A2212 930KV Brushless Outrunner Motor - Pre-Soldered 3.5mm Banana Plugs with X-Mount & Prop Adapter

Specifications

• Motor Model: A2212

• KV Rating: 930KV

• Connectors: Pre-welded 3.5mm Banana Male Plugs

• Motor Type: Brushless Outrunner

• Phase Wires: 3 (Yellow, Black, Red sleeve indicators)

• Housing Color: Gold and Silver

Key Applications and Projects

• Custom Quadcopters: The absolute go-to motor for standard DIY F450 and F550 "Four Axis" drone frames running 1045 plastic propellers.

• RC Trainer Airplanes: Providing excellent, reliable thrust for 3D printed, foam board, or balsa wood high-wing trainer planes.

• Airboats: Powering DIY airboat projects where the motor and propeller sit above the water line to push the hull across swamps or ice.

Unlock New Capabilities (Project Evolution)

• Autonomous Waypoint Drones: Don't just build a manual RC drone. Pair four of these A2212 motors with a set of 30A ESCs and a Pixhawk Flight Controller. By adding a GPS module, you can evolve your basic quadcopter into an autonomous mapping drone capable of flying pre-programmed grid missions completely on its own!

Package Includes:

• 1 x A2212 KV930 Brushless Motor (with pre-soldered 3.5mm banana plugs)

• 1 x Aluminum X-Mount Bracket

• 1 x Collet-Style Propeller Adapter

• 4 x Mounting Screws

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

1. What does "KV930" mean? KV stands for "Velocity Constant." It means the motor will attempt to spin at 930 RPM for every 1 volt of electricity applied to it (with no propeller attached).

2. Is this motor brushed or brushless? This is a 3-phase brushless outrunner motor, which is much more efficient and powerful than an old brushed motor.

3. What are the gold connectors on the wires? They are pre-welded 3.5mm male banana plugs (also known as bullet connectors).

4. Do I need to solder anything to use this motor? No, because the 3.5mm connectors are already installed, you can plug them directly into an ESC that has matching female 3.5mm plugs.

5. What size Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) do I need? A standard 20A to 30A brushless ESC is perfect for an A2212 930KV motor.

6. Can I connect this motor directly to a battery? No! Brushless motors require a specialized Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) to rapidly pulse power to the three wires. A direct battery connection will instantly burn out the motor.

7. What is the cross-shaped metal piece? That is the X-mount. It bolts to the bottom of the motor to give you a wider, easier mounting footprint for your drone arms or airplane firewall.

8. What are the four small screws for? They are countersunk machine screws used to attach the aluminum X-mount to the base of the motor.

9. What is the silver bullet-shaped part? That is a collet-style propeller adapter. It grips the bare motor shaft and provides a threaded post to securely bolt down your propeller.

10. What size battery should I use? This motor is optimized for 3S (11.1V) LiPo batteries, though it can technically run on 2S (7.4V) with a larger propeller.

11. What size propeller is best for this motor? When running a 3S LiPo battery, a 1045 (10x4.5) or 9050 (9x5) propeller provides the best balance of thrust and efficiency without overheating the motor.

12. How do I reverse the direction the motor spins? Simply unplug any two of the three banana plug wires connecting the motor to the ESC, and swap them. This reverses the phasing and makes the motor spin the other way.

13. Can I use this for a quadcopter? Yes, the product name explicitly mentions "Four Axis," which is the standard terminology for a quadcopter drone.

14. What does the "A2212" mean? It is a standard size class designation. It generally refers to the internal stator dimensions (22mm diameter, 12mm height).

15. Does the motor come with a propeller? No, the package only includes the motor, the X-mount, screws, and the prop adapter. Propellers must be purchased separately.

16. Is this motor waterproof? No. The copper coils are exposed to the air for cooling. Submerging it in water while powered will cause a short circuit.

17. How does the prop adapter stay on the smooth shaft? It uses a collet design. The base of the adapter is split; as you tighten the top nut against the propeller, it forces the split base to squeeze tightly onto the smooth motor shaft.

18. Why are there three wires? Brushless motors operate using 3-phase AC power generated by the ESC, requiring three distinct electrical connections to alternate the electromagnets inside the bell.

19. What is an "outrunner" motor? It means the outer golden bell (which has the magnets) spins around the stationary internal copper coils, as opposed to an "inrunner" where the inside spins.

20. Can I use this in an RC car? Generally, no. Outrunner motors are designed for aircraft where they get constant cooling airflow from a propeller. Putting this inside an RC car chassis will likely cause it to overheat quickly.