Back into R/C! Just bought a Losi Mini-T! Need help!
05-13-2009, 02:42 PM
#1
Back into R/C! Just bought a Losi Mini-T! Need help!
Hey!
Caught the R/C bug again and bought a Losi Mini T and a Losi 7.4V 1650mAH LiPo Battery and Charger combo. This thing RIPS. I cannot believe I got 45 minutes out of that battery. It seems a lot has changed since I last bought an R/C car. I have a few questions:
-It seems that Brushless is the way to go. What does everyone recommend for a motor and ESC kit? What kV should I go (and what does it mean?!) with if I'm just ripping up the street and playing in the dirt? No competitive racing here!
- I realize I need a new radio receiver as well. Which one do you recommend? I want to stay with the stock radio for now.
-Are there any other parts are MUST be changed out when you go brushless? Please give me an optimal set-up!
-Is the battery I have (Losi 7.4V 1650mAH LiPo) good enough for a brushless system?
-The charger that came with the battery kind of scares me. It doesn't tell me anything! I am afraid I am going to overcharge the pack! Do you recommend a different charger like the Losi 1-2 cell LiPo charger?
-Other than that motor, where would you recommend me start if I was to start upgrading the truck? I want this thing to be pretty fast on pavement, but still be able to have fun in the dirt...although I have a feeling ill be buying a LST2 soon for that!
Thanks for your help!
Jon
Caught the R/C bug again and bought a Losi Mini T and a Losi 7.4V 1650mAH LiPo Battery and Charger combo. This thing RIPS. I cannot believe I got 45 minutes out of that battery. It seems a lot has changed since I last bought an R/C car. I have a few questions:
-It seems that Brushless is the way to go. What does everyone recommend for a motor and ESC kit? What kV should I go (and what does it mean?!) with if I'm just ripping up the street and playing in the dirt? No competitive racing here!
- I realize I need a new radio receiver as well. Which one do you recommend? I want to stay with the stock radio for now.
-Are there any other parts are MUST be changed out when you go brushless? Please give me an optimal set-up!
-Is the battery I have (Losi 7.4V 1650mAH LiPo) good enough for a brushless system?
-The charger that came with the battery kind of scares me. It doesn't tell me anything! I am afraid I am going to overcharge the pack! Do you recommend a different charger like the Losi 1-2 cell LiPo charger?
-Other than that motor, where would you recommend me start if I was to start upgrading the truck? I want this thing to be pretty fast on pavement, but still be able to have fun in the dirt...although I have a feeling ill be buying a LST2 soon for that!
Thanks for your help!
Jon
05-13-2009, 02:45 PM
#2
You would probably have better luck posting in the Mini Forum.
http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales-115/
http://www.rctech.net/forum/micro-mini-scales-115/
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