# Any one build out new maytech foil assist kit with success? Use the Bluetooth to? The price is right
**URL:** https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196
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**Created:** [September 27, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196 "2023-09-27T23:26:47Z")
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [September 27, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/1 "2023-09-27T23:26:47Z")
What’s your thoughts and success so far with maytech foil assist kit at 350$ it’s quite attractive. Is it powerful enough? It’s supposedly nearly same components as foil drive. Wanted to build one and the plans they give seem so simple plug n play, of course vesc tool to set parameters and for iPad user I would need their Bluetooth to connect I’d imagine.
Any one getting up on foil and is this maytech foil assist kit legit?
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [September 28, 2023, 12:07pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/2 "2023-09-28T12:07:15Z")
Check @Jezza and his threads, he tried the maytech foildrive motor without success if i remember correctly
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [September 28, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/3 "2023-09-28T15:45:21Z")
Conceptually its great. The execution is crap! For some unknown reason Maytech used a stator length of 50mm instead of 56mm. This results in just not enough torque in comparison to Foildrive kit which uses a 56mm stator. The Maytech also is not waterproofed nearly well enough for salt water use.
I did a quick and dirty with a 6384 size motor and the difference in torque was apparent immediately. With a 6384 I can efoil easily. In fact my entire setup is around 11kg and is way more fun than my main efoils…
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [September 28, 2023, 11:56pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/4 "2023-09-28T23:56:22Z")
Ok so what ya suggest? just buying different motor more powerful, and water proof the electronics like FD does. I have the kit sitting with a friend, and now I know why it don’t work as well, what about vesc tool parameters to get the most juice out it? You find the best settings?
What motor would pair well?
Thanks 🤘🏼
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [September 28, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/5 "2023-09-28T23:58:24Z")
Yeah seems like just buy a different motor to pair it with so ya get the strength and torque you need.
You recommend a motor that’s fits like the foil drive? I have the hubs and props to mount on.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [September 29, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/6 "2023-09-29T07:11:44Z")
> [@HybridFoiler](#):
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> Ok so what ya suggest?
Get a Saite 6384 140Kv. They can do all waterproofing and it comes with ceramic bearings. You can contact them via email or through Alibaba or Aliexpress.
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [September 30, 2023, 11:14pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/7 "2023-09-30T23:14:30Z")
Would that work for swapping out a current motor on a foil drive unit? Plug n play?
Also this motor paired with maytech remote n ECS works good? Or better easier set ups with this motor? Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [October 1, 2023, 8:32am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/8 "2023-10-01T08:32:55Z")
On a commercial unit or DIY unit?
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/9 "2023-10-05T05:34:05Z")
Yes commercial fd unit. Matching specs so could just plug in?
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### Author:  [@Jezza](https://foil.zone/u/Jezza)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2023, 7:47am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/10 "2023-10-05T07:47:44Z")
If you wanted to swap out just a motor, you’d need to make sure the motors were a near exact match. Foildrive use a saite 6374 but I’m not sure of the exact kv.
If you wanted to build a full new kit then you can go the 6384 route and have a little bit more torque and power if you need it. Then it’s just choosing which ESC you want.
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [October 5, 2023, 10:31am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/11 "2023-10-05T10:31:54Z")
Ahh got it, I think it’s 140 kv? I thought I read it somewhere but sure exactly.
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### Author:  [@Bzhwindtalker](https://foil.zone/u/Bzhwindtalker)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2023, 11:13am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/12 "2023-10-08T11:13:27Z")
Managed to get on foil with my kit and 1725cm2 wing.
On 8s battery, the controller overheates very fast I think the prop may be too big.
With thermal pad cooling to the box, it is better but After a few 10’s of seconds it overheates.
The prop exploded AT the third session (fingers in prop).
The motor Bell started rusting After few sessions in fresh water.
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### Author:  [@Larsb](https://foil.zone/u/Larsb)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/13 "2023-10-08T16:12:03Z")
Hope fingers are ok then 😃
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [October 8, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/14 "2023-10-08T16:12:10Z")
I see. Sounds about right. They just put these kits out there with out any testing. Gets to hot, that’s a big wing so it makes sense ya got on foil even under powered.
What you use now?
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### Author:  [@Bzhwindtalker](https://foil.zone/u/Bzhwindtalker)
#### Post date: [October 13, 2023, 9:20pm UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/15 "2023-10-13T21:20:54Z")
Still figuring things out with the kit, I printed New blades and trying to find a prop /ESC cooling combo that will not overheat.
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### Author:  [@HybridFoiler](https://foil.zone/u/HybridFoiler)
#### Post date: [October 14, 2023, 5:47am UTC](https://foil.zone/t/any-one-build-out-new-maytech-foil-assist-kit-with-success-use-the-bluetooth-to-the-price-is-right/19196/16 "2023-10-14T05:47:22Z")
Keep me posted how it goes 👍🏼