Foil Drive Motor OverviewUpdated 6 months ago
Whether you're looking to learn more about how our motor works, having an issue with your motor's connection, or looking to clean or upgrade your unit, this article is the one-stop-shop for all you need to know about the Foil Drive motor system.
Motor Design
To understand your Foil Drive motor, you'll need to familiarize yourself with each part of the motor and the purpose that it serves to your unit. Below is a diagram of the motor and its parts:
To learn more about our motor's lightweight, hydrodynamic design, see Ben and Paul's tech talk:
The rest of this article will direct you to sub articles relevant to the topic you require.
Basic Operational Functions
Foil Drive Motor Design | Universal
Compare Motor Mounting: Universal vs Integrated Masts
Transitioning Between Motoring and Free-Foiling
Overcoming the Bucking Bronco!
Common Troubleshooting
Intermittent Connection Issues
Gen2 Motor & Puck Not Fitting Older 3D Printed Pod
Motor Cleaning, Maintenance, and Repairs
Full Foil Drive Motor Refurbishment
Foil Drive Rotor Refurbishment
Replacing and Securing Ceramic Bearings on Foil Drive Motor
Fixing Exposed Copper Wiring on Foil Drive Stator
Motor Plug Care, Maintenance, and Installation
Propellers and Hubs
Fitting Alloy Propellers and Hubs
Three Blade Propeller Hub - Foil Drive Performance Upgrade
Foil Drive Propeller Guard - Proposed
Gen1 Specific
Motor Cutting Out When In Use | Gen1
Lengthening or Repairing a Motor Cable | Gen1
Shortening a Motor Cable | Gen1
Motor Hard to Pull Apart for Cleaning | Gen1
Removing the Circlip & Separating Motor Parts | Gen1
Fitting Plastic Propellers and Hubs | Gen1
To learn more, check out the other articles on our Help Centre which can be found under the 'Support' tab on the website.
As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Happy Foil Driving!