by Web FishMar 17, 2013 @ 09:56pm
Main propulsion motors. In the heart of each one of the 4 propulsion pods. Provide drive and active steering to the craft.
- Current selection: 4 x Aquacraft AQUG1060 (550 size motors)
- Status: Undecided (under testing)
- Criteria: Efficiency, size, operating voltage, cost
- Finalists: BaneBots RS-390, BaneBots RS-540
- Main decision factors: Efficiency, simplicity, cost
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Spec highlights:
- Operating voltage: 4.0 - 7.4V;
- Length: 2.2" (57mm) not including shaft
- Diameter: 1.5" (37.5mm)
- Shaft Diameter: .12" (3mm)
Caveats:
- Waiting for final pod design to test thrust / amperage with the motor controller and different size propellers;