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Programming a seaking brushless ESC challenges..
… i, now having trouble programming the Seaking hobbywing 60A brushless ESC that came with the boat, it’s running in forward only mode and I can’t change it. Followed the instructions I found online but it won’t stay in forward/reverse mode.. …
by EricMB · 2 months ago
22 Mar 2026
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SHARK ESC Brushless
… I have said in previous posts I don’t use Lipo batteries or brushless motors. I like puttering around and sailing .
by Ronald · 5 months ago
14 Jan 2026
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OUTRUNNER AND INRUNNER BRUSHLESS MOTORS
… r, Fisherman and Faun but decided to stick with my favoured brushless, particularly having tried one in the River Cruiser where slow speed and moving off were very good. Some might think I'm crazy using brushless in such slow models. I coul …
by ChrisF · 8 months ago
12 Oct 2025
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OUTRUNNER AND INRUNNER BRUSHLESS MOTORS
… nswer your question. Both inrunner and outrunner motors are brushless. In brushless motors, the winding is on the fixed part, unlike brushed motors, which have the winding on the rotor (in fact, to transmit current to the moving windings, t …
by AlessandroSPQR · 8 months ago
12 Oct 2025
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OUTRUNNER AND INRUNNER BRUSHLESS MOTORS
… given motor diameter they offer more torque but in reality brushless motors are so powerful it doesn't really matter! The rpm of brushless motors (sorry if you know this) is governed by the kV stated which equates to 1000 rpm per battery v …
by ChrisF · 8 months ago
11 Oct 2025
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Differential thrust for brushless motors
… you need not worry whether you are using a brushed esc or a brushless esc. So you can have a 2 channel RC set with throttle and rudder control including twin differentially controlled props. I have a couple of units that are very small wher …
by roycv · 11 months ago
17 Jul 2025
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Differential thrust for brushless motors
… t works on only brushed motors. Is there a way to do it for brushless motors? Yes. I am learning this as a novice RC airplane pilot. This system applies to brushless motors where two ESC's are used. It requires a "computer radio"( aren't th …
by ToraDog · 11 months ago
17 Jul 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
I am fairly new to this hobby what are the pro and con of brushless motors over brushed
by SouthportPat · 12 months ago
13 Jun 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
… motors was not to exceed the diameter of the motor but with brushless they can turn a bigger one so 35mm could be a good choice. It depends to some extent on how much room you've got and what looks right - does the plan show the prop? But i …
by ChrisF · 12 months ago
11 Jun 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
… t another motor if needs be. But that's the good thing with brushless motors, their latitude and a whole range will work dependent on the battery voltage.
by ChrisF · 12 months ago
11 Jun 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
I am not experienced with brushless motors but the few times I have tried them I found they have a poor or non existent ability to run at very low rpm. Low end response is a must for tugs. Is there a difference in response for in-runners v …
by Chum444 · 12 months ago
9 Jun 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
… haven't mentioned is the greater power, size for size that brushless has over brushed. Also brushless will accept a greater range of voltages so if you need more revs you can up the volts! I'm a big fan of brushless, being late to the hobb …
by ChrisF · 12 months ago
9 Jun 2025
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Brushed or Brushless Motors
… rushed motors. Advantages: They are on average cheaper than brushless ones. They have two power cables and not three like brushless ones. By varying the voltage (between a minimum limit and a maximum limit) the power and the number of revol …
by AlessandroSPQR · 12 months ago
9 Jun 2025
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Brushless setup
Hi trying to set up my brushless motor on my slo mo tion speed boat , not having a lot luck don't understand these brushless motors, When I plug in the battery all it does is beep . In layman's terms could you explain what I need Be kind th …
by PhilH · 2 years ago
24 Jul 2024
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Brushless setup
Some brushless controllers I have had require some setup. Try turning on the transmitter with throttle stick in neutral. Plug in the battery on the boat. Turn the on/off switch to on if it has one. When you hear the first beep put the throt …
by algon · 2 years ago
23 Jul 2024
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Brushless motors battery
… 'C' rating and running duration) may be an issue but I run brushless and brushed on both LiPo and Nimh. Nimh is on 'chugabout' as opposed 'racy' model. Some of ESC have DIP's/jumpers to select sources (3.0V cut-out for LiPo)
by PirateJohn · 2 years ago
22 Jun 2024
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Brushless motors battery
Can you run two brushless motors with nimih batteries instead of other sorts
by Stephen T · 2 years ago
22 Jun 2024
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Brushless motors battery
Yes, in principle. Be careful of the power consumption. Brushless can consume many watts, which may be beyond the capacity of your cells
by Rowen · 2 years ago
21 Jun 2024
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Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor
… o bottom line is that this is a modified old outmost with a brushless motor added. The best part is that I got it for a very very low price. I am planning to use a small servo for steering and add a small arm on these so that this servo can …
by RonH · 2 years ago
18 May 2024
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Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor
… thing strange with that outboard motor as it looks like the brushless motor was an after market modification. ( I am probably wrong, but it looks like old meets new ). In any case, this should be a fun project. Isaac
by Isaac · 2 years ago
17 May 2024
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Need help in identifying a brushless outboard motor
… ng toward the generic "Speed" brand." Based on the age, the brushless motor is surely an upgrade added later. I looked at the ebay listing he sent, and what my friend Rob said makes sense. I hope this helps. Dave B https://www.ebay.com/itm/ …
by DWBrinkman · 2 years ago
16 May 2024
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… aces about 3kg. I'm trying to find a low-torque, high power brushless motor for it, preferably But not necessarily) from North America. Any suggestions on product or sources would be greatly appreciated.
by bustedknuckles · 3 years ago
3 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… some are much better than others. I know when I first used brushless motors i had problems setting up. A well known one refused to accept the cheap 2 channel sets but worked if set up from an FM set first. I only have 2 boats with brushles …
by roycv · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… d when I went to the site the first thing that pops up is a brushless motor for tugs. AND they indicate the matching esc. Could not be easier. Given the price, I can hardly do better. Having said that, I have never tried a brushless motor, …
by bustedknuckles · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
Hi bustedknuckles, I agree with Roy. That said brushless motors are used in Rock Crawler land models so I suggest you look for a low rev version in a supplier who sells such models. Perhaps one of our Canadian friens will suggest some suita …
by dave976 · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
… - 20 watts will be more than adequate, as you probably know brushless motors are the next step up with powerful electric motors. Am I right in thinking this is a single prop model? When using a large propeller and low revs I suggest 2000 rp …
by roycv · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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suitable brushless motor for a tug ?
Go to zippkits.com Their brushless tug motor is 650KV. They also sell a ESC engineered for that motor in tugboat service. I am currently using one in a single-engine Springer tug with two 6v SLA batteries in series. It weighs more than 3kg …
by RodC · 3 years ago
2 Aug 2023
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Brushed versus brushless
… t, a single 3S or 4S Lipo about 4000mah is about 400 grams. Brushless car ESC to handle up to 4S Lipo batteries. Prop size 35 to 40mm. I have use these setups on a number of my boats and all work well. Harry Hobart Tasmania
by canabus · 3 years ago
11 Jan 2023

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