Troubleshooting and repairing your Foil Drive motor system
Intermittent Connection Issues. In this article we will explore issues that can cause intermittent connection issues with your Gen2 system. If you find you are losing connection while foiling with your Gen2 system, read through the following suggesti
For all Foil Drive motors sold prior to 2023, you will need to remove the circlip from your motor to be able to separate the can/rotor from the rest of the motor for easy cleaning, inspection and maintenance. This video will walk you through the proc
How to carry out Motor Refurbishment and Maintenance for Foil Drive™ Systems.
How to repair the rotor on your Foil Drive motor™
How to replace the ceramic bearings in your Foil Drive™ motor.
How to fix exposed copper wiring on the stator of your Foil Drive™ motor
How to Remove the Motor Pod from your Mast. Below is a detailed diagram of the parts of your Foil Drive™ motor. In this video series, you will be working with the motor puck and the motor pod that attaches to it (Not pictured). What is a motor pod?.
What To Do If Your Foil Drive™ Motor is Vibrating When Foiling. Although uncommon, here are a few things to consider if you feel your motor isn't running smoothly. 1. Ensure both propeller blades aren’t damaged, even a small chip from the blade can c
MOTOR CUTTING OUT WHEN IN USE. This is likely due to the box or controller being submerged below water. The wireless signal between the controller and the box needs to be above water. Water is an extremely hard substance to transmit a wireless signal
Puck not Fitting on V2 Universal Motor Pod. If you have an older 3D printed puck, you may experience difficulty fitting it to a V2 Universal Pod. There is a small batch of V4 N12 pucks that do not fit into the new v2 Universal Pods. There is a small
With increased power, torque and thrust of the Gen2 systems, we had to strengthen the connection between the motor and the pod. The new injection moulded pods have small pockets moulded into them there the new puck has corresponding tab around the pe
Remember you can always coil up and tie off excess cable but you cannot easily gain extra length if you need it later. While it is possible to extend a motor cable, it's not ideal as you end up with a joint and a potential weak point in the cable. Do
Its always easier to cut things down than it is to make things longer! If you haven't ordered yet, keep this in mind and check out our other article about Shortening a Motor Cable. If you already have a Foil Drive and you really want your cable to be