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mission:log:2012:07:17:howto-disassemble-a-brushless-motor [2013-06-30 12:37] – [Step 4: Remove the bell] chrono | mission:log:2012:07:17:howto-disassemble-a-brushless-motor [2015-01-29 13:02] (current) – [HOWTO disassemble a brushless outrunner motor] chrono | ||
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- | But how do you take it apart without special tools? The following 7-step HOWTO will guide you through the simple dis-assembly process: | + | In order to progress [[mission: |
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===== Step 4: Remove the bell ===== | ===== Step 4: Remove the bell ===== | ||
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Never underestimate the force of these magnets. At this point and again, when you re-assemble the motor, the bell might easily snap back into its original position by itself if you let it slide too far up again. So please, take special care when executing the next step, because it will hurt, if a part of your skin is getting wedged in between the bell and the base, when they slam home. | Never underestimate the force of these magnets. At this point and again, when you re-assemble the motor, the bell might easily snap back into its original position by itself if you let it slide too far up again. So please, take special care when executing the next step, because it will hurt, if a part of your skin is getting wedged in between the bell and the base, when they slam home. | ||
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* Use a hex bit to remove the screw | * Use a hex bit to remove the screw | ||
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===== Step 7: Go find a tool ===== | ===== Step 7: Go find a tool ===== | ||
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* In this case you need something that is smaller in diameter than the shaft but basically has the same requirements as step 2: Less dense than steel, can transfer energy without braking/ | * In this case you need something that is smaller in diameter than the shaft but basically has the same requirements as step 2: Less dense than steel, can transfer energy without braking/ | ||
* Place the food end of the chopstick at the center of the shaft and gently tap on the top with the hammer until the shaft is driven out. | * Place the food end of the chopstick at the center of the shaft and gently tap on the top with the hammer until the shaft is driven out. | ||
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===== Finally ===== | ===== Finally ===== |