DC Motor and Gearing - Chief Delphi

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22-03-2008, 16:35

Dad1279

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Re: DC Motor and Gearing

Having flown gas models in the past, I think you will find the starter motor required to be too large. Since you only need a few revs to start the engine, perhaps a smaller motor to wind a spring, with a latch to release. (like the old .049 airplane engines)

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