Motor timing??
05-02-2009, 02:33 PM
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Motor timing??
Ok, this is the first time I have run into this. I am going to build the Extra 330L 63", which will be converted to electric power. I will be running a 50-65 outrunner with a 60 Amp esc. The instructions for the esc show 2 different 'timing' modes. Can someone elaborate on this for me? What has to be timed on an electric motor? How do I determine the proper timing setting?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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RE: Motor timing??
Lower Timing modes are normally used for Inrunners, and higher for Outrunners.
You should start with the lower timing, and measure the amp & watt draw.
If you still have plenty of overhead, before hitting the motor's rated limit, even at full throttle, you could try to up the timing ( as you have an Outrunner ), and measure the draw again.
Higher timing tends to draw more current, but if too much can burn up your motor & ESC.
You should start with the lower timing, and measure the amp & watt draw.
If you still have plenty of overhead, before hitting the motor's rated limit, even at full throttle, you could try to up the timing ( as you have an Outrunner ), and measure the draw again.
Higher timing tends to draw more current, but if too much can burn up your motor & ESC.
