There are so many different options, and the specs are often
> incomplete. From my research it seems that the kv number
> that all of the brushless motors provide is an incomplete
> specification. From what I read what really counts is the
> Watts of power, and Watts per pound ranges from 50 to 250
> depending on the performance desired. Is there any way to
> convert the kv number into Watts?
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> What other things need to be considered? =A0(motor diameter,
> the shaft diameter, the shaft length, RPMs, torque, volts,
> amps draw)
> I don't know what the final weight of my Slow Stick will be,
> I am guessing that it will be somewhere near a pound. It may
> go as high as two pounds with a heavy motor and battery. I
> am shooting for the best performance for the least cost,
> thus I am starting with NiMh batteries.
>
> The best guess options chosen so far:
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