Originally Posted by
fredygump
I think I figured it out. I got the sensor, but it's the wrong one...but I don't think I even need it now.
It appears that the ESC is getting very hot quickly after I start running the motor.
I put the truck on the concrete floor, pulled the trigger, letting it spin it's tires. The power was there, and no pulsing. But the ESC got noticeably warm in a couple seconds, and when it started feeling quite hot, the problem I'm having started.
This did happen before, but I didn't think to mention it. I took the motor and ESC apart, put it back together, and took the truck out for a run. For a few seconds, everything seemed fine. But seconds later the problem came back.
So what is a cheap ESC that can handle a 6.5T and will run reliably? I'm a bit gun shy on budget 1/10 ESCs, because I've bought 2 used stadium trucks, and the ESC crapped out on both of them!
I know that if I buy an Tekin RSX, it'll run flawlessly in the next 10 trucks I own. But it's $200, and this truck was supposed to be inexpensive!
I'm open to suggestions. I'll check into the ones that were previously mentioned in this thread.
The only other option that's reasonably cheap that I would feel comfortable spending my money on is either the new Ruddog RP120 or the Hobbywing XR10 esc lineup. Those will see you around $100 with Amain coupons. There is also the SMC RF170 that is complete overkill but it can be used in any 1/10 application and you can buy a battery while you're at it lol Plus it's the same price as the Ruddog with way more power.
That's if you want sensored running. But for sensorless there are some good cheaper waterproof options from Hobbywing as well.