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Originally Posted by MetalMan
MUCH better :). IMO I think this is the final version. The only problem now is that the theoretical speed of my Rustler is 73mph even though when running it it's only going about 50mph.
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Yeah, I forgot to add a note that after around 50ish mph that the top speed will probably be less than the calculated value. I'm sure wind resistance becomes a major factor. I also think terrian is more of a factor at higher speeds as well. Gentle terrain at 30mph becomes rough terrain at 50+ and the resulting jarring affects speed I'm sure.
As to the motor kv values. For the Wanderers, I list the loaded values found in the store. For any Feigao that does not have a Wanderer equivalent, I list the advertised kv from the manufacturer, which is unloaded. I actually would probably prefer to list
unloaded values because the loaded values seem like a generic fudge factor to account for weight, gearing, terrain, wind resistance, and/or losses in kv from the amperage draw. This would explain why some people report faster speeds than calculated (Squee). I would like to keep the unloaded or loaded kv consistent across all the motors, but I don't know how the Lehner Basic/XLs, LMTs, Mambas, etc motors are rated. If anyone knows how everything is rated, I will be more than happy to change things to be consistent.
I don't think there will ever be a "final" version. :)