Getting more wattage from a motor.

[andylinney]

I'm in the last stages of a glow to elec conversion of a P51d Mustang and I thought I'd test my chosen setup before installing it.

I have a Wasp 70a Opto ESC, a 4s 3000mah Lipo and an Emax 2826/06 850kv motor turning a 12x6 prop.

I'm driving it all with an AR7000 receiver and a DSX9 set with endpoints set to 100% low and high.

I'm pulling about 410w at about 28amps and really need close to 800 / 900w as the listings on BRC and GiantCod's websites. Can anyone give me an idea of how to achieve more power.

[Swashbuckler]

Have you calibrated the throttle. It usually involves switching your tx on with throttle at 100% wait for a beep then put the throttle to low and wait for it to arm. Tether the plane before you do this just in case it isn't a safe esc (one that doesn't arm if it sees anything but low throttle)

Is the motor capable of delivering the wattage you are after? if so at what voltage? Have you got the correct cell count.

[Kozmyk]

What weight/size is your Mustang?

This seller has a small data sheet on their advert if it helps at all.

[url=http://www.modelaccessories.co.uk/emax-bl2826-06.html]Modelaccessories EMAX[/url]

[glen_j]

only ways to get more watts would be a bigger prop a 13x6 or a 14x6 should be enough, a different motor or a 5s lipo instead of a 4. what c rating is the lipo you're using?

[andylinney]

Thanks fella's I've ordered a few different props to give this a try before I do the install.

It's a 55inch span model of about 6 lbs in all up weight, it's an EZ Pilot model which flew on a .52 fourstroke that never ran reliably hence the need for a good grunt from an electric setup.

I'll post a few pics once it's done.