lsnover
Senior Heliman
Location: Bath, PA
| Yeah, and mines bigger then yours, so there. 
Let the software engineer float in here. Both sides of the equation can be contributing factors. If the hardware is not fully up to snuff or designed on the margins, then other contributing factors can cause a domino effect. I have no experience with Align motors, I went with the JGF motor.
However, I've been around long enough not to jump to conclusions with cause and effect. As Bob points out, other factors can be the primary cause. In order to make an intelligent statement on the facts, you have to begin to isolate all the variables and test combinations independtly. This can be a total PITA, but you can not make a fair judgment any other way.
None the less, if the Align motors are designed with very little room for safety, I would lean another way. If they have significant advantages despite the safety margins, I would certainly want to understand the factors that can push them over the edge. I think that's what Bob's saying.
On my airplanes (which I've been doing for years), I've had good luck with a variety of brushless motors. The only one I ever toasted was a Big Jeti Inrunner. It got so hot the magnets debonded. Now, I'm not sure which came first the heat, or the debonding. Jeti replaced the motor under warranty after examining the motor and esc and confirming our setup.
I'd be interested to hear how the Optic radio interacts with these motors.
Regards,
Lee |
