Re: [RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-12-02 Thread Tom Rust
Why bother? Just run both motors same direction and use the same type props. You won't notice the difference. I've done side by side pushers on Zagi's, also front, back pusher puller configs. Lots of power, but sucks batteries fast (unless your using LiPos). -- Tom Rust Nanochip Inc 48041 Fremo

Re: [RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-12-01 Thread Aerofoam
> > I have enjoyed sloping my EPP P-38 and now want to electrify it by > > adding two speed 400 motors. > > By reversing the wiring on one of the motors the motors now rotate in > > opposite directions. > > It is not at all clear to me what kind of prop to put on the motor that > > is rotating c

Re: [RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-12-01 Thread Andrew E. Mileski
David Nasatir wrote: I have enjoyed sloping my EPP P-38 and now want to electrify it by adding two speed 400 motors. By reversing the wiring on one of the motors the motors now rotate in opposite directions. It is not at all clear to me what kind of prop to put on the motor that is rotating cl

Re: [RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-11-30 Thread Bill Swingle
You're correct. You need an opposite pitch prop. I forget what this is called, possibly a pusher prop? They do exist but are somewhat rare. You may need to abandon the counter rotation idea if you can't find one. I don't know how helpful the counter rotation actually will be. The Twin Star doesn't

[RCSE] counter rotating prop ?

2004-11-30 Thread David Nasatir
I have enjoyed sloping my EPP P-38 and now want to electrify it by adding two speed 400 motors. By reversing the wiring on one of the motors the motors now rotate in opposite directions. It is not at all clear to me what kind of prop to put on the motor that is rotating clockwise (when viewed