Re: Train motors comparison

"Philippe Hurbain" <[email protected]> Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:14:14 GMT
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Hi Ludo,

> I can imagine that you have only one motor for testing purpose, but if
> possible, can you open the PF motor to see if it can be placed in the 9V
> train motor casing? I'm convinced that several people are interested in
> knowing if this is possible or not.
I don't know precisely for the 9V motor casing, but I think it is possible. For
sure, RC and PF motors are mechanically compatible (see
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Philo/RC-PFtrain-motors/rctop-pfbottom.jpg)

Gallery after moderation: http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=444275

> Anyhow, great from LEGO to use a better
> motor, witch is usefull on battery operated toys. Just a pitty that it wasn't
> used for the 9V motors.
...and for RC train! this motor was quite poor!

Philo