Hi
I’m looking to convert some older track powered PM locos to RC, plus upgrade some 27mhz as well. They’re all in transit to me still, so I don’t have my hands on them to test out yet, so want to get a handle on the specs so I can order battery packs to arrive at the same time...
I’m guessing it’s been identified/calculated before, but are there any motor specs (voltage/load) for the different versions? I gather the track power ones are 16v rated, whilst I’m guessing the 27mhz are 6v and the 2.4ghz is 9v? Basing this on size of battery packs and photos of PCBs I’ve found.
Also has anybody identified a source of replacement motors? I’ll likely end up with different battery pack requirements for each loco, but if I can swap the motors for a standard voltage/wattage and standardise the electronics.......
Keen to get an idea as to the current ratings of ESC people use, and how they spec batteries for their locos. With Li-on/LiPo getting a suitable voltage can be tricky but making the assumption it’s a problem already solved!
First pass I plan to use RC car kit I’ve already got, and then build some custom 2.4ghz wireless hardware.
Thanks!
I’m looking to convert some older track powered PM locos to RC, plus upgrade some 27mhz as well. They’re all in transit to me still, so I don’t have my hands on them to test out yet, so want to get a handle on the specs so I can order battery packs to arrive at the same time...
I’m guessing it’s been identified/calculated before, but are there any motor specs (voltage/load) for the different versions? I gather the track power ones are 16v rated, whilst I’m guessing the 27mhz are 6v and the 2.4ghz is 9v? Basing this on size of battery packs and photos of PCBs I’ve found.
Also has anybody identified a source of replacement motors? I’ll likely end up with different battery pack requirements for each loco, but if I can swap the motors for a standard voltage/wattage and standardise the electronics.......
Keen to get an idea as to the current ratings of ESC people use, and how they spec batteries for their locos. With Li-on/LiPo getting a suitable voltage can be tricky but making the assumption it’s a problem already solved!
First pass I plan to use RC car kit I’ve already got, and then build some custom 2.4ghz wireless hardware.
Thanks!