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CD-Rom motors

By rewinding the stator and replacing the magnets, a CD-Rom motor can be changed into a speed 400 equivalent brushless motor.

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Air Craft CD-ROM Motor instructions
Nice instructions on assembling the ACW CD motor.
cd-rom tricks - RC Groups
Lots of tips and tricks for constructing CD-Rom motors.
CD Motor Winding For Thumbies -- The Classic 17 Turn - RC Groups
A simple winding tutorial for 17 turn CD-Rom motors.
StrongRC Instruction Docs
Building instructions for the StrongRCmotors range of DIY CDRom motors. They also sell a DVD detailing the build process.
Cdrom motors
A guide to building brushless motors from cd rom drives.