NOVAK BALLISTIC User manual

PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS
NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR Free-running your brushless
motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC
transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!
• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX Never allow water, moisture, or
other foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.
• NOVAK MOTORS & ESCs FOR BEST RESULTS Use Novak sensored
motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only
use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.
Use of this brushless motor with non-Novak ESCs and ESCs that
advance motor timing can result in excessive current draw & severe
motor damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!
• DO NOT use Ballistic 550-Size 4.5T-5.5T motors above a 3S Li-Po pack.
• INSULATE EXPOSED WIRES Use heat shrink tubing to prevent shorts.
• NO SOLVENTS Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.
• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY Too tight of a gear mesh can result in
motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.
NEVER FREE-REV THE MOTOR Free-running your brushless
motor in a no-load condition can result in rotor failure and ESC
transistor damage & will void the product’s warranty!
• WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX Never allow water, moisture, or
other foreign materials to get inside motor, or on PCBs.
• NOVAK MOTORS & ESCs FOR BEST RESULTS Use Novak sensored
motors with Novak Brushless ESCs for best performance & protection. Only
use motors with the proper number of turns to match ESC’s rating.
Use of this brushless motor with non-Novak ESCs and ESCs that
advance motor timing can result in excessive current draw & severe
motor damage that will NOT be covered by the product’s warranty!
• DO NOT use Ballistic 550-Size 4.5T-5.5T motors above a 3S Li-Po pack.
• INSULATE EXPOSED WIRES Use heat shrink tubing to prevent shorts.
• NO SOLVENTS Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.
• SET GEAR MESH PROPERLY Too tight of a gear mesh can result in
motor pinion shaft breakage--be sure to adjust mesh properly.
MOTOR MAINTENANCE MOTOR MAINTENANCE
• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS for loosening at regular intervals, just like
other hardware on your vehicle. Note: The 3 main socket head screws
that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of
the motor. Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on
the back of the motor.
• CHECK MOTOR BEARING WEAR after extensive use. The motor’s
closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in
and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may
need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available
from Novak) . A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can
help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will
cause problems, so apply sparingly.
• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR periodically by removing front end bell,
removing the rotor, and blowing out the inside of the motor with
compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be
on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.
• CHECK ALL MOTOR SCREWS for loosening at regular intervals, just like
other hardware on your vehicle. Note: The 3 main socket head screws
that hold the motor together may require tightening after a few runs of
the motor. Also check the 3 flat head screws securing the end cap on
the back of the motor.
• CHECK MOTOR BEARING WEAR after extensive use. The motor’s
closed design will keep most dirt & debris out, but some will get in
and eventually cause wear. If the shaft does not spin freely, you may
need bearing replacement (replacement bearing accessory kits are available
from Novak) . A small drop of light oil on the bearings periodically can
help extend bearing life--however, too much oil will attract dirt and will
cause problems, so apply sparingly.
• CLEAN INSIDE MOTOR periodically by removing front end bell,
removing the rotor, and blowing out the inside of the motor with
compressed air. Be sure not to lose any small shim washers that may be
on the ends of the rotor shaft & keep them in the correct location.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Consider changing out motor parts yourself. All of the Ballistic’s main components are
available as service items--Refer to ‘Accessories’ section or check out our website. In
most cases, replacing motor parts is less expensive than sending in your motor for service.
After reviewing instructions, tech section and how-to video section of website, if you feel
your motor requires service (motor may appear to have failed when other problems exist) , obtain
the most current product service options & pricing by one of the following methods:
WEBSITE: Print a copy of the product SERVICE FORM from the SERVICE section of the
Novak website. Fill out the needed information & return it with the Novak product.
PHONE/E-MAIL: Contact our customer service department by phone or e-mail, and
we will supply you with current service options.
WARRANTY SERVICE: You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on product SERVICE FORM & include
a valid, itemized receipt with the purchase date on it, or an invoice from previous service
work. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be a service fee.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed product SERVICE
FORM to dealer & make sure it’s included with items.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Novak Brushless motors are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days
from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect instal-
lation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage
resulting from thermal overload or operation above 175°F, use of excessive timing or overheating, splices or damage to
the sensor harness, damage from disassembling motor, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture,
or any other foreign material to enter motor or get onto the PC board, short-circuiting of motor by allowing exposed
wiring or solder tabs to cross-connect or ESC applying simultaneous power to more than one phase at a time from
switching to Brush Mode, free-revving motor, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case
shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.
Because Novak R/C, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of motor or other related electronics, no liability may
be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is thoroughly tested and
cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. This product is not a toy, and is not intended
for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in a uncontrolled
manner may result in physical damage or injuries. Take extra care when operating any remote control vehicle. By the act
of connecting/operating speed control, the user accepts all resulting liability.
e-mail: [email protected] • [phone] • Monday-Thursday
©Novak R/C, Inc. California, U.S.A. • 55-3600-1.J • 4/2014
No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak R/C, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Novak motors are proudly designed in the U.S.A.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Consider changing out motor parts yourself. All of the Ballistic’s main components are
available as service items--Refer to ‘Accessories’ section or check out our website. In
most cases, replacing motor parts is less expensive than sending in your motor for service.
After reviewing instructions, tech section and how-to video section of website, if you feel
your motor requires service (motor may appear to have failed when other problems exist) , obtain
the most current product service options & pricing by one of the following methods:
WEBSITE: Print a copy of the product SERVICE FORM from the SERVICE section of the
Novak website. Fill out the needed information & return it with the Novak product.
PHONE/E-MAIL: Contact our customer service department by phone or e-mail, and
we will supply you with current service options.
WARRANTY SERVICE: You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on product SERVICE FORM & include
a valid, itemized receipt with the purchase date on it, or an invoice from previous service
work. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be a service fee.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed product SERVICE
FORM to dealer & make sure it’s included with items.
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Novak Brushless motors are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days
from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect instal-
lation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage
resulting from thermal overload or operation above 175°F, use of excessive timing or overheating, splices or damage to
the sensor harness, damage from disassembling motor, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture,
or any other foreign material to enter motor or get onto the PC board, short-circuiting of motor by allowing exposed
wiring or solder tabs to cross-connect or ESC applying simultaneous power to more than one phase at a time from
switching to Brush Mode, free-revving motor, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster. In no case
shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.
Because Novak R/C, Inc. has no control over the connection & use of motor or other related electronics, no liability may
be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every motor is thoroughly tested and
cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. This product is not a toy, and is not intended
for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in a uncontrolled
manner may result in physical damage or injuries. Take extra care when operating any remote control vehicle. By the act
of connecting/operating speed control, the user accepts all resulting liability.
e-mail: [email protected] • [phone] • Monday-Thursday
©Novak R/C, Inc. California, U.S.A. • 55-3600-1.J • 4/2014
No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak R/C, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Novak motors are proudly designed in the U.S.A.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
BALLISTIC
MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS
BALLISTIC
MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS
black
orange
white
black
orange
white
plastic
tabs plastic tabs
red
blue
green
red
blue
green
metal
barbs metal barbs
raised
metal
barb
raised
metal
barb
metal socket on end of
Teflon sensor harness wires metal socket on end of Teflon sensor harness wires
Should any of the 26G Teflon wires pull out of the motor’s sensor
harness connector, re-insert them in the connector’s appropriate
slot as shown below. There is a small plastic tab that grabs a small
raised barb on the back of the metal socket crimped onto the Teflon
wire’s end. Check the plastic tab to make sure it has not deformed
excessively before inserting the socket into the plastic connector
housing with the barb toward the plastic tabs.
Note: Remove or loosen the bearing cap to remove or insert a sensor harness.
Should any of the 26G Teflon wires pull out of the motor’s sensor
harness connector, re-insert them in the connector’s appropriate
slot as shown below. There is a small plastic tab that grabs a small
raised barb on the back of the metal socket crimped onto the Teflon
wire’s end. Check the plastic tab to make sure it has not deformed
excessively before inserting the socket into the plastic connector
housing with the barb toward the plastic tabs.
Note: Remove or loosen the bearing cap to remove or insert a sensor harness.
SENSOR HARNESS WIRING SENSOR HARNESS WIRING
5351 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--4”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5352 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--6”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5353 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--9”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5508 14GA Brushless Wire Set --2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.
5509 16GA Brushless Wire Set --2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.
5512 12GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue--3 ft each color, silicone.
5514 14GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue--3 ft each color, silicone.
5626 Glitch Buster Capacitor--Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.
5647 Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm--All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5649 Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm--Cooling fan with 2mm Mini plug installed.
5731 3.5mm Power Connectors/5 pair --Gold plated low-loss connectors for 12-14G wire.
5741 4mm Power Connectors/5 pair --Gold plated low-loss high-amp 12-14G connectors.
5831 Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--6g--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5832 Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--15g Tube--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5836 Heavy Duty Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--25g Tube--Thicker 1.5mm solder.
5850 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--6pcs- -6” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5851 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--24pcs --6” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5852 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--40pcs --1” pieces in 1/4” size--20 each of Red & Black.
5853 Heat Shrink Tubing Box Set--160pcs--4” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5861 Pro Solder Flux--10ml --Liquid rosin flux for easy soldering of lead-free solders--Dropper bottle.
S5903 Motor Insulator Pack--Replacement paper disk, fiberglass cover & silicone grommet.
5909 Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor--High-power 540 neodymium tuning rotor.
5925 Ballistic 540 Vented End Bell Kit -- Front & rear end bells with machined cooling vents.
S5932 Motor Hardware Kit/540--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.
S5933 Motor Hardware Kit/550--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.
5935 Ceramic Ball Bearing/ABEC-5--Non-flanged rear 1/8”I.D. ceramic bearing.
5936 Ceramic Ball Bearing/ABEC-5-- Non-flanged front 3/16”I.D. ceramic bearing.
5937 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement rear 1/8”I.D. steel bearings.
5938 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement front 3/16”I.D. steel bearings.
5939 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement 5mm ”I.D. front steel bearings for 550.
5940 Ballistic Front End Bell/Closed & Bearing --Black anodized/Ribbed/Bearing installed.
5941 Sintered 12.3mm Rotor--Replacement Ballistic 540 sintered neodymium rotor.
S5942 Timing/Sensor Assembly--Replacement timing & sensor section of 540/550 motor.
S5943 Bearing Cap/Back Bearing --Replacement bearing cap with non-exposed, factory-installed bearing.
S5944 Back End Bell/Closed--Replacement back end bell of motor. Black anodized/Ribbed.
S5946 B earing Cap/Ceramic Bearing --Bearing cap/Non-exposed, installed ceramic bearing.
5947 Ballistic 550 Front End Bell/Bearing --Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.
5948 Ballistic 550 Rotor--Replacement 12.3mm high-power sintered neodymium rotor.
5950 Crawler Sintered Tuning Rotor --14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.
S6625 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--25.5T--Interchangeable Ballistic 25.5-turn stator.
5351 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--4”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5352 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--6”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5353 Brushless Shielded Sensor Harness--9”--Double-ended motor sensor harness.
5508 14GA Brushless Wire Set --2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.
5509 16GA Brushless Wire Set --2 pieces each of 9” silicone blue, yellow, orange, black & red.
5512 12GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue--3 ft each color, silicone.
5514 14GA Super-Flex Wire--Black, Red, & Blue--3 ft each color, silicone.
5626 Glitch Buster Capacitor--Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.
5647 Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm--All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5649 Black Cooling Fan--25x25x10mm--Cooling fan with 2mm Mini plug installed.
5731 3.5mm Power Connectors/5 pair --Gold plated low-loss connectors for 12-14G wire.
5741 4mm Power Connectors/5 pair --Gold plated low-loss high-amp 12-14G connectors.
5831 Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--6g--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5832 Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--15g Tube--Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5836 Heavy Duty Lead-Free 3% Silver Solder--25g Tube--Thicker 1.5mm solder.
5850 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--6pcs- -6” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5851 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--24pcs --6” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5852 Heat Shrink Tubing Assortment--40pcs --1” pieces in 1/4” size--20 each of Red & Black.
5853 Heat Shrink Tubing Box Set--160pcs--4” pieces in 6 sizes from 1/16-3/8”--Black.
5861 Pro Solder Flux--10ml --Liquid rosin flux for easy soldering of lead-free solders--Dropper bottle.
S5903 Motor Insulator Pack--Replacement paper disk, fiberglass cover & silicone grommet.
5909 Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor--High-power 540 neodymium tuning rotor.
5925 Ballistic 540 Vented End Bell Kit -- Front & rear end bells with machined cooling vents.
S5932 Motor Hardware Kit/540--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.
S5933 Motor Hardware Kit/550--Replacement motor screws & shim washers.
5935 Ceramic Ball Bearing/ABEC-5--Non-flanged rear 1/8”I.D. ceramic bearing.
5936 Ceramic Ball Bearing/ABEC-5-- Non-flanged front 3/16”I.D. ceramic bearing.
5937 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement rear 1/8”I.D. steel bearings.
5938 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement front 3/16”I.D. steel bearings.
5939 Steel Ball Bearings/ABEC-3--Replacement 5mm ”I.D. front steel bearings for 550.
5940 Ballistic Front End Bell/Closed & Bearing --Black anodized/Ribbed/Bearing installed.
5941 Sintered 12.3mm Rotor--Replacement Ballistic 540 sintered neodymium rotor.
S5942 Timing/Sensor Assembly--Replacement timing & sensor section of 540/550 motor.
S5943 Bearing Cap/Back Bearing --Replacement bearing cap with non-exposed, factory-installed bearing.
S5944 Back End Bell/Closed--Replacement back end bell of motor. Black anodized/Ribbed.
S5946 B earing Cap/Ceramic Bearing --Bearing cap/Non-exposed, installed ceramic bearing.
5947 Ballistic 550 Front End Bell/Bearing --Black anodized/Ribbed/Factory-installed bearing.
5948 Ballistic 550 Rotor--Replacement 12.3mm high-power sintered neodymium rotor.
5950 Crawler Sintered Tuning Rotor --14mm high-power sintered neodymium tuning rotor.
S6625 Ballistic Hand-Wound Stator--25.5T--Interchangeable Ballistic 25.5-turn stator.

MOTOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT MOTOR TIMING ADJUSTMENT
1. NO MOTOR CAPACITORS & SCHOTTKY NEEDED
Novak brushless motors do not need motor capacitors or external
Schottky diodes-- Schottky diode usage will damage ESC .
2. CHECK MOTOR SCREW LENGTH & INSTALL MOTOR
• Insert the motor mounting screws that came with your vehicle
through the motor mounting plate. 540-size motors need no
more than 1/8” of screw extending past the vehicle’s mounting
plate (2-4mm)--Too little can strip the motor’s threads, too much
will cause internal motor damage & will void warranty.
• Attach motor to vehicle’s motor mount using one of the sets of
threaded mounting holes--select a mounting position that keeps the
solder tabs clear of conductive surfaces like aluminum or graphite.
3. INSTALL PINION GEAR (see GEAR SELECTION)
Install pinion on motor and test fit in vehicle to align pinion and
spur gears. Tighten pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.
4. ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH
• Adjust the motor position for proper amount of free play. You
NEED to have a small amount of play between the pinion gear
and the spur gear (about the thickness of piece of paper) -- check
the free play at several positions around the spur gear to
ensure a proper mesh (just in case the gears are out of round).
MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIGHT!
If gear mesh is too tight, motor shaft breakage can occur.
• Tighten motor mounting screws--Avoid using excessive force,
as the threaded holes in motor could become stripped.
5. SOLDER MOTOR POWER WIRES (skip this step if motor is wired to ESC)
• Determine the best routing in vehicle for the motor’s silicone
power wires--avoid any moving parts & suspension.
• Prepare ends of power wires by stripping 1/8-1/4” of
insulation from end of wire. Tin wire ends with solder.
• Lay tinned end of the wire flat on the solder tab and solder
wires to proper tabs of the motor (refer to phase markings
below solder tabs) . Apply heat with soldering iron to the power
wire and solder tab--begin adding solder to tip of iron and to
wire--Add just enough solder to form a clean & continuous joint
from the solder tab up onto the wire.
WARNING: Be sure no wire strands have strayed to an adjacent solder tab--this
will cause short-circuiting, damage electronics, & void product’s warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT SOLDER TABS
Prolonged or excessive heating of the solder tabs will
cause damage & void the product’s warranty.
6. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS
• Determine the best routing in vehicle for the motor’s sensor
harness--securing sensor harness to the motor power wires with a
tie-wrap can provide a good location & also act as a strain relief.
• Connect one end of the harness to the ESC & the other end
to the motor’s sensor harness connector located under the
back bearing cap. Be sure the plug on the end of the harness
inserts all the way into the sensor harness connector--the plug
& connector are keyed and will only go together one direction.
1. NO MOTOR CAPACITORS & SCHOTTKY NEEDED
Novak brushless motors do not need motor capacitors or external
Schottky diodes-- Schottky diode usage will damage ESC .
2. CHECK MOTOR SCREW LENGTH & INSTALL MOTOR
• Insert the motor mounting screws that came with your vehicle
through the motor mounting plate. 540-size motors need no
more than 1/8” of screw extending past the vehicle’s mounting
plate (2-4mm)--Too little can strip the motor’s threads, too much
will cause internal motor damage & will void warranty.
• Attach motor to vehicle’s motor mount using one of the sets of
threaded mounting holes--select a mounting position that keeps the
solder tabs clear of conductive surfaces like aluminum or graphite.
3. INSTALL PINION GEAR (see GEAR SELECTION)
Install pinion on motor and test fit in vehicle to align pinion and
spur gears. Tighten pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.
4. ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH
• Adjust the motor position for proper amount of free play. You
NEED to have a small amount of play between the pinion gear
and the spur gear (about the thickness of piece of paper) -- check
the free play at several positions around the spur gear to
ensure a proper mesh (just in case the gears are out of round).
MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIGHT!
If gear mesh is too tight, motor shaft breakage can occur.
• Tighten motor mounting screws--Avoid using excessive force,
as the threaded holes in motor could become stripped.
5. SOLDER MOTOR POWER WIRES (skip this step if motor is wired to ESC)
• Determine the best routing in vehicle for the motor’s silicone
power wires--avoid any moving parts & suspension.
• Prepare ends of power wires by stripping 1/8-1/4” of
insulation from end of wire. Tin wire ends with solder.
• Lay tinned end of the wire flat on the solder tab and solder
wires to proper tabs of the motor (refer to phase markings
below solder tabs) . Apply heat with soldering iron to the power
wire and solder tab--begin adding solder to tip of iron and to
wire--Add just enough solder to form a clean & continuous joint
from the solder tab up onto the wire.
WARNING: Be sure no wire strands have strayed to an adjacent solder tab--this
will cause short-circuiting, damage electronics, & void product’s warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT SOLDER TABS
Prolonged or excessive heating of the solder tabs will
cause damage & void the product’s warranty.
6. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS
• Determine the best routing in vehicle for the motor’s sensor
harness--securing sensor harness to the motor power wires with a
tie-wrap can provide a good location & also act as a strain relief.
• Connect one end of the harness to the ESC & the other end
to the motor’s sensor harness connector located under the
back bearing cap. Be sure the plug on the end of the harness
inserts all the way into the sensor harness connector--the plug
& connector are keyed and will only go together one direction.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GEAR SELECTION (Important)GEAR SELECTION (Important)
outer sleeve hand-wound
stator
low-loss solder tabs
timing
assembly
sensor harness
connector
back
end bell
bearing
cap
M2.5 x 10mm
flat head
cap screws
fish paper
insulator
front end bell
fiberglass
stamping
insulator
4-40 x 1.75”
socket head
cap screws
BALLISTIC MOTOR
Exploded View
The Ballistic’s timing is adjusted by loosening the bearing cap’s three M2.5 flat head
screws, rotating cap to desired setting, & re-tightening screws-- DON’T OVER-TIGHTEN.
The motor’s factory timing is marked with a
timing label located on the side of the back
bearing cap and lines up with a groove milled
into the top of the back end bell.
Retarding the timing will reduce RPM range &
increase torque--this usually reduces current
draw and lowers operating temperatures.
For each timing mark (on label) reduced,
increase pinion gear size by one tooth to
accommodate lower RPM range.
Advancing the timing will increase motor’s
RPM range, reduce its torque, and make it
less efficient, plus it will pull more current,
resulting in higher operating temperatures.
Adjusting timing beyond the 45° mark on timing label will result in dangerously
high current draw & excessive heating that can lead to ESC & motor failure.
MELTED STATORS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY!
The Ballistic’s timing is adjusted by loosening the bearing cap’s three M2.5 flat head
screws, rotating cap to desired setting, & re-tightening screws-- DON’T OVER-TIGHTEN.
The motor’s factory timing is marked with a
timing label located on the side of the back
bearing cap and lines up with a groove milled
into the top of the back end bell.
Retarding the timing will reduce RPM range &
increase torque--this usually reduces current
draw and lowers operating temperatures.
For each timing mark (on label) reduced,
increase pinion gear size by one tooth to
accommodate lower RPM range.
Advancing the timing will increase motor’s
RPM range, reduce its torque, and make it
less efficient, plus it will pull more current,
resulting in higher operating temperatures.
Adjusting timing beyond the 45° mark on timing label will result in dangerously
high current draw & excessive heating that can lead to ESC & motor failure.
MELTED STATORS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY!
timing groove
Refer to ‘Accessories’ section for
available replacement components.
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Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set the maximum vehicle gearing
The motor should be 160-175°F MAX at end of run!
Temperatures above 175°F will weaken the magnet & may
melt the coils! This voids warranty & can damage ESC!
Change the gearing to avoid overheating.
Because of the potential danger of overheating, ESC/motor damage & failure, you must
start with VERY small pinion sizes and check ESC & motor temperatures at multiple times
throughout a run. This is the only way to ensure that you are not causing excessive heating.
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase the pinion size
while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the safe gearing for your vehicle,
motor, and climate/track conditions. Because these variables can change or be modified, you
MUST continually monitor ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
If you do not change gearing after switching to brushless, you will be over
geared and will have slow acceleration & excessive temperatures!
Because of the broad power band of brushless, you can go 1-2 teeth higher pinion for
shorter high speed runs, but continued usage will produce excessive ESC & motor heating.
Ballistic Crawler Brushless Motors
Brushless crawler motors and ESCs should not get very hot with typical gear reduction rock
crawling transmissions--if you notice excessive temperatures, check motor & drive train for free
operation or adjust gearing to lower temperature. Refer to vehicle’s manual for proper gearing.
See our website for additional gearing information or if your motor is not listed above.
Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set the maximum vehicle gearing
The motor should be 160-175°F MAX at end of run!
Temperatures above 175°F will weaken the magnet & may
melt the coils! This voids warranty & can damage ESC!
Change the gearing to avoid overheating.
Because of the potential danger of overheating, ESC/motor damage & failure, you must
start with VERY small pinion sizes and check ESC & motor temperatures at multiple times
throughout a run. This is the only way to ensure that you are not causing excessive heating.
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase the pinion size
while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the safe gearing for your vehicle,
motor, and climate/track conditions. Because these variables can change or be modified, you
MUST continually monitor ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
If you do not change gearing after switching to brushless, you will be over
geared and will have slow acceleration & excessive temperatures!
Because of the broad power band of brushless, you can go 1-2 teeth higher pinion for
shorter high speed runs, but continued usage will produce excessive ESC & motor heating.
Ballistic Crawler Brushless Motors
Brushless crawler motors and ESCs should not get very hot with typical gear reduction rock
crawling transmissions--if you notice excessive temperatures, check motor & drive train for free
operation or adjust gearing to lower temperature. Refer to vehicle’s manual for proper gearing.
See our website for additional gearing information or if your motor is not listed above.
OVERHEATING -- WARNING ! OVERHEATING -- WARNING !
Due to the nature of racing, timing advance speed controls, motor tolerances/settings,
vehicle performance, and track conditions, it has become virtually impossible to provide
installation and operation recommendations that will allow you to use these motors at
their highest performance levels without the potential for unwanted damage.
You must, use extreme caution when setting up these electronics and carefully test your
application to avoid overloading and overheating either the speed control or the motor.
These are racing electronics used in racing conditions, and therefore damage as the result
of excessive overheating WILL NOT be covered under the product’s factory warranty.
Due to the nature of racing, timing advance speed controls, motor tolerances/settings,
vehicle performance, and track conditions, it has become virtually impossible to provide
installation and operation recommendations that will allow you to use these motors at
their highest performance levels without the potential for unwanted damage.
You must, use extreme caution when setting up these electronics and carefully test your
application to avoid overloading and overheating either the speed control or the motor.
These are racing electronics used in racing conditions, and therefore damage as the result
of excessive overheating WILL NOT be covered under the product’s factory warranty.
silicone
grommet
outer sleeve hand-wound
stator
low-loss solder tabs
timing
assembly
sensor harness
connector
back
end bell
bearing
cap
M2.5 x 10mm
flat head
cap screws
fish paper
insulator
front end bell
fiberglass
stamping
insulator
4-40 x 1.75”
socket head
cap screws
BALLISTIC MOTOR
Exploded View
timing groove
Refer to ‘Accessories’ section for
available replacement components.
www.teamnovak.com
silicone
grommet
ZERO DEGREE CRAWLER TIMING
Align sensor harness with solder tabs.
ZERO DEGREE CRAWLER TIMING
Align sensor harness with solder tabs.