# Thrusters and Motors **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/thrusters-and-motors/20.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Anybody use dual thrusters on each side of a USV for redundancy?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/anybody-use-dual-thrusters-on-each-side-of-a-usv-for-redundancy/21693)
**Author:** [@rokclimr](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rokclimr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/anybody-use-dual-thrusters-on-each-side-of-a-usv-for-redundancy/21693 "2025-09-29T15:37:20Z")
Hello all, We use T200 thrusters now on one of our USVs and they have been great. We have a client that has a 55 inch fiberglass hull USV that is looking to upgrade the components. The current power delivery system is q… --- ## [Cable orientation vs T200 mounting](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cable-orientation-vs-t200-mounting/21669)
**Author:** [@Charles](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Charles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cable-orientation-vs-t200-mounting/21669 "2025-09-29T13:08:42Z")
Hi, simple question. On this T200 picture: T200 on BR store the power cable come out of the nozzle and more or less face the mounting braket of the thruster. Is this constant or I can have random orientation while purcha… --- ## [3D printing weedless propeller M200](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printing-weedless-propeller-m200/21639)
**Author:** [@blue1](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/blue1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2025, 7:46am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-printing-weedless-propeller-m200/21639 "2025-09-27T07:46:09Z")
Hi. On the Weedless propeller page there is a .zip file with STL files. I tried printing a propeller, but the fins are extremely thin and flexible. Are they ment only as a model and not for real life use? Have anyone m… --- ## [Unable to Spin M200 motor – ESC Auto-Disarms After Moving Slider (Blue Robotics M200 + Basic ESC + ArduSub)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-spin-m200-motor-esc-auto-disarms-after-moving-slider-blue-robotics-m200-basic-esc-ardusub/21609)
**Author:** [@Subsurface](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Subsurface)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/unable-to-spin-m200-motor-esc-auto-disarms-after-moving-slider-blue-robotics-m200-basic-esc-ardusub/21609 "2025-09-18T22:29:15Z")
Hello everyone, I’m working on an autonomous UUV using Blue Robotics M200 motor with theie Basic ESC, running the ArduSubversion of ArduPilot. My companion computer is a Raspberry Pi 5 running BlueOS, and I use QGroundC… --- ## [Testing Motors when setting up Blueboat](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/testing-motors-when-setting-up-blueboat/21593)
**Author:** [@JoeChapman](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/JoeChapman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 5:05pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/testing-motors-when-setting-up-blueboat/21593 "2025-09-18T17:05:01Z")
Hi, just put together our Blueboat that has arrived. Got all hardware together and talking with software on a laptop. When testing the motors following Blueboat instruction in QGroundControl I had no response/movement fr… --- ## [T-500 Thrusters in Hyper Saline Water](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t-500-thrusters-in-hyper-saline-water/21486)
**Author:** [@ktweed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/ktweed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 5:08pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t-500-thrusters-in-hyper-saline-water/21486 "2025-08-29T17:08:49Z")
Hi all, We just completed a survey with our ASV in the Salton Sea (abt. 60ppt salinity) and have been having an issue with the thrusters / batteries. Our current setup is two T500 thrusters in a skid steering configura… --- ## [Extending t200 cables](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/extending-t200-cables/21474)
**Author:** [@SmokeySalmon](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/SmokeySalmon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/extending-t200-cables/21474 "2025-08-29T08:42:38Z")
Hi there, I’m currently in the process of rebuilding an underwater robot, and I’m planning to reuse the T200 thrusters from the old robot on the new robot. But since the body of the new robot is a bit larger than the ol… --- ## [Thrusters (Power+Range) and Collab](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thrusters-power-range-and-collab/21362)
**Author:** [@beau](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/beau)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:54am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thrusters-power-range-and-collab/21362 "2025-08-15T05:54:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m curious of hearing from everyone what they’d like to see in thrusters. Is more power+efficiency for increased cost a good tradeoff? I make magnetic gears here at FluxMagic and is sounds like there might… --- ## [Help Needed: M200 problems](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-needed-m200-problems/21303)
**Author:** [@enjoy83](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/enjoy83)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-needed-m200-problems/21303 "2025-08-11T15:33:16Z")
Hi Blue Robotics Community, Encountered a problem with my M200 motor. It has been used a few times in saltwater environment (Kayak). Always soaked in fresh water and running it a little to get the salt out after each us… --- ## [Bearings](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bearings/19)
**Author:** [@kmulmer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kmulmer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2025, 4:48pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bearings/19 "2025-07-31T16:48:18Z")
Can you provide more details on your plastic bearings (e.g., spec sheet, vendor contact, etc.)? I assume that these can be replaced when necessary by the user? Will you stock spares or provide a link for direct purchase?… --- ## [Powering Small Boat with T200s](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/powering-small-boat-with-t200s/10413)
**Author:** [@JF2021](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/JF2021)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/powering-small-boat-with-t200s/10413 "2025-07-29T00:19:07Z")
I have a friend who is making me a boat which I plan to use for remote missions near the coast line. The boat is the following one: boat (1) — Postimages I wonder if it is enough to use a T200 Thruster to power the boa… --- ## [RC Kayak Two Thrusters Differential Steering](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rc-kayak-two-thrusters-differential-steering/21091)
**Author:** [@BigB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/BigB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/rc-kayak-two-thrusters-differential-steering/21091 "2025-07-28T05:25:31Z")
I just bought an 11 foot inflatable kayak with a drop stitch floor and I would like to add two thrusters. I want to control the thrusters with a simple Hobby remote control with differential steering and usa my HUGE 230A… --- ## [Thruster Supply Chain Update](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thruster-supply-chain-update/20740)
**Author:** [@emiller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/emiller)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thruster-supply-chain-update/20740 "2025-07-18T21:25:05Z")
Hello subsea humans! We want to share a quick update on the availability of our thruster and motor stock including the T500, T200, and M200. We are currently low or out-of-stock on these products due to some supplier iss… --- ## [Maximum Flow Capacity of M200 and Weedless Prop](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/maximum-flow-capacity-of-m200-and-weedless-prop/21006)
**Author:** [@aaron.ridall](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/aaron.ridall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 9:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/maximum-flow-capacity-of-m200-and-weedless-prop/21006 "2025-07-17T21:34:30Z")
I was wondering if there is a maximum flow capacity (how much water flow it can tolerate before going off course) identified by the Blue Robotics team or by frequent users for the BlueBoat with 1 or 2 batteries. Our lab … --- ## [Fast Motor Degradation](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/fast-motor-degradation/20910)
**Author:** [@kenbyrrrd](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/kenbyrrrd)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/fast-motor-degradation/20910 "2025-07-14T19:56:54Z")
Hi everyone, I having been running BluBoats frequently for the past three months. I have had 2 motors start to work poorly, and 2 others completely stop. I finally had time today to take the motors apart, and the insid… --- ## [Request: Kt, Kq, Initial RPM & Torque Data for T100 R1 Thruster](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/request-kt-kq-initial-rpm-torque-data-for-t100-r1-thruster/20671)
**Author:** [@Jaswanth](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Jaswanth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/request-kt-kq-initial-rpm-torque-data-for-t100-r1-thruster/20671 "2025-06-17T11:53:50Z")
Hello Blue Robotics Team, I am currently working with the T100 R1 thruster and need some technical information for my project. Specifically, I am looking for the Kt (thrust coefficient) and Kq (torque coefficient) value… --- ## [T500 - Suggested max PWM if running at full throttle?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-suggested-max-pwm-if-running-at-full-throttle/20540)
**Author:** [@SweUSV](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/SweUSV)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 11:37am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-suggested-max-pwm-if-running-at-full-throttle/20540 "2025-06-17T11:37:45Z")
Hello, I am in the process of building a USV with Blue Robotics products for the navigation system. The USV will be used by many different people with the company so I was thinking to set a max PWM as I am sure my coll… --- ## [Inquiry Regarding Cracked Stator Core in T200 Thruster Used in ROV Application](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/inquiry-regarding-cracked-stator-core-in-t200-thruster-used-in-rov-application/20582)
**Author:** [@AnkitPandia](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AnkitPandia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 6:16am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/inquiry-regarding-cracked-stator-core-in-t200-thruster-used-in-rov-application/20582 "2025-06-17T06:16:45Z")
We are currently using your T200 Thrusters in a custom-built ROV system, where each T200 is operated as a vertical thruster. Our setup includes: 4x T200 thrusters (vertical) 30A ESCs for each T200 Power Supply: 16.5V D… --- ## [T500 Maximum Continuous Thrust](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-maximum-continuous-thrust/13443)
**Author:** [@frank](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/frank)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 12:53pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-maximum-continuous-thrust/13443 "2025-06-12T12:53:45Z")
The T500 Guide page (https://bluerobotics.com/learn/thruster-usage-guide/) says the following: The T500 Thruster has a maximum operating voltage of 24 V. The T500 can also be powered using a 6S Lithium-ion/Lithium poly… --- ## [T200 Welcome notes](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-welcome-notes/20586)
**Author:** [@Kansas](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Kansas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-welcome-notes/20586 "2025-06-07T21:01:09Z")
I have a T200 with a standard Blue Robotics ESC. Recently, when I power up, I get the usual musical notes letting me know it is powered. Yet I can no longer get any hint of rotation out of the motor at any commanded spee… --- ## [Limiting Current on T200 Thrusters](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/limiting-current-on-t200-thrusters/20232)
**Author:** [@amurray](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/amurray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/limiting-current-on-t200-thrusters/20232 "2025-05-07T12:30:50Z")
Hi all, I’ve read a few threads on this topic and want to confirm I’ve understood things correctly. I’m supervising a group of students who are building an ROV, and they are limited to a 12V 25A power supply (supplying… --- ## [T200 efficiency at different voltages](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-efficiency-at-different-voltages/20253)
**Author:** [@Maw](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Maw)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 9:24am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-efficiency-at-different-voltages/20253 "2025-05-03T09:24:43Z")
Hi, I was viewing the T200 thruster Excel technical data when I start thinking about relation about the data values in it From what I understand the relation between RPM and thrust seems to be fixed (accounting for sta… --- ## [3D Model of the T200 CCW Propeller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-model-of-the-t200-ccw-propeller/18113)
**Author:** [@nkh](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nkh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/3d-model-of-the-t200-ccw-propeller/18113 "2025-04-25T13:22:35Z")
Hi there! I’m a university student working on an AUV project which uses the BlueRobotics T200 thrusters. As part of the project, I need to create a Gazebo simulation of the robot. In order to accurately model the robot,… --- ## [T200 performance with relative speed](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-performance-with-relative-speed/11373)
**Author:** [@Yuval](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Yuval)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 4:29pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-performance-with-relative-speed/11373 "2025-04-15T16:29:01Z")
Hey, I understand that the CVC file included all T200 performance measured while the thruster was static. Right now I try to calculate its performance while moving. I hope that same-one succeded to bridge the gap. I w… --- ## [AHRS error on ardupilot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ahrs-error-on-ardupilot/19983)
**Author:** [@iribraheim26](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/iribraheim26)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/ahrs-error-on-ardupilot/19983 "2025-04-05T02:15:18Z")
Hi all, I’m currently building an autonomous surface vehicle using ArduPilot on a Pixhawk 6C, and I’ve run into an issue I can’t seem to solve. Hardware: • Pixhawk 6C flight controller • T200 Thrusters (controlled vi… --- ## [T200 Thruster Stalling](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-thruster-stalling/19853)
**Author:** [@AhmedShaikh](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AhmedShaikh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 10:53pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-thruster-stalling/19853 "2025-03-25T22:53:54Z")
Hello, I am encountering an issue running T200 thrusters. I was recently running a thrust test and found that some of the thrusters would only turn properly one way, or not turn in either direction. While all thrusters w… --- ## [Cann't move camera servo with xbox controller](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cannt-move-camera-servo-with-xbox-controller/19845)
**Author:** [@darshan](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/darshan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 3:39pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/cannt-move-camera-servo-with-xbox-controller/19845 "2025-03-25T15:39:18Z")
Hi, I’m new to BlueROV community. It is great fun and exciting to work with BlueROV2 robot. I did configure Bluerov2 robot, everything working as expected. I recently connected xbox controller with QGC, through it I’m a… --- ## [T200 Motor, noise level and frequency](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-motor-noise-level-and-frequency/19800)
**Author:** [@lunarminer](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lunarminer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 1:47am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t200-motor-noise-level-and-frequency/19800 "2025-03-19T01:47:48Z")
Hi, we are using 2 T200 motors with our Barracuda AUV which we manufacture. I am wondering if Blue Robotics has any data on the frequency and intensity of motor and prop noise in the water? The reason I ask is that we ha… --- ## [Geometry Data for T200](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/geometry-data-for-t200/19642)
**Author:** [@farooq](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/farooq)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/geometry-data-for-t200/19642 "2025-03-12T01:24:16Z")
Hello everyone I am working on propeller geometry and need to perform validation of thrust and power data with my own code. For this I need the geometrical data of T200 propeller like station, chord, pitch, twist etc. I… --- ## [T500 Thruster combined with BlueRov2](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-thruster-combined-with-bluerov2/19320)
**Author:** [@reallabor](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/reallabor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-thruster-combined-with-bluerov2/19320 "2025-02-18T12:25:30Z")
Hello everyone, We operate a BlueRov2 in the heavy configuration and sometimes have to use it in water with strong currents. For this we would like to have more powerful motors like the T500 for the forward drive. What … [Previous page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/thrusters-and-motors/20.md) [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/thrusters-and-motors/20.md?page=2)