Upcoming Castle Outrunner Motors - RC-Monster Forums

Metallover · 03.04.2009, 08:09 PM

I would guess if you put some screen or mesh of some sort over all the holes then that should protect the motor enough. I don't have any cover on mine and I don't plan on putting any cover on. With the motor spinning the rock would have a tough time getting in there. Besides, if the motor does get ruined, it would be an excuse to get a castle outrunner. I would definately put mesh on that. I doubt warrenty would cover that.

Pdelcast · 03.04.2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Metallover

Besides, if the motor does get ruined, it would be an excuse to get a castle outrunner.

Like you really need an excuse.

sikeston34m · 03.04.2009, 08:24 PM

Do these motors have a 5mm shaft and 25mm bolt spacing?

I've ran alot of different "land vehicle" outrunner setups and I've never had a motor fail because of debris.

With the E maxx and the E Revo, the motor sits toward the front of the platform and in the middle. It seems to be pretty protected there from UFO's.

I can see how some setups would be more at risk. Such as being low, in the back and center. That's like dirt central.

Pdelcast · 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sikeston34m

Do these motors have a 5mm shaft and 25mm bolt spacing?

I've ran alot of different "land vehicle" outrunner setups and I've never had a motor fail because of debris.

With the E maxx and the E Revo, the motor sits toward the front of the platform and in the middle. It seems to be pretty protected there from UFO's.

I can see how some setups would be more at risk. Such as being low, in the back and center. That's like dirt central.

The 30mm and 34mm motors do have 5mm shaft and 25mm bolt spacing. The larger motors have 6mm or 8mm shafts, and the smaller motors (22mm) have 3.2mm shaft.

One of the issues with outrunners is that the magnets are hanging way out -- they tend to collect stuff we would never think they would pick up... there are literally billions of little iron filings in streets and alleys everywhere (shed from cars...)

himalaya · 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Metallover

I don't have any cover on mine and I don't plan on putting any cover on. With the motor spinning the rock would have a tough time getting in there. Besides, if the motor does get ruined, it would be an excuse to get a castle outrunner. I would definately put mesh on that. I doubt warrenty would cover that.

That's why your outrunner still survives, I toasted mine(Align 600L) in my 8ight-T after I covered all the vent holes to keep the inside clean. Outrunners' coil seems having really hard time getting heat out.--- they fit open air use only.