Originally Posted by
DesertRat
Short version: the benefit is that we could use 13.5 and then 17.5 motors as "stock" and that they were compatible with other classes. 2s 17.5 is pretty fast, too fast to be "stock" according to quite a few people.
I'm sure the long version will be posted quite soon.
I see that. As far as I can see the initial problem was the form of the battery and a reduced voltage for said 17.5 and 13.5. Well now we have smaller forms of the 2s battery and motors that are slower in 25.5 and 21.5(now stock in may cases). So to have to pay more for an esc to handle an entire market based around a problem that no longer exists seems a bit odd to me . I mean doesn't it? Especially when you have justock esc's for $60 US... and the cheapest 1s is $120 US. It would seem that it would be better and cheaper for the consumer and the manufactures to move away from 1s. One less obstacle for people looking to try 1/12... they don't need specific electronics that can't be used for other cars at some point or resold on the used market to a much larger pool potential buyers. My thoughts anyway...