Orion vortex question

[xx4 fanatic]

Any one here have the new orion brushless motor? I'm ording an orion vortex 5.5 for my 4wd and a lrp sphere comp. (2007 ed.) Do i need to also order a sensor cable for this? does it come with one? Do i need one to run the motor? what do i need it for exactly? This will be my first brushless motor sry for some probably obvious questions.
any imput would be helpfull

[Rob]

Would think the sensor cable should come with the motor, they come with the lrp/nosram motors.

[ashleyb4]

You do know you cant run these motors at nationals.

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[Chris Doughty]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

You do know you cant run these motors at nationals.

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why not? its on the EB brushless list?

[ashleyb4]

As far as i am aware they are not legal. I remeber looking through the list and it doesnt seem to be on there. But it may just be me i cant find the list now carl lathem found it for me. Dont take my word for certain but im 99% sure there not legal for 2007.

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[xx4 fanatic]

yea im still too new too rc to be in anything like the nats lol.
but i have been looking aroudn and can't find anything if it comes with it. I do know that some time in June, Orion is relaeasing a set of 3 different size sensor cables, to suit different needs.

[ashleyb4]

My bad it is on the list it must have been updated since i have been on it. Thats cool that means i can get one.

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[xx4 fanatic]

Originally Posted by Rob

Would think the sensor cable should come with the motor, they come with the lrp/nosram motors.

Yea thats what i would think but I havn't seen any info or pics to show that it comes with it like the lrp/nosram motors.
I already ordered a vortex 5.5 from Orion for my 4wd. I guess i'll see when it gets here. If i need to buy one seperatley so be it, I like the quality of Orion motors.

[simini]

Hi, yes you will need to buy the sensor cable. I have just taken delivery of the Sphere TC Spec and Vortex 5.5 - and no sensor cable in either box.

Hope this helps.
Simini

[tyreman]

Originally Posted by simini

Hi, yes you will need to buy the sensor cable. I have just taken delivery of the Sphere TC Spec and Vortex 5.5 - and no sensor cable in either box.

Hope this helps.
Simini

Are you in the UK as I dindn't think they (Peak or Orion bushless motors) were availble yet?
If you are in the UK where did you get them from?

[ashleyb4]

Ive just ordered mine ive got the 6.5 and i got it from www.microtechracing.com it hasnt arrived yet and its on back order so hopefully it shouldnt be to long. I need it for sunday.

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[xx4 fanatic]

Do i need to buy a sensor cable to run it with my sphere comp (2007 ed.) i ordered.

If so what one do i get because the Orion ones arn't out till june i think (im in the states)

[MattW]

Orion ones have been available for at least a few weeks. They are on BRCA list - but don't come with sensor lead - unlike Novak and LRP/Nosram

[Col]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

... it hasnt arrived yet and its on back order so hopefully it shouldnt be to long. I need it for sunday.

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no disrespect to microtech, but you're having a laugh Ash! If it's on backorder then it's not in the U.K. so it's got to get here, then to microtech, then to you all in 6 postage days...

[xx4 fanatic]

Originally Posted by MattW

Orion ones have been available for at least a few weeks. They are on BRCA list - but don't come with sensor lead - unlike Novak and LRP/Nosram

Yea the question though is who do I order a sensor lead from since the Orion sensor cables don't come out until early June.
Or do i not need one for the moment

[niggs98]

trekkkerk is running one of these motors on a matrix evo and has found it to be awsome with nice power delivery. you will need to order a seperate sensor wire as the motor doesn't come with one so bear that in mind. you can get one from your local hobby store and i know trekkkerk is using a standard nosram one without any probs as they are available seperate at a low cost do you need any part numbers or gearing advise, ifso i shall ask him

Originally Posted by xx4 fanatic

Any one here have the new orion brushless motor? I'm ording an orion vortex 5.5 for my 4wd and a lrp sphere comp. (2007 ed.) Do i need to also order a sensor cable for this? does it come with one? Do i need one to run the motor? what do i need it for exactly? This will be my first brushless motor sry for some probably obvious questions.
any imput would be helpfull

[rich_cree]

Mine didn't come with any sensor wires just to confirm whats been said already. I think sensor wires are all one style aren't they? I used a novak one and it worked.

The motor felt awesome in my BJ4 (5.5) at tiverton, can't wait to run it on a grippy track to really see how fast they are!

[Andrew Simpson]

the sensor wire connector is a common design through out rc (novak lrp nosram orion etcetc) and are all interchangable

i run novak with nosram currently

sensor wires are available from almost any model shop!

[Chequered Flag Racing]

Originally Posted by ashleyb4

As far as i am aware they are not legal. I remeber looking through the list and it doesnt seem to be on there. But it may just be me i cant find the list now carl lathem found it for me. Dont take my word for certain but im 99% sure there not legal for 2007.

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2nd 1 down on the list

date approved on 26/03/2007

date from when it can be used in BRCA competitions 02.04.07


open or save when promted / you may want to check for a virus 1st though
http://www.brca.org/BRCA/elecboard/n...s%20latest.doc

[ashleyb4]

Originally Posted by Col

no disrespect to microtech, but you're having a laugh Ash! If it's on backorder then it's not in the U.K. so it's got to get here, then to microtech, then to you all in 6 postage days...

There is always hope. lol

And yea i corrected myself i found the list and the orion vortex is on the list.

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