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DirkDigler · 11-09-2004, 12:38 PM

There are a couple of Mtronik esc worth having a look at. HobbyPeople just discounted them heavily. They are listed as esc's that can handle 2 motors. I know the Etruck esc can handle two motors and 14.4 volts. The other is listed that it can handle two motors but I've never seen that one before.
The price is right and much cheeper than the Super Rooster alternative.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/mtronc01.asp

Krawler · 11-09-2004, 12:49 PM

Sounds cool to me but I would rather stick to a Super Rooster because I have tried them before and I know they work well.

dabid · 11-09-2004, 02:22 PM

I have heard very bad things about Mtroniks' speedos, namely they go up in smoke for no apparent reason. The innerds get hot because they don't really have heat sinks, so they go poof.

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 02:28 PM

Depending on what motors you use, I bet the Sonik 2 would do fine with 14.4V. The limit on ESCs is the current they can handle, current is a function of how many turns the motor is, how many volts the motor can handle, and voltage.

So what they are telling you is that its ok to run a motor with X turns on X volts, with some margin of safety.

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 02:33 PM

Oooh, how about the Sonik4 E-truck?

With a different amp for less heat? And still a big BEC

http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...oducts_id=4517

trapt1011 · 11-09-2004, 03:41 PM

the thing that is grabbing my attention is the e-truck is waterproof
but will this handle 2 stock clod motors and 2 6 cell batts

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 03:43 PM

well looks like you would have to use either lathe motors or the stock 27t, no mm's with the Mtroniks Truck Dual Motor ESC w/Reverse
Specifications:

* Waterproof
* Motor short protection
* Set-Up: Digital Touch
* Direction: Forwards/ Reverse
* Motor Limit: 11 Turns
* Twin Motor Limit: 2 x 27 Turns
* Number of cells: 4-10
* Voltage: 4.8 - 12
* Frequency: 2.3kHz
* B.E.C. Output: 1.5 A
* Voltage Drop @ 10A: 0.020 Volts
* Weight including wires: 50g.
* Weight excluding wires: 27g
* Dimensions L x W x H: 35.0mm x 34.0mm x 15.0mm

I own a mtroniks for my tamiya f-150 and have never had it stop working or even act funny, my only gripe, though, is the brakes....
... So this is a warning to everyone thinking about getting one, the reverse has a delay and the brake current sucks, so if the truck is rolling off of a cliff, there isn't anything to stop it.

Grizzly4x4 · 11-09-2004, 03:48 PM

The BEC on the Truck Dual motor is only 1.5A. That's half of the SR...no thanks.

The Dual Truck will handle 2 stock cans and 2 6cell packs Trapt.
No specs on the other one though. :?

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 04:01 PM

here are the specs
Sonik4 Super E-Truck 14.4V F/R ESC
* 2 x 11 Turn motor limit @ 12.0V
* 2 x 15 Turn motor limit @ 14.4V
* 6.0V to 14.4V Operating voltage (5 to 12 cells)
* 3.3KHz drive frequency
* Reverse disable feature
* 0.0068V drop at 10A
* Maximum current rating, 560A
* 1.5A BEC
* Dimensions : L68.0mm x W34.0mm x H15.0mm
* Weight : 85g
Mtroniks Truck Dual Motor ESC w/Reverse
* Waterproof
* Motor short protection
* Set-Up: Digital Touch
* Direction: Forwards/ Reverse
* Motor Limit: 11 Turns
* Twin Motor Limit: 2 x 27 Turns
* Number of cells: 4-10
* Voltage: 4.8 - 12
* Frequency: 2.3kHz
* B.E.C. Output: 1.5 A
* Voltage Drop @ 10A: 0.020 Volts
* Weight including wires: 50g.
* Weight excluding wires: 27g
* Dimensions L x W x H: 35.0mm x 34.0mm x 15.0mm

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

The BEC on the Truck Dual motor is only 1.5A. That's half of the SR...no thanks.

The Dual Truck will handle 2 stock cans and 2 6cell packs Trapt.
No specs on the other one though. :?

I guess 1.5A isn't as much as I thought, its the same as the EVX really. I'm running w/o an Rx pack right now, and its almost comical. If I bind the steering and hit the gas, nothing happens

I like the waterproof ability, new amplifier that seems to be better than a MOFSET or something (I'll have to do my homework on that new type..) The high turn limit implies to me that its very sturdy. I like having a Rx pack anyway so I can have 6V on my servos.

Hey MoonBuggy, is it christmas already?!

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonbuggy

here are the specs
[color=green]Sonik4 Super E-Truck 14.4V F/R ESC
* Maximum current rating, 560A

I don't think that even the mighty Super Rooster can supply that much current

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR5Dave

Hey MoonBuggy, is it christmas already?!

well, i edited it like 4 times and yellow, purple, blue, and orange are all hard to read so

back at ya

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonbuggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR5Dave

Hey MoonBuggy, is it christmas already?!

well, i edited it like 4 times and yellow, purple, blue, and orange are all hard to read so

back at ya

WHITE-TRASH · 11-09-2004, 05:10 PM

Im running a super trucker 4 in my Maxx. I really like the esc, I have never had it get warm at all let alone hot. Granted thats running 750s but it works. The only thing I dont like about it is the reverse, its low on torque. When I was running p2k2 pro's it would stall, now with 750's it wont stall unless the battery is really low. Ive been more than happy with the esc other than thet one little gripe.

Grizzly4x4 · 11-09-2004, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonbuggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonbuggy

here are the specs
[color=green]Sonik4 Super E-Truck 14.4V F/R ESC
* Maximum current rating, 560A

I don't think that even the mighty Super Rooster can supply that much current

Nope

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 05:24 PM

I'm wondering what the Truck Puller guys use, I've got my two 12T Pullmasters, but I have NO idea what could take 2 of em (with an acceptable margin of safety)

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHITE-TRASH

The only thing I dont like about it is the reverse, its low on torque. Ive been more than happy with the esc other than thet one little gripe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by I

the reverse has a delay and the brake current sucks, so if the truck is rolling off of a cliff, there isn't anything to stop it.

other than that I think mtroniks makes good esc's

SR5Dave · 11-09-2004, 05:30 PM

I answered my own question:

Check out that max and constant A

https://host190.ipowerweb.com/~victo...22cbc9f34eeb17

8O 8O

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR5Dave

I'm wondering what the Truck Puller guys use, I've got my two 12T Pullmasters, but I have NO idea what could take 2 of em (with an acceptable margin of safety)

don't let the red and green fool you the info is still there

Sonik4 Super E-Truck 14.4V F/R ESC
* 2 x 11 Turn motor limit @ 12.0V
and a max current of 560A sounds pretty good

moonbuggy · 11-09-2004, 05:35 PM

holy crap 8O 8O 8O
• Max Peak Current 3120A
• Max Continuous Current 780A
8O 8O 8O
one confusing thing though, it also says • Current Limiter 40A~260A
what does that mean if the max is 3120?

11-09-2004, 12:38 PM	#1
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Mtroniks ESC There are a couple of Mtronik esc worth having a look at. HobbyPeople just discounted them heavily. They are listed as esc's that can handle 2 motors. I know the Etruck esc can handle two motors and 14.4 volts. The other is listed that it can handle two motors but I've never seen that one before. The price is right and much cheeper than the Super Rooster alternative. http://www.hobbypeople.net/mfr/mtronc01.asp

11-09-2004, 12:49 PM	#2
Krawler Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 108	Re: Mtroniks ESC Sounds cool to me but I would rather stick to a Super Rooster because I have tried them before and I know they work well.

11-09-2004, 02:22 PM	#3
dabid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: HP lounge Posts: 289	Re: Mtroniks ESC I have heard very bad things about Mtroniks' speedos, namely they go up in smoke for no apparent reason. The innerds get hot because they don't really have heat sinks, so they go poof.

11-09-2004, 02:28 PM	#4
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: Mtroniks ESC Depending on what motors you use, I bet the Sonik 2 would do fine with 14.4V. The limit on ESCs is the current they can handle, current is a function of how many turns the motor is, how many volts the motor can handle, and voltage. So what they are telling you is that its ok to run a motor with X turns on X volts, with some margin of safety.

11-09-2004, 02:33 PM	#5
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: Mtroniks ESC Oooh, how about the Sonik4 E-truck? With a different amp for less heat? And still a big BEC http://shopping.rcmodel.hk/product_i...oducts_id=4517

11-09-2004, 03:41 PM	#6
trapt1011 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 126	Re: Mtroniks ESC the thing that is grabbing my attention is the e-truck is waterproof but will this handle 2 stock clod motors and 2 6 cell batts

11-09-2004, 03:43 PM	#7
moonbuggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ventura Posts: 326	Re: Mtroniks ESC well looks like you would have to use either lathe motors or the stock 27t, no mm's with the Mtroniks Truck Dual Motor ESC w/Reverse Specifications: * Waterproof * Motor short protection * Set-Up: Digital Touch * Direction: Forwards/ Reverse * Motor Limit: 11 Turns * Twin Motor Limit: 2 x 27 Turns * Number of cells: 4-10 * Voltage: 4.8 - 12 * Frequency: 2.3kHz * B.E.C. Output: 1.5 A * Voltage Drop @ 10A: 0.020 Volts * Weight including wires: 50g. * Weight excluding wires: 27g * Dimensions L x W x H: 35.0mm x 34.0mm x 15.0mm I own a mtroniks for my tamiya f-150 and have never had it stop working or even act funny, my only gripe, though, is the brakes.... ... So this is a warning to everyone thinking about getting one, the reverse has a delay and the brake current sucks, so if the truck is rolling off of a cliff, there isn't anything to stop it.

11-09-2004, 03:48 PM	#8
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Re: Mtroniks ESC The BEC on the Truck Dual motor is only 1.5A. That's half of the SR...no thanks. The Dual Truck will handle 2 stock cans and 2 6cell packs Trapt. No specs on the other one though. :?

11-09-2004, 04:01 PM	#9
moonbuggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ventura Posts: 326	Re: Mtroniks ESC here are the specs Sonik4 Super E-Truck 14.4V F/R ESC * 2 x 11 Turn motor limit @ 12.0V * 2 x 15 Turn motor limit @ 14.4V * 6.0V to 14.4V Operating voltage (5 to 12 cells) * 3.3KHz drive frequency * Reverse disable feature * 0.0068V drop at 10A * Maximum current rating, 560A * 1.5A BEC * Dimensions : L68.0mm x W34.0mm x H15.0mm * Weight : 85g Mtroniks Truck Dual Motor ESC w/Reverse * Waterproof * Motor short protection * Set-Up: Digital Touch * Direction: Forwards/ Reverse * Motor Limit: 11 Turns * Twin Motor Limit: 2 x 27 Turns * Number of cells: 4-10 * Voltage: 4.8 - 12 * Frequency: 2.3kHz * B.E.C. Output: 1.5 A * Voltage Drop @ 10A: 0.020 Volts * Weight including wires: 50g. * Weight excluding wires: 27g * Dimensions L x W x H: 35.0mm x 34.0mm x 15.0mm

11-09-2004, 05:10 PM	#14
WHITE-TRASH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tri-cities, WA Posts: 4,831	Re: Mtroniks ESC Im running a super trucker 4 in my Maxx. I really like the esc, I have never had it get warm at all let alone hot. Granted thats running 750s but it works. The only thing I dont like about it is the reverse, its low on torque. When I was running p2k2 pro's it would stall, now with 750's it wont stall unless the battery is really low. Ive been more than happy with the esc other than thet one little gripe.

11-09-2004, 05:24 PM	#16
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: Mtroniks ESC I'm wondering what the Truck Puller guys use, I've got my two 12T Pullmasters, but I have NO idea what could take 2 of em (with an acceptable margin of safety)

11-09-2004, 05:30 PM	#18
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	Re: Mtroniks ESC I answered my own question: Check out that max and constant A https://host190.ipowerweb.com/~victo...22cbc9f34eeb17 8O 8O

11-09-2004, 05:35 PM	#20
moonbuggy Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ventura Posts: 326	Re: Mtroniks ESC holy crap 8O 8O 8O • Max Peak Current 3120A • Max Continuous Current 780A 8O 8O 8O one confusing thing though, it also says • Current Limiter 40A~260A what does that mean if the max is 3120?

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