Sky Sharkster

Hello Everyone,
Here's a list of sources for electric motors. I've tried to include the original manufacturers where I could find them, and vendors/distributors in the US and UK. Other outlets are welcome, please reply here and I'll add them to the list.
I don't have every outlet for a specific motor; Hopefully a couple for each brand name will be enough.
If you don't see a brand name listed, post a link and I'll add it!
This list was originally under "Builders Links" and there is a link from there to here. http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14117
Also see post # 16 (here) for Geardrives
Ron

http://2dogrc.com/ecommerce/os/catal...s-c-26_88.html (2dog, Dualsky, ELE, Feigao, Micro B/L and DIY Kits) USA
http://stores.3dxhobbies.com/StoreFront.bok (AXI, Common Sense R/C, GWS, Hacker, Himax, Hyperion, Little Screamer, Rocket, Scorpion, Torque, TPro, Turnigy) USA
http://www.actro.de/de/allg/index.html Actro Motors, Home Site) Germany
http://www.aero-model.com/motors.aspx (Hacker Motors,) USA
http://www.astroflight.com/ Home Site, USA
http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/bru...6_products.htm (Astro Flight, AXI, E-Flite, Feigao, Gaui, Golden Horizons, Great Planes Rimfire, GWS, Hacker, Himax, Kontronik, Medusa Research, Mega, Model Motors Mini AC, Razor) USA
http://www.airsailmodels.co.nz/shopp...ushless+Motors (Astro Flight, Great Planes Electrifly Ammo, Hyperion, Waypoint) New Zealand
http://www.atlantahobby.com/shopdisp...s%2C+Brushless (Align, Astro Flight, AXI, Cyclon, E-Flight, Extreme Flight-Torque, Hacker, Himax, Mega, Mini AC, Mega, MP JET, NEU, Jeti Phasor Motors) USA
http://www.aurigaavionics.com/ (Pulso Motors, ESC's) USA, Thanks, Mthomas!
http://www.aveox.com/Products.aspx (Home page)Note: No longer making motors for model use.
http://www.avionic.dk/index.php?cPat...bbd48e27e647cf Dualsky, EMP, Multiplex) Denmark
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V641268 (AXI, BP, Castle Creations, ELE, E-Sky, Feigao, Motormax, Welgard) USA-Thanks, Kev!
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...motors/nm.html (NEU Motors) USA
http://shop.chuckshobbies.com/catego...?categoryId=37 (Hoffman Magnetics, Hyperion, TowerPro, Turborix, GAD) USA
http://www.ductedfans.com/electric_motors_Lehner.html (Lehner Motors) USA
http://www.effluxrc.com/MOTORS_c4.htm (ARC, Mega, SAPAC, Velocity) USA
http://www.efly.ru/products/Electro%...T=24&ec_RPP=24 (AOXing, AX, Electro, Gaui, LCD Electronics, Mega, Model Motors, MP-Jet, MVVS, Potensky) Russia
http://www.e-fliterc.com/Search/Defa...erm=&CatID=APK USA
http://www.electrifly.com/motors/gpmg4505.html USA
http://e-foamies.com/store/catalog/i...hp?cPath=35_21 (MicroDan Motors) USA
http://epyaya.com/index.php?cPath=22...sort=2a&page=1 (Epyaya, GWS, Himax, Neodym) USA
http://www.extremerc.com.au/estore/i...index&cPath=46 (ARC, Emax, Extreme, ERC, GWS, HET Typhoon, Hyperion) AU
http://www.gobrushless.com/shop/inde...qydcu2574qw52x (Brushless Motors and DIY Kits, Parts) USA
https://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/ser...11&language=en (Home site) Germany
Frio Motors-See "Ultrafly"
http://www.hacker-motor.com/ (Hacker Home Site) Germany
http://www.headsuprc.com/servlet/the...ORS/Categories (Towerpro) USA-Thanks, Kev!
Himax Motors-See "Maxx Products"
http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/s...3&ParentCat=59 (AX, AXI, HXT, KDA, Towerpro, Turnigy) USA-Thanks, rcers!
http://www.hobbyclub.com/index.php?cPath=26_84 (Actro-Kohler) USA
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/brushless-motors.htm (Atlas, AXI, EssKay, ETH, Gazaur, LittleScreamers, Jeti Phasor, Mega, MP JET, Multiplex, SFM, Potensky, Uberall Motors) USA
http://www.hobbypartz.com/motors.html (Alpha, Elite, Exceed, Gaui, others) USA
http://www.hoffmanmagnetics.com/ (Hoffman Magnetics Home Page) USA
http://www.icare-rc.com/brushless_motor.htm (Plettenberg, Kontronik, Mega, AXI, MP JET, RCer Motors) Canada
http://www.innov8tivedesigns.com/index.php?cPath=45 (Scorpion Motors, DIY Kits)
http://kontronik.com/en (Kontronik Motors Home Site) Germany
http://www.lehner-motoren.com/ms30.php (Lehner Motors) Germany
http://www.lightflightrc.com/ (ARC, Suppo, Feigao) USA
http://www.maxcim.com/ USA
http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-26.html (Himax-Home Page) USA
http://www.medusaproducts.com/motors/Motor-Main.htm
http://www.megamotorusa.com/ USA
http://www.miniplanes.fr/moteursvari...c-186_181.html (Arrowind, Artec, Avionics, AXI, Cyclon, Dualsky, E-Flite, E-Pro, Feigao, Graupner, GWS, Hyperion, Skyartec, Typhoon, X Power) France
http://www.modelflight.com.au/electr...ess_motors.htm (Dualsky, E-Flite, Hacker, Kontronik, Mega, Ultrafly) AU
http://www.modelmotors.cz/ (Czech site, English Translation. AXI, MiniAC, FV)
http://www.motrolflyusa.com/html/motors.html (Motrofly, Reaper) USA
http://www.mountainmodels.com/index.php?cPath=32_34 (BP, Custom CDR, Feigao, GWS, Himax, Promax, Scorpion) USA
http://www.multiplexusa.com/product_fs.htm (Multiplex) USA Site
http://www.mvvs.cz/kontakt%20mvvs.html (MVVS International list of dealers) Thanks, Ron!
http://www.newcreations-rc.com/Produ...e=I&catlevel=1 (Aveox, AXI, Astro Flight, Atlas, E-Flight, GWS, Himax, Jeti Phasor, LittleScreamers, Mega, Mini AC, MP JET, Razor Motors) USA
http://www.neumotors.com/Site/Welcome.html USA
http://www.plettenberg-motoren.com/index.htm (Plettenberg Home Site) Germany
http://www.puffinmodels.com/category.php?dept=160 (AXI, Jeti Phasor, Mega, Model Motors, MVVS) UK
http://pulsosystem.com/ (Pulso Motors Home Site) China
http://www.quietrcflying.com/categor...?categoryID=24 (Hyperion, Castle Creations, Extreme, Hacker, Common Sense RC, Reaper, AXI) USA NOTE: QRC Have announced they are going out of business as of 6/2010. See home page for details.
http://www.rchobbyintl.com/index.php...mart&Itemid=69 (Hoffman Magnetics Motors)
http://www.revolutionmodels.co.uk/ac...ollers_64.html (Plettenberg Motors,) UK
http://www.rs-e-motoren.de/joomla/in...d=17&Itemid=27 (Strecker Motors) Germany
http://www.ripmax.com/7index.asp?Pag...electedtab=070 (AXI, Jeti Phasor, KBM, KMS, Mini AC, Model Motors) UK
http://robotbirds.com/catalog/index....f983f415a06573 (CD-ROM, Feigao, HCS, Hyperion, PJS, Robotbirds, Scorpion) UK
http://www.shulmanaviation.com/motors.asp (Shulman Aviation "Fury" Motors) USA
http://www.skatty-products.com/ (MTM Motor Max) Taiwan
http://www.skysharkrc.com/shop/?shop...=315118&cat=25 (Lightning Brushless Outrunners)
http://www.soaringusa.com/products/s...ategory_id=277 (AXI, Aveox, Himax, Multiplex, NEU, Rotex, MicroRotex) USA
http://www.stevensaero.com/Motor-Bru...p-1-c-109.html (Align, Custom CDR, E-Flite, Feigo, GWS, Hacker, Hyperion, Medusa, Neodym, VSport) USA
http://www.subsonicplanes.com/Motrolfly_Motors.html (MotroFly Motors) USA
http://www.supertigre.com/electric-power/index.html (home Page, Electric motors)
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...NUFACTURER=SUP (Super Tiger) USA
http://www.supertigre.com/stdist.html (Super Tigre) World Distributors
http://www.ultraflymodel.com/product_electronics.html
http://www.valuehobby.com/products.php?category_id=1 (G-Force Motors) USA
http://www.vampowerpro.com/store/com...1232722118.262 (Dualsky) USA
http://www.venom-group.com/storeitem...otors&PageNo=2 (Venom home page) USA
http://www.westlondonmodels.com/rang...ectric-Motors/ (Hacker) UK
http://www.wiredrc.com.au/shop/brush...ors/cat_1.html (ARC, E-Flite, HET, Hyperion, Mega, MP Jet, ParkZone, Waypoint) AU
http://www.zagi.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6 (Zagi Brushed and Brushless Motors) USA

D.I.Y Brushless Motor Kits
http://2dogrc.com/brushless-motors-y...b5f0814681e593
http://www.scorpionsystem.com/catalog/bl_motor_kits/
http://www.gobrushless.com/shop/inde...brushless+kits
http://www.innov8tivedesigns.com/index.php?cPath=45

gfdengine204

Ron,

www.headsuprc.com For TowerPro motors and ESCs

www.bphobbies.com For AXI, BP, Castle Creations, ELE, E-Sky, Feigao, GWS, MotorMax, Welgard motors and ESCs


I also stickied your thread, hope that's ok. If not, we can change it, but I liked the idea of it being on top, easy to find.

Sky Sharkster

Hi Kev,
Thanks for the links, I've added 'em.
A "Sticky" is great, hope the thread is useful!
Ron

rcers

Lots of guys using the Hobbycity stuff....

Turnigy, Turnigy SK, HXT, KDA, Towerpro

Sky Sharkster

Thanks, Rcers,
I've added them to the list!
Ron

ron_van_sommeren

Compilation of outrunner manufacturers, kit/parts manufacturers too:
http://www.rclineforum.de/forum/thre...did=43664&sid=

Unfortunately, I cannot edit the list (first message) anymore because I have not edited it for too long, apparently. So you have to work your way back through the thread to find manufacters not mentioned in my first message.

Prettig weekend Ron too

Sky Sharkster

Hi Ron,
Thank you for the list, lots of good info there.
I'll have to leave it as you posted for now, it's too long to add to the sticky. When I get time I'll try to sort out the ones that are duplicated on the sticky and make another list.
Thanks again!
Ron

severytimes

That source was very well. It's important for me. Thanks million.

websterphreaky

HobbyCity / UnitedHobbies SUCKs! My last three orders (NO backorders) SAT in their warehouse que for over 8 wk days, the last one in mid February (WELL after Chinese New Years) was 9 days unshipped, when I finally had it with them and filed a dispute for a full refund ($165) through PayPal.

Update 6 months later - took another couple chances on Hobby City and they have improved their warehouse output time, now to the 2 - 3 days range. But their shipping charges are still outrageous, mainly because they inflate the products "shipping" weight (they must be leaving their thumbs on the scale when weighing each). Also noticed that a lot of products are always out of stock, or for months on end.

Bub Steve

I had one order with them with no back orders that took 7 Week's a while back,, Heads up RC's my fave , bub steve

Fviking

I have ordered three times from them, 4 days, 5 days, and 9 days with a back order.
I am putting another order together now.
Fviking

ron_van_sommeren

Two databases, one for inrunners and one for outrunners. In French but numbers are international Compiled by Louis Fourdan (Scorpion_Calc, MM_Calc, Himax_, Aeronuts_, Motrolfly_, Dualsky_)
http://electrofly.free.fr/
-> téléchargements
-> moteurs

http://www.bungymania.com/
-> moteurs (bmdb)

http://www.progressiverc.com/
-> research
-> brushless motors

websterphreaky

Bad bad bad on the link - http://electrofly.free.fr/ - it opens a, "uninvited" malware Gambling site in another window!!

On another note - United Hobby MAY HAVE cleaned up their lazy shipping act due to a LOT OF PEOPLE complaining on various Forum sites like this one. I took a chance and ordered some sweet 28mm Brushless inrunners (2700kv) for use with gearboxes in gliders and they shipped within 3 days. Then placed a bigger order (couple hundred US bucks) with EMS shipping and they shipped in one day, got it in 4 to the Worst Coast US.

We'll see how long this timeliness lasts.

electrictomato

Hi Ron,

i've got a suggestion, maybe if someone has an abundance of knowledge to share, one could come up with a list/table of motor alternatives/compatability across the different brands. For e.g. An ammo 28-35-2700 can be replaced by a hacker_____ or a himax_______etc.

just a thought =o) or maybe something like this exists already!

Sky Sharkster

Hello Electrictomato,
That would be a great idea, if someone had the time and a calc with enough motors in the database. I don't know of any large-scale comparison tables, but have seen a few lists of comparable motors, e.g. "A Speed 400 can be replaced with these brushless motors...".
Most pilots use the traditional "Watts" or "Watts per pound" (of model weight) rule to upgrade/replace motors.
"• 50-70 watts per pound; Minimum level of power for decent performance, good for lightly loaded slow flyer and park flyer models
• 70-90 watts per pound; Trainer and slow flying scale models
• 90-110 watts per pound; Sport aerobatic and fast flying scale models
• 110-130 watts per pound; Advanced aerobatic and high-speed models
• 130-150 watts per pound; Lightly loaded 3D models and ducted fans
• 150-200+ watts per pound; Unlimited performance 3D and aerobatic models"
If you have a specific motor or size in mind, you could try posting a separate thread here in Power Systems, asking about direct replacements.
Ron

Sky Sharkster

Hi All,
This will be a companion list to the "Distributors and Manufacturers".
A listing of geardrives and gearboxes for electric motors. I'll start off with the 12mm (motor diameter) drives;
12mm Geardrives
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V779955 (Metal replacement geardrives for LPS and other 12mm motors.) Offset.
http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/pla...io_1247318.htm Planetary
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V498103 (12mm GWS LPS geardrives, parts) Offset
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXMSH6&P=8 Offset
20mm Geardrives
http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/max...1__3538935.htm Planetary
http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/him...ox_3499834.htm Offset
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=V806717 Offset
24mm
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...P?I=LXVY67&P=8 Offset
http://www.toddsmodels.com/product_p/gpmg0505.htm Offset
28mm
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&P=8&I=LXWVT4 Planetary
All Sizes
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/gearboxes_155_ctg.htm
http://www.ripmax.com/7index.asp?cat...emsPerPage=100 (UK)
http://www.fanfare.f9.co.uk/gearbox.htm (UK)
http://www.aeromicro.com/Catalog/gea...9_products.htm
http://www.bphobbies.com/view.asp?id=A1190101
http://www.radicalrc.com/shop/?shop=1&cat=87
http://www.newcreations-rc.com/Produ...e=I&catlevel=2
http://www.electrifly.com/miscproducts/geardrives.html
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...93p?&C=GHI&P=8
http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-10a.html
http://www.e-flightline.com/gearboxes.htm
http://www.icare-rc.com/gearboxes.htm
http://www.nesail.com/categories.php...24f18926608515
More to come!
Ron

Robert Murray

I have bought both BIG FOOT and MONSTER MOTORS from Hobbypartz. They still list them, but they have been out of stock for many months and I can't get an answer as to when they will have them again. I loved them especially the Monster Motor. Can you tell me where I can find them?

Dr Kiwi

http://www.nitroplanes.com/tacon.html

frankinfremont

Innov8tive.com has a handy chart to cross reference about 11 or so different motor manufacturers that are similar to their Cobra and Scorpion motors.
Downloadable pdf.

http://innov8tivedesigns.com/docs/Ai...otor-Chart.pdf