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Hey everyone,
I was curious as to whether or not a brushless motor should always be ran at it's maximum rated voltage. I know that higher voltage geared for the same speed as lower voltage will always run cooler, because it draws less amperage. However, how does motor RPM factor in? For example, I am considering purchasing a TP Power 4060 1350kv and running it on 6s. On 6s, it would give me roughly 30k rpms. However, it would not be running on the maximum voltage of 38 volts, which gives it 51k rpm.
Would this motor run more efficiently on 6s or on 8s? I've heard that the most efficient rpm for a motor is roughly 30k, but then again, I don't know how true this is. I've also heard people state that you should always run a motor at it's maximum voltage and gear for the speed you want that way you get the most power/efficiency out of it. Again, I'm not quite sure how true this is because generally the higher rpm you run a motor on puts more stress on it, and rpm also generates heat.
So, have any of you guys experimented with this? Do you typically run your motors as close to their maximum voltage as you can, or do you have a specific rpm range that you try and shoot for when purchasing a motor?
Thanks!
I was curious as to whether or not a brushless motor should always be ran at it's maximum rated voltage. I know that higher voltage geared for the same speed as lower voltage will always run cooler, because it draws less amperage. However, how does motor RPM factor in? For example, I am considering purchasing a TP Power 4060 1350kv and running it on 6s. On 6s, it would give me roughly 30k rpms. However, it would not be running on the maximum voltage of 38 volts, which gives it 51k rpm.
Would this motor run more efficiently on 6s or on 8s? I've heard that the most efficient rpm for a motor is roughly 30k, but then again, I don't know how true this is. I've also heard people state that you should always run a motor at it's maximum voltage and gear for the speed you want that way you get the most power/efficiency out of it. Again, I'm not quite sure how true this is because generally the higher rpm you run a motor on puts more stress on it, and rpm also generates heat.
So, have any of you guys experimented with this? Do you typically run your motors as close to their maximum voltage as you can, or do you have a specific rpm range that you try and shoot for when purchasing a motor?
Thanks!