Motor
This is the heart of the paramotor and very difficult to find a suitable unit.
I know I will need a brushless motor with a suitable power, weight, and rpm/v
I have a good background in radio controlled aeroplanes; this is where most of the
commercially available equipment is from.
The motor i have found is for large scale rc planes.
Turns: 6
Maximum Power: 7000W
ESC: 150A
Input Voltage : max. 48V
Kv : 180 rpm/V
Weight: 1570g
Shaft: 12mm
Voltage Range: 20-48v
7000watts is about 10hp so I think for my application it will be ok.
After researching on www.electricppg.com
it seems that a few of the developers are using the same motor or a close variant.
These users are Neil Andrews and Elektro found in the efforts underway bar.
Their does seem to be a few issues with bearings failing and magnets coming unstuck but I will strip the motor down and give it a overhaul like other rc users have and made it good.
I have found another motor that would be very useful
for a more powerful paramotor but i will concentrate on my current project first.
