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brian015 · 01.12.2011, 01:59 PM

much better.

And now we're waiting to see it installed!

Riko · 01.12.2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by brian015

much better.

And now we're waiting to see it installed!

quoted for truth!

Kcaz25 · 01.12.2011, 06:47 PM

I was hoping some one would get a picture of it beside a MMM. Its Xtra Large indeed. Still it will fit in my truck.

Pdelcast · 01.12.2011, 07:03 PM

For reference:

Top to bottom: 2833, 2028 (Baja motor), 1717, 1515, 1415, 1406

outlaw · 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

For reference:

Top to bottom: 2833, 2028 (Baja motor), 1717, 1515, 1415, 1406

Thats big

What is the "estimated" KV rating ?

Want one

Pdelcast · 01.13.2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw

Thats big

What is the "estimated" KV rating ?

Want one

The sample I have on my desk right now is 200kV.

This is a 1 turn WYE, eight pole motor.

01.13.2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

The sample I have on my desk right now is 200kV.

This is a 1 turn WYE, eight pole motor.

Will this sort of motor ever see retail?

outlaw · 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

The sample I have on my desk right now is 200kV.

This is a 1 turn WYE, eight pole motor.

Why Castle does always read my mind

Would it be possible to have this motor with a 1" shaft on both sides ?
And "made" for Cars with this KV rating

BrianG · 01.12.2011, 07:13 PM

Sheesh, that 2833 is huge! You guys really need to get into the 1:1 segment!

PS: You have a PM.

01.12.2011, 08:46 PM

Ohhh 2833! What are the plans for this motor? Gosh, I thought I had the biggest Castle Motor but now you go and one up me with that huge thing.

Team Pie 420 · 01.12.2011, 09:01 PM

SERIOUSLY you guys should go from R/C and diversify into full sized propulsion!!!

I have right now a 98 passport with 30 lead acids in it and a burnt brushed motor Im dien to go brushless with!!!!

Electron power has powered trains for 60 years when do we the people get to enjoy millions of miles of operation like Santa fe???
I have so many projects and not have the 30 grand A/C propulsion wants for there set up ><

Pdelcast · 01.12.2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Pie 420

SERIOUSLY you guys should go from R/C and diversify into full sized propulsion!!!

I have right now a 98 passport with 30 lead acids in it and a burnt brushed motor Im dien to go brushless with!!!!

Electron power has powered trains for 60 years when do we the people get to enjoy millions of miles of operation like Santa fe???
I have so many projects and not have the 30 grand A/C propulsion wants for there set up ><

Probably not -- too many regulations. DC brushless really isn't practical above about 20 horsepower. The magnets get too big, too expensive, and too dangerous.

Plus the voltages get really dangerous as well.

AC propulsion uses AC induction motors in their setups. Much better suited to 100+ horsepower setups.

hemiblas · 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Pdelcast

Probably not -- too many regulations. DC brushless really isn't practical above about 20 horsepower. The magnets get too big, too expensive, and too dangerous.

Plus the voltages get really dangerous as well.

AC propulsion uses AC induction motors in their setups. Much better suited to 100+ horsepower setups.

I've always thought it would be cool to replace a car alternator with a brushless motor. While the motor is running you could use it as an alternator to charge up the batteries. When the vehicle is accelerating the motor could kick in to help fuel economy and performance. It sounds like the technology is there to make this happen right now. So its the regulations then keeping this from happening? Sounds like 20hp with the torque these motors produce this would be a viable idea. Wouldnt this turn a fiesta or corolla into a hot rod?

Kirkinsb · 01.12.2011, 09:33 PM

My conversion kit should be delivered tomorrow. I will have all weekend to play!

lincpimp · 01.12.2011, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the motor pic Patrick. What kind of output do you think the 1717 is good for?

How would it compare to the larger 15 series? Halfway between a 1521 and a 1527, or closewr to the 1527. I never did run a 1527, but I have plenty of experience with the 1521 and the 1717 seems to be as big or more of a jump past the 1521 as the 1521 is to a 1515. Hope that makes sense. Just trying to get a feel for what that 1717 can do.

Still would like to see a few more 17 series motors. A 1727 would be very nice...