XR8 Plus ESC Combo

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https://www.amainhobbies.com/hobbywi...020407/p520598

Small glimpse of power. Good enough for me.

1/2 to 3/4 throttle
https://youtu.be/pNKT5yTVjlY

https://youtu.be/E-1OV_0XH8Y

Keep in mind, the xr8 plus is not waterproof.

The max8 combo is waterproof and a 100 bucks cheaper. You'll need the programmer also.

Wow thanks, good call. I didn't even notice that. I always get nervous running my older Mamba Monster because it's not waterproof. I don't want that same feeling.

Is the 2200kv Hobbywing motor from the combo good? Good enough torque for backflips? That's really all I care about. This one is just for bashing.

HW is to quality as Ferrari is to quality

I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic or not. Some people don't like Hobbywing. I only have the one in my Kraton. I don't want to spend $300 on a Tekin and just want to bash.

I bought the xr8, based on recommendation here. Didn't realize it wasn't waterproof.
My xr8 came with a 42×74 2250kv motor. Torque is excellent.
If you decide on hw, get the max8 and 42×74 motor.
Tires make the biggest difference in backflips.
You WILL NEED to program the esc. Mine came programmed with forward and brake only. Had to change it for reverse. Then set lvc. Hw does lvc in total. Meaning, I set at 3.5 per cell. But it's toal voltage. Means 3.5 per cell times 4 for me. I run 4s. That's 14 volts for me. So far it seems to be ok.
Now I have a xxl2e also. Which is castle. The programming is far better.
I like it better anyway.
The castle programmer is cheaper and you have more and better options, I think. Lvc is set per cell first off. Then you have throttle and brake curves on a graph you can change.

If I had to do over, I'd look at castle more closely. Just for the programming options and ease.
Just my .02 from a newbie.

Cost me $260 shipped with code

I spoke with several guys from Tekno and they said that combo is damn good. Tekin too, but HW got the nod

40 series Trenchers are what I have now for it. I think I'll go with the Max8 combo.

Get the 42×74 motor. Not the 68mm motor.
Plus it's waterproof.
The trenchers will flip good to.

Got it all put together yesterday. Installed an MM2 and CC 2200kv I had laying around.

Waiting on the paint to dry and slapping on some decals.

Did everyone have some plastic spacers left over? I had a couple on the tree in the shock bag(s) that I did not need. Just want to make sure I'm not crazy. I went over the instructions again and didn't see where I would need them.

Can't wait to get it out tomorrow morning for a shake down.

You only needed one for each shock. I think It came with 4 on each tree, so I believe there are 4 extra.

Anyone use protection covers/shroud on their Tekno?

Example: Outerwears/Dusty Motors

Hi,

I'm selling my Outcast and putting together an MT410 from scratch. I'm a bit lost on electronics at the moment.

I currently have a pair of SMC 2S batteries but I'd like to have the flexibility to run 5s or even 6s if I get the urge later on. I'm considering the Hobbywing 4268 Sensored + XR8 Plus Combo and can see myself switching between Proline Shockwaves and dboots Backflips when I start out.

Should I go for the 1600kv or 1900kv model? I don't want a spastic wheelie monster so I'll likely drop down in pinion size if I find that's what I end up with on 6s but I'd like to see my top speed stay at or above 40 on 4s.

Also, does anyone have a good or bad opinion of the Futaba S9372SV servo? It's very fast at 7.4V (.06 sec @ 60 deg) but torque is 342 oz-in, which is somewhat low compared to what I've seen in this thread. I'm fine with Hitec or Savox but this Futaba is on sale for about $100 at Tower right now after the coupon code.

Thanks in advance for the replies.