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Anyone have any experience with this motor? Castle 1520-1650kv.
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Either has to be better than the pic below. I was considering it because of price & kv but now I'm looking at the Castle & its in stock at LHS. What pinion you run?I have read that the 1520 1650 runs hotter than the 1717 1650. I have the 1717 1650 in my Kraton 6s: it's a beast, and the motor runs cool.
Thank you. I have a stock Notorious except for all the steering components & EXB shock towers & few small items here & there. Building a K6. I think the Castle will be the way I go. It's in stock at LHS, the 1520.Run it in my notorious, mostly on 6S. It’s a little overkill on 8S, comparable to most 4092s on 6S in terms of heat and power.
20/50 i’d start at 18 until you get used to throttle control
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Awesome! I bought 4s BF for the K6, could always try the 6S BF & change pinions.I usually run 4S backflips however with that gearing.
I run a Tekno 20T hardened steel pinion. I might be able to run a 22T or 23T pinion without temp issues, but as it is I quickly run out of room running in my half-acre dirt and grass backyard.Either has to be better than the pic below. I was considering it because of price & kv but now I'm looking at the Castle & its in stock at LHS. What pinion you run?
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You’ll have to share a lot more details my friend. What car is this? What tires? What are your speed goals? Which ESC?Good power, runs cool, what pinion?
Kraton on 6s. 4s backflips. No speed goal, I'm sure 60+ would be easy & plenty but a goal nonetheless. Max6 G2 ESC. Work in progress, rebuilt a used V3 K6 roller. Motor & ESC is all that is left to aquire for it.You’ll have to share a lot more details my friend. What car is this? What tires? What are your speed goals? Which ESC?
My favorite part of a sensored setup is the automated temp cutoff, but the Max6 G2 sensor adapter cable (for non-HW motors) does not support temperature information. Additionally, one of the best things about a Castle motor is the “cryodrive” feature that Castle ESCs include. It makes a big difference in motor temps, but you wouldn’t experience that benefit with your Max6.Kraton on 6s. 4s backflips. No speed goal, I'm sure 60+ would be easy & plenty but a goal nonetheless. Max6 G2 ESC. Work in progress, rebuilt a used V3 K6 roller. Motor & ESC is all that is left to aquire for it.
Good to know. Thanks! The Castle has the port & the HW adapter & plug will fit it but doesn't support the Castle, ? If I read that right? And the Hobbystar is much cheaper.My favorite part of a sensored setup is the automated temp cutoff, but the Max6 G2 sensor adapter cable (for non-HW motors) does not support temperature information. Additionally, one of the best things about a Castle motor is the “cryodrive” feature that Castle ESCs include. It makes a big difference in motor temps, but you wouldn’t experience that benefit with your Max6.
If I was in your position, I’d save the cash and buy that cheap Hobbystar motor you posted above. Power output is probably very similar to the 1520.
The HW adapter supports sensored throttle delivery. Smooth with no cogging.Good to know. Thanks! The Castle has the port & the HW adapter & plug will fit it but doesn't support the Castle, ? If I read that right? And the Hobbystar is much cheaper.
I appreciate it! Can't beat the Hobbystar price. I've gone back n forth on a motor to get & had 2nd thoughts about the Hobbystar but that is great info.The HW adapter supports sensored throttle delivery. Smooth with no cogging.
But it does not support temperature functions.
Hobbystar motors are legit, especially for the price. They’re my first choice in a non-sensored system.
That's good to know too. That's why I targeted the Max6.With max 6 G2 esc, wouldn’t run any other motor with it than the 4990. It’s leaps and bounds more dynamic than any castle setup. The low speed control alone is true crawler vs castle’s still cogs crawling. It does slower speeds better than a non-sensored, but laughable in comparison. That’s why their ESCs are recommended for on-road setups, they’re one trick pony controllers with max power delivery.
With a 60mph setup even fanless, you couldn’t purposely try and overheat that motor on a hot day IMO on 6S.
Yes the 4990 combo will fit fine with the stock motor mount.One more question. Will the 4990 HW motor clear the chassis & bolt to a V5 motor mount? I found a email from Amain for 20 bucks off 200 & up & I can get the HW max6 g2 4990 combo for $219.
I don’t have a Max6 G2 yet. I do want one though. Great price for what you get.The low speed control alone is true crawler vs castle’s still cogs crawling. It does slower speeds better than a non-sensored, but laughable in comparison. That’s why their ESCs are recommended for on-road setups, they’re one trick pony controllers with max power delivery.
That’s a great price by the way. And that 4990 is definitely more powerful than the smaller 1520.One more question. Will the 4990 HW motor clear the chassis & bolt to a V5 motor mount? I found a email from Amain for 20 bucks off 200 & up & I can get the HW max6 g2 4990 combo for $219.
It’s not your typical non-sensored overgeared cog, it’s that the motor just vibrates internally at crawling speeds with no Pinion-output rotation.I would think there’s something wrong with your Castle system if it’s cogging at low speeds.
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