which motor/prop on a budget?

[ian jackson 1]

looking at possibility to fit electric motor/prop to my jamara discus 2.6m - any suggestions please

 

also re need for esc - won't an on'off switch do?

 

thanks

ian

[Tim Mackey]

Problem is.. the currents involved are high. ESCs are relatively cheap these days and will also power your radio, so why wouldnt you

Decent large prop ( 11" folder or so ) with a nice low kv outrunner, and 3s Lipo.

I should think around 250 -300 watts / 30A should do you.

This type of thing maybe?

Or maybe this budget motor with slightly larger prop.

 

Nice big folding props are best on gliders

Edited By Timbo - Administrator on 31/01/2010 15:26:14

[birdy]

HI Ian,

 

What timbo suggests is a good idea - BRC is a good place to buy from, are very helpful and have data sheets with them sugesting different props.  Yes, do get an ESC, especially since 1. if you did have a switch then you'd need an old fashioned brushed motor and 2. I have never seem a "electronic" switch big enough to handle 30A, and at any rate, the ESC would end up cheaper.