Selecting a Brushless Motor, ESC, LiPo Battery and Prop for an RC Airplane

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  • @alanmakoso1115
    @alanmakoso1115 Год назад +21

    All the other tutorials online expects newbies to already know the desired Kv and use their charts. Thank you for providing that Kv formula as a function of wingspan.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +2

      Glad it helps, thanks for the feedback

  • @leonardojadue9275
    @leonardojadue9275 5 месяцев назад +10

    This is the best beginner tutorial I've seen for learning airplane electronics. Thank you!

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you for the comment

  • @foxik20
    @foxik20 3 месяца назад +3

    As aircraft’s engines engineer I’m really surprised about details explained in this topic. Everything is nice and clear on the whiteboard. Very appreciate time for preparing all data and calculations, I will definitely use your tips to calculate my RC plane. Big thumbs up for future projects! Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱 💪👌

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  3 месяца назад +1

      From one engineer to another. Thanks for the comment.

  • @lasersbee
    @lasersbee Год назад +12

    Excellent Beginners RC Airplane Setup Tutorial... Bookmarked.👍

  • @theeddytor3490
    @theeddytor3490 4 месяца назад +2

    i hate lectures, but damn i can't believe i sat through 29:31 mins.
    this was a detail dive and i loved it, although my wing span is 21inch and motor are the smallest, it's a power efficient rc plane. using 3s li-ion battery with 3-8C only.
    everything was great for me in this explanation up until propeller. i think when it comes to prop i'll just take the word of seller recommendation based on motor.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  4 месяца назад +1

      Sounds good, thanks for the comment

  • @fededc
    @fededc Год назад +8

    I'm really thankful for this fantastic explanation!

  • @paulbryk1167
    @paulbryk1167 9 месяцев назад +2

    For pitch, how do you arrive at " Prop Diameter/ 1.57"? There are many Pitches' for various Props and your Calc will always be the same for any given Diameter. For example: Your Calc will always give 6.37 (or 6 ) for a 10 inch Prop. However, there are 10x6, 10x7, 10x8 ... etc props out there. Please let me know.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  9 месяцев назад +2

      This gives you a really good starting value for pitch on a prop.

  • @RubberChickenMan007
    @RubberChickenMan007 11 месяцев назад +5

    Bravo, this is absolutely amazing!

  • @marko_sigma
    @marko_sigma Год назад +5

    Thanks for your lesson I really learned much

  • @rafaeltorres2886
    @rafaeltorres2886 Год назад +3

    My thoughts when deciding this is how much room does the plane have for a battery, how big and how many cells in series will fit first than I look at flying weight how much wing do I have to support a given weight for decent flyer and a medium to slow approach for landing. motor and prop combo is important
    you need to have enough power to climb and enough clearance for the prop. luckily there are many choices to make power.

  • @dantetejeda1868
    @dantetejeda1868 Год назад +7

    Great video for people getting into this stuff. Is there a book or source you used for your calculations?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +3

      Yes, I used the data that I collected over the years.

  • @paulbryk1167
    @paulbryk1167 9 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome Video !!! May I check one calc to be sure I got it right? I input 48 inches WS, 1.5 lbs., 100 watt/lb., 3s 1500 mAh Lipo. My results were 14 Amp Motor, 16 Amp Esc, 18C Lipo, 14,106 rpm, 1271 Kv and a 7x5 prop. Do you get the same ? Just want to make sure I got it right. You use a good number of constants/factors. Many Thanks

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  9 месяцев назад +1

      Yes, I placed your numbers in to the calculator I created for this on my Patreon site. Your numbers are close to what I got. I would give yourself more headroom than 2A for your ESC. A 20A ESC would be safer for example. A 7x5 prop is a good starting point, you may find yourself needing a larger prop when you measure your performance data.

  • @santiagoblandon3022
    @santiagoblandon3022 Год назад +3

    Great video, I love this format

  • @waynetri1
    @waynetri1 Месяц назад +3

    Thank you so much Sir!

  • @Minty_Da_Mouse
    @Minty_Da_Mouse 4 месяца назад

    Thankyou so much! I am currently building a large scale Bf109 model and this has helped in knowing i wont blow anything up!

  • @MaxR52
    @MaxR52 Год назад +4

    Absolutely fantastic, thanks so much!

  • @eshaw4523
    @eshaw4523 11 месяцев назад +1

    So great video it helps a lot do you have any videos explaining diameter and length in correlation to KV and why the length or width of a motor matters when the kv is the same with a Narrow but long VS a short and wide other than fitting it to plane

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  11 месяцев назад +1

      Kv and overall size measured in weight is a good metric comparison for performance.

  • @JavedAliKhanPatan
    @JavedAliKhanPatan 3 месяца назад

    If you were to use 4 propellers, 2 on each semi wing span, what would be the propeller diameter for the same motors, i got this doubt because the formula at 24:24 does not account for multiple motors
    , please help me out

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  3 месяца назад

      Multi motors is not part of the scope here. A few calculations would be different and needed to be figured out before you get to prop size for the plane.

  • @captaindronieversefpv
    @captaindronieversefpv Год назад +3

    Thanks very much for this information.

  • @engineerf3766
    @engineerf3766 10 месяцев назад +1

    For smaller Rc plane I think it would be different. As you said 2s battery for the wingspan of 30-40in, but 2s small batteries can be also used for smaller brushless planes like 20in wingspan.

    • @theeddytor3490
      @theeddytor3490 4 месяца назад

      yeah i am about to make one for 19.2 inch wing span and i am using these calculations but keeping 2s and 3s as my battery option.

  • @neomayad
    @neomayad Год назад

    Great vid. question though! I have a 3d performance, 31-inch WS, yak that weighs less than 0.5 lbs. and uses 2s 600mAh.
    Correct me if I'm wrong but using your calculations I should be in a 4-inch prop?
    I'm using 15791RPM from (0.04896 x 961) - (162.66 x 31) + 20786 = 15791
    and Prop diameter -0.002 x 15791 + 35.607 = 4.025
    The reason I'm asking is because the plane came with an 8040 prop but is severely lacking in power. is this because I should move to a 4x2 prop?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      Look at watts that you require for the performance you are expecting and then hit that mark.

  • @CPS747-8
    @CPS747-8 2 месяца назад

    Hi there! I have been trying to design my own plane and I came across your video while trying to come up with my electronics system. Your video was very informative!
    Out of curiosity, how would you adjust your guide for a twin-engine RC plane? Also, I was thinking of using one battery but two ESCs for my configuration. Will that affect anything at all?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  2 месяца назад

      You can take the total amount of power required and divide this by the motor count. Then build your system/ manipulate the calculations based on the new power requirement per motor.

  • @bradywilson1177
    @bradywilson1177 Год назад

    What category would you consider an RC plane that will be towing a 5lb payload behind it? Would this still be a "basic trainer" but we just add the weight of the payload along in the calculation?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +1

      I would design a basic trainer and not add 5 pounds to the plane as it is not actually supporting it. But add more power to the power system. You'll also want to follow wing span rules for tow planes. You can't tow a 3m plane well with a 1m tow plane.

    • @bradywilson1177
      @bradywilson1177 Год назад

      Thanks for the reply. I should rephrase my question. I won’t be towing a glider. It’ll be a 5lb payload that will be dropped at a certain altitude. I’m thinking it’ll just be attached to the bottom of the plane.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      In that case you will have an extra 5 pounds on the plane. Treat it as it is part of the plane. You will want the weight over or close to the CoG.

  • @rajanyt7343
    @rajanyt7343 Год назад +1

    hello brother,
    by using your calculation i am getting a C rating around 3.76 while including 10000 mah li-ion battery with 3C. am i good to use this battery ??

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      It sounds a bit tight. Test this combo by testing for heat on the pack and you will know.

    • @rajanyt7343
      @rajanyt7343 Год назад

      @@RCexplained sure brother,
      Appropriate your response

  • @aktirimagic4405
    @aktirimagic4405 Год назад +1

    Hey man, this video was awesome! I'm building an RC air BOAT, the Dumas Swamp Buggy. Would you recommend a high or low KV/RPM for such a task?
    For reference, it's recommended to use a .40 up to .60 gas engine. I figured an electric motor will probably work fine in this modern age!

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +1

      I would go for a low to moderate kv value ij the range that makes sense for the cell count you wish to run.

    • @aktirimagic4405
      @aktirimagic4405 Год назад

      @@RCexplained thank you!!!

  • @mjollnirboy
    @mjollnirboy 5 месяцев назад

    Thank You for such an immensely useful video. Could you please share the sources/references for the formulas and the calculation tables used. Thank You.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  5 месяцев назад

      Glad the info is helpful. I don't have sources or references for this info readily available. What do you need this for?

  • @HelloHelloHell-o
    @HelloHelloHell-o 2 месяца назад

    What is a good propeller for my brushless motor of 44400 rpm at 2500 w? (2000kv, 26,5v, 120a) I'm using a 2200mAh lipo battery with 130C and a esc 1-6s for up to 120A....

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  2 месяца назад

      I can't recommend a propeller for that setup as it's not well suited for the application.

  • @PascalSchoenhardt
    @PascalSchoenhardt 9 месяцев назад

    Hey, thanks for making this video. I just tried applying it to my first plane, a conversion of a 39“ Wingspan foam chucker. Unfortunately when I got to step 5 my prop diameter came out negative. Any ideas for what prop to try with a 250g flight weight, 2s battery, and 2700kv motor?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  9 месяцев назад

      It shouldn't come out negative. It should calculate to around 5-6 inches. This would be a good start, then adjust from there.

    • @PascalSchoenhardt
      @PascalSchoenhardt 9 месяцев назад

      Yup, realized I made a mistake. Should have done it in a spreadsheet not on my phone. Sorry for the bother

  • @richardwagner9239
    @richardwagner9239 Год назад

    Hello.Great videos. Could you (or do you have a video on the 2s+ battery to the receiver and esc. Also, a question about the thin wires for the jr connection; and if they need a thicker awg. Appreciate it.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +1

      What specifically about the 2s battery to the receiver and ESC? Required gauge of wire is determined by current running through it.

    • @richardwagner9239
      @richardwagner9239 Год назад

      Thanks for your quick reply. Motor is an mm1404 2900kv specs found on Amazon:
      KV: 2900
      Unload current: 11.1v 0.5A
      Max Load: 5.1A
      Max. Power: 4A or 40W
      Max. Thrust : about 128g work with 4025 @8.5V
      Max. Thrust: about 151g work with 5030 @7.5V 10a esc 2s 7.4 450mah;
      10a esc; 2s 7.4v; 450mah battery
      I realize that I need to view more of your videos.
      Thanks much.
      @@RCexplained

    • @richardwagner9239
      @richardwagner9239 Год назад

      @@RCexplained
      Thanks for your quick reply.
      Motor:
      KV: 2900
      Unload current: 11.1v 0.5A
      Max Load: 5.1A
      Max. Power: 4A or 40W
      Max. Thrust : about 128g work with 4025 @8.5V
      Max. Thrust: about 151g work with 5030 @7.5V
      10a esc;
      2s 7.4v 450mah. battery
      Some say that 20awg is what a jr conn can handle. Also, again, explaining about the connection to the motor and esc is appreciated
      Thank you, sir.

  • @artmktadvertising
    @artmktadvertising 9 месяцев назад

    can i use.. in my cesnna topfligh 182.. 2 batteries 4 cels 10.000 with my spectrum esc 80 amp (avian spmxae1080 smart) with 1.2 motor s[ectrum ? esc and motor resist for 8 cels? thank you

  • @muhtasimtipu7766
    @muhtasimtipu7766 Год назад

    Is there any difference between all up weight and maximum take off weight of an aircraft?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      All up weight should be lower than your max take off weight. Max take off weight for an aircraft makes for some sketchy flying requiring a good bit of skills.

  • @DC-uj5rq
    @DC-uj5rq 10 месяцев назад

    do you think spinners are necessary for electric rc planes? I have a Turbo Timber Evo. and it seems that the ESC would get better airflow if the spinner was not installed.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  10 месяцев назад

      You can fly the plane without the spinner

  • @grizzlybear1971
    @grizzlybear1971 6 месяцев назад

    Hi there I got to the prop formula but it doesn't matter how many time I calculate it I still don't get 14" ? Am I doing something wrong ?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  6 месяцев назад

      Throw it in to an online math calculator to do the math for you. Or use the patreon member spreadsheet.

  • @Loochy808
    @Loochy808 11 месяцев назад

    Think it's better to figure it in this order..
    Determine approx weight.
    Determine approx watts needed based on weight. 80-150w per lb
    Pick a ballpark prop size based on wingspan.
    Look for motor that supports your needed wattage with a prop that is in your size range.
    Motor choice will dictate esc and battery needed. It will also recommend prop pitch.

  • @itsjustbonnie6418
    @itsjustbonnie6418 Год назад +2

    Informative

  • @emiliehughes8842
    @emiliehughes8842 Год назад

    Hi there, this was a lovely video, I was wondering though how you derived the equations you have for RPM and Prop diameter? Can you point me to a text or something that tells me where each of the terms comes from or are these equations you personally have derived out?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. The formulas have been determined from a statistical data set.

  • @revanbamoki1264
    @revanbamoki1264 Год назад

    Hello. I am trying to build an RC glider but I don't know where it belongs on the power performance level chart. Could you please help?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      Guys are going anywhere from 50 to 150 w per pound.

  • @Xeroes
    @Xeroes 12 дней назад

    thanks you so much sir

  • @joepellissier2091
    @joepellissier2091 Год назад

    Have you built this calculator into excel or other spreadsheet? If so, is it available? Are there updates to the constants based on other airplane types?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      There's a spreadsheet on my patreon link. There's no other airplane types built in.

  • @krishflies
    @krishflies Год назад

    My aircraft is around 1.5 LBs with a 30in wingspan. So according to the formulas, I need a 2s battery pack with a 150W 2200 Kv motor but I can't find that kind of motor. suggestions?

    • @krishflies
      @krishflies Год назад

      I can really only find one or the other. like a motor that's 2200 Kv but 340 W, or 1000 Kv 150 W

  • @frankdearr2772
    @frankdearr2772 5 месяцев назад

    Great thanks 👍

  • @ocdrc6896
    @ocdrc6896 Год назад

    I’ve had this question for a while now, I have a 300a esc I wanted to put or pair with a 940kv brushless motor. Did a little research and I found that it’s a bad idea and the (ztw) 300a esc can only handle 800kv brushless. Is that really that big of a difference from 940kv & 800kv to damage the esc..?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      I need more information as to why an esc manufacturer is placing a limit on Kv. What is the true limit that is driving this?

  • @johnnykoch3727
    @johnnykoch3727 Год назад

    I have an esc that says it is 3s capable, but the motor has to be 8.5 turns or greater. All the motors I have are rated in kv and not turns, how do I know what motor I can use using kv rating alone?

    • @rajanyt7343
      @rajanyt7343 Год назад

      what 'd you mean you wanna know the RPM of your motor ??

  • @sokisati2618
    @sokisati2618 Год назад

    Sir, can I use three 18650 batteries instead of 3s lipo battery? Is there any clear downside to it? I don't want to buy a li-po battery because I already have dozens of 18650 batteries

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      It is possible but will depend on the specs of the 18650's and the system current draws.

  • @adrianoyuremanu5148
    @adrianoyuremanu5148 Год назад

    Só uma dúvida e melhor montar um kit 6s ou 3s

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад

      Depends on what you are doing. If you can go 6s.

  • @ubreakitirepairit3569
    @ubreakitirepairit3569 Год назад +1

    Do you have any videos comparing different brands of lipo batteries? People are always arguing over what brand of lipo is the best. Zee vs Gens Ace vs HooVoo etc….
    I have yet to see a video where someone actually compares different 2S/4S/6S RC lipos (not just an on the road test), showing power draw / delivery, how long the battery will last under load, voltage drop under load, etc, with actual computerized measurements / results.
    Maybe this type of test can be done with some sort of desktop setup, so that all of the results will be pretty accurate.

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +1

      I don't. This has come up before but would cost quite a bit to bring all those packs in.

  • @ritchardwilliams3874
    @ritchardwilliams3874 6 дней назад

    Jesus wept - used to be you just selected the cc of the fuel engine and decided if it was going to be 2 or 4 stroke. ......I am just finishing a Fokker DR1 triplane as my first model and the absence of information on model shop websites is stunning. They all mention Kva but very few give info on the all-up weight of plane the motor is for, whether its for a sport, scale or glider type. I have found only one manufacturer that provides a table for their motors that shows weight, propeller size, voltage/number of battery cells needed. Needless to say I will ignore every other manufacturer because they just cannot be bothered to help the people that actually buy motors for RC models!

  • @spindash64
    @spindash64 8 месяцев назад

    Im gonna have to make some assumptions on how this can be applied to a less traditional design:
    -for a super low aspect ratio of close to 1, i imagine you would double the real wingspan to get to the "effective" wingspan ballpark. For example, a wing of 24" span, but a 1:1 AR would have wing area more similar to a 48" conventional aircraft. Extremely _high_ aspect ratios seem like they would need less conversion, though dividing by 2 for AR above 10 or so might make sense
    -for multi engine planes, my guess would be that the wingspan dependent numbers dont change, just the power you want per motor to achieve your desired power loading, potentially with a small fudge factor to make up for any inefficiencies caused by multi engine design

  • @fabiangutweniger5283
    @fabiangutweniger5283 3 месяца назад

    does someone know of a reliable 30A 300W 1300kv motor? I'm lost.

  • @zefur321
    @zefur321 Год назад

    could you share excel to calculate ?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Год назад +1

      I do here: patreon.com/rcexplained otherwise the formulas are provided.

  • @Birdsandphotos
    @Birdsandphotos 10 месяцев назад

    Great video!! Helps me out so much with my low wing project. Cant get out of my head that you sound like Kermit.. I’m sorry!😅

  • @guypehaim1080
    @guypehaim1080 Год назад +2

    I think this calculation would be more useful if you used wing loading (LBS/SQ. IN.). This way it would be easily applied to any plane model.

  • @Jacksparrow13963
    @Jacksparrow13963 Год назад

    Please make a same video on
    Long range rc plane ❤️❤️♥️♥️🔥🔥🔥

  • @HelloMedicAnkit
    @HelloMedicAnkit Месяц назад

    OKY ...SO I DID SOME CALCULATIONS , WHERE I TOOK THE TOTAL WING SPAN OF ABOUT (900CM^2 , BOTH SIDES 30CM LENGTH AND 15CM WIDTH ), AND I TOOK 2 (1400KV B.LD.C MOTORS )WITH 10INCH PROP , RADIUS OF 5 INCH DUTRING ROTATION WITH 4 INCH PITCH LENGTH , AND 2 12 VOLT LIPO BATTERIES TO POWER THEM , AND MY PLANE WEIGHT AROUND 2KG , SO THE REQUIRED LIFT FORCE IS 20N , NOW THOSE 2 MOTORS WILL INITIALLY GENERATE A BACKWARD WIND VELOCITY OF 25M/S ROUGHLY...WHICH WILL CREAT A LIFT FORCE OF AROUND 35N ( WIND DENSITY TAKEN AS 1.22KG/M^3), SO theoretically my plane should fly very quickly right?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  Месяц назад

      Very quickly is a relative term. With that pitch speed you provided, I would expect around 75km/h.

    • @HelloMedicAnkit
      @HelloMedicAnkit 20 дней назад

      @@RCexplained OAKY SO I WILL ALSO NEED A LONG RUNWAY TO ATTAIN THAT SPEED TOO RIGHT?

  • @goeatsomelunch
    @goeatsomelunch 6 месяцев назад

    Would you be interested in throwing all of this in an excel sheet?

    • @RCexplained
      @RCexplained  6 месяцев назад

      Yes, I did on my Patreon Page inside the RC Calc Sheet

  • @gerardocavazos1207
    @gerardocavazos1207 5 месяцев назад +1

    Now I see why I burned my motor twice

  • @richardwagner9239
    @richardwagner9239 Год назад

    ...FS-i6 for airplane