LRP ESC and Motor Tips

Reto Koenig
R&D, LRP electronic GmbH
Generally speaking, a smaller rotor improves driveability (smoother) and gives more topend but the downside is slighly lower efficiency and less torque. Temperature isn’t much different.
unfortunately no comparison possible between powerprofiles of SPX StockSpec and boost profiles SXX StockSpec is possible!
The reason is that algorithm works differently and SXX StockSpec clearly [...]

IFMAR Brushless Motors List

Here is a list of IFMAR approved brushless motors.
Approved for IFMAR r/c racing:

APO Team Powers
Orion Vortex 2008 Race
LRP Vector X12
GM Racing Brushless Pro
Team Check-Point
Trinity
King Golden Speed Passion Competition 2.0
Novac Ballistic

Related topics:
Guide to electric r/c motors.

Team Powers Brushless Motor Checker Dyno

Here is a photo and video of the Team Powers brushless motor checker / dyno. It is a great tuning tool to have. You can easily check which of your motors are the fastest.

You can check for the rpm, current draw and KV. Here is a video of a Novak 4.5T brushless motor being tested. [...]

Tamiya Brushless Motor 12T and ESC01

Hi, I just came back from my local hobby shop (Lils Futaba) where I bought a Tamiya brushless 12T with ESC01 combo. This is supposed to be equal to a 23T brushed motor. Cost was relatively cheap at around $132 USD.
I installed it in a Tamiya M05 mini. It is a nice motor, faster than a Sport [...]

Meaning of Motor Turns

Frequently asked is “what does number of motor turns mean?” Here is a quick summary.
In general a motor with higher number of turns (e.g. 27 turn) is slower than a motor with lower number of turns (e.g. 12 turn).
Principle is same whether it is brushed or brushless motors.
Most kit come with the popular Mabuchi or [...]