Diabolo 550 motor choices

[cbrian4]

So I decided I am going to purchase a Diabolo 550 and am wondering about a motor choice. It seems most people go for the xnova 4020, and while I have multiple motors from them and they perform really well, it looks like I might be able to save some weight without sacrificing too much power. So my question is: is a motor with a 5mm shaft a bad idea? I know other models use a bushing to adapt to 6mm pinion/pulleys; is that possible here? Here is the motor I am looking at: http://www.savoxusa.com/Savox_BSM475...m4750p1200.htm

[daboxe]

The 550 is pretty light already. I would recommend a 4020 or 4025

[cbrian4]

Originally Posted by daboxe

The 550 is pretty light already. I would recommend a 4020 or 4025

I realize that, and may just end up going that route. Nevertheless, hoping I can still get an answer/opinion to my original question.

[corrosionate]

I'm not sure about the shaft adapter deal, but I can vouch for the Savox motors usually being a good choice. I haven't tried one in the Diabolo 550, but I've ran a few of them on Logos and liked them. They ran cooler than the scorpion equivalent, and were lighter.


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[Wh1teAfr1can]

The Kontronik pyro 600-12 is a great motor for it and it is very light.

[cbrian4]

Originally Posted by Wh1teAfr1can

The Kontronik pyro 600-12 is a great motor for it and it is very light.

I actually have this motor but was concerned that it may not have enough power. I suppose it all depends on flight style. If it does though, then great! It is indeed very light.

[aziz76]

I have been thinking of switching my XNova 4020 for a Pyro 600. I fly Pyros exclusively on all my other Helios and love them. Light weight with lots of power.


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[7hvman]

I got the scorpion 4525-1100 in mine. Have not flown it yet. This Is a great motor setup. I used it in a trex 550 and logo 550. We clocked the logo at 95 mph. Great power on a single 6S 5000. Good 3D setup. Most guys in my club used this setup for 3D or big air flying. Good luck

[Ozzy Mozzy]

I'm using the SAVOX 4760 1200KV It has heaps of power, I found no reason to change it either...

[cbrian4]

Just wanted to report back that the 4750 motor is installed and working great! Holds 2250 rpm with great power. I of course had to adapt the shaft up to 6mm. To do that, I just used the brass bushing included with goblin 500 pulleys and it fits absolutely perfect. AUW with 6s 4500 pack is at a super light weight of 2820 grams. Flys like a dream

[aziz76]

Very nice 👏👏