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tyrewq · **overpower -** 11.17.2005, 09:18 PM

hi, what happens if you apply 20 cell power to a feigo 8L (max 14 cell) motor? does it just heat up or will get broken somehow?

coolhandcountry · 11.17.2005, 10:08 PM

I not sure on 20. I have seen one on 18 cells. It screams. It is peepy.

tyrewq · 11.17.2005, 10:39 PM

i'll be trying it after my batts arrive. if it breaks i'll replace it with7xl

squeeforever · 11.17.2005, 11:17 PM

i wouldnt even attempt it. it willl most likely overheat and thermal if it doesnt just fly apart from to many rpms.

squeeforever · 11.17.2005, 11:22 PM

so your gonna run 20 cells on a 7xl? i would recommend a 8 or 9xl if thats the case.

tyrewq · 11.17.2005, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by squeeforever
so your gonna run 20 cells on a 7xl? i would recommend a 8 or 9xl if thats the case.

specs say 7xl could handle 16, the 8 could handle 14. guess 7xl got higher torque?

RC-Monster Mike · 11.17.2005, 11:56 PM

For sure the 7xl has higher torque. Be careful if you over cell these motors. If it draws too much power, it will damage your speed controller. The 8L could handle some high voltage for a bit, but it is far from ideal. If you want the power of 20 cells, get a motor that can handle it(as sguee mentioned, the 8xl or even better, the 9xl).

tyrewq · 11.18.2005, 12:12 AM

man, i wish there's a mini transformer that i could plug in there so it will convert the 20 cell voltage to 14 cell but runs longer because it's 20. kinda like the volume units on radios.

Serum · 11.18.2005, 04:07 AM

Possible.. just limit your esc on the transmitter. that is the best way to do so..

but that motor is way too hot for 20 cells..!! it will reach a very un-efficient state, and it will get burned or the controller will die because of the high current it takes.

nbcaznmaster · 11.18.2005, 07:43 AM

one word...DONT

tyrewq · 11.19.2005, 02:21 AM

i've just removed the 8L and installed the 7XL and added a taller pinion. it seems to accelerate faster, and when i rev it up at the work bench the chassis seems to hum at 14 cells :)
can't wait for my additional cells to arrive
it also took me 2 hours to connect new deans to the motor :( . is there a solderless clamp type alternative to deans?

Serum · 11.19.2005, 09:09 AM

you use deans between the speedo and the motor?

tyrewq · 11.19.2005, 09:54 AM

it was originnally designed with deans everywhere

Serum · 11.19.2005, 10:15 AM

how does it use the deans then? one for each of the three wires?

tyrewq · 11.19.2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by Serum
how does it use the deans then? one for each of the three wires?

yup