Sv3...

[solly98]

Would any of the new Sidewinder SV3 combos work in a scx10. Im looking to do trail running but not too fast, what is the slowest combo 4600 or 7200?
Should i just do the esc with another motor?
Thanks

[GravelDuster]

They will work fine, but its not a sensored motor, so your not going to have the slow, low end power you need for crawling. To be honest, if your trail running and want a little more speed, stay brushed, get a Holmes ESC, or something similar, and drop a 3S lipo in it. You'll keep your low end and the 3S will give you more wheel speed. Brushless systems dont play well with water either.

Originally Posted by solly98

Would any of the new Sidewinder SV3 combos work in a scx10. Im looking to do trail running but not too fast, what is the slowest combo 4600 or 7200?
Should i just do the esc with another motor?
Thanks

[solly98]

Would this work?:
SV3
Brushless crawler motor
Nimh battery

Holmes is a bit too expensive

Any other reccomendations for a waterproof esc for around 60 bucks?
Doesnt need to be brushless

[mitchr97]

dude, did you READ Castle's discription? It is the same thing as the sv2, but it's waterproof. Get the Castle link, and you can change the settings on it ( brushed/ brushless, drag brake, ect.) It has the same brushed motor limit as the ae-2, 19t 540.

[solly98]

SORRY DUDE
so i can use sv3 with a 45t motor?
Can i use a nimh with it?

[treys1]

Originally Posted by solly98

SORRY DUDE
so i can use sv3 with a 45t motor?
Can i use a nimh with it?

You should be able to disable the lipo cutoff in the settings. That is all you need to do to run Nimh

[solly98]

so it should work with some tuning! thanks for the help

Just in case... any other waterproof recomendations?
Ive seen a venom one online...that any goof?

[R2j]

Originally Posted by solly98

so it should work with some tuning! thanks for the help

Just in case... any other waterproof recomendations?
Ive seen a venom one online...that any goof?

For the price, reliability and ease of tuning, I would stick with the SV3.

[CRAWLERJOE]

Stick with the sv3! If you want to keep the speed and torque go with a good 35 turn motor on 3s!

You can ask this question to 20 different people and you are likely to get 20 different answers! Try the search button and look at what others are running!

[solly98]

What about the venom 80A 3300 kv combo?
That looks good/.....
Good reviews too
Any one have opinions on it?

[CRAWLERJOE]

I used to run that setup in my wraith! It will not run nimh batteries. It is fast as hell and I would compare it to an unsensored version of the pro 4 motor from tekin! Extreme overkill for an scx10, but thats just my opinion! I put it in my scx10 for about 10 minutes and took it out. Your gonna break tranny gears and every other drivline piece that isnt upgraded. Not to mention the sto k scx10 axels will not handle that much power.

[CRAWLERJOE]

Im not sure you can run nimh batteries with brushless setups. The batteries cant pas enough amps to keep up with the demand of the motor!

[mjc597]

I just got my new sv3...and my castle link software isn't working with it..even after updating my stuff..si I am contacting them tomorrow to see what's up

[solly98]

I think im just gonna do an xl5 and 45t motor....ill upgrade as i go
Thanks for all the help

[matt889]

xl-5 has no programming at all and no drag brake or customization, the Castle sv3 is LEAPS AND BOUNDS better then the basic no programming cheap junky xl-5, they are not even in the same class, you've basically just said... "Nah, I don't want the 2013 Corvette, Rather have that old beat up 1997 with bald tires and showing all kinds of signs of abuse"

SV3 is hands down the best ESC out there for its dollar point for a scaler, and for another $15, you can buy a Tekin FXR which is the best in the world (Some Holmes BR-XL fanboys may disagree with me on the FXR, but not me!)

[heinie_21]

Originally Posted by matt889

(Some Holmes BR-XL fanboys may disagree with me on the FXR, but not me!)

good to know you dont disagree with yourself