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InterceptorKZ · 03-13-2012, 08:09 AM

Hi guys!
Started to build my first XR10.
What would be best - to put a double FXRs or FXR + Punk-dig?
Or all together?
I have Futaba 4PL.
Thanks for your advice.

chicklet · 03-13-2012, 08:11 AM

Dual Holmes Hobbies BR-XLs

Chaotic Crawlers · 03-13-2012, 08:42 AM

Dual esc's is always better. But with a 3pl you will probably have to run a punk (or similar) and single esc. Or you could look into the wantAsummit mix for dual esc on 3ch

Robbob · 03-13-2012, 10:54 AM

Dual esc hands down. For the price of a Punk (when you find one or he ships one) your spending double to find out dual is so much smoother and capable.

FXRs are great but if your not brand specific you could try Castle's sidewinder micro pros or Tekin's B1r's. Both are 3S capable and compact.

Price wise they both are around the same 50-60 $$ range each so your saving money you could put else where on the truck.

InterceptorKZ · 03-13-2012, 11:35 AM

Thanks a lot.
I already have two FRXs and Punk Dig and, therefore, stand before a choice clearly the best option.
While I'm not very experienced and am glad to hear all views.

articzap · 03-13-2012, 11:36 AM

Does anyone have micro's in stock? Thought those were on crazy back order?

ROWDY RACING · 03-13-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articzap

Does anyone have micro's in stock? Thought those were on crazy back order?

Yeah, they are starting to get back in stock, I saw Tower had them.

InterceptorKZ · 03-13-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articzap

Does anyone have micro's in stock?

I bought a pair of frx a month ago on the Tower. Now in stock too.

Chaotic Crawlers · 03-13-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InterceptorKZ

Thanks a lot.
I already have two FRXs and Punk Dig and, therefore, stand before a choice clearly the best option.
While I'm not very experienced and am glad to hear all views.

If you already have electronics may I suggest...Sell your punk, Easy $50 all day long. Sell your 3PL, prob $50-75 then pick up a 4PL...I guarantee you wont regret it...

InterceptorKZ · 03-13-2012, 01:03 PM

Today I am little sick and stupid!

I have Futaba 4PL not 3. A specially bought for the XR10.

articzap · 03-13-2012, 01:14 PM

Dual ESC, no questions asked.

slagburn · 03-13-2012, 01:34 PM

I'm in the same boat, but parts have been decided on. 4PL and dual BRXL's. They can take 4S lipo if you ever want to volt up, unlike the others. You'll also notice looking around the forums that a lot of people seem to be having issues with FXR's.

I stumbled across the proportional thing sort of by accident, even after hearing that it's better than the Punk dig I have now. One of my motors got really weak so I switched it to the rear axle. Voila, poor man's instant proportional.. kind of. The crawler drove much better!

articzap · 03-13-2012, 02:31 PM

Ive run my fxr's in 4s. Just need those crawler innovation caps.

slagburn · 03-13-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by articzap

Ive run my fxr's in 4s. Just need those crawler innovation caps.

Good to know, thanks for the correction.

asw27x · 03-13-2012, 04:26 PM

i would say dual if you got the radio for it i run castle dual mamba micro pros and love them

InterceptorKZ · 03-14-2012, 09:21 AM

Summing up, I came to the conclusion that the best solution is to use double esc than single esc+PunkDigRC.
Thanks everybody.

slagburn · 03-17-2012, 09:19 PM

Yep, that's a good plan.

InterceptorKZ · 03-18-2012, 09:42 AM

In general, built, everything ok.
However, I could not find a way to switch to the reverse in FXR esc.
So just reversed the wires on the motors.

Stax · 03-18-2012, 03:52 PM

I have an RDS8000 on my super This is my first xr10 build also I am in the same boat, dual esc or m2 dig? Also 6ch Rx for the 8000 or a 4pl?

norcrawler · 03-18-2012, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InterceptorKZ

In general, built, everything ok.
However, I could not find a way to switch to the reverse in FXR esc.
So just reversed the wires on the motors.

polarity should be switched on the rear. you also could have done it on the 4pl in the settings

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stax

I have an RDS8000 on my super This is my first xr10 build also I am in the same boat, dual esc or m2 dig? Also 6ch Rx for the 8000 or a 4pl?

if your used to the twinstick i would say keep with it. its all preference. i just got a 4pl a few weeks back and im really liking it.
and i think the 15 replies in this thread answered your last question.. dual esc is better in every way.

03-13-2012, 08:09 AM	#1
InterceptorKZ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 7	Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Hi guys! Started to build my first XR10. What would be best - to put a double FXRs or FXR + Punk-dig? Or all together? I have Futaba 4PL. Thanks for your advice. Last edited by InterceptorKZ; 03-13-2012 at 01:05 PM.

03-13-2012, 08:11 AM	#2
chicklet I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,650	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Dual Holmes Hobbies BR-XLs

03-13-2012, 08:42 AM	#3
Chaotic Crawlers I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 801 Posts: 2,941	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Dual esc's is always better. But with a 3pl you will probably have to run a punk (or similar) and single esc. Or you could look into the wantAsummit mix for dual esc on 3ch

03-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#4
Robbob Custom Carbon Fiber Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Connecticut :( Posts: 4,501	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Dual esc hands down. For the price of a Punk (when you find one or he ships one) your spending double to find out dual is so much smoother and capable. FXRs are great but if your not brand specific you could try Castle's sidewinder micro pros or Tekin's B1r's. Both are 3S capable and compact. Price wise they both are around the same 50-60 $$ range each so your saving money you could put else where on the truck.

03-13-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
InterceptorKZ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 7	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Thanks a lot. I already have two FRXs and Punk Dig and, therefore, stand before a choice clearly the best option. While I'm not very experienced and am glad to hear all views.

03-13-2012, 11:36 AM	#6
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Does anyone have micro's in stock? Thought those were on crazy back order?

03-13-2012, 01:03 PM	#10
InterceptorKZ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 7	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Today I am little sick and stupid! I have Futaba 4PL not 3. A specially bought for the XR10.

03-13-2012, 01:14 PM	#11
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Dual ESC, no questions asked.

03-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#12
slagburn Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North side Posts: 58	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? I'm in the same boat, but parts have been decided on. 4PL and dual BRXL's. They can take 4S lipo if you ever want to volt up, unlike the others. You'll also notice looking around the forums that a lot of people seem to be having issues with FXR's. I stumbled across the proportional thing sort of by accident, even after hearing that it's better than the Punk dig I have now. One of my motors got really weak so I switched it to the rear axle. Voila, poor man's instant proportional.. kind of. The crawler drove much better!

03-13-2012, 02:31 PM	#13
articzap RCC Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Depew Posts: 1,551	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Ive run my fxr's in 4s. Just need those crawler innovation caps.

03-13-2012, 04:26 PM	#15
asw27x RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ringwood Posts: 1,233	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? i would say dual if you got the radio for it i run castle dual mamba micro pros and love them

03-14-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
InterceptorKZ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 7	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Summing up, I came to the conclusion that the best solution is to use double esc than single esc+PunkDigRC. Thanks everybody.

03-17-2012, 09:19 PM	#17
slagburn Rock Stacker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North side Posts: 58	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? Yep, that's a good plan.

03-18-2012, 09:42 AM	#18
InterceptorKZ Newbie Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kazakhstan Posts: 7	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? In general, built, everything ok. However, I could not find a way to switch to the reverse in FXR esc. So just reversed the wires on the motors.

03-18-2012, 03:52 PM	#19
Stax Newbie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ingram Posts: 31	Re: Double FXRs or Punk-dig RC? I have an RDS8000 on my super This is my first xr10 build also I am in the same boat, dual esc or m2 dig? Also 6ch Rx for the 8000 or a 4pl?

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