eLofty Direct Drive Discussions-read before buying

Vendor Corner (SERIOUS)
1314

Mmm that’s fair but it’s so hard to leave the plushy ride! Especially here in Texas with crappy roads. I still have confidence in them so I’m going lower motor min and hope for the best.

Honestly though, I was thinking why not create a sleeve with small blades on it. Effectively, it would become a heat sink and if you angle the blades such that they become fans blades, it’d be even better at cooling.

1 Like
1315

If I had access to a lathe, I would definitely attempt this to see if it would help

1316

There was some good info on this over on a different thread. Essentially:

  • Out of the factory the heat builds on the stator and not the Can
  • Better thermal conductivity can be had by pulling off the drives and re-seating against the hanger using some CPU thermal compound. This helps use the hanger as a bit of a heat sink for the stator.
  • Others have tried to add some Statorade into the motors directly which helps move some of the heat from the stator out to the Can, where the increased surface area can help move the heat away. The black magic here is knowing exactly how much to use so that the level within maximizes heat transfer without notably affecting performance. If this can be successfully done on DD, then a thermal sleeve (as you mention) might be a great match.

I will try to track this info down if I get a moment. I have a week or so before I will need to cross this bridge, but I’ll make sure to document on my build thread.

6 Likes
1317

Now the Bound Motor Deal is finished whats the current best deal on a DD kits for a mates board?

1 Like
1318

I need to get some for my loftys for sure! More encouragement to part out one of my builds :joy:lol

1319

So you don’t like them but want to buy more? :stuck_out_tongue:

Your best option is esk8supply, they are as cheap as anywhere but you’ll get real aftersale from Nathan @Esk8supply who is a nice guy.

3 Likes
1320

I do like mine, but I do prefer a big ass belt\gear drive.

1 Like
1321

Cheers man :call_me_hand:, BTW stock is quite low at the moment because factories are either closed or working slowly.

2 Likes
1322

I just like how quiet the drives are :sweat_smile:

3 Likes
1323

so this happened, anyone else? if not, this is something else to be worried about.

IMG_20200323_122544_01
IMG_20200323_122544_013024×4032 1.69 MB

gonna get replacement adapters i guess…

4 Likes
1324

No but damn! what happened? I would have expected the wheel to shatter first?

1325

There are more good things tham bad with these drives i did have to drill out some of the hex screws on the outside can to get them apart.i will retap them and use larger hardware.

1326

Which version are yours? Did you loctite those in?

1327

this is a buddy’s, he’s been riding it pretty regular - nothing special happened, just normal use.

58kv bought from kenna, ones without the can screws.

1 Like
1328

I noticed mine getting loose. I knew that adapter was crusty when I got it and found out its just steel inserts.

1329

I’m ordering the parts to switch these crusty drives to a real drive train soon.

1330

Wait the ones I got were threaded according to others

1 Like
1331

So are mine, they screw in a bit but keep rattling out. I didnt want to damage them unscrewing them further.

1 Like
1332

My motor bearings were rusty, i didnt have replacements so i soaked them in speed cream for 24 hours. They are much better but will order replacements. Noise is gone. If you havent oiled your bearings do it now!!!

2 Likes
1333

:ok_hand:t4: :love_you_gesture:t4: :man_shrugging:t4: :woman_shrugging:t4: :fairy:t4:

2 Likes