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MetalMan
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05.17.2009, 11:54 PM

Burnt motors don't always look burnt, ya know

Got a run in with the Medusa 36-80-1100 geared UP with a 14t pinion (on the Feigao 580 12L [1051 kv] I ran a 12t pinion), and the Medusa ran quite well! I think my IR temp gun needs its emissivity set because it was only reading 130 but to my hands it felt more like 150-160, and my "man" hands have become pretty good at discerning motor temperature. The HV-110 also stayed under about 120-130 deg, and the Lipos didn't break a sweat.

Next up is to gear the Medusa down two teeth, that should make a huge difference in temps I hope. But with the 14t performance was incredible! Was drifting on the street with Phaltlines...


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