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Originally Posted by azjc
another option is to run a motor with a lower kv value
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Originally Posted by suicideneil
+1. Lower kv motor, plus that higher voltage and the same gearing will yield the same result, better even perhaps  |
I agree fully with the lower kv motor option. A much better solution than just gearing down a motor spinning way faster than it needs too. No need to spin the motor much more than 30K rpm in my opinion.
Adding voltage and just gearing down to attain the same top speed can help a little if you are having ESC temp problems, but really wont do anything for you as far a motor temp problems in my experience. It may actually cause motor temp problems from what I have seen.
Getting a motor of the proper kv range for the voltage you plan to run is by far the best solution.
Higher voltage, lower motor kv, and similar gearing will product the best results for lowering current (amp) draw.