NOVAK TERRA CLAW - BRUSHED MOTOR REV1 10-2009 User manual

#55-3556-1 Rev.1
Printed 10-2009
PRECAUTIONS
•WATER&ELECTRONICSDON’TMIX Never allow water, moisture,
or other foreign materials to get inside motor.
•INSULATEWIRES Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink
tubing to prevent short circuits.
•NOSOLVENTS Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.
•MOTORCAPACITORS Brush motors generate electrical noise. Install
all 3 capacitors on the motor to help prevent radio interference.
•NOSCHOTTKYDIODESWITHREVERSIBLEESCs NEVER use Schottky
diodes on the motor with reversible ESCs–ESC damage will occur.
•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
•CHECKMOTORBUSHINGS&BRUSHWEAR
After extensive use, your motor’s bushings or commutation brushes
may need replacement. A small drop of light oil on the bushings
periodically can help extend bushing life–however, too much oil will
attract dirt and will cause problems, so apply sparingly & wipe clean.
•CLEANINSIDEMOTOR
Periodically blow out the inside of the motor with compressed air.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.INSTALLMOTORCAPACITORS
Electric motors generate RF noise that causes interference. The
included 0.1µF (50V) [Novak #5620] non-polarized, ceramic
capacitors must be used on all Terra Claw motors to reduce
motor noise and prevent ESC damage.
Solder 0.1µF (50V) capacitors between:
 •POSITIVE(+)motortab&NEGATIVE(–)motortab.
 •POSITIVE(+)motortab&MotorCan
 •NEGATIVE(–)motortab&MotorCan
Positive (+) motor tab
0.1µF Capacitors
Grounded motor capacitors
Negative (-) motor tab
Motor can
Make sure NOT to touch motor capacitor leads
to motor can, except for the two motor
capacitors that are grounded to the can.
2.INSTALLPINIONGEAR
Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten
pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.
3.ADJUSTMOTORFORPROPERGEARMESH
• Adjustthemotorpositionforproperamountoffreeplay.You
NEEDasmallamountofplaybetweenthepiniongearand
thespurgear (about the thickness of a 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
that could break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
4.SOLDERMOTORPOWERWIRES
•Determine the best routing in vehicle for power wires.
Prepareendsofmotor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. 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.
5460 3AmpUniversalBEC –6VDC/3A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.
5463 3AHigh-VoltageUniversalBEC– 6VDC/3A output B.E.C. for up to 26.4VDC input.
5465 5AmpUniversalBEC –6VDC/5A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.
5466 5AHigh-VoltageUniversalBEC– 6VDC/5A output B.E.C. for up to 28.0VDC input.
5470 Smart-Stop2-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule– Safe 2S Li-Po operation with 6.25V cut-off.
5471 Smart-Stop4-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule– Safe 4S Li-Po operation with 12.5V cut-off.
5472 Smart-Stop3-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule–Safe 3S Li-Po operation with 9.375V cut-off.
5500 14GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5510 16GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5530 12GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5512 12GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5514 14GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5516 16GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5620 MotorCapacitors–25pcs0.1µF(50V) –Non-polarized ceramic capacitors.
5626 GlitchBusterCapacitor –Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.
5636 RacingSchottkyMotorModule –36A Schottky module for forward-only ESCs.
5647 BlackCoolingFan–25x25x10mm –All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5648 ClearCoolingFan–30x30x6mm –GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5832 Lead-Free3%SilverRacingSolder–15g –Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5840 Double-SidedMountingTape –10pcs–1”x1” high-performance clear mounting tape.
ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Novak products 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
installation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor
power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage resulting from overload, wear
or damage from improper gear mesh or damage from disassembling motor,
tampering with motor, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material
to enter motor, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, 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Electronics,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
tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational.
By the act of connecting motor to speed control or operating motor, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC.
P:(949)833-8873•F:(949)833-1631
E-Mail:[email protected] Web: www.teamnovak.com
©2009NovakElectronics,Inc.Irvine,CA,U.S.A.•AllRightsReserved
No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the
writtenpermissionofNovakElectronics,Inc.Motormadein
China and tested at the Novak facility in Irvine, Calif.
#55-3556-1 Rev.1
Printed 10-2009
PRECAUTIONS
•WATER&ELECTRONICSDON’TMIX Never allow water, moisture,
or other foreign materials to get inside motor.
•INSULATEWIRES Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink
tubing to prevent short circuits.
•NOSOLVENTS Do NOT expose the motor to any type of solvents.
•MOTORCAPACITORS Brush motors generate electrical noise. Install
all 3 capacitors on the motor to help prevent radio interference.
•NOSCHOTTKYDIODESWITHREVERSIBLEESCs NEVER use Schottky
diodes on the motor with reversible ESCs–ESC damage will occur.
•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
•CHECKMOTORBUSHINGS&BRUSHWEAR
After extensive use, your motor’s bushings or commutation brushes
may need replacement. A small drop of light oil on the bushings
periodically can help extend bushing life–however, too much oil will
attract dirt and will cause problems, so apply sparingly & wipe clean.
•CLEANINSIDEMOTOR
Periodically blow out the inside of the motor with compressed air.
5460 3AmpUniversalBEC –6VDC/3A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.
5463 3AHigh-VoltageUniversalBEC– 6VDC/3A output B.E.C. for up to 26.4VDC input.
5465 5AmpUniversalBEC –6VDC/5A output Battery Eliminator Circuit for 6.3-8.4VDC input.
5466 5AHigh-VoltageUniversalBEC– 6VDC/5A output B.E.C. for up to 28.0VDC input.
5470 Smart-Stop2-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule– Safe 2S Li-Po operation with 6.25V cut-off.
5471 Smart-Stop4-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule– Safe 4S Li-Po operation with 12.5V cut-off.
5472 Smart-Stop3-cellLi-PoCut-OffModule–Safe 3S Li-Po operation with 9.375V cut-off.
5500 14GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5510 16GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5530 12GASuper-FlexWire–Black&Red –3 ft each color, silicone.
5512 12GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5514 14GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5516 16GAPowerWireSet–Black,Red&Blue –3 ft each color, silicone.
5620 MotorCapacitors–25pcs0.1µF(50V) –Non-polarized ceramic capacitors.
5626 GlitchBusterCapacitor –Stores battery power for receiver to eliminate radio cut-out.
5636 RacingSchottkyMotorModule –36A Schottky module for forward-only ESCs.
5647 BlackCoolingFan–25x25x10mm –All purpose cooling fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5648 ClearCoolingFan–30x30x6mm –GTB replacement fan with 2-pin JST connector.
5832 Lead-Free3%SilverRacingSolder–15g –Low-resistance, high-conductivity solder.
5840 Double-SidedMountingTape –10pcs–1”x1” high-performance clear mounting tape.
ACCESSORIES
PRODUCT WARRANTY
Novak products 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
installation, components worn by use, cross-connection of battery/motor
power wires, overheating solder tabs, damage resulting from overload, wear
or damage from improper gear mesh or damage from disassembling motor,
tampering with motor, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material
to enter motor, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, 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Electronics,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
tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational.
By the act of connecting motor to speed control or operating motor, the user
accepts all resulting liability.
NOvAK ELECTRONICS, INC.
P:(949)833-8873•F:(949)833-1631
E-Mail:[email protected] Web: www.teamnovak.com
©2009NovakElectronics,Inc.Irvine,CA,U.S.A.•AllRightsReserved
No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the
writtenpermissionofNovakElectronics,Inc.Motormadein
China and tested at the Novak facility in Irvine, Calif.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.INSTALLMOTORCAPACITORS
Electric motors generate RF noise that causes interference. The
included 0.1µF (50V) [Novak #5620] non-polarized, ceramic
capacitors must be used on all Terra Claw motors to reduce
motor noise and prevent ESC damage.
Solder 0.1µF (50V) capacitors between:
 •POSITIVE(+)motortab&NEGATIVE(–)motortab.
 •POSITIVE(+)motortab&MotorCan
 •NEGATIVE(–)motortab&MotorCan
Positive (+) motor tab
0.1µF Capacitors
Grounded motor capacitors
Negative (-) motor tab
Motor can
Make sure NOT to touch motor capacitor leads
to motor can, except for the two motor
capacitors that are grounded to the can.
2.INSTALLPINIONGEAR
Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten
pinion’s set screw on the flat of motor shaft.
3.ADJUSTMOTORFORPROPERGEARMESH
• Adjustthemotorpositionforproperamountoffreeplay.You
NEEDasmallamountofplaybetweenthepiniongearand
thespurgear (about the thickness of a 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
that could break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
4.SOLDERMOTORPOWERWIRES
•Determine the best routing in vehicle for power wires.
Prepareendsofmotor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. 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.

www.teamnovak.com
Novak Electronics, Inc. guarantees the Terra
Claw – 55T motor to be free from defects
in materials & workmanship for a period of
120 days from original date of purchase.
Complete warranty details inside.
2009 NOVAK ELECTRONICS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. #55-3556-1
# 3556 Terra Claw Motor
www.teamnovak.com
Novak Electronics, Inc. guarantees the Terra
Claw – 55T motor to be free from defects
in materials & workmanship for a period of
120 days from original date of purchase.
Complete warranty details inside.
2009 NOVAK ELECTRONICS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. #55-3556-1
# 3556 Terra Claw Motor
The Terra Claw Crawling Brushed Motor
– 55T is a high-quality, durable motor.
This powerful 55-turn motor is perfect for
rock crawling and all other applications
that require massive amounts of low-end
torque, precise movement control and
extended run times.
The Terra Claw Crawling Brushed Motor
– 55T is a high-quality, durable motor.
This powerful 55-turn motor is perfect for
rock crawling and all other applications
that require massive amounts of low-end
torque, precise movement control and
extended run times.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals
which are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals
which are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.