Need cool wind 4000 for EDO fan

[ex-racr]

DOn,
I just bought an EDOmodel f-4 from Turbofanelectrics. I read on another forum that the cool wind 4000 kv on 3s does well in the EDO fan unit(350 watts).
Can you tell me exactly what I need and any things to look out for using this fan? DO you have a combo deal with a pentium esc for this?
ALso, can you tell me if the stand off whips around or needs any additional support?

TIA

Terry

[The Don]

In the EDO fan:

Wicked 4000:
3s 280 watts
4S 550 watts

Wicked 4800:
3S 380 watts

You will need to order it with the "Alfa plug" and I now have a small spacer that you put into the rotor before installing (the EDO stock rotor plug is longer than the alfa plug). Then what you do is simply press the EDO rotor onto the plug, it is a tight press fit and works quite well.

So for 3S you need the Wicked 4800KV.

Don

[The Don]

Also you need to cut off the four splines in the EDO housing so the standoff mount fits in. I took some photos when I did it, I just need to find the memory card :confused:

Don

[ex-racr]

OK then the 4800. If you can post pics, that would be great!
I hope to call you later today.
I'm not crazy about the press-fit, but I want to keep it simple and light.
Do you have volts/amps for the 380 watts?
Is there any trouble balancing the fan?
Terry

[The Don]

Here is the Eagletree plot. About 37 amps

[ex-racr]

Don,
You don't have a phone number listed on your site, Can you pm it to me? It would be easier to talk about it.

Terry

[The Don]

Here are some installation photos into the EDO fan. The press fit is very strong with this rotor onto the Alfa plug. I have run it like this over 600 watts and no issues.

Don

[ex-racr]

Thanks for the pics. I will talk to you later.

Terry

[ex-racr]

Don,
Thankyou for taking the time to talk to me last night. I really appreciate it!


Terry

[ex-racr]

Don,
Why is there a warning to not run the motor unloaded? is it because it will throw the magnets?
Just curious. Happy 4th.

Terry

[The Don]

Because some people would hook up a 4S lipo then run the motors unloaded and the RPM was so high it would outrun the ESC RPM limit which make the motor stutter which can damage the ESC and or motor windings for the amps surge. For example, the 5400 KV motor unloaded on 4S would be over 80,000 rpm and no ESC I know of can handle a 6 pole motor at 80,000 rpm.

It is not that you can not run them no load, I do it with a 10 volt supply to check KV. You just need to be careful of outrunning your ESC if you do.

Don

[ex-racr]

Thanks for the info. I will be putting the plane together with the wicked 4800 after the 4th.
Terry

[rick88ss]

Thanks for the info. I will be putting the plane together with the wicked 4800 after the 4th.
Terry


Well, it's after the 4th.....are you finished yet? :D :D

Let us know how it goes.

[ex-racr]

Well, it's after the 4th.....are you finished yet? :D :D

Let us know how it goes.
I was out of town for the weekeknd. Just got back.
-It will take me a while since I will be modifying it for belly landing.
I also try to be a perfectionist, but rarely succeed ;) :o
I will start it this week, I promise.

[rick88ss]

Just messin with ya.

So far I've narrowed it down a bit for my next jet.Here's the list in no particular order:

-EDO F-4 Phantom
-SAPAC Eurofighter Typhoon
-6mm Depron foam Saab Gripen(either pusher prop or EDF setup)
-6mm Depron foam Eurofighter Typhoon (either pusher prop or EDF setup)

[A320]

Back from the death. Don ,will the Wicket 4800 and pentium 40A ESC be a good combination for the EDO F 15 with stock fan and 3s 2200 battery?

Thanks
Marcos

[The Don]

Yep, about 350-380 watts.

Don

[A320]

Thanks I will place order shortly.

[The Don]

You want the motor with "standoff adapter and EDO plug"