Castle Creations 1717 Sensored 4-Pole Brushless Motor (1650Kv)
About this part
The Castle Creations 1717, 1650KV Sensored 4-Pole Brushless Motor is a blast from the past with the added benefit of sensored capabilities! Featuring an improved 4-POLE 12-SLOT design, the sensored 1717 boasts exceptional efficiency and will generate less heat than comparable motors. This motor is a great option for any 1/6th scale model weighing up to 20 lbs and running up to 8s LiPo. The 1717 is also a great upgrade for drivers looking for an incredibly high torque 8s motor for 1/8th scale models as well!
Without a robust and reliable design, efficiency will only go so far. Castle engineers know this and spared no expense when developing a design that could hold up to the harsh conditions that the RC community will throw at it, resulting in a cooler running motor. A cooler motor has a longer lifetime. Construction of this motor required careful component selection; each verified through internal testing to ensure the HIGHEST EFFICIENCY possible. In the end, the result is a motor with unmatched quality, performance, and reliability.
Features:
- Running modes include Sensored and an ULTRA-EFFICIENT sensorless mode.
- High-strength, high-temperature grade neodymium sintered magnets combined with High-strength Kevlar wrap ensures the integrity of the rotor is not compromised during harsh running conditions.
- Oversized NMB bearings and vibration dampening system ensure the longest bearing life possible.
- Proprietary winding techniques produce a stator assembly that is the lowest possible resistance, resulting in a cooler running motor.
- Updated modern and sleek design; looks as cool as it performs.
- IMPROVED 4-POLE 12-SLOT design boasts exceptional EFFICIENCY and produces LESS HEAT.
- QUIETSENSE™ technology shields the sensors from magnetic field noise generated from the motor coils and keeps your motor and ESC in sync at all times. Use of a Flux Shield™ in conjunction with secondary Sense Magnets delivers even HIGHER PRECISION and MORE EFFICIENT startups.
- OPTIMIZED design eliminates the need for mechanical timing adjustments. Sensor alignment method delivers uniform timing and torque in both directions, automatically.
Specifications:
Input Voltage Range: 8S LiPo Max
Kv: 1650
Max. RPM: 56,000
Size: Diameter: 1.87” (47.6mm) Length: 3.35” (85.1mm)
Weight (w/wires): 21.08 oz./597.6g
Shaft Size: Length: 20mm
Diameter: 5mm
Mounting Hole Specifications: M3 and M4 @ 25.4mm (1")
Cooling Fan: N/A
Connectors: 6.5mm male bullets
Recommended ESC(s): Mamba Monster X 8S
Max. Recommended Vehicle Weight: Vehicles weighing less than 20lbs.
Running modes: Sensorless and Sensored
Product Use Statements: Monitor motor temperatures closely; overheating a motor will cause permanent damage to the magnets. Never exceed 180° F on the the motor or ESC.
Application Guidelines: The 1717-1650Kv is a water resistant design. The sensor board is coated with silicone conformal coating to protect the sensors from moisture. The sensor connections are not water resistant; water can cause signal loss which could result in loss of sensored capabilities. Castle recommends applying dielectric grease to the outside of the sensor wire connections after installation of the wire. Routine maintenance is recommended after running in wet conditions. Please refer to the owners manual for running and maintaining motors in wet environments.
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews5.0 · 10 reviews
100% this motor is no joke..paired with the mmx8s. My tires have a hard time staying straight..(felony) im reaching speeds more to my liking..motor stays cool. Esc don't even flinch. Bottom line. You won't regret it!!!
Awesome motor very happy with it I would definitely recommend it
Great motor. I am running it in my Infraction speed run build with an xlx2 and fc100 body. Getting close to 140mph on 6s.
I upgraded from the 1520 to this 1717 in my Infraction. Fits easily. WOW! Smoke coming from the tires from the git go! Should be a good time this Summer! I’ll play with the gears and try not to scratch it. This is matched with the Mamba Monster X 8s ESC. Thanks Amain
Not received the castle motor yet so can't write a review just yet when arrives I will
All ten reviews are for the 1650Kv variant and all give five stars. Most of the nine substantive reviews describe strong power and high speed, with reviewers reporting it outperforms a 1250Kv Spektrum motor and reaching about 140 mph on 6S in one Infraction build. One reviewer reports the motor stayed cool with their ESC, and another says it fits easily in an Infraction. One reviewer warns about temperature when running an XLX2 with high pinion gearing. One review is a placeholder from a buyer who had not yet received the motor, and another praises Castle Creations customer service rather than the motor itself.
- + Strong power and speed
- + Outperforms a 1250Kv motor
- + Fits easily in an Infraction
- + Stays cool with one ESC
- − Heat concerns with XLX2 at high pinion gearing