Originally Posted by
thisdoesfine
Yea, I'm trying to keep the costs down but if replacing the brushed motor over and over would be stopped by just purchasing a bushless, it seems smart. Can you give your thoughts on this seemingly cheap way to upgrade to a brushless system? The hobby shop yesterday said it would be at least $100 to convert to brushless.
I can't post links yet but an amazon search for this is what I found on the cheap ($60):
SkyQ Racing 60A ESC Brushless Speed Controller + 10T 3900KV Motor for 1/10 1/12 RC Car
1x 3900KV 10T Sensorless Brushless Motor
1x 60A Brushless Electric Speed Controller
I'm not too familiar with that brand but I know Hobbywing makes an identical combo that is a little more expensive but it also comes with a program card to make ESC changes easy like setting low voltage cutoff for LiPo batteries as well other variables like brake strength, start power, and reverse lockout.
https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywi...030150/p279167
And if you use this promo code: JAN750 you can get $7.50 off
And to top it all off, Hobbywing is great at replacing their items under warranty and even better if you buy from amain, they will replace the unit themselves if it arrives DOA