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robdel24 · 12-03-2009, 06:24 PM

Is a brushless system really needed for a crawler? I see alot of people using the Tekin FXR with a 35t or 45t and for half the price. I'm new to crawling and just wanted to see what you experienced guys think. Thanks for the help.

Jkelley · 12-03-2009, 06:29 PM

IMA, I would think that most would prefer a brushed system. They tend to have a little better control at slow speeds. Lots of people run brushless, but I would say most run brushed

Tekin FXR combo is also a great choice.

BadRockNoCookie · 12-03-2009, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jkelley05

IMA, I would think that most would prefer a brushed system. They tend to have a little better control at slow speeds. Lots of people run brushless, but I would say most run brushed

Tekin FXR combo is also a great choice.

What he said.

proraptor · 12-04-2009, 10:07 AM

Im going with a tekin fxr setup in mine

lwarc · 12-04-2009, 10:14 AM

I run Brushed - Novak 45 with a losi MRC ESC. Works great

FROADER · 12-04-2009, 10:20 AM

I've got the Novak Rooster Crawler/55t combo in 2 of mine. Works great, but I think I might try out a 45t soon.

poorboyrc77 · 12-04-2009, 10:54 AM

I like the Rooster because its waterproof & has a lipo cutoff. 2s lipo with a 35t is great. Plenty of torque & wheel speed

grimgard · 12-04-2009, 11:50 AM

Brushed 45T Novak motor and Novak Rooster ESC is the best combo for your truck.

Fayoosh · 01-26-2013, 06:33 AM

Is the Venom Fireball 55t and Venom ESC waterproof 60A a good choice also?

Soundlzrd · 01-26-2013, 06:58 AM

What's the issue with the RTR esc?

GravelDuster · 01-26-2013, 07:52 AM

Brushed, Holmes Hobbies BX-RL and 45 turn motor, super smooth low end, crazy torque. $150 for the combo, you can even get it waterproofed.

joshjunior · 01-26-2013, 01:56 PM

From what I've read the rtr isn't horrible. The Holmes just handles more juice and is water proof right?

GravelDuster · 01-26-2013, 02:01 PM

yeah the holmes can handel up to 6s, and can be waterproofed, i like the 3s set up, other than that the stock ESC is fine.

Soundlzrd · 01-26-2013, 02:05 PM

Just checking. So far I've been happy with the RTR setup, the esc just seems twitchy/jumpy from crawl to full speed. I keep reading about Holmes hobbies, but upgrading the esc is far down my list at this point. Sorry for the hijack, just trying to learn why people are upgrading.

PhantomRS10 · 01-26-2013, 03:50 PM

in my scx10, i run a Homles hobby BRXL water proof version with a custom built 27t brushed motor

CRAWLERJOE · 01-26-2013, 08:08 PM

I run a mamba max pro and Novak 13.5 ballistic crawler motor in one of my scx10s and it will crawl rocks as slow as any brushed set up! Personally I'll never run brushed again simply because I dont have to worry about maintenance (brushes and turning a comm). This set up on 1.9 is not as fast as it sounds and has 0 cog when crawling rocks.

The downside is it typically cost almost twice as much as a brushed set up.

joshjunior · 01-27-2013, 06:47 PM

Not to hijack but could I run the esc outta my slash 4x4 on my honcho? If so that'd save me a ton.

Soundlzrd · 01-28-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by joshjunior

Not to hijack but could I run the esc outta my slash 4x4 on my honcho? If so that'd save me a ton.

Reading through the "what powers your SCX" thread, it looks like it has been done. Other than being waterproof, I personally do not see it being a good esc for crawling. I do not think it can handle brushed and the sensorless brushless motor would cog I've read.

joshjunior · 01-28-2013, 06:24 PM

Makes sense

zyphon68 · 01-28-2013, 07:03 PM

Been there done that but basically the VXL will cog even after you have geared it down and it has no brake hold or instant reverse, needless to say it will work but you won't be happy

12-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#1
robdel24 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redwood City Posts: 19	ESC for SCX10 Is a brushless system really needed for a crawler? I see alot of people using the Tekin FXR with a 35t or 45t and for half the price. I'm new to crawling and just wanted to see what you experienced guys think. Thanks for the help.

12-04-2009, 10:14 AM	#5
lwarc Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rohnert Park Posts: 178	Brushed I run Brushed - Novak 45 with a losi MRC ESC. Works great

01-26-2013, 06:33 AM	#9
Fayoosh Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Norcross,GA Posts: 2	Re: ESC for SCX10 Is the Venom Fireball 55t and Venom ESC waterproof 60A a good choice also?

01-26-2013, 07:52 AM	#11
GravelDuster Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 255	Re: ESC for SCX10 Brushed, Holmes Hobbies BX-RL and 45 turn motor, super smooth low end, crazy torque. $150 for the combo, you can even get it waterproofed.

01-26-2013, 02:01 PM	#13
GravelDuster Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 255	Re: ESC for SCX10 yeah the holmes can handel up to 6s, and can be waterproofed, i like the 3s set up, other than that the stock ESC is fine.

12-03-2009, 06:29 PM	#2
Jkelley Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hartsville, SC Posts: 461	IMA, I would think that most would prefer a brushed system. They tend to have a little better control at slow speeds. Lots of people run brushless, but I would say most run brushed Tekin FXR combo is also a great choice.

12-04-2009, 10:07 AM	#4
proraptor I joined the Band! Join Date: May 2009 Location: anaheim Posts: 155	Im going with a tekin fxr setup in mine

12-04-2009, 10:20 AM	#6
FROADER Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: H.B. Posts: 432	I've got the Novak Rooster Crawler/55t combo in 2 of mine. Works great, but I think I might try out a 45t soon.

12-04-2009, 10:54 AM	#7
poorboyrc77 Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: talladega AL. Posts: 787	I like the Rooster because its waterproof & has a lipo cutoff. 2s lipo with a 35t is great. Plenty of torque & wheel speed

12-04-2009, 11:50 AM	#8
grimgard I joined the Band! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,024	Brushed 45T Novak motor and Novak Rooster ESC is the best combo for your truck.

01-26-2013, 06:58 AM	#10
Soundlzrd Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 85	What's the issue with the RTR esc?

01-26-2013, 01:56 PM	#12
joshjunior Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Shreveport Posts: 104	From what I've read the rtr isn't horrible. The Holmes just handles more juice and is water proof right?

01-26-2013, 02:05 PM	#14
Soundlzrd Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 85	Just checking. So far I've been happy with the RTR setup, the esc just seems twitchy/jumpy from crawl to full speed. I keep reading about Holmes hobbies, but upgrading the esc is far down my list at this point. Sorry for the hijack, just trying to learn why people are upgrading.

01-26-2013, 03:50 PM	#15
PhantomRS10 RCC Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: So. Charleston. Wv Posts: 1,221	Re: ESC for SCX10 in my scx10, i run a Homles hobby BRXL water proof version with a custom built 27t brushed motor

01-26-2013, 08:08 PM	#16
CRAWLERJOE Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Marietta Posts: 287	Re: ESC for SCX10 I run a mamba max pro and Novak 13.5 ballistic crawler motor in one of my scx10s and it will crawl rocks as slow as any brushed set up! Personally I'll never run brushed again simply because I dont have to worry about maintenance (brushes and turning a comm). This set up on 1.9 is not as fast as it sounds and has 0 cog when crawling rocks. The downside is it typically cost almost twice as much as a brushed set up.

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01-27-2013, 06:47 PM	#17
joshjunior Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Shreveport Posts: 104	Not to hijack but could I run the esc outta my slash 4x4 on my honcho? If so that'd save me a ton.

01-28-2013, 06:24 PM	#19
joshjunior Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Shreveport Posts: 104	Makes sense

01-28-2013, 07:03 PM	#20
zyphon68 Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2010 Location: portland Posts: 53	Re: ESC for SCX10 Been there done that but basically the VXL will cog even after you have geared it down and it has no brake hold or instant reverse, needless to say it will work but you won't be happy

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