What motor is in the Traxxas Slash 2WD?

The brushed version of the Traxxas Slash 2wd comes with a 12 Turn 550 brushed motor and can reach speeds over 30 mph out of the box.

How long do Traxxas brushless motors last?

Traxxas Velineon 3500 4-Pole Motor This motor has an estimated lifespan of about 15000 hours. This brushless motor comes with three different drive modes; training mode, racing mode, and sport mode.

How do I upgrade brushed to brushless?

In order to change over from brushed to brushless, you must first purchase a new brushless motor. It is not possible to convert the motor itself from one type to the other. In addition, the brushless motors take a different type of electronic speed controller (ESC), so that must also be replaced.

Do brushless motors wear out?

Brushless DC motors typically have an efficiency of 85-90%, while brushed motors are usually only 75-80% efficient. Brushes eventually wear out, sometimes causing dangerous sparking, limiting the lifespan of a brushed motor. Brushless DC motors are quiet, lighter and have much longer lifespans.

Do I need to break in brushless motor?

It’s not necessary to break in a motor. The reason you should break in a brushed motor is because you want the brushes to wear smoothly to the commutator so they provide the best contact which maximizes its efficiency and also helps prevent premature wear.

Do you need a Brushless ESC for a brushless motor?

Yes, you need a brushless ESC for a brushless motor. You need an esc that can handle the current that the motor pulls. Just the fact that it says its rated to 14 amps means that it will work up to 14 amps.

Are Tesla motors brushless?

As the link to the Tesla article states, DC brushless motors and AC induction motors are not the same. The DC brushless motor requires rare earth metals ( strontium , neodymium , etc.) to make the permanent magnet for the rotor. An AC induction motor does not use any permanent magnets.

What is a brushless AC motor?

A DC brushless motor is an AC motor. Specifically, it is a permanent-magnet synchronous (AC) motor (PMSM). The term “DC brushless motor” is a marketing term. The intent was to sell these motors as replacements for DC brush motors in servo applications.