DonsRC Wicked EDF and Wicked EDF Extreme Motors

[The Don]

Two new EDF motors from DonsRC that mount directly in the Alfa EDF units, and XF fan units, and Hyperflow EDF units. A true 'plug and play' design that takes only a few seconds to install. Includes all required hardware to mount into the Alfa EDF unit. Simply tighten the two screws to mount the motor into the EDF housing, then thighten one screw to mount the rotor and you are ready to go.

Wicked EDF Extreme
KV:5400 rpm/volt
Weight as seen in photo: 67 grams
3mm shaft

Get 4S power with only a 3S lipo. That means lower flying weight and higher thrust to weight ratio.

3S lipo in Alfa with 5 blade rotor: 47,000 rpm, 40 amps, 420 watts
3S lipo in Alfa with 3 blade rotor: 53,000 rpm, 26 amps, 290 watts
4S lipo in Alfa with 3 blade rotor: 64,000 rpm, 38 amps, 530 watts
3S lipo in XF fan: 51,000 rpm, 30 amps, 330 watts
4S lipo in XF fan: 59,000 rpm, 41 amps, 540 watts
3S lipo Hyperflow fan : 45,000rpm, 38 amps, 400 watts
3S lipo GWS EDF 55: 43,000 rpm, 40 amps, 400 watts

Wicked EDF motor
KV: 4800 rpm/volt
Weight as seen in photo: 67 grams
3mm shaft

Lower KV allows more option for flying on 3S or rocket like performance on 4S.

3S lipo with Alfa 5 blade rotor: 43,000 rpm, 29 amps, 300 watts
4S lipo with Alfa 5 blade rotor: 53,000 rpm, 40 amps, 560 watts
3S lipo with Alfa 3 blade rotor: 47,000 rpm, 18 amps, 185 watts
4S lipo with Alfa 3 blade rotor: 59,000 rpm, 29 amps, 383 watts
3S lipo with Wattage Powerfan (3 blades): 40,000 rpm, 32 amps, 330 watts
3S lipo with Hyperflow fan: 43,000, 30 amps, 330 watts
4S lipo with Hyperflow fan: 52,000 rpm, 41 amps, 560 watts
3S lipo GWS EDF55: 41,000 rpm, 32 amps, 330 watts
4S lipo GWS EDF55: 50,000 rpm, 44 amps, 600 watts
3S lipo GWS EDF64: 40,000 rpm, 33 amps, 340 watts

Combine these motors with a DonsRC Pentium 40 amp ESC and you have a complete motor ESC package for only $100. No need to spend big $$$ on a Jeti Spin to make these motors run correctly. In fact these motors were tested with a Jeti spin 44 ESC an the rpm and amps were so close the difference is not worth mentioning. Great EDF performance does not have to cost big $$$$

Price is $60 ready to install.
See more info at www.donsrc.com

Here is a video of my Alfa A-4 on its maiden flight with the Wicked EDF Extreme motor using a TP Extreme 3S 2200 lipo and the 5 blade alfa rotor. Best speed was 105mph!
http://media.putfile.com/Alfa-A-4-Maiden-flight-with-Wicked-EDF-Motor-on-3S-lipo

[iceman3]

The Don

This was very interesting, and how do I order one of the motors?

[FASTBEN]

Great Job On That Motor On 3s??????wow.
Ben

[jonnyjetprop]

Does it fit the GWS EDF55, 64 or the microfan?

John

[The Don]

Yes it will on the GWS. I dont have a microfan to try.

I added more data in the first post for other EDF fans tested today.

[darmar]

great job Don

[village_idiot]

The Don

This was very interesting, and how do I order one of the motors?


http://www.donsrc.com/cart/index.php

[Buzz Bomb]

Looks good Don. I may have to order one in the future.

Joe

[tulz43]

Don.. the video is of the 5400 KV motor correct?

[The Don]

Don.. the video is of the 5400 KV motor correct?

Yes it is.

Don

[tulz43]

Thanks Don.

One more thing...what did u use to get the data?

[The Don]

Thanks Don.

One more thing...what did u use to get the data?

Eagletree data logger with brushless RPM sensor.

Don

[darmar]

I got two 4800kv motors from Don and can say only great things about those.
There is one thing that bothers me regarding use of adapters in fans with shorter mounting motor tube. For example xf fan, motor with adapter sticks out back too far and is supported only at the mounting plate by two screws, thats fine, but in case of harder landing weight of the motor or any other stress imposed onto the motor mounting plate will ripp it off or bend it and cause rotor to start rubbing duct wall.
There should be support at the rear of mounting tube like ring or something.

I haven't experienced this myself so far, just wanted to get second opinion from guys that use the setup.
This will be the case with GWS fans with weaker motor mount also.

darmar

[The Don]

s, thats fine, but in case of harder landing weight of the motor or any other stress imposed onto the motor mounting plate will ripp it off or bend it and cause rotor to start rubbing duct wall.


I understand what you are saying but to date this not been an issue at least on the Alfa and XF fan. I have the new GWS fans coming and will check them out when they arrive. The shorter GWS may be fine now without any adapter. Or I may make a short GWS version of the adapter.

Don

[Aethertek]

Don...
Question, what is the bolt hole spacing on the MOTOR housing, 16 & 17mm just like the adapter or do you use a single spacing on the housing?

TIA
Kevin~

[The Don]

Don...
Question, what is the bolt hole spacing on the MOTOR housing, 16 & 17mm just like the adapter or do you use a single spacing on the housing?

TIA
Kevin~

16mm and 17 mm on both ends.

Don

[Aethertek]

Thanks Don...

Kevin~

[darmar]

I understand what you are saying but to date this not been an issue at least on the Alfa and XF fan. I have the new GWS fans coming and will check them out when they arrive. The shorter GWS may be fine now without any adapter. Or I may make a short GWS version of the adapter.

Don

I'll just glue 4 lite ply plates 90 degrees apart to the adapter tube to make up for the empty space. No big deal.

[Tram]

Not sure how I just found out about these things.. :)

Hmm.. Hyperflow.. I bet this would be perrrfeecct for the L-39 when it makes it around.. :)


Jeff
www.CommonSenseRC.com

[Buzz Bomb]

Hey Don

I'm finally getting around to building a GWS A10. I've been wanting one a long time. What do you have that will work in it on either a Hyperflow or Alfa 3 blade? I don't want insane power. Because I don't want to weight the airframe down. Maybe 200-300 watts between the two motors. 3S or 2S. Would prefer 3S though.

Thanks

Joe

[Tram]

Ooh Joe- Good question.. :)

I've got a GWS A-10 I bought as probably my 2nd or 3rd electric kit that I never built...

I'd like to get it flying!

[The Don]

I actually have a new wind that is cooler, 4000 KV for use in twins. Great motor for the HL Executive Jet on stock fans, pulled 23 amps on the SF fan. I sold out of the first batch before I go them on the website :D But I too have a GWS A-10 and and a GWS ME-262 so I will be testing and posting data shortly when my new batch comes in next week.

Don

[Tram]

Let us know how that goes.. What fans are you using on the A-10?

[The Don]

Let us know how that goes.. What fans are you using on the A-10?

The plan is the EDF-55 as I like to use the supplied EDF fans that way people do not have to buy more stuff to get into the air. I am guessing maybe 20 amps per motor on the stock EDF55 with the 6 blade rotor with the new 4000KV version.

Don

[The Don]

Hey Don
I'm finally getting around to building a GWS A10. I've been wanting one a long time. What do you have that will work in it on either a Hyperflow or Alfa 3 blade? I don't want insane power. Because I don't want to weight the airframe down. Maybe 200-300 watts between the two motors. 3S or 2S. Would prefer 3S though.
Thanks
Joe

Test data is in the first post. For 100-150 watts per fan, to be honest you would probably be better off with getting a small inrunner. Lighter weight, and less costly.

Don

[Tram]

The plan is the EDF-55 as I like to use the supplied EDF fans that way people do not have to buy more stuff to get into the air. I am guessing maybe 20 amps per motor on the stock EDF55 with the 6 blade rotor with the new 4000KV version.

Don


Cool..

I'd be easy to please, as I did.. something.. with my 55's back in the day.. I'll have to snag some new fans.. :)

[Buzz Bomb]

Test data is in the first post. For 100-150 watts per fan, to be honest you would probably be better off with getting a small inrunner. Lighter weight, and less costly.

Don

Yep, just fishing ATM. Let me know how your tests go anyway.

Joe

[The Don]

The 4000 KV motors are in. I will try to get test data tomorrow for other EDF fans.

Don

[Socomon]

Are these EDF motors still available? Seems like the website is down.

[Tram]

They should be.. Shoot Don a PM.. I just got one in the other day.. Haven't had a chance to put it in the plane yet..

[The Don]

Are these EDF motors still available? Seems like the website is down.

Motors are most certainly still available. I have been having issues with my web host lately due to server overload which is not suppose to happen. They are suppose to move me to a new server. If you still have issues shoot me a PM.

Don

[Tram]

I was just on the site... Works for me.. :)

[Socomon]

It's up now. Thanks.

[johnm15141]

Well,

I tried to order a wicked extreme for my alfa Mig 15. But the website doesn't work, I logged in, filled my basket and tried to checkout When I click continue I just get XML gobbledygook.

Doh!

I didn't want to yank the littlescreamer out of my Lynx but now I got no choice...

[The Don]

Not sure what happened or why it happened :confused: I see you created an account. Did you use a zip code with the "+4" digit format?

Don

EDIT: I just went thru the shopping cart in IE, Firefox and Netscape and all worked. Sent you a PM.

[johnm15141]

It was my fault, I transposed two numbers in my zip code and made it an invalid zip code..oops.

Thanks for the most excellent customer service!

I can't wait to get the motor and try it in my new Alfa Mig 15.

I also ordered one of the 2700KV motors to use as a pusher on a spare lynx body I bought in case my EDF lynx crashed....

[Tram]

John - Your MiG will be BALLISTIC... :)

Hey Don- How do you think the Wicked 450 motor would push a ProJeti around? :)

[johnm15141]

Got my Motors today, that was fast!

Thanks Don!

I'll build my Alfa next week, I'm trying to figure out which ESC to use? You are out of stock of the 40 Pentium, I was thinking of using a CC T-Bird 54 until I figure out whats best for the alfa(I'd like to go as light as possible). I plan to use the wicked alfa motor, 5 bladed alfa fan, and a 3S battery...

[The Don]

I have one left actually. I just checked and added it to the inventory.

Don

[johnm15141]

I have one left actually. I just checked and added it to the inventory.

Don

That's so cool! Thanks man!

[johnm15141]

Hey Don,

Do you, or are you, going to have a "wicked" setup for the e-flite F-15. Something that will make maximum speed on a 3S battery like you have for the Alfa Mig 15 would be awesome!

[The Don]

The Eflite uses the SF fans with a 6 blade rotor. A nice setup would be to use the Wicked 4800 motor and use the rotor as a 3 blade rotor. Each fan will be about 350 watts. But if you want 4S the Wicked 4000 and the 3 blade rotor will be about 500 watts per fan :D

Don

[BUCKSHOTRC]

Hey Don
Im Flying (actually Waiting On A New Airframe)a Edo F4 Without Drop Tanks,still Have Gear On It With A Wicked 4800, And A 3s2200 20c
& 50 Amp Esc
What Should I Expect With A 4s2200 ?

[The Don]

I never flew my F4 on the the 4800 on 4S. Only the 4000 on 4S. The watts will be high about 650-700. Above what I am comfortable with but people have done it in other models wite the same fan unit. Personally, having flown the EDO F4 on 3S with the Wicked 4800 and 4S onteh wicked 4000, I liked 4S the best. But I think any more watts past that is a waste really as the model is a bit draggy and the bifurcated outlets eat power as well.

Don