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xxCARLSONxx · 04-02-2011, 05:27 PM

So, I have a Tamiya CC 01 (motor that came in the box), a Spektrum radio/reciever and I am using LiPo batteries. Just wondering if there is a decent, cheap ESC (about 50 bucks) out there that I could use while I'm in-between jobs. My Losi ESC recently overheated and blew the throttle in it.

m1009cucv · 04-02-2011, 05:35 PM

what about a new sidewinder? about 50 bucks

TexasSP · 04-02-2011, 06:08 PM

You could pick up the new axial AE2, made by castle and programmable via castle link.

The cheapest you will get a new sidewinder for is about 65.

It usually runs fine · 04-02-2011, 09:59 PM

I love when people use cheap and good in the same sentence. I just saved a little longer and picked up a new sidewinder sv2 and a cc bec becuase I am tired of ****ing with cheap electronics, I used to say I wasn't going to spend a ton of money on a cheap crawler(Redcat rs10) but I got tired of down time so I started upgrading when i could and now I get to drive it everyday if the battery is charged.

squatch71 · 04-02-2011, 10:39 PM

no kiddin IURF...

inexpensive...try outcry, need a lipo cut off...now your at the sidewinder price...Axial is about the same price as the sidewinder.

cheap?? how about this...handles a lipo and its under 50 bucks...not going to say it will work well for you, but that wasn't one of you criterias

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TRAXXAS-XL5-...item230f9ce874

this one is brushless...and its half of what you want to spend...and its cheap!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/EXRC-Proton-30A-...item3364333384

really, wait and earn a little more and get something that will grow with you...FXR, Sidewinder, Roostercrawler even...A guy here runs the outcry and likes it..but like I said, you need a lipo cut off.

xxCARLSONxx · 04-03-2011, 12:40 AM

Like I said I'm in-between jobs (about 2.5 months between jobs) so I don't have a whole bunch of money to spend on RC stuff. I'm just looking to spend 50 or so on an ESC that will allow me to get out on a Sunday here or there. I plan on getting either a Rooster or a Mongoose once I have another solid job and a more stable cash flow. Thanks for the replies guys! I'm considering that XL5 because our canadian dollar is slightly higher than the American atm.

Charlie-III · 04-03-2011, 06:31 AM

Have you looked at used? You can get some good ESC's for a decent savings, timing is everything though.

WIDELOAD · 04-03-2011, 06:43 AM

There is a heap of cheap CC speedies on the 'bay at the moment.

Just picked up a sidewinder for $60 to my door from the US.

NickGood · 04-03-2011, 07:29 AM

I got a XL-5 with lipo cut-off for @37 to the door off ebay! I like it, waterproof, easy to use and program the few options it has two problems I have found, the internal bec is not very stong, so a cc bec might be needed and the lack of drag break.

Bukwylde · 04-03-2011, 07:39 AM

My first vote goes for purchasing used. I found my rooster crawler for $45 bucks, I can't remember if it was ebay or here but if your patient you'll find one. But if you want REALLY cheap try this http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-Car-300A-ESC-...item588d1b08c9
I have one in my scaler, great drag break and under $19 bucks shipped! Only bad thing is the double pump reverse but I think the xl5 has the same. Ohh and you might have to wait a couple of weeks for shipping but again for the price who cares!

.bg. · 04-03-2011, 09:11 AM

get the axial ae-2. drag brake, lipo cutoff, programmable using castle link. $45 in the rpp salvage yard. awesome deal!

STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER · 04-03-2011, 11:11 PM

i have just 5 letters for you:

M-O-P-E-D!!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/MOPED-V16R-Bravo...item335c76c889

$26 shipped to your door. we have been using these on crawlers since the begining!!!!

sabohead · 04-04-2011, 12:26 AM

MOPED cant tell if you can adjust drag brake?? Not 100% sure?

dezrik · 04-04-2011, 01:01 AM

Do a search on the MOPED here, there is like a 32page thread on just that esc....

Boogie · 04-04-2011, 07:45 AM

I'd save the $10-15 extra and pick up a new Castle Sidewinder V2.

sf2000xj · 04-04-2011, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogie

I'd save the $10-15 extra and pick up a new Castle Sidewinder V2.

I would go this route then you would't have to spend more money later upgrading.

Bukwylde · 04-05-2011, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boogie

I'd save the $10-15 extra and pick up a new Castle Sidewinder V2.

10-15 over what? where can you find a new $40 sidewinder?

spoo76 · 04-05-2011, 08:05 PM

what about the Polk Pro-0100 ESC ?
$10 100 amp micro ESC 14awg wires a little more than a 1/2 inch thick and the size of a quater.
for the price I ordered 2. shipping was first class mail quick and $9.
haven't tried it out but it looks great and is TINY!
ive read a few good reviews
http://store.polkshobby.com/scripts/...0100&conum=002

this is the PDF manual

spoo76 · 04-05-2011, 08:22 PM

xxCARLSONxx · 04-06-2011, 12:24 AM

I went down to the LHS and have worked a deal out there with my friend who runs the place. He's going to hook me up with a Castle Sidewinder V2 combo. It's 110 bucks, but I'm just giving him 10 bucks here and there when I can spare a few after paying the bills.

04-02-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
xxCARLSONxx Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada. Posts: 56	Looking for a cheap and decent ESC So, I have a Tamiya CC 01 (motor that came in the box), a Spektrum radio/reciever and I am using LiPo batteries. Just wondering if there is a decent, cheap ESC (about 50 bucks) out there that I could use while I'm in-between jobs. My Losi ESC recently overheated and blew the throttle in it.

04-05-2011, 08:05 PM	#18
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349	what about the Polk Pro-0100 ESC ? $10 100 amp micro ESC 14awg wires a little more than a 1/2 inch thick and the size of a quater. for the price I ordered 2. shipping was first class mail quick and $9. haven't tried it out but it looks great and is TINY! ive read a few good reviews http://store.polkshobby.com/scripts/...0100&conum=002 this is the PDF manual Last edited by spoo76; 04-05-2011 at 08:24 PM. Reason: added PDF manual

04-02-2011, 05:35 PM	#2
m1009cucv RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey shore Posts: 1,482	what about a new sidewinder? about 50 bucks

04-02-2011, 06:08 PM	#3
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	You could pick up the new axial AE2, made by castle and programmable via castle link. The cheapest you will get a new sidewinder for is about 65.

04-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#4
It usually runs fine Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Beaumont Tx! Posts: 508	I love when people use cheap and good in the same sentence. I just saved a little longer and picked up a new sidewinder sv2 and a cc bec becuase I am tired of ****ing with cheap electronics, I used to say I wasn't going to spend a ton of money on a cheap crawler(Redcat rs10) but I got tired of down time so I started upgrading when i could and now I get to drive it everyday if the battery is charged.

04-02-2011, 10:39 PM	#5
squatch71 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six Posts: 2,101	no kiddin IURF... inexpensive...try outcry, need a lipo cut off...now your at the sidewinder price...Axial is about the same price as the sidewinder. cheap?? how about this...handles a lipo and its under 50 bucks...not going to say it will work well for you, but that wasn't one of you criterias http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-TRAXXAS-XL5-...item230f9ce874 this one is brushless...and its half of what you want to spend...and its cheap!! http://cgi.ebay.com/EXRC-Proton-30A-...item3364333384 really, wait and earn a little more and get something that will grow with you...FXR, Sidewinder, Roostercrawler even...A guy here runs the outcry and likes it..but like I said, you need a lipo cut off.

04-03-2011, 12:40 AM	#6
xxCARLSONxx Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada. Posts: 56	Like I said I'm in-between jobs (about 2.5 months between jobs) so I don't have a whole bunch of money to spend on RC stuff. I'm just looking to spend 50 or so on an ESC that will allow me to get out on a Sunday here or there. I plan on getting either a Rooster or a Mongoose once I have another solid job and a more stable cash flow. Thanks for the replies guys! I'm considering that XL5 because our canadian dollar is slightly higher than the American atm.

04-03-2011, 06:31 AM	#7
Charlie-III I wanna be Dave Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 07456 N. NJ USofA Posts: 8,314	Have you looked at used? You can get some good ESC's for a decent savings, timing is everything though.

04-03-2011, 06:43 AM	#8
WIDELOAD Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 610	There is a heap of cheap CC speedies on the 'bay at the moment. Just picked up a sidewinder for $60 to my door from the US.

04-03-2011, 07:29 AM	#9
NickGood Rock Stacker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Boise Posts: 80	I got a XL-5 with lipo cut-off for @37 to the door off ebay! I like it, waterproof, easy to use and program the few options it has two problems I have found, the internal bec is not very stong, so a cc bec might be needed and the lack of drag break.

04-03-2011, 07:39 AM	#10
Bukwylde Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rocky Hill Posts: 421	My first vote goes for purchasing used. I found my rooster crawler for $45 bucks, I can't remember if it was ebay or here but if your patient you'll find one. But if you want REALLY cheap try this http://cgi.ebay.com/RC-Car-300A-ESC-...item588d1b08c9 I have one in my scaler, great drag break and under $19 bucks shipped! Only bad thing is the double pump reverse but I think the xl5 has the same. Ohh and you might have to wait a couple of weeks for shipping but again for the price who cares!

04-03-2011, 09:11 AM	#11
.bg. Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA Posts: 120	get the axial ae-2. drag brake, lipo cutoff, programmable using castle link. $45 in the rpp salvage yard. awesome deal!

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04-03-2011, 11:11 PM	#12
STEEL_CITY_CRAWLER RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MUSE, PA Posts: 1,273	i have just 5 letters for you: M-O-P-E-D!!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/MOPED-V16R-Bravo...item335c76c889 $26 shipped to your door. we have been using these on crawlers since the begining!!!!

04-04-2011, 12:26 AM	#13
sabohead Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: vegas Posts: 202	MOPED cant tell if you can adjust drag brake?? Not 100% sure?

04-04-2011, 01:01 AM	#14
dezrik Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pinedale, WY Posts: 873	Do a search on the MOPED here, there is like a 32page thread on just that esc....

04-04-2011, 07:45 AM	#15
Boogie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central KY Posts: 473	I'd save the $10-15 extra and pick up a new Castle Sidewinder V2.

04-05-2011, 08:22 PM	#19
spoo76 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 3,349

04-06-2011, 12:24 AM	#20
xxCARLSONxx Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alberta, Canada. Posts: 56	I went down to the LHS and have worked a deal out there with my friend who runs the place. He's going to hook me up with a Castle Sidewinder V2 combo. It's 110 bucks, but I'm just giving him 10 bucks here and there when I can spare a few after paying the bills.

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