Outrunner as a pusher??
 

I would like to use an outrunner as a pusher on a Zagi. Would I have to put the prop adapter on the rear of the motor and use a pusher prop or could I just switch the rotation direction by swapping the leads around and use a regular prop??

Re: Outrunner as a pusher??
 

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Re: Out6runner as a pusher??
 

just swap the leads would be the easiest way.

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I could be way off base here, but wouldn't switching the leads cause the motor to overheat and fry?

I would go with your first idea. Turnigy motors come with a nice can-mounted prop adapter that would work perfectly.

Re: Outrunner as a pusher??
 

You have been misinformed. Brushless motors will run perfectly happily in either direction simply by swapping two of the three leads. (sensorless brushless)

Brushed motors are a different matter as the timing is usually advanced in the direction of rotation and the brushes break in in one direction.

Re: Outrunner as a pusher??
 

Exactly my reason for asking the question. I didn't know if running it in the reverse direction would cook the motor but this description is what I needed. Thanks.

Re: Outrunner as a pusher??
 

Ah yes, I knew some type of motor would have issues. Brushless are fine.:cheers:

Re: Out6runner as a pusher??
 

Also, make sure that the prop is installed appropriately. It can act like a high-speed meat slicer.....

Also, the prop isn't as efficient.

Re: Out6runner as a pusher??
 

why not? after all it's running the same way as it would mounted as a tractor. Only the motor is reversed, not the prop.

Re: Out6runner as a pusher??
 

Just to clarify.

Switch two of the three wires to the outrunner to reverse the motor. Some escs allow you to reverse the motor in their programming.

You can use a regular prop but you must flip it over. The prop will look like it is mounted backwards on the prop adaptor.

Chris