KDE DIRECT XF BRUSHLESS MOTOR SERIES
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been providing early announcments for the upcoming KDE Direct XF Brushless Motor Series, developed and manufactured in collaboration with Castle Creations. Due to the popularity and high-demand for the first-production motors, we are providing a Pre-Release Sale for the first shipment on a first-come, first-serve basis, expected early August 2011. Three versions of the motor will be the available, with more versions expected in the near future to support other helicopter classes:
KDE700XF-495: KDE Direct 700XF-495 HP Brushless Motor, 495Kv
KDE600XF-1175: KDE Direct 600XF-1175 HP Brushless Motor, 1175Kv
KDE500XF-1450: KDE Direct 500XF-1450 HP Brushless Motor, 1450Kv
In addition, as a benefit to the early adopters of the motors, a promotional KDE Direct Upgrade is included with the first 150 units of each motor sold!
KDE DIRECT 700XF-495 HP BRUSHLESS MOTOR
FOR 700/800-CLASS ELECTRIC HELICOPTER SERIES
Item Number: KDE700XF-495
Price: $335.95
Limited Promotion: first 150 orders will include one (1) KDE Direct TREX 700 Series Elevator Servo Mount V2 (AT700-ESM-V2) free of charge!
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-RELEASE SALE
PRODUCTION SHIPMENT EXPECTED 08/05
Material: Neodymium N45SH, 495Kv
Models: direct bolt-in design for the ALIGN TREX 700E and KDE Direct TREX 700N E-Conversion Kits (M4 x 30mm). Also suitable for other high-voltage, 700-class helicopters and 800-class setups with appropriate gearing (compatible with M4 x 30mm and M3 x 25mm mounting profiles).
Recommended Accessories:
REVCO MOD 1.0 HARDENED PINION GEAR, 6MM BORE, 14T
TREX 700 SERIES ELEVATOR SERVO MOUNT V2
TREX 700 SERIES MAIN DRIVE GEAR, 115T, MOD1.0, HD
TREX 700 SERIES TRIPLE BEARING BLOCK AND MAIN SHAFT EXTENSION
TREX 700 SERIES UNIVERSAL MOTOR MOUNT AND PINION SUPPORT
Note: the new KDE Direct 700XF-495 High-Performance Brushless Motor is an extremely efficient and powerful motor for any 700/800-class Electronic helicopter, and was designed as a drop-in powerhouse for the ALIGN TREX 700E and 700N E-Conversion series helicopters. In collaboration with Castle Creations, the motor is custom designed for KDE Direct and used the latest Computer-Aided Magnetic Field Analysis software to design the most efficient and optimized design for
high-level, 3D-competition flight. The motor is designed to handle extreme-power setups and has been optimized for governor-control algorithms of the Castle Creations ESC product line; making this motor the most capable offering in the RC helicopter marketplace.
Kv: 495 rpm/V
Maximum Power: 10,000+ W
Maximum Efficiency: 92%
Maximum Voltage: 67.2 V (16S)
Io (@10V): 1.7 A
Rm (Winding Resistance): 0.014 Ω
Maximum Speed: 35,000 rpm
Rotor Poles: 8 (12 Pole Stator)
Bearings: Quad, 698ZZ/MR148ZZ
Mount Pattern: M4 x 30mm, M3 x 25mm
Shaft Diameter: 6 mm (8 mm Internal)
Shaft Length: 41 mm
Motor Diameter: 55 mm
Motor Length: 75 mm
Motor Weight: 670 g
Cooling System: High-Volume Radial Fan
ESC PWM Rate: 8-12 KHz (Outrunner Mode)
Finish:
Clear anodize, mirror-polish CNC gloss endbells
Black electro-plate, CNC matte central core (flux ring)
KDE DIRECT 600XF-1175 HP BRUSHLESS MOTOR
FOR 550/600-CLASS ELECTRIC HELICOPTER SERIES
Item Number: KDE600XF-1175
Price: $269.95
Limited Promotion: first 150 orders will include one (1) KDE Direct Adjustable Transmitter Neck Strap Sling (KDE-TNSS) free of charge!
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-RELEASE SALE
PRODUCTION SHIPMENT EXPECTED 08/05
Material: Neodymium N45SH, 1175Kv
Models: direct bolt-in design for the ALIGN TREX 550E and 600E/ESP series (M3 x 25mm). Also suitable for other 550-class helicopters and 600-class setups with appropriate gearing (compatible with M4 x 30mm and M3 x 25mm mounting profiles).
Recommended Accessories:
REVCO MOD 1.0 HARDENED PINION GEAR, 6MM BORE, 14T
TREX 550/600 SERIES T700 UNIVERSAL MAIN GEAR CASE
TREX 550/600 SERIES UNIVERSAL MOTOR MOUNT
TREX 700 SERIES MAIN DRIVE GEAR, 164T, MOD0.7
TREX 700 SERIES MAIN DRIVE GEAR, 115T, MOD1.0
Note: the new KDE Direct 600XF-1175 High-Performance Brushless Motor is an extremely efficient and powerful motor for any 550/600-class Electronic helicopter, and was designed as a drop-in powerhouse for the ALIGN TREX 550E and 600E/ESP series helicopters. In collaboration with Castle Creations, the motor is custom designed for KDE Direct and used the latest Computer-Aided Magnetic Field Analysis software to design the most efficient and optimized design for high-level, 3D-competition flight. The motor is designed to handle extreme-power setups and has been optimized for governor-control algorithms of the Castle Creations ESC product line; making this motor the most capable offering in the RC helicopter marketplace.
Kv: 1,175 rpm/V
Maximum Power: 5,500+ W
Maximum Efficiency: 90%
Maximum Voltage: 33.6 V (8S)
Io (@10V): 2.5 A
Rm (Winding Resistance): TBD
Maximum Speed: 40,000 rpm
Rotor Poles: 8 (12 Pole Stator)
Bearings: Quad, 696ZZ/MR106ZZ
Mount Pattern: M4 x 30mm, M3 x 25mm
Shaft Diameter: 6 mm
Shaft Length: 22 mm
Motor Diameter: 44 mm
Motor Length: 58 mm
Motor Weight: 320 g
Cooling System: High-Volume Radial Fan
ESC PWM Rate: 8-12 KHz (Outrunner Mode)
Finish:
Clear anodize, mirror-polish CNC gloss endbells
Black electro-plate, CNC matte central core (flux ring)
KDE DIRECT 500XF-1450 HP BRUSHLESS MOTOR
FOR 500-CLASS ELECTRIC HELICOPTER SERIES
Item Number: KDE500XF-1450
Price: $218.95
Limited Promotion: first 150 orders will include one (1) KDE Direct TREX 500 Series Motor Mount Upgrade (AT500-MMU) free of charge!
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-RELEASE SALE
PRODUCTION SHIPMENT EXPECTED 08/05
Material: Neodymium N45SH, 1450Kv
Models: designed for the ALIGN TREX 500E/ESP series (M3 x 25mm). Also suitable for other 500-class helicopters with appropriate gearing (compatible with M4 x 30mm and M3 x 25mm mounting profiles).
Recommended Accessories:
TREX 500 SERIES THRUSTED METAL BEARING BLOCKS
TREX 500 SERIES MOTOR MOUNT UPGRADE
Note: the new KDE Direct 500XF-1175 High-Performance Brushless Motor is an extremely efficient and powerful motor for any 500-class Electronic helicopter, and was designed as a powerhouse for the ALIGN TREX 500E/ESP series helicopters. In collaboration with Castle Creations, the motor is custom designed for KDE Direct and used the latest Computer-Aided Magnetic Field Analysis software to design the most efficient and optimized design for high-level, 3D-competition flight.
The motor is designed to handle extreme-power setups and has been optimized for governor-control algorithms of the Castle Creations ESC product line; making this motor the most capable offering in the RC helicopter marketplace.
Kv: 1,450 rpm/V
Maximum Power: 3,500+ W
Maximum Efficiency: 90%
Maximum Voltage: 25.2 V (6S)
Io (@10V): 3.5 A
Rm (Winding Resistance): TBD
Maximum Speed: 40,000 rpm
Rotor Poles: 8 (12 Pole Stator)
Bearings: Quad, 696ZZ/MR106ZZ
Mount Pattern: M4 x 30mm, M3 x 25mm
Shaft Diameter: 5 mm (6 mm Internal)
Shaft Length: 22 mm
Motor Diameter: 44 mm
Motor Length: 48 mm
Motor Weight: 270 g
Cooling System: High-Volume Radial Fan
ESC PWM Rate: 12-16 KHz (Outrunner Mode)
Finish:
Clear anodize, mirror-polish CNC gloss endbells
Black electro-plate, CNC matte central core (flux ring)
Source: KDE Direct
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