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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

Choosing Motor Cable Length

Compare Motor Mounting: Universal vs Integrated Masts

Transitioning Between Motoring and Free-Foiling

Overcoming the Bucking Bronco!


Common Troubleshooting


Foil Drive Motor Vibrating

Intermittent Connection Issues

Gen2 Motor & Puck Not Fitting Older 3D Printed Pod

Motor Pod Stuck


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!

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