eCalc - e Motoren Calculator

  - the most reliable RC Calculator on the Web


About eCalc

eCalc are (Software-) Services to calculate, evaluate and design electric motor driven systems of any type.

Calculation for electric driven RC (remote controled) Models:
- propCalc for Propeller Airplanes 
- fanCalc for Electric Ducted Fan Airplanes 
- heliCalc for Helicopter with variable pitch
- xcopterCalc for MultiCopter with fixed pitch Prop
- carCalc for Cars & Trucks (Prototyp)

This is a free Service for non-commercial users. Nevertheless we appreciate your donation.

For commercial users the Terms & Conditions apply.

Did you found a bug or data error? please report to ecalc[at]s4a.ch - Thank you.

 

Über eCalc

eCalc sind (Software-) Dienstleistungen zur Berechnung, Auslegung oder Konfiguration von elektrischen Antrieben aller Art. 

Berechnung elektischer Modellbau-Antriebe für:
- propCalc für Propeller Flugzeuge
- fanCalc für Impeller Flugzeuge
- heliCalc für Helikopter
- xcopterCalc für MultiCopter mit Starr-Propeller
- carCalc für Fahrzeuge (Prototyp)

Die private Nutzung ist gratis - über eine kleine Spende freuen wir uns besonders.

Für eine kommerzielle Nutzung gelten die AGB's.

Haben Sie einen Fehler im Programm oder der Datenbasis gefunden? Bitte raportieren Sie diesen an ecalc[at]s4a.ch - Besten Dank.

 


Future Development:
  • Calculator for RC Cars & Trucks

  • Calculator for boats

Release Notes:

Date   Version   Description
08.05.12 5.16 propCalc: Option of the weight calculation: either weight definition without Drive taking into account the weight of the selected components or weight definition incl. Drive does not add any weight to your entry. Calculation of Power-Weight-Ratio and Thrust-Weight-Ratio.
fanCalc:  JetFan 90, ChangeSun 70 EDF available
heliCalc: no change
xcopterCalc:  the minimum of rotors is now reduced to 2 in stead of 3
07.11.11 5.15 propCalc: Ramoser 5 Blades Propeller available.
fanCalc: Dynamax EDF available.  
heliCalc: Option of the weight calculation: either weight definition without Drive taking into account the weight of the selected components or weight definition incl. Drive does not add any weight to your entry.
xcopterCalc: minimum rotor number of 2 (instead of 3) now possible. 
23.08.11 5.14 xcopterCalc Final Version is now available. 
22.07.11 5.14 xcopterCalc Beta-4 Version:
- All Up Weight calculated by xcopterCalc by using Basic Weight and selecting «without Drive» 
21.07.11 5.14 xcopterCalc Beta-3 Version:
- linear Throttle calculation corrected
- add Payload does now calculate the additional weight can carried to hover with 80% linear Throttle. 
  This gives a small margin for maneuverability. We recommend to aim for around 50% Throttle for a 
  agile maneuverability 
16.07.11 5.14 xcopterCalc now available in Beta-1 Version X5.14 
heliCalc: new gear entriy - Main Gear : Motor Pinion
Service Update: minor changes, Total Power (In) calculation corrected
03.04.11 5.13 heliCalc does calculate the rotor deflection (Pitch) to Hover (approximation).
Service Update: several small improvements, new plotting software version flot 0.7.
29.12.10 5.12 Service Update: missing field enable after manufacturer change corrected,
the number of Motors in the Database is now shown in the footer
01.12.10 5.11 Disable Entrieflields when Component from Database loaded
Service Update: Load Battery DDL format changed for better preselection
26.10.10 5.10 propCalc does consider twisted yokes.
With a Warning Message the corresponding Feld Text will be highlighted in red color.
Decimal Entries done with [,] will be automatic converted into [.] to prevent calculation error.
Service Update: Customizing Fan Drop Down, Preselect Cooling, error for exessive Blade Tip Speed (> MACH .85)
23.09.10 5.00 New model to extrapolate no-load current at higher voltage resulting in a even more accurate Efficiency. 
Introduction of the Battery Charge State (full, normal, low) for a better comparability with own measurements.
Component Limits are now shown in the graphics and graphics problem with IE9 solved.
First HeliCalc Release.
Preselecting of the Blades in URL.
27.08.10 4.73 Service Update: Adapt Below Opt Msg, no-load current calculation w/o torque
26.07.10 4.71 all Calculator are now available in chinese, Service Update
21.06.10 4.70 English Version: Imperial or metric units selectable
17.06.10 4.65 English Version: Results with imperial Units
15.06.10 4.64 Verifying Motor Input Voltage
04.06.10 4.63 Service Update
02.06.10 -- Heli Beta Version goes online.
29.05.10 4.62 Generate a Link with Parameter Settings for the actual selected Components (see end of page, for commercial users only).
Select and transfer the link to your shop by using copy-past.
24.05.10 4.61 Accuracy Um @ max. Efficiency improved
18.05.10 4.60 Preselect components by calling the Calculator with Parameters (for commercial users only)
How does it work?
16.05.10 4.53 Default Motor Manufacturer at start-up
11.05.10 4.52 Editorial changes
02.05.10 4.51 Motor Data Structur Changed (pols & Io@V)
27.04.10 4.50 new algorithm to predict FE Loss (Io only) 
01.04.10 4.02 CSS implemented, Design changed
13.04.10 4.01 structure changes for easier use for different Languages
27.02.10 4.00 plotting graphic is now available on most common browsers, personalization for commercial users 
03.11.09 3.14 Propeller Efficiency inserted
08.09.09 3.12 Problem Solved with Enter in IE7 (does submit the data to drive calc instead of doing nothing) 
30.04.09 3.11 calculate button inserted
19.09.08 3.10 prediction of motor temperatur
07.09.08 3.00 plotting motor graphic with VML (IE only)
... ...
1.06.2004 0.1 First Prototype

Terms & Conditions

The private use is granted without restrictions. The copyright applies.

The commercial use without any contract with Solution for All Markus Mueller is expressly prohibited. For the contracted  commercial users the Terms & Conditions applies. 

Interested in a commercial use? Please contact us by email: ecalc[at]s4a.ch.

 

Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen

Die private Nutzung ist ohne Einschränkungen erlaubt. Es gelten die Urheberrechts- und Copyright-Bestimmungen.

Eine kommerzielle Nutzung  ohne schriftlicher Zustimmung von Solution for All Markus Müller ist ausdrücklich untersagt. Für eine vertraglich festgelegte kommerzielle Nutzung  gelten die AGBs.

Falls Sie an einer kommerziellen Nutzung interessiert sind, unterbreitene wir Ihnen gerne ein Angebot. Bitte nemen Sie mit uns Kontakt auf unter ecalc[at]s4a.ch.


copyright & author's rights

All source codes, data, texts, pictures and graphs and their arrangements are subject to copyright and are the intellectual property of Solution for All Markus Müller. They may neither be copied for forwarding nor used in an amended form or on other websites or servers or any kind of electronic device.

 

Urheberrecht & Copyright

Sämtliche Source-Code, Daten, Texte, Bilder und Graphiken sowie deren Arrangements unterliegen dem Urheberrecht und sind geistiges Eigentum der Solution for All Markus Müller. Sie dürfen weder zur Weitergabe kopiert, noch in abgeänderter Form oder auf anderen Web-Sites bzw. – Servern oder Computern jeglicher Art verwendet werden.


Hints and Tips

Calling the eCalc with a preselected Setup:
(for commercial users only)

You can call the eCalc by passing parameters to the Calculator. This will select the desired Setup. This method is best to start a calculation direct  from your web shop.
 

optional Parameters:
?CustomerName: The Customer Name has always to be fist.
Elevation: Field Elevation in Meters
AirTemp: Air Temperature in °C
Batteries: (part of) Batteries Name as stated in the Batteries Drop Down List
s: number of Cells in serie
p: number of Cells in parallel
ESC: (part of) ESC Name as stated in the Contoler Drop Down List
Motor: Name of Motor Manufacturer as stated in the Motor Drop Down List
Type: (part of) Motor Type Name as stated in the Motor Type Drop Down List
Gear: Gear Ratio e.g. 6.7
Propeller: (part of) Propeller Name as stated in the Propeller Drop Down List
       Diameter: Propeller Diameter in inces
       Pitch : Propeller Pitch in inces 
       Blades: Number of Blades
EDF: (part of) Impeller Name as stated in the Impeller Drop Down List
      FSA: % of Fan Sweap Area
Rotor: (part of) Rotor Typ as stated in the Rotor Drop Down List
      Pitch: Rotor Pitch in °
Cooling: Adjust cooling for Temperature Predeiction by using excellent, good, medium poor, very_poor

Example:

 

Hinweise und Tipps

eCalc mit einem definierten Antrieb aufrufen:
(nur für kommerzielle Nutzer)

Durch eine Parameterübergabe im Link, können die Calculatoren mit einer festgelegten Antriebskonfiguration gestartet werden. Sie eignet sich hervorragend um Berechnungen für einen empfohlenen Antrieb direkt aus Ihrem Web Shop zu starten. 

optional Parameters:
?CustomerName: Name des Nutzers immer als erster Parameter
Elevation: Flugfeldhöhe in Meter
AirTemp: Lufttemperatur in °C
Batteries: (Teil-) Name des Akkus aus der  Drop Down Liste
s: number of Cells in serie
p: number of Cells in parallel
ESC: (Teil-) Name des Reglers aus der  Drop Down Liste
Motor: Name des Herstellers aus der  Drop Down Liste
Type: (Teil-) Name des Motortyps aus der  Drop Down Liste
Gear: Untersetzungsverhältnis z.B. 6.7
Propeller: (Teil-) Name desPropellers aus der  Drop Down Liste
       Diameter: Propeller Durchmesser in Zoll
       Pitch : Propeller Pitch in Zoll
       Blades: Anzahl Propellerblätter
EDF: (Teil-) Name des Impellers aus der  Drop Down Liste
      FSA: % der Durchlassfläche
Rotor: (Teil-) Name des Rotors aus der  Drop Down Liste
      Pitch: Rotor Pitch in °
Cooling: Motorkühlung zur Temperaturvorhersage: excellent, good, medium poor, very_poor

Beispiel:

3300mAh 8s 1p, 90A ESC, Scorpion S4025-16 with a APC Electric 18x8
http://www.ecalc.ch/motorcalc.htm?s4a&Motor=Scorpion&Type=4025-16&ESC=90A&Batteries=3300&p=2&S=8&propeller=APC_Electric&Diameter=18&Pitch=8
 

(if there are spaces in the Drop Down List Name, just replace it by a _ e.g. «APC Electric» becomes «APC_Electric» for the parameter value) (sind im Name der Drop Down Liste Leerschläge vorhanden, ersetzen Sie diese durch _, z.B. aus «APC Electric» wird «APC_Electric» für den Parameteraufruf)