Originally Posted by
kenyken
I was looking at adding a Castle BEC, but saw the wp1080 has a built in BEC that runs at 7.4. I currently have a stock AE-5 ESC and was wondering should I spend 20 on a BEC or drop 40 on the ESC?
You don't need a BEC with the WP1080. If you do get a new servo because it's a junk power hog.
Originally Posted by
AGHolman
What motors would you guys pair with the Hobbywing Quickrun 1080? I couldn't find any brushed motors in stock on Hobbyking. Would be for a 1/10th sized crawler. Thanks!
The RC4WD 35T is a good start and it's dirt cheap.
Originally Posted by
Inspector86
Here's my 2 cents. There is nothing wrong with the Traxxas XL-5 esc. It is reliable, smooth motor control for slow crawling, has 5 programmable modes and can run 2s or 3s. It sells for under $50. This is the esc that comes standard in the TRX-4
Not all XL-5s have a drag brake. You have to get the crawler specific model.