2212/1100kV vs. 2216/1100kV

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Hej all, need a practical hint regarding the choice of motors for the V3. My initial consideration was to use SunnySky V2216 1100kv but they unfortunately seem to be severely stuck somewhere on their way to Germany. Alternatively I could use the T-Motor MT2212 1100kv – main concern is that they formally have a max thermal power rating of 250w (vs. 350w of the SunnySkies) and that ecalc indicates that with 9” props in a 4S setup I’m about 10% above the 250W at max.

From the practical perspective: would you see me in trouble with this “borderline” setup or would the MT2212 be a reliable and fun (!) choice for V3?

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Had ecalc crunch a few different prop setups with the MT2212-1100s and it seems like the 8×5 prop results in a pretty speedy setup, settling at about 250W peak power per drive. On the 9” side I’d be fine with a slower 2.7 pitch.

As this is only theory I’d appreciate your thoughts 😉

[Matthew]

I’ll be using the MT-2212-11’s (1100kV) in my build. I have two sets of HQ 8×5 props I’ll be trying out to start with. I don’t foresee their power rating being an issue, I’ve heard Tiger Motor has a tendency to underrate in comparison to some of their competitors.

I’d definitely like to hear from anyone who has used these motors before.

[Steezus]

I use Tiger 2212 1100kv motors on a quad on 4s with 8×5 props. Never had a problem with my motors, esc’s, or batteries getting warm. It is quite a rowdy little setup and I plan on throwing them on the tri if I ever destroy my SS 2216 900kv motors I have on it now.

[rue]

Matthew, Steezus – thanks a lot for your thoughts and impressions! Seems like a 4s / 1100kV / 8×5 setup has the potential to create serious fun with both options 😉 Let’s see which drives arrive first. Will report back once things are up-in-the-air.

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