Chuckstasy
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Hi all,
I’m new to RC and have been experiencing massive motor overheating issues. I’ve done a fair bit of reading but can’t seem to resolve this problem.
It is a 2wd 1:10 Torment that I got for Christmas so it’s one of the later generations. The only modifications are:
- 3S LiPo 5400mah
- Hackmoto 23T V2 brushed motor
Running stock brushed Dynamite wp ESC which is 3S compatible
Driving it fairly hard for less than 5 mins with the throttle limiter at 75% and the motor is way too hot to touch for even 1 second. Tested from cold with the stock 19T pinion (stock 87T spur), as well as 17T, 22T and 24T. All super hot after 5 mins on hilly pavement. ESC is warm but not hot. I was very surprised that the it was getting this hot at only 75% throttle (approx only 8.3v to the motor, which is supposedly rated to 11.1v). I haven’t dared to try 100% throttle until I get this overheating addressed.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m really not wanting to scrap the whole lot and spend a heap of money on brushless.
Gear mesh is perfect. Everything is moving freely, no resistance on the drivetrain. Stock tyres.
I’m new to RC and have been experiencing massive motor overheating issues. I’ve done a fair bit of reading but can’t seem to resolve this problem.
It is a 2wd 1:10 Torment that I got for Christmas so it’s one of the later generations. The only modifications are:
- 3S LiPo 5400mah
- Hackmoto 23T V2 brushed motor
Running stock brushed Dynamite wp ESC which is 3S compatible
Driving it fairly hard for less than 5 mins with the throttle limiter at 75% and the motor is way too hot to touch for even 1 second. Tested from cold with the stock 19T pinion (stock 87T spur), as well as 17T, 22T and 24T. All super hot after 5 mins on hilly pavement. ESC is warm but not hot. I was very surprised that the it was getting this hot at only 75% throttle (approx only 8.3v to the motor, which is supposedly rated to 11.1v). I haven’t dared to try 100% throttle until I get this overheating addressed.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I’m really not wanting to scrap the whole lot and spend a heap of money on brushless.
Gear mesh is perfect. Everything is moving freely, no resistance on the drivetrain. Stock tyres.
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