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Mechanics and Construction => Mechanics and Construction => Topic started by: krich on July 19, 2008, 08:06:25 PM

Title: Motor Sizes
Post by: krich on July 19, 2008, 08:06:25 PM

I need some motor experience here.  When a website is talking about a "380 type" or "380 size" brushed DC motor, are they talking about a motor that is roughly the same size as, say, a Mabuchi RS-380 motor?  Likewise with a "130 type" and a Mabuchi FA-130 motor?

I can't tell if this is simply coincidence or hobby jargon.

I know that the first two numbers of a Mabuchi motor designate the armature diameter and the magnet length, both which roughly determine overall motor physical size.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Motor Sizes
Post by: bulkhead on July 19, 2008, 09:56:11 PM

http://www.ezonemag.com/pages/faq/a414.shtml

Title: Re: Motor Sizes
Post by: krich on July 19, 2008, 10:57:00 PM

Perfect.  Thanks bulkhead.