). For example: I've seen where brushless systems provide EagleTree data indicating they produce upwards of 3000 watts using a NEU 15-series motor @ 6s.

However, there's no way I could install a 1515 NEU motor and 24v worth of batteries on my pocket bike and move at all or any real speed. But my 1200-watt motor will propel my pocket bike (with me on it) to 28 mph.

Perhaps someone else can chime in on this and explain the logic. Without trying to do calculations, I do know from experience with the permanent DC magnet motors that you could build a potent 1/5 scale vehicle with a 350w motor that's normally rated at 24v. I think the size and weight of the motor make it ideal for use and the fact that you can "over-volt" the motors to 48v without much harm since it's being used for a RC vehicle and not to haul someone around.

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killajb RC-Monster Carbon Fiber Offline Posts: 247 Join Date: Dec 2007	09.13.2008, 04:55 PM I think the wattage issue may be due to different usage of the unit of measure (the watt). For example: I've seen where brushless systems provide EagleTree data indicating they produce upwards of 3000 watts using a NEU 15-series motor @ 6s. However, there's no way I could install a 1515 NEU motor and 24v worth of batteries on my pocket bike and move at all or any real speed. But my 1200-watt motor will propel my pocket bike (with me on it) to 28 mph. Perhaps someone else can chime in on this and explain the logic. Without trying to do calculations, I do know from experience with the permanent DC magnet motors that you could build a potent 1/5 scale vehicle with a 350w motor that's normally rated at 24v. I think the size and weight of the motor make it ideal for use and the fact that you can "over-volt" the motors to 48v without much harm since it's being used for a RC vehicle and not to haul someone around.