xr10 build questions

[Snickerson]

I'm buying an xr10 kit from ckrccrawlers for 135$ two castle micro sidewinder for $53 apiece and integy lathe 45 or 35 t motors for 23 apiece gimmie advice on which one.
For controllers I was looking at the 4pl and like the spektrum DX6i I like stick and wheeled controllers so either one will do my budget is 550$.

And could yall give me links to parts like gears I need once I get it I don't need bling I just want help on servo servo ARM and gears if needed and steering knuckels if needed I hears with the stock gears if you carefull they will last a while but I don't know so can yall help me on parts controller servo motor and anything else thanks and remember my budget is 550$ thanks


Snickerson

[Snickerson]

Or should I get mamba micro pros from ckrc and is it a hard kit to build

[Curcal]

If you follow directions well, this is an easy kit to build. Most people on this site will tell you to check out holmeshobbies.com for your motors they have great products. as for 35 or 45 turn motors. I started with 45's liked them, but for comping I needed more wheel speed and got some 35's. It's all personal preference.

[Snickerson]

What about controller servo and parts

[Wicked Monkey]

The 4PL is a great controller and is super easy to setup for the XR10. Check out the video here by Harley for setup: 4PL Dual ESC - YouTube

Stick with the Sidewinder micros and I'd suggest what Curcal did about motors, Holmes Hobbies are working great for me. As for the servo, get the Hitec 7950TH. Bit of money @ $150 but well worth it.

Here's your link for the hardened gears if you decide to get them: http://store.rc4wd.com/-Hardened-Ste...10_p_1381.html

[spillproof]

My budget build, which I am pretty happy with,

2x sidewinder micros ($60 ea)
2x Team Brood 35t machine wound Intensity ($33 ea)
Flysky GT3B ($40)
Hack kit ($25)
Hitec 7954 ($85)
Castle BEC ($10)

I don't find it lacking in torque or wheel speed. flysky gives me lots of options for dig. The servo is adequate. I really wouldn't consider anything under 400 oz/in.

You will need either a castle link, or a friend with a castle link, to program your sw micros for brushed/crawler duty.

[AreCee]

For a servo check out the Hitec 5995 at ServoCity for $70.

[Snickerson]

What about stick controllers are they hard to set up and can they do both escs. Or should I stick with the futaba 4pl

[Snickerson]

Will this work with a castle bec

https://www.ckrccrawlers.com/savox-s...oz-p-4589.html

And what servo ARM would I need

[Snickerson]

And will it fit

[D19er]

You can definetely run a stick controller.... its all preference... I currently use a Spectrum DX-7... i already had it so i decided to use it and i love it... The Futaba 4pl and 4pk are also great transmitters...

[winnerone23]

A cc bec works with any servo. It just needs setup for voltage as it comes from the factory a 5.1v

[AddictedtoRC1]

As far as gears go, I would do the two screw mod to the rear axle when you put it together. The stock gears will last with it and will take some punishment as well. Replace them as they break. Get some VP knuckles to improve the steering and do a one piece tierod as well. Tons of stuff on here to research. Holmes Hobbies motors are what I run and John has some great customer service as well.

[Snickerson]

What's the two screw mod

[AddictedtoRC1]

Look for Mark Reel's XR10 Build. It's on Page 6 of the thread.

[Snickerson]

Will the savox 1230 with 500 oz/in torque work in an xr10 or is there a different servo for around the same price thats better

[Snickerson]

Don't worry guys I got all the help I need from ultimaterc.com they didn't even recommend the gt3 b or c. That's amazing that their are other controllers out their that will work don't ya think.

[spillproof]

A lot of the high torque savox are oversized. They won't work. Confirm they are 38mm.

I visit both rcc and urc regularly. If you think you should get crawler specific advice from URC, enjoy...