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Old 05-29-2013, 03:47 PM   #1
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Just a quick question hopefully. If I'm looking to add a BEC to my otherwise stock SCX10, is adding it to my system the only thing I need to do, or will I need a different ESC as well? I'm afraid the stock ESC may have issues.

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Old 05-29-2013, 03:49 PM   #2
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You don't need a new esc for a bec unless yout current one is already on its last leg!
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Old 05-29-2013, 03:57 PM   #3
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I'm currently having some steering issues (in another thread in this sub forum) that may or may not be stock ESC related. I'm throwing a BEC in there because I'm upgrading my servo to something a little beefier than stock and figured it was wise.
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Old 05-29-2013, 04:02 PM   #4
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An external BEC is always a good upgrade and it doesn't break the bank.....especially when going to a stronger servo.
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Old 05-29-2013, 11:52 PM   #5
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...was thinking about doing the same thing. Just switched to 3s and need to wire in a BEC, currently causing repeated glitching in my otherwise perfect FXR. I wanted to pick up a CC BEC but thought that the Castle Link only works on PC? I wanted the option to program the voltage output but not sure if it'll work on my mac. Are there pre-programmed ones out there, or services where others will program for me? Or is it something I could borrow a friend's PC and be done with it? Castle Link would cost me more than the BEC itself, seems counter-intuitive.
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Old 05-30-2013, 07:45 AM   #6
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Just a quick question hopefully. If I'm looking to add a BEC to my otherwise stock SCX10, is adding it to my system the only thing I need to do, or will I need a different ESC as well? I'm afraid the stock ESC may have issues.

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the only thing you will need todo with your old esc is disconnect the red wire from the rx plug as you dont want two bec`s trying to work the same servo as you could end up killing your esc
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Old 05-30-2013, 10:37 AM   #7
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the only thing you will need todo with your old esc is disconnect the red wire from the rx plug as you dont want two bec`s trying to work the same servo as you could end up killing your esc

Yeah, I've seen this in tutorials. I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions when it comes time for the install.

I just ordered the CC BEC today along with a new servo and a few fasteners (trying to build a general supply.)

Do I need to utilize the castle link system?
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Old 05-30-2013, 12:22 PM   #8
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yes you will need a castle link to program bec
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Old 05-30-2013, 02:21 PM   #9
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Castle Creations Castle Link Programming Kit

This?

Do I also need this?

Castle Creations Link Quick Connect
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Old 05-31-2013, 03:25 PM   #11
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Bumping for info.
from what ive read you just need the top one
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Old 05-31-2013, 03:27 PM   #12
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I concur. I may just see if my LHS has one. I'm waiting for other components to come in for my build, so I'm not in a rush.

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