a RE newb here.....
02-28-2011, 12:04 PM
#1
a RE newb here.....
I raced about 20 years ago but havent since. Everything is different now. LIPO's Brushless.... I need to find the important things I need besides the basic tools. Motor Dynos testing equipment things like that. What do I need and were do I get it.
Mike
Mike
02-28-2011, 03:48 PM
#3
Hey man. I'm in the same boat as you... Got out of R/C about 15 years ago, and when I got back into it, it was a whole new world.
I'm a Nitro guy, so I haven't had to get up to speed on the brushless/lipo stuff yet, but I can say that I've been doing a LOT of reading on this forum (and several others) to get educated.
All I can suggest is use the "search" function a lot, and google your heart out. That's what I've done, and I've got a decent handle on things. Plus, post your noob questions here, and the guys that check this area are really great at getting back to others with good info.
Good luck!
I'm a Nitro guy, so I haven't had to get up to speed on the brushless/lipo stuff yet, but I can say that I've been doing a LOT of reading on this forum (and several others) to get educated.
All I can suggest is use the "search" function a lot, and google your heart out. That's what I've done, and I've got a decent handle on things. Plus, post your noob questions here, and the guys that check this area are really great at getting back to others with good info.
Good luck!
02-28-2011, 03:50 PM
#4
Tech Addict
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This new world is awesome...
Basic equipment..
ESC... obviously a brushless esc is required.. i recommend the Hobbywing V2.0 for a cheap option.. this has turbo functions, everything
ESC communicator.. this piece of equipment allows the altering of all the settings withing the esc.
Motor.. i recommend a tekin 17.5 if racing stock.. but brands are optional. check you local track and see what classes there are. Make sure the motor has the sensor wire option.. this is very necissary.
Battery.. 5000mAh LIPO is awesome for stock.. should get 2 races on each charge. I use a solid case with banana plugs for ease. ROAR legal is a must.
Charger.. many many many options. even quad chargers (4 in 1) as long as it is LIPO ready and has an internal balancer you will be fine.
No need for dyno's or brush cutters or anything like that... just a blowdown with air compressor after each race is all you need.
Basic equipment..
ESC... obviously a brushless esc is required.. i recommend the Hobbywing V2.0 for a cheap option.. this has turbo functions, everything
ESC communicator.. this piece of equipment allows the altering of all the settings withing the esc.
Motor.. i recommend a tekin 17.5 if racing stock.. but brands are optional. check you local track and see what classes there are. Make sure the motor has the sensor wire option.. this is very necissary.
Battery.. 5000mAh LIPO is awesome for stock.. should get 2 races on each charge. I use a solid case with banana plugs for ease. ROAR legal is a must.
Charger.. many many many options. even quad chargers (4 in 1) as long as it is LIPO ready and has an internal balancer you will be fine.
No need for dyno's or brush cutters or anything like that... just a blowdown with air compressor after each race is all you need.
02-28-2011, 04:04 PM
#5
It was recomended to get a Zubac tester something to check the armatures in the motors. They use it to monitor the magnetic pull of each side. They tell me you want to make sure they stay balanced and never let the motor get over 130 degrees. I run a 13.5 in stock it came in my SC10 already and was told that is what you run.
Mike
Mike
02-28-2011, 06:44 PM
#6
Tech Rookie
yeah i hear ya. i havnt had my clodbuster off the shelf for like 8 years or so. my son is turning 10 this hey and i decided to get him a clod for his birthday. so i figured i better get mine down and start fixing it up cause the electronics are junk on it and wow. everything has changed. nothing is like it was. o well like someone said above me. i use bing.com and just keep searching and searching. i have found alot of answers i been looking for.
02-28-2011, 08:32 PM
#7
03-01-2011, 01:52 PM
#8
Your story sounds very familiar, welcome back to the hobby.
03-01-2011, 01:54 PM
#9
Wish I never left. I was a winner and a state champ now I just flat suck....My 13 yr old boy kicks my butt.
LOL
Mike
LOL
Mike
03-01-2011, 04:10 PM
#11
I was 20 now I am 40....and blind in one eye and cant see out the other....LOL
03-01-2011, 05:09 PM
#12
Tech Addict
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this Zubac tester in my opinion is not necissary..
if you want to spend money then go for it.. but with my experience of racing the same motor for 3 seasons now, i have not even opened the can up.
cleaning and a drop of oil each meet is all required.
as for temp.. i use a standard temp gun and i have run my motors constantly at 100 DegC for as mentioned, 3 seasons.
if you want to spend money then go for it.. but with my experience of racing the same motor for 3 seasons now, i have not even opened the can up.
cleaning and a drop of oil each meet is all required.
as for temp.. i use a standard temp gun and i have run my motors constantly at 100 DegC for as mentioned, 3 seasons.
03-06-2011, 07:41 AM
#13
same story with me. Every thing is different, but I can afford it a tad better. A tad. Dont know enough yet to even ask the right questions. But Im trying. Bought a 12th scale Rev6 yesterday used, a used brushless speedo and a 17.5 motor. Also bought an old RC10LSO for running around home, got it cheap. Need to equip them both to run, may be up and running tomorrow with the 10LSO. Im hoping.
