1/8 scale ESC
08-06-2009, 10:06 AM
#17
The 100A shown above isn't going to do 4S. But, HobbyCity has a 120A unit. You *still* need to get a BEC for that one. The 120A ESC is $60 plus shipping.
1/8 on the cheap - isn't possible. You can still get your "speed thrill" with other 1/10 scale cars far cheaper than 1/8. Used Mamba Max setups in 1/10 4wd can really rip up the road with the right lipo and motor.
David - really, look at the situation. You're trying to get into an aspect of the hobby which is probably the highest price entry point - electric 1/8.
I know of hopped up 1/18 scale XRay M18 cars that are incredibly fast. You can hop-up a 1/10 4wd either road or off-road buggy for cheaper than trying to build a 1/8 that will last.
What is your budget if one part fails. Such as an ESC fails? What about catestrophic failure (you rip off an A-arm, bulkhead and bend the chassis). Is that in the budget too (ie. are you ready for a big ticket crash)?
1/8 on the cheap - isn't possible. You can still get your "speed thrill" with other 1/10 scale cars far cheaper than 1/8. Used Mamba Max setups in 1/10 4wd can really rip up the road with the right lipo and motor.
David - really, look at the situation. You're trying to get into an aspect of the hobby which is probably the highest price entry point - electric 1/8.
I know of hopped up 1/18 scale XRay M18 cars that are incredibly fast. You can hop-up a 1/10 4wd either road or off-road buggy for cheaper than trying to build a 1/8 that will last.
What is your budget if one part fails. Such as an ESC fails? What about catestrophic failure (you rip off an A-arm, bulkhead and bend the chassis). Is that in the budget too (ie. are you ready for a big ticket crash)?
08-06-2009, 12:20 PM
#18
Best bet is a 4S-capable ESC - such as used Mamba Max + BEC. THen, a higher KV motor to go with the 4S rather than a 5S battery. The Castle 2650KV and 4S is very fast. Medusa is going out of business and have lower-priced motors (of what's left). You could get whatever is still left at a fair price. Also, those Hobby City KD36-74 motors (The '9XL or '5XL) would work for bashing - but not more than a few minutes. Low price, could be fast but they get hot fast too.
08-06-2009, 12:25 PM
#19
Best bet is a 4S-capable ESC - such as used Mamba Max + BEC. THen, a higher KV motor to go with the 4S rather than a 5S battery. The Castle 2650KV and 4S is very fast. Medusa is going out of business and have lower-priced motors (of what's left). You could get whatever is still left at a fair price. Also, those Hobby City KD36-74 motors (The '9XL or '5XL) would work for bashing - but not more than a few minutes. Low price, could be fast but they get hot fast too.
If i got a ESC that could hold 4s max could you give me an estimate on the speed?
08-06-2009, 01:25 PM
#21
08-06-2009, 01:33 PM
#22
It is called the Fusion EP
http://www.casterracing.com/en/produ...d=1&type_id=48
There is no way I would put one of those Hobby King's in my expensive ride. It even looks dangerous
http://www.casterracing.com/en/produ...d=1&type_id=48
There is no way I would put one of those Hobby King's in my expensive ride. It even looks dangerous
08-06-2009, 01:52 PM
#23
It is called the Fusion EP
http://www.casterracing.com/en/produ...d=1&type_id=48
There is no way I would put one of those Hobby King's in my expensive ride. It even looks dangerous
http://www.casterracing.com/en/produ...d=1&type_id=48
There is no way I would put one of those Hobby King's in my expensive ride. It even looks dangerous
08-06-2009, 01:59 PM
#24
Here is a link to Castle for the $100 refurb Monster Mambas.
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...r_refurbs.html
This is the cheapest ESC you will find that is up to the task of running 1/8th scale.
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...r_refurbs.html
This is the cheapest ESC you will find that is up to the task of running 1/8th scale.
08-06-2009, 02:02 PM
#25
Here is a link to Castle for the $100 refurb Monster Mambas.
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...r_refurbs.html
This is the cheapest ESC you will find that is up to the task of running 1/8th scale.
http://www.castlecreations.com/produ...r_refurbs.html
This is the cheapest ESC you will find that is up to the task of running 1/8th scale.
08-06-2009, 02:24 PM
#26
08-06-2009, 02:48 PM
#27
08-06-2009, 03:16 PM
#28
$100 bucks for a refurbashed esc with 60 day warrenty is a gamble. Just pay the extra money and get the piece of mind of having a full warrenty.
I bought a new, in package xcelorin esc from a member of this forum for $100. Well its dead now, after 8 packs, and because I dont have a reciept in S.O.L.
I bought a new, in package xcelorin esc from a member of this forum for $100. Well its dead now, after 8 packs, and because I dont have a reciept in S.O.L.
08-06-2009, 03:20 PM
#29
$100 bucks for a refurbashed esc with 60 day warrenty is a gamble. Just pay the extra money and get the piece of mind of having a full warrenty.
I bought a new, in package xcelorin esc from a member of this forum for $100. Well its dead now, after 8 packs, and because I dont have a reciept in S.O.L.
I bought a new, in package xcelorin esc from a member of this forum for $100. Well its dead now, after 8 packs, and because I dont have a reciept in S.O.L.
Dang that sucks, sorry about that.