A2212 1000KV Brushless Outrunner Motor
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Despite its incredibly accessible price, the A2212 is a reliable workhorse. It features a solid metal casing, precision bearings, and a 3.17mm hardened steel shaft that is remarkably forgiving during the inevitable hard landings associated with learning to fly. Paired with a standard 30A Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) and a 3S LiPo battery, a single motor can generate roughly 800 grams of thrust using a 1045 propeller. Whether you are assembling your very first F450 quadcopter frame or building a custom foam-board airplane, this dependable motor provides smooth, stable, and highly responsive flight performance.
Key Features & Functional Advantages
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High-Efficiency Outrunner Design: The rotating outer bell creates massive rotational torque, allowing the motor to swing larger propellers without needing a heavy, secondary reduction gearbox.
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Optimal Speed-to-Thrust Ratio: Operating at 1000KV provides the ideal "middle ground" for 450-class quadcopters, delivering enough speed for agility and enough torque to easily carry lightweight camera payloads.
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Universal Compatibility: Uses a standard 3-phase wiring configuration that connects instantly to standard 20A or 30A brushless Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs) like the SimonK or BLHeli series.
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Durable Construction: Built with high-temperature internal copper windings and a hardened steel shaft to withstand intense vibration and prolonged aerial use.
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Complete Hardware Kit: Typically includes a bullet-style propeller adapter (collet), a metal cross-style mounting base, and mounting screws, giving you everything needed to bolt it straight to your airframe.
Perfect For
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DIY Quadcopters & Multirotors: The absolute standard drive motor for outfitting 450mm and 500mm drone frames (like the famous F450) where four motors provide over 3 kilograms of combined thrust.
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RC Airplanes: A fantastic, high-powered replacement for older brushed Speed 400 motors in park flyers, 3D foamies, and slow-flying trainers.
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Hovercrafts & Airboats: Providing the massive, sustained wind propulsion required to push custom 3D-printed airboats across water and smooth surfaces.
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STEM & Aerodynamics Projects: The perfect, low-cost motor for students building wind-tunnel test rigs or experimenting with custom propeller designs.
Technical Specifications
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Motor Model: A2212 / 13T
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Motor Type: Brushless DC Outrunner (BLDC)
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KV Rating: 1000 RPM/V
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Operating Voltage: 7.4V to 11.1V (2S to 3S LiPo Battery)
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Max Efficiency Current: 4A to 10A (>75%)
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Max Current Capacity: 12A for 60 seconds
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Shaft Diameter: 3.17mm
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Recommended Propeller: 1045 (10x4.5) for 3S LiPo, or 1060 for 2S LiPo
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Estimated Max Thrust: ~800g (with 1045 prop on 11.1V)
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Dimensions: 27.5mm x 27.0mm
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Weight: ~53 grams
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