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Macknjack · 06-30-2013, 06:06 PM

so my son keeps taking my losi mrc when i go out to play with it. so i decided it was time to upgrade. i was on the fence of a new rtr axial wrangler, upgraded used scx10 or a rtr honcho. I decided on the used scx10 with jk bumpers with chevy k5 blazer body

coming with these electronics and stuff

Metal Drive Shafts
beadlocks wheels
hitec servo,
has all aluminum links,
45t brushed motor and
Castle Creations Sidewinder 2 ESC with CC BEC
3s LiPo battery included (no charger)
Spektrum Dx2e remote and receiver

Macknjack · 06-30-2013, 06:11 PM

o i haven't received it yet. won it on ebay this a.m.

can anyone recommend a charger capable of charging lipo and nimh batteries? something affordable would be ideal.

also already thinking of "whats next" stuff. probably jeep wrangler body, front bumper and maybe winch, scale accessories. any recommendations on weather the electronics it is running are suitable for crawling or not would be helpful also.

JetBlast · 06-30-2013, 06:19 PM

Welcome and awesome rig you won! I actually use a charger I purchased from Value Hobby and it was only $20. They sell the power cord adapter separate for another $10 or so. The charger seems to be a clone of the Xcelorin charger and it will charge both NimH and Lipo up to 6mAh max charging speed. The power supply is only rated at 5mAh so that is the max charge I can get out of it on my batteries.

fj40jay · 06-30-2013, 06:22 PM

That thing is cool looking. I saw it listed on ebay, glad it went to a good home. I use a Hitec X1 ac charger, it works great for the price.

B94Cast · 06-30-2013, 06:23 PM

Looks great! A cheap and reliable charger that I have used is the turnigy 80w - link: Turnigy 80w
Have been using the previous version of this one for years without any problems - and for $32 it's well priced! It does LIPO, NICD, NIMH, LIFE, etc...

Demodude · 06-30-2013, 06:24 PM

that thing is sweet!

JetBlast · 06-30-2013, 06:42 PM

Hey your profile says you are in Olympia. I presume that is Olympia, WA correct? Fletch24 and myself are in the Tacoma area!

Macknjack · 06-30-2013, 07:36 PM

thanks for the replies! i am pretty stoked on getting it here. i will look into the chargers y'all mentioned.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetBlast

Hey your profile says you are in Olympia. I presume that is Olympia, WA correct? Fletch24 and myself are in the Tacoma area!

yeah i was in olympia. i need to update it. i moved to louisiana last month. i lived in the oly area for 17 years! can't believe we moved. it has been a nice change though. We moved to West Monroe, La. I'm sure you all know where it is, lol. Hometown of the, Duck Commander. Also home of Superlift and Skyjacker suspension systems.

RCTRUX · 06-30-2013, 10:27 PM

Looks nice, has Wraith shocks too!

Macknjack · 07-02-2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B94Cast

Looks great! A cheap and reliable charger that I have used is the turnigy 80w - link: Turnigy 80w
Have been using the previous version of this one for years without any problems - and for $32 it's well priced! It does LIPO, NICD, NIMH, LIFE, etc...

that charger doesn't plug directly into the wall does it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RCTRUX

Looks nice, has Wraith shocks too!

i didn't notice that. are they better than the scx10 shocks?

Macknjack · 07-14-2013, 08:30 PM

This charger?
Amazon.com: Combo Special: Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply: Toys & Games

Or this?

Venom 0677 Pro 2 AC DC Fast NiCd NiMH LiPo Lion Life Battery Charger | eBay

MattyJ603 · 07-14-2013, 08:42 PM

"Run it, get used to it as is until something breaks, then mod."- A piece of advice I picked up from this forum. Coming from SCT racing, upgrades are easy, but here DIY mods are more fun!

Macknjack · 07-16-2013, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattyJ603

"Run it, get used to it as is until something breaks, then mod."- A piece of advice I picked up from this forum. Coming from SCT racing, upgrades are easy, but here DIY mods are more fun!

That's the plan. I don't want to throw a bunch of money at it as I have a real rig I'm building. I can't spare alot of cash on the rc as the jeep jk is spendy enough.

I do need a charger tho. Any input on the ones I mentioned above? I need it to charge lipo and nimh.

MattyJ603 · 07-16-2013, 05:48 AM

My son and I are still using our Onyx 150 (http://www.bigsquidrc.com/duratrax-o...charger-review) chargers from racing. They are easy and inexpensive, comparatively speaking, I bought two. They charge Lipo's only.

Macknjack · 08-02-2013, 08:38 PM

Finally picked up a charger and a new 3s lipo. So much fun. Also ordered most of the parts to fix the mrc. As soon as that's done me and the kid are going to hit the trails!!

Also want to find a jk body. Anyone here looking to sell one?

Macknjack · 05-07-2014, 09:25 PM

picked up a new bright body. not sure if i should try and fit it or sell it.

a guy offered me a set of vanquish slw's for it. i can obviously buy the wheels in the future but finding another new bright jk isn't cheap or easy.

thoughts?

Macknjack · 05-07-2014, 09:27 PM

also the MRC is rolling again. i think it needs a external bec and maybe a lipo to keep up with the 1/10 servo.

Undefined · 05-08-2014, 08:09 AM

Noticed you bought a charger...but I second the Hitec X1...great charger.
Love the MRC too

Sent from a whiskey downer beer pounder's shop

Macknjack · 10-01-2014, 10:30 PM

little update:
ended up going with the gcm motor plate, transfer case and servo mount. 1.9 rc4wd raceline monsters and a set of treps i had. also proline powerstroke scalers.

Macknjack · 10-01-2014, 10:33 PM

i also ended up with another project along the way. stretched new bright tj.

06-30-2013, 06:06 PM	#1
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	new to me scx10 so my son keeps taking my losi mrc when i go out to play with it. so i decided it was time to upgrade. i was on the fence of a new rtr axial wrangler, upgraded used scx10 or a rtr honcho. I decided on the used scx10 with jk bumpers with chevy k5 blazer body coming with these electronics and stuff Metal Drive Shafts beadlocks wheels hitec servo, has all aluminum links, 45t brushed motor and Castle Creations Sidewinder 2 ESC with CC BEC 3s LiPo battery included (no charger) Spektrum Dx2e remote and receiver

06-30-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	Re: new to me scx10 o i haven't received it yet. won it on ebay this a.m. can anyone recommend a charger capable of charging lipo and nimh batteries? something affordable would be ideal. also already thinking of "whats next" stuff. probably jeep wrangler body, front bumper and maybe winch, scale accessories. any recommendations on weather the electronics it is running are suitable for crawling or not would be helpful also.

06-30-2013, 06:19 PM	#3
JetBlast Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma Posts: 223	Re: new to me scx10 Welcome and awesome rig you won! I actually use a charger I purchased from Value Hobby and it was only $20. They sell the power cord adapter separate for another $10 or so. The charger seems to be a clone of the Xcelorin charger and it will charge both NimH and Lipo up to 6mAh max charging speed. The power supply is only rated at 5mAh so that is the max charge I can get out of it on my batteries.

06-30-2013, 06:22 PM	#4
fj40jay Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 184	Re: new to me scx10 That thing is cool looking. I saw it listed on ebay, glad it went to a good home. I use a Hitec X1 ac charger, it works great for the price.

06-30-2013, 06:23 PM	#5
B94Cast Rock Crawler Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Roxborough, CO Posts: 522	Re: new to me scx10 Looks great! A cheap and reliable charger that I have used is the turnigy 80w - link: Turnigy 80w Have been using the previous version of this one for years without any problems - and for $32 it's well priced! It does LIPO, NICD, NIMH, LIFE, etc...

06-30-2013, 06:24 PM	#6
Demodude Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 588	Re: new to me scx10 that thing is sweet!

06-30-2013, 06:42 PM	#7
JetBlast Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tacoma Posts: 223	Re: new to me scx10 Hey your profile says you are in Olympia. I presume that is Olympia, WA correct? Fletch24 and myself are in the Tacoma area!

06-30-2013, 10:27 PM	#9
RCTRUX Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 448	Looks nice, has Wraith shocks too!

07-14-2013, 08:30 PM	#11
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	Re: new to me scx10 This charger? Amazon.com: Combo Special: Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply: Toys & Games Or this? Venom 0677 Pro 2 AC DC Fast NiCd NiMH LiPo Lion Life Battery Charger \| eBay

07-14-2013, 08:42 PM	#12
MattyJ603 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The Shire Posts: 44	Re: new to me scx10 "Run it, get used to it as is until something breaks, then mod."- A piece of advice I picked up from this forum. Coming from SCT racing, upgrades are easy, but here DIY mods are more fun!

07-16-2013, 05:48 AM	#14
MattyJ603 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: The Shire Posts: 44	Re: new to me scx10 My son and I are still using our Onyx 150 (http://www.bigsquidrc.com/duratrax-o...charger-review) chargers from racing. They are easy and inexpensive, comparatively speaking, I bought two. They charge Lipo's only.

08-02-2013, 08:38 PM	#15
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	Re: new to me scx10 Finally picked up a charger and a new 3s lipo. So much fun. Also ordered most of the parts to fix the mrc. As soon as that's done me and the kid are going to hit the trails!! Also want to find a jk body. Anyone here looking to sell one?

05-07-2014, 09:25 PM	#16
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	Re: new to me scx10 picked up a new bright body. not sure if i should try and fit it or sell it. a guy offered me a set of vanquish slw's for it. i can obviously buy the wheels in the future but finding another new bright jk isn't cheap or easy. thoughts?

05-07-2014, 09:27 PM	#17
Macknjack Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Olympia, Wa Posts: 34	Re: new to me scx10 also the MRC is rolling again. i think it needs a external bec and maybe a lipo to keep up with the 1/10 servo.

05-08-2014, 08:09 AM	#18
Undefined Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tracy Posts: 192	Noticed you bought a charger...but I second the Hitec X1...great charger. Love the MRC too Sent from a whiskey downer beer pounder's shop

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10-01-2014, 10:30 PM	#19
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