LDPower Technology updated last years FR2204 racing motors and released the new FR2305 version few weeks ago. I am very happy to see that LDPower listened to my feedback and there are a lot of improvements in the design compared to the previous version. Details: Dimensions Φ28×18mm Stator Diameter: 23mm Magnet Poles: 14 KV: 2300
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Hello, my name is Stef aka Dutchwalnut_fpv and I love to build quadcopters! I really enjoy soldering and selecting parts for a new quadcopter. Because we can never learn enough. Did I found my sweet spot yet? No, there are a lot of frames out there. I just stumbled upon this QAV-X clone and preordered
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If you are following the trends in the multirotor community, you should have heard about the new BLHeli_S firmware. Currently there are not many ESCs that support this new firmware. Steven from Shenzhen´s ZTW company sent me their ZTW Flash 30A BLHeli_S ESC to test it. Thank you again for your support! Details: Silabs EFM8BB21F16
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BLHeli_S is a new custom ESC firmware based on the most popular BLHeli firmware – it is an improved version. Here is an overview of the new features and which ESCs support the new BLHeli_S firmware. Improvements: Very smooth throttle response Generally does startup better than base BLHeli Only damped light mode Synchronous motor PWM
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The new Scorpion MII 2204 is the first 2700kv motor, that I have tested on my thrust stand. If you haven’t read my review of the Scorpion 2300kv motor, that I published few days ago, do it now. Everything that I said about it, is true for the 2700kv version. The only single difference between
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I received samples of the new Scorpion MII 2204 2300kv and wanted to share my impressions. I will make quick comparison with the predecessor M2204 2300kv that I have reviewed back in December 2015. Using my professional thrust stand from RCbenchmark, I am going to test the new motor with some popular ESCs. Details: Dimensions:
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HobbyWing XRotor 20A ESC has been on the market for multirotor ESCs for a while. However its Silabs F396 MCU is now getting a trend among other ESC brands. It allows the ESC to run high KV motors without problems. This is why I decided to make a review of the XRotor 20A. Let’s start
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