Medusa kv problem

[E-Revonut]

Af far as I'm aware kv values are for an unloaded motor, at least that's what I beleived the "U" after the value in Brian's calculator meant. I haven't posted up the graph yet but I did do a short run yesterday and I have still concluded that I'm much closer to 2000kv. Everytime I do the math I come up between 1925-1960kv. It's tough as the only way to figure it out is at full throttle and figuring out where I hit full throttle can be tough, that's why I had started with a quick test just holding the truck in the air, I could grab full throttle and hold it there. I'm gonna do another test when I can have a friend help. I want to hold full throttle for a bit and see where everything stabilizes.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

Af far as I'm aware kv values are for an unloaded motor, at least that's what I beleived the "U" after the value in Brian's calculator meant...

Yes, you are right; "U" means the kv is unloaded, "L" means the kv is loaded, "?" or blank means it is unclear.

Don't forget, because some ESCs have active timing of sorts, the final motor speed can be more than kv*voltage. Patrick has even stated this.