quick question regarding a 500 clone

[astra 8vt]

ive now got a 500 clone going to replace a few bits on it ( tail case etc ) but the motor that came with it says 11.1-14 v

so what batterys do i need for this it says on hobby king website 2x 3s 2200 batts ?

i not its not a rex but its not going to last long before i smash it to bits but i dont like the idear of running 2 3 cell packs on it and it take it it will be series if i was to do this ive got 15 3s batts for my 450`s so its not like i need some but just dont like the way of putting 2 on there and there dont look like theres enough room

any advice would be welcome apart from its a shit clone

cheers

i wont be replaceing the motor as of yet but if i decide to sell my 2 1/2 raptors i might do

[vinny155]

there were some 500 clone about maybe 6 months back that were running off 1 3s pack and claiming to have 6 or 7 mins flight time,they werent great to be honest reading the reviews people gave of them,what is the make of the clone and what motor is it?

[astra 8vt]

cheers vinney

hk500gt and
the motor is
E-Power 2832 HL

Product Info:
RPM/V:1600
Current capacity: 60A
Dimensions :39x32 mm
Shaft diameter: 5 mm
Weight :232 g
11.1v-14.4v

ive read that they can be run on 5s and get 8 mins but im not bothered so long as i get 5 min ( used to 5 mins with the 450`s ) no hard core 3d just loops, rolls and some inverted hovering or crashing lol

i carnt see how a 3s will run it for that long as the motor on the 500 is huge compared to a 450 so long as i get 5 min`s im not bothered but any more my brain hurts after 5 mins anyways

[bolders]

cheers vinney

hk500gt and
the motor is
E-Power 2832 HL

Product Info:
RPM/V:1600
Current capacity: 60A
Dimensions :39x32 mm
Shaft diameter: 5 mm
Weight :232 g
11.1v-14.4v

ive read that they can be run on 5s and get 8 mins but im not bothered so long as i get 5 min ( used to 5 mins with the 450`s ) no hard core 3d just loops, rolls and some inverted hovering or crashing lol

i carnt see how a 3s will run it for that long as the motor on the 500 is huge compared to a 450 so long as i get 5 min`s im not bothered but any more my brain hurts after 5 mins anyways

For that motor you want to be looking at something around 6S 3000mAh which should give you around 5 -6 mins of flight

The original post stating 11.1 to 14V input doesnt make a lot of sense tbh as the motor is quoted as a 1600Kv 60Amp unit which is typical for a 6S trex 500

You can run 2x 3S 2200mAh lipos in series on it but you will probably only get about 4min flight times and the heli is likely to be quite tail heavy

[astra 8vt]

thats my point i dont over no to much when it comes to motors and batts

motors here E-Power HL2832 1600kv 500 Class Brushless Helicopter outrunner m

but if thats the case then running on 6s setup in going to fry the motor if its only rated to 14v ? maybe im just being stupid on this one but i want to make sure i get i right

its even stamped on the motor the volts ??

i really dont want to run 2 batt setup i would rather get some new batts but i wwant to get the right ones as i think ill be useing this one a lot more than my 450`s

[bolders]

thats my point i dont over no to much when it comes to motors and batts

motors here E-Power HL2832 1600kv 500 Class Brushless Helicopter outrunner m

but if thats the case then running on 6s setup in going to fry the motor if its only rated to 14v ? maybe im just being stupid on this one but i want to make sure i get i right

its even stamped on the motor the volts ??

i really dont want to run 2 batt setup i would rather get some new batts but i wwant to get the right ones as i think ill be useing this one a lot more than my 450`s

I would personally ignore the voltage specs and use the KV and current rating to spec lipos for the motor. If you try running this on 3S you are going to have a very low headspeed.

Edit:\ just to give you a bit more confidence they sell the motor here where they specify it is for 3 - 6 cells

http://plus2city.com/plus2store/goods.php?id=3663

Also if you look on the comments on giant cod the last review states he is running on 5S. I assume he wants to run 6S but is unable to due to charger limitations

[astra 8vt]

thank you ill be getting some 6s batterys now i really dont want to run on 3s or 2x3s i would rather have one pack on the heli and the right one to start with

thanks again

[astra 8vt]

right the last post wasnt right even though the above motor was ordered as per giant cods usall bullshit it turns out to be this one
MODELPASCHER

even though the one that was ordered was in other post max it will run is 4s !! so guys i need some advice gc are twatswhen it comes down to sending stuff back do i just put it down to being stupid and find a cheap second hand 500 motor or when have the funds get a good one or stick with this one ( thats if its up to the job )

many thanks

[Helimaddan]

Personally i would get a new motor, you can pick them up cheap second hand or a new budget motor. TBH if you can bite the bullet now and buy a align motor or better a scorpion one you could fit in other models later on. Heart of a good heli is its power unit. I think that motor you have is going to struggle big time on a 500 size heli. It just wont produce the headspeed you need even on 4S and the power will be terrible. your 3S packs would be killed off very quickly too.

[astra 8vt]

yer i think the motors going in the junk pile and the heli can sit for a while and ill get some good gear in it as i think this will be the one i fly most its a nice size for me and fits in the car well once ive stopped crashing ill get a trex 500 as i dont think ill go anybigger for a while plus the mrs like the size of this one over the raptors i have sitting around gathering dust

[dieselcarb]

what i would do if ya looking for another motor is. find what 1 ya gonna buy and how many cells ya gonna use on it, then see how the moter will compare on same voltage and if with the right pinnion its got a good headspeed get ya batteries get it in the air. if it dont comppare well then obviously wait

[astra 8vt]

motors on it way got speed controller sitting here and 6s batt batt was a cheapy just so i can get it flying in the next few weeks im going to buy 4-5 more

[Delarado]

Yep, +1 vote for buying more 6s packs - 3s or even 2x3s in a 500 wont be up to the job.

[johnboy9877]

I use 3300 mah 6s on my hk 500