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I just got one of Himax's new GWS gearbox copy for their 2015's and 2025s. I got it with the 2025/4200 just to see how much more I could pull out of the larger motor. Maybe even try it on an E-taco. My first test runs showed 33.5oz thrust on 12-6 APC powered by a well worn Kokam 1500 3cell pack. By the time 20 seconds or so had passed the voltage and amperage had dropped to less that 8.5 on both amps and volts. At that time the thrust was down to 28 oz. I did not see what the initial current was or voltage since I was watching the scales. I'm pretty sure this will need a larger pack to keep it happy. I am going to double my connector on my meter so that I can run a 3s2p setup on the next test. I'm sure when the battery can put out the power will go up quite a bit as well. Maxx products has a sheet on their site that claims 42oz on this prop. That would be a bit marginal on an E-taco but it would no doubt fly it. Maybe the next size up APC would pump up the thrust to get it in the acceptable range. I'll let you know how it goes.
The best thing about this box, It's much, much quieter than the GWS and with a shaft change, you can run either GWS or APC props. It comes ready for APCs.
later,,,Matt
The best thing about this box, It's much, much quieter than the GWS and with a shaft change, you can run either GWS or APC props. It comes ready for APCs.
later,,,Matt