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Twin dewalt 18v. - 10.14.2010, 08:58 AM

I have a twin Dewalt 18v setup on my RCM/FLM Maxx with the Novak Heavy Duty ESC. With the 18volt motors you are adding a lot of extra weight, but the torque is enormous. Dewalt under rates its motors by about 50% for safety, leaving lots of room for higher voltage operation if you want. The thing about using the heavier duty motors is that you need to beef up your drivetrain to handle the power of these beasts. If you have ever used Dewalts 18v drills you know what I mean. You can gear it just about any way you like, and the motor will handle it. You just have to use common sense and watch your temps just like any other new setup. Sure its not the norm around here, but they are pretty cool to play with for the money you spend compared to brushless. I picked both of my motors up on ebay a few years ago for next to nothing, and they still run like new. A lot of guys have talked down using them, but they work great in the Maxx.

Oh and Kershaw Designs is a one man operation (Dan) and he is an alright guy. You treat him right and he will do the same for you. I have picked up a few things from him in the past with little issue. He even sent me the wrong spur gears once, and when I told him, he sent me the right ones and then told me to just keep the other ones. No extra charge for the mistake.


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