Cheap Brushless
08-02-2007, 08:08 PM
#1
Cheap Brushless
I'm looking at switching to brushless, but I'm on a budget, does anyone know where I can get a BL motor, and ESC for 1/10 cheap? It doesn't have to have tons of featues, I just want it to go faster than my brushed setup. My budget is about $75, thats what I'd spend on a better ESC and faster brushed motor anyway. I don't plan on racing this setup, just bashing.
08-02-2007, 08:35 PM
#3
I'm looking at switching to brushless, but I'm on a budget, does anyone know where I can get a BL motor, and ESC for 1/10 cheap? It doesn't have to have tons of featues, I just want it to go faster than my brushed setup. My budget is about $75, thats what I'd spend on a better ESC and faster brushed motor anyway. I don't plan on racing this setup, just bashing.
look for brushless set-up on the for sale forum...
$ 75 still may not be enough
08-02-2007, 09:36 PM
#5
The cheapest mamba max I could find with an ESC was around $200 and if I spend that much on a motor my wife will kill me.
08-02-2007, 10:17 PM
#6
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This is the cheapest I've seen.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/14156
RC stuff for sale. http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=166731
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...ducts_id/14156
RC stuff for sale. http://www.rctech.net/forum/showthread.php?t=166731
08-02-2007, 10:41 PM
#7
id like to suggest the novak xbr sport brushless esc/motor combo for a mere $180 from tower for the speed control with either a 13.5, 10.5 or 8.5 motor. speed control only handles as low as a 8.5 brushless, but has a no limit for brushed motors, which is why i think im going to get it, because 13.5 is dominate in stock racing, and still have the availability to run an 11 turn brushed motor when needed!!!
08-05-2007, 02:44 AM
#8
08-05-2007, 04:01 AM
#9
I spend yearly around 5000USD for racing my 1/8scale hydroplane and my cars and I have a wife and kids!!
08-05-2007, 05:06 AM
#10
08-05-2007, 05:46 AM
#12
Watch ebay for a Novak super sport and a 4300 or a 5800.
check this out http://cgi.ebay.com/NOVAK-SUPER-SPOR...QQcmdZViewItem or
http://cgi.ebay.com/Novak-4300-Brush...QQcmdZViewItem
then when you have more $$$ pick up a motor it will run the 4300,5800, 13.5, 10.5 and 8.5
check this out http://cgi.ebay.com/NOVAK-SUPER-SPOR...QQcmdZViewItem or
http://cgi.ebay.com/Novak-4300-Brush...QQcmdZViewItem
then when you have more $$$ pick up a motor it will run the 4300,5800, 13.5, 10.5 and 8.5
08-05-2007, 06:59 AM
#13
The problem with the Novak purchase is the rather limited motor choices. The Novak motors are around $100 each. You can buy better sensorless motors for less money and have a much better choice if he goes with a Mamba.
One thing he is not think of is that if he gets the Mamba esc he can use it to control his brushed motor for now till he can afford to get a motor. This may be his best bet to get a top line brushless controller.
One thing he is not think of is that if he gets the Mamba esc he can use it to control his brushed motor for now till he can afford to get a motor. This may be his best bet to get a top line brushless controller.
08-05-2007, 08:39 AM
#14
Now a Mamba ESC will control any size brushed motor right? or does it have a limit?
08-05-2007, 11:10 AM
#15
does anybody know anything about this type of brushless ESC? http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-BRUSHLESS-ESC...QQcmdZViewItem
It says it's rated at 30A but doesn't say anything about wattage. Thanks for the help.
It says it's rated at 30A but doesn't say anything about wattage. Thanks for the help.