Losi 8IGHT Brushless Kit and ESC/Motor Combos

[MetalMan]

The motor diameter has me confused as well... We need some clarification for sure. For a race buggy a 540 diameter (36mm) is plenty. A 720 would be what, 45mm? That's way too much weight for a buggy.

[jhautz]

I dont know this for sure but I suspect the 720 motor means its 72mm long like a Feigao XL motor. Its probably 36mm diameterx 72mm long.

Just a guess, but it makes sense in my easilly confused brain.

[tntpower]

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Anyone know how makes the Lipo Batteries for Losi? 


I know from a reliable source that the Losi battery are made by Yuntong in China

[lincpimp]

This kit looks cool. I just picked up a losi 8 kit roller that is super clean. I was going to use a rcp motor mount and make the rest myself, but the losi setup looks too nice to pass up...

I will run a hacker and a MM in mine, alot cheaper than the losi setup. Nice to see more stuff available in the larger scale brushless dept.

Originally Posted by crazyjr

On rc groups, in the Neu motors section, there is a thread where someone refers to a 19 series neu as a 720. I'll see if i can find it. If true, WOW!!! the torque.

found it http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=900834

Holy CRAP! While I think this is going to be a sickening amount of torque, I think it'll be good for conversions and monster trucks. Less strain on the motor possibly. With that, maybe this setup will run nice and cool with no problems at all while still pushing buggies to 40-45mph easily?

So let's recap what we supposedly know about this motor; 19 series sized, 4 poles, and low kv. The description "torque monster" comes to mind....

[MTBikerTim]

My guess is that jhautz is correct. It isn't going to be a 45mm can cause that is huge.

Originally Posted by jhautz

They are all on horizon now with pricing.

http://search.horizonhobby.com/index...d=11BE23513ECA

$189 for the esc only and $334 for the esc/motor combo. Not bad. Might look into testing one. Looks like its designed for racing, nothing more than 5s is needed for racing.

Looks solid from the specs. I cant seem to find dimensions on the esc. Id like to kow how big. it sounds like what I wanted from CC. A MM that supports 5s and a built in switching BEC. If its not much bigger than a MM (it looks like it wont be) it should be a very nice choice for a race setup.



Lutach will be disapointed with only 5s.

Wow , never been a Losi fan but i will hand it to them on this one . They are the first to bring out a 5s capable racing esc that actually has mounting tabs / plate

If it runs well and the fan doesn't break this esc will be a hit and for only a bit more than the MMM .

Just blew up the picture of the esc from the Horizon site . It looks like the fan is intergrated into some kind of heatsink which wraps around the esc and this has the mounting tabs attached to it ?

[jnev]

ffactory - There was a diagram posted somewhere on the forum that shows exactly what you said. Using those 4 mounting tabs, it mounts straight to a another mount on the chassis. As long as those tabs on the ESC are metal, it should be a very durable and secure way of mounting the ESC.

EDIT: I didn't find the post, but here is the exploded view of how the ESC is mounted:
http://www.losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/8IGHTEexplode2.pdf
That a very clever design of how the gear mesh is adjusted too. I actually like that better because you can loosen only one screw instead of loosening two in a very awkward position.

While looking there, I also found the body for the "E-8ight":
http://www.losi.com/Products/Feature...rodId=LOSA8097
Although not much info on it...

[DRIFT_BUGGY]

Even got their own decal sheet now to

Originally Posted by jnev

ffactory - There was a diagram posted somewhere on the forum that shows exactly what you said. Using those 4 mounting tabs, it mounts straight to a another mount on the chassis. As long as those tabs on the ESC are metal, it should be a very durable and secure way of mounting the ESC.

EDIT: I didn't find the post, but here is the exploded view of how the ESC is mounted:
http://www.losi.com/ProdInfo/Files/8IGHTEexplode2.pdf
That a very clever design of how the gear mesh is adjusted too. I actually like that better because you can loosen only one screw instead of loosening two in a very awkward position.

While looking there, I also found the body for the "E-8ight":
http://www.losi.com/Products/Feature...rodId=LOSA8097
Although not much info on it...

You have been a busy boy , thanks for those links
Surely the mounting tabs are metal and that motor mount is brilliant , only needing one screw from the top to adjust mesh .
It's a pain in the ass adjusting mesh in the X2 with the RCM mount , i have to remove the whole radio tray and then my hex wrench still doesn't fit to get to the bottom screw . I have to use on of those cheap L shaped hex wrenches that come in the car kits.
I think this was in the planning for a long time from Losi , very impressed

[joeling]

I think it's a 45mm dia. motor. Else why should the motor mount be angled upwards ? Also this way, it can survive a setup with lower rpm & higher gear ratio. What do u think ?

This is one big step towards making 8th scale electric vehicles common.

Regards,
Joe Ling

[gixxer]

I like the motor mount. Nice and easy to adjust the gear mesh. I already had a converted 8 but if they release a complete kit I will probably buy it.

[Tekno_Addict]

Freaking awesome! I'll be trying this setup out. ;)

[jayjay283]

Thats some sweet stuff, interesting the opted for motor breaks from the factory. they use weird #s like 420 wheels= 40 series + 20mm hub. 720 probably length 72mm and something. Cant wait to see this stuff released though its a bit late in my 8Ts conversion life to buy it unless that motor and mount are just retardedly sweet.