CC/Neu 2200kv Combo Temps/Review!

[Lee Estingoy]

Originally Posted by rrgirgis

i wanted to post LEE's response from castle to my thread in another forum...

"its odd im getting responses that motor temps are too hot and some normal, hmmmm... im thinking that the neu/caslte motors run hotter than the orginal neu's but its not a factor as the motors are rated to run hot according to PDC.

the fan coming on before 150 and for a short time is normal

Hey, Pat's response and mine are on the same page, we agree. I would hope that you would take Pat's post as the definitive answer...

The Neu Castle motor and the Neu motor compare very favorably. I can't tell you one is better than the other, we sell them both! The green ones do offer some design features in the case that are put there for your benefit.

Not sure I like the sound of "rated to run hot." I don't want anyone to miss out on playtime because they cooked their motor. The old rule of thumb (flesh) is to put your wet finger on the motor when it is hot. If it sizzles, you are too hot. If your finger burns, I didn't tell you to burn yourself, put the lawsuit away.

I'm also concerned that there are both Celsius and Fahrenheit units being tossed around here. The temp readings that you take are going to vary based on exactly what part of the controller or motor your IR sensor is picking up. The hot parts of the controller are packaged pretty tightly/hidden under the heatsink. The controller's temp sensor is pretty accurate, it knows what to do. I don't think you'll see them varying much, so don't think your setting may be off compared to someone else's. The settings and the parts are all the SAME.

My hope is that you guys will get these units and install them. Go run them and see how stupidly fast they are and then gear back a bit to a point that is rational. That will also probably be a setting that is a bit less demanding on the components.

Playing with the timing really won't provide much / any noticeable increase in power. Especially with the motors like the NEU & NEU CASTLE. What advancing the timing WILL do is increase the heat generated as the motor will become less efficient. So leave that timing alone.

Lee