Todays dumb question. I have a small DC motor out of an RC airplane and I am told that it is a 3 phase brushless motor. I always thought 3 phase would come in a much larger motor so I am questioning whether it is AC or DC? It has three wires coming out of it going to a controller or ESC. To my way of thinking, it would have to have a minimum of four wires if it was wye wound and six if delta. Can someone clear up the mud for me. How is this a motor and not a generator?
Here is a picture of the motor.
http://www.electrifly.com/motors/gpmg5105.html
Motor # GPMG 5185
Thank you in advance.
Here is a picture of the motor.
http://www.electrifly.com/motors/gpmg5105.html
Motor # GPMG 5185
Thank you in advance.