1/8th ESC Confusion
11-30-2011, 12:34 PM
#16
I've run 2 Tekin RX8/1900 setups and I'm sold.
Most 1/8th scale systems are overpowered as it is, you should never say "I just dont have enough power" if you are running 4s and somewhere between 1700-2100 and geared correctly.
Unfortunately all electronics can be fragile at times, and you'll see failures with tekin, castle, orion, etc, as these little boxes of components handle a large amount of amperage, heat, and shock all at once. Ensure you mount your ESC with cushion and protection in mind. 1/8th scale's are tough, and you may not break an A arm in a bad crash, but your ESC with small components in them might get jarred and cause a failure no manufacturer can completely prevent.
Pick a good system, and maintain and use it correctly, and 1/8th electric is a breeze
Most 1/8th scale systems are overpowered as it is, you should never say "I just dont have enough power" if you are running 4s and somewhere between 1700-2100 and geared correctly.
Unfortunately all electronics can be fragile at times, and you'll see failures with tekin, castle, orion, etc, as these little boxes of components handle a large amount of amperage, heat, and shock all at once. Ensure you mount your ESC with cushion and protection in mind. 1/8th scale's are tough, and you may not break an A arm in a bad crash, but your ESC with small components in them might get jarred and cause a failure no manufacturer can completely prevent.
Pick a good system, and maintain and use it correctly, and 1/8th electric is a breeze
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