If you’ve ever looked at a motor or are looking to buy one you will notice they have printed values on them, if you have ever wondered what they all mean, this article will explain the motor codes and assist you in making your next motor purchase.

Decoding A Standard Brushless SunnySky
Printed Numbers: x2204S-16 and KV:2300 , some details are vendor specific but the internationally accepted parts are the 4 digit dimension code and the KV rating.

• -2204: Represents the dimensions of the motor case and splits into 2 parts; the first two numbers are diameter; the last 2 numbers are height. This number maybe in the middle of other letters and model numbers, but is easily distinguished as 4 separate numbers.

                            From the SunnySky above we get;

                            – 22mm for the diameter

                            – 04mm for the height

• – KV:2300: KV states the relationship between volts and RPM. This is the no load measurement so adding props and gears will reduce the actual RPM observed. KV is a good way to determine the max RPM your motor can acheive, a lower KV generally means more torque as per volt more energy is needed per revolution, a high KV motor will spin fast but have less strength. It can be difficult to get the perfect motor for your setup so we recommend you first try a recommended setup.

                            From the SunnySky above,

                            -KV2300 means the motor will spin 2300RPM per volt applied to the motor.

What else do i need to know?

One important thing excluded from this common code is the shaft diameter. This measurement should be on the product page or specification sheet. It is is needed to ensure you get the right size propeller and connection.

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Reprinted from Banggood Blog, the original link: http://bit.ly/19uz04D