@ MikePS, I bought those same motors for a different twin 70mm project I got going. I must say that they really put out some huge power and some high rpm's. In fact I am still having issues with just the bench testing phase. I am using 6s 45c 3000mAh, CC Ice Lites 100A, WeMo fans and I have added capacitor packs to my battery leads. All the wiring is 10awg silicone except for the motor pigtails which I think are 14awg. I tried to make 5mm to 3.5mm adaptors but I thought with all the solder, connectors and extra wire it would introduce unwanted resistance. The choke point will always be at the thinnest wire so I decided to solder them together without connectors. I also found my controllers needed really good cooling so i put them into the thrust tubes. I had one controller burst into flames after a brief throttle ramp up and I am still unsure why. The other provided data logs that looked good actually so I am going to blame my solder job for now.



I was getting roughly 1200 watts @ 35 amps and the temps where staying cool until I shut it down then it gets really hot. I think this setup in a Habu will be awesome if you can contain it and use good throttle management.

I think the 3 wires are 14g, but I changed mine to 12g silicone just to be safe,it could only help I figured..Go with the 3300 batteries,it wont make it too heavy and flightimes will be longer..

Thanks WhalleyBoy, fh64_lucky. I use the "esc in the intake" method, I think cooling shouldn't be an issue.
I looked at the motor wires again while home for lunch, I agree, they probably are 14ga... I'm reluctant to change the wires tho.
I'm sure the 3300's will give me longer flight times, its just that I got the 2600's at such a good price I gotta use em

Its easy to change them,Tape 3 new wires to ends of old wires and gently pull them through,pushing and pulling slowly.they will go through if you want to try...

You're talking about the wires in the fuse of the habu....got it. I thought you were referring to the wires coming out of the motor....

Yes,the three wires coming out of motor that run inside of fuse,12g wire will fit through channel.If you are reloacting ESC to intake area,this is not such a big deal,my CC 160 sits in stock location so I use the heavier wire to handle the 120 plus amps I am sending through...

....way way back in an old post I had some troubles with my Habu and it resulted in me shipping my entire plane back to the HH service center.
I got news today that they replaced my plane with a new one and they had just shipped it.

Recap: some kind if intermitent loss of throttle/ power shortly after take off. Technician notes suggest a possible abnormal current draw from servos or retracts. Possible binding? They could not locate the problem and chose to replace the plane.

Had 1 servo short,over amp BEC,that shorted and took out everything including receiver and rest of servos,it was a costly but unavoidable thing that messed me up one day.Glad it wasnt flying when it happened.....

Originally Posted by efflux RC

The Stock motor is 3200kv. A 3600-3700kv motor would be considered "semi Hot" for 4s,( Velocity 2860-2700 or MEGA 16/35/1) and give you a bit more power (in the stock fan).

the E-Flite rotor are good, but they do NOT come balanced from the factory.
Put your rotor on a prop balancer to see...then static balance it, and use the "clock" method to get as smooth as you can by rotating the 45* then running it up slowly (at the same rpm every time) and feel for the smoothest position.
Do this at 3s power and low rpms only.

We can also assemble and Dynamically balance any (new) setup for you.
http://www.effluxrc.com/Assemble-and...ance-ASBAL.htm

I don't have the E-Flite 70mm EDF's yet. You can send me a new one, or the Wemotec Minifan or HET 6904 is a good a choice.

Make yourself a mylar thrust Tube that's 2.1" dia at the outlet for low cost added speed.
The stock foam outlet is 2 3/8" is tooo big for top end speed, but fine if it's just high thrust that you want

With Mega 16/35/1 motor

Can I use the stock collet, and ESC.?

On 4s

ONS

Originally Posted by ons_pk

With Mega 16/35/1 motor

Can I use the stock collet, and ESC.?

On 4s

ONS

The motor will fit the fan and the collet dia (4mm). you may need to shorten the shaft and add a flat.
You will need at least a 75 ESC for 4s. I would put a 100A in there (ICE 100) to be ready for 5s, when you desire more power.

Originally Posted by shung1

Habu 2 6S......coming soon!

Getting there slowly.....nearly ready!

Sweet!! You might want to move the fan back farther to counter the 6s lipo.My receiver is sitting on wing under 2s lipo all were the foam align block for wing to fuse is also.Keeps battery area tidy without all servo wires strung through.
Ah,its hard to see but it looks like you did same as me...

How about a SAPAC MB1 (3200 kv) motor and Sapac fan on a 5S?

Here are some test results:
5S Sapac rotor

• 20.95v-18.17v,
• 99.45A,
• 73.7oz T,
• 1835W,
• 200mph efflux,
• 49,325rpm,
• 2685Kv underload

Here is a link to a thread where Carl Rich did the testing:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1167099

Carl knows his stuff,thats for sure.Those numbers look good and under 100 amps to boot.Is that what you might go with Prof100?I would like to see some other higher performance setups,mostly just see some power comparisons in the jet flying.Just need to stiffen wings and horzontal stab some then have some fun!

Originally Posted by fh64_lucky

Carl knows his stuff,thats for sure.Those numbers look good and under 100 amps to boot.Is that what you might go with Prof100?I would like to see some other higher performance setups,mostly just see some power comparisons in the jet flying.Just need to stiffen wings and horzontal stab some then have some fun!

It's 2009 test data so the amps are probably higher with today's packs. I think I would be pressing the outer limits of 100 Castle ESC.

He also tested with Eflite rotor and it had the following results on a 30C pack.

5S E-flite Rotor
20.95v-18.63v, 81.5A, 69.5ozT, 1531W, 51,900RPM, 190mph efflux, 2763Kv underload