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Originally Posted by maxxdude1234
I quite agree Jato Killer. One thing I have always wondered with the brushless motors we use in our rc's is that they really can't be that expensive to manufacture. Brushed motors have far more moving and fiddly parts to manufacture and assemble than brushless motors. Surely, with the higher demands that I'm sure will come in the future, the manufacturing costs of brushless motors will dramatically decrease.
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Exactly. Look at how inexpensive you can find CDRom motors and fan motors. They crank those things out by the tens of thousands.
Admittedly, comparing a CDRom motor to a Lehner isn't a fair comparison, especially considering the magnets used, the windings in the stator, etc.
The motors we are playing with are very much a hybrid in terms of construction.
I have another brushless motor here in the shop I've been playing with. I'll post a picture of the motor and controller in a post or two. I'm at work right now and gotta get busy before I get busted!!
It's small, -5 amps at 110V. This sucker has some pretty serious torque. I tried to hold it with my hand and roll the speed control up, -that was a mistake!! OUCH!!!
I'll get back with you guys in a bit.