Read Before Purchase——Questions Answered About The Motor of AK-917

You may have some confusion about the original motor for AK-917 and a series of upgraded motors to be launched -"Are there any differences between the original motors of different versions of AK-917?""How can I choose to upgrade the motor for my AK-917?"

This article will solve all the puzzles about motors in your mind.

First of all, let's learn something about motor and ESC - which is very important for RC beginners.

The input line of the ESC is connected to the battery, and the output line of the ESC is connected to the motor. So when we select the motor, we must pay attention to whether the equipped ESC can support the motor to play the best performance.

The motor is divided into brushless motor and brushed motor. The most intuitive difference between brushless motor and brushed motor is whether there is carbon brush or not. In addition, the brushless motor has a longer service life, lower energy consumption and noise, and is relatively expensive.

The original motor configured for the three versions of AK-917 are different:

1. The metal brushed version is equipped with 550 motor, which can support up to 2s batteries, and can be purchased separately;
2. The metal brushless version is equipped with 3650 motor, which can support up to 3s battery, and can be purchased separately;
3. The carbon fiber brushless version is equipped with 3660 motor, which can support up to 4s battery and can be purchased separately;

The original ESC configured for the three versions of AK-917 are different, too:

1. The original ESC equipped with the metal brushed version can support 2s-3s batteries and can be purchased separately;
2. The original ESC equipped with the metal brushless version can support 2s-3s batteries and can be purchased separately;
3. The original ESC equipped with the carbon fiber brushless version can support 2s-4s batteries and and can be purchased separately;

In addition, we have launched upgraded motors of "F" series:

1. F3650 upgraded motor can support up to 4s battery and can be purchased separately;
2. F3660 upgraded motor can support up to 6s battery and can be purchased separately;
3. F3670 upgraded motor can support up to 8s battery and can be purchased separately;

Simply put:

• If you purchase a metal brushed version of AK-917, you can purchase another 3650 motor for modification but you need replacing the ESC;
• If you purchase the metal brushless version of AK-917, in addition to the original 3650 motor for use, you can purchase another 3660 motor for modification without replacing the ESC;
• If you purchase the carbon fiber brushless version of AK-917, in addition to the original 3660 motor for use, you can purchase another F3650 motor for modification without replacing the ESC;
• If you purchase the AK-917 of the roller version, you can purchase F3660 motor for modification. But you need to prepare an ESC that can support 6s, which is not sold by Rlaarlo temporarily;
• If you purchase the AK-917 of the roller version, you can purchase F3670 motor for modification. But you need to prepare an ESC that can support 8s, which is not sold by Rlaarlo temporarily;

As the first upgraded accessory launched by Rlaarlo for the power system, the original intention of the upgraded motors of "F" series is to provide more space for the modification of AK-917.

In short, as long as the motor and ESC can adapt, the owner of AK-917 can modify it at will.