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rockrigcustoms · 07-25-2006, 03:47 PM

ive built acouple crawlers in past but am getting alittle more in volved now. ive machined some custom axles using emaxx diffs and now looking 4 a motor and speed control combo to go with emaxx trans. I want to save weight so will try to run 1 motor 1 battery with reciever pack if needed. any info will help out. thanx

JohnR · 07-25-2006, 04:33 PM

If you had wanted to get a nice setup without too much money, alot of people are using Integy (I believe) 55 turn Lathe motors, as far as ESC's go, it depends how much you want to spend, but you have to choose wisely. For instance, I don't think you'd want to buy the Novak Super Duty esc for 150 bucks if you only wanted to control 1 lathe motor on 1 pack, it wouldn't be smart, although it's a hell of an ESC. Try looking at a smaller setup. Hell, I'll sell you an LRP I have for 30-shipped. It all depends on what ya want

slobin3d · 07-25-2006, 04:45 PM

on a truck like that a single 55 might be a little weak if i were you i'd go 65-75 and run 7 or 8 cells but make sure your esc can handle it

JohnRobHolmes · 07-25-2006, 05:57 PM

For $150 you could get the mamba maxx and have a huge brushed motor capability. Fire up a 65t motor on 9 cells, or light up an outrunner brushless motor too.

slobin3d · 07-25-2006, 08:20 PM

^^^ and he should know.

rockrigcustoms · 07-25-2006, 08:29 PM

im looking to build a good crawler once. I willl spend as much as i need to get a system that works and will be great 4 crawling. dont want to spend money twice. Ive built some great axles(pics in maxx crawler section) and want rest of truck to be realistic and capable. should i go with 2 batteries 2 motors or try to run one? want to keep weight down and center of gravity low.

Crawlsalot · 07-25-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

For instance, I don't think you'd want to buy the Novak Super Duty esc for 150 bucks if you only wanted to control 1 lathe motor on 1 pack, it wouldn't be smart, although it's a hell of an ESC. Try looking at a smaller setup. Hell, I'll sell you an LRP I have for 30-shipped. It all depends on what ya want

I have the super duty in my tlt and a lrp runner in my other tlt. its like comparing apples to oranges, you get what you pay for

slobin3d · 07-25-2006, 09:09 PM

go brushless mucho power really low maintenance

Reflection · 07-25-2006, 09:47 PM

I vote Brushless. I just recently went to a brushless set up and I'm VERY pleased with the results. It's nice to never stall the motor out,nomatter how big the undercut is or how bound up the truck is,sucker just keeps on keeping on.

I'm getting more power,longer run times and less maintenence just by going brushless. For me,it's the way to go.

Talk to JRH's at Holmed Hobbies for good deals and great service.

rockrigcustoms · 07-26-2006, 08:51 AM

brushless seems to be way to go. any specific brand or model. not very familar with brushless stuff yet. just getting back into after being gone for couple years.

plyr2k · 07-26-2006, 04:23 PM

http://holmeshobbies.com/home.php

Talk to johnrobholmes. He knows alot about this stuff.

JohnRobHolmes · 07-26-2006, 06:59 PM

There are a few choices. The question is do you want a lightweight crawler specific setup, or a dual purpose like the novak sensored kits.

If you choose sensoreless the next question would be what size motor you want. There are not many choices for a bolt up motor right now, but the Revolver (my brand), and MP-jet motors are it. If you are powering your maxx axles I would suggest the mp-jet 2820 and a mamba 25 controller. If you want overkill on the controller (and brushed capability) get the mamba maxx.

07-25-2006, 03:47 PM	#1
rockrigcustoms Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coventry, ct Posts: 772	electronic ? new crawler ive built acouple crawlers in past but am getting alittle more in volved now. ive machined some custom axles using emaxx diffs and now looking 4 a motor and speed control combo to go with emaxx trans. I want to save weight so will try to run 1 motor 1 battery with reciever pack if needed. any info will help out. thanx

07-25-2006, 08:29 PM	#6
rockrigcustoms Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coventry, ct Posts: 772	electronics im looking to build a good crawler once. I willl spend as much as i need to get a system that works and will be great 4 crawling. dont want to spend money twice. Ive built some great axles(pics in maxx crawler section) and want rest of truck to be realistic and capable. should i go with 2 batteries 2 motors or try to run one? want to keep weight down and center of gravity low.

07-26-2006, 08:51 AM	#10
rockrigcustoms Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: coventry, ct Posts: 772	electronics brushless seems to be way to go. any specific brand or model. not very familar with brushless stuff yet. just getting back into after being gone for couple years.

07-25-2006, 04:33 PM	#2
JohnR Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Laredo Posts: 23	If you had wanted to get a nice setup without too much money, alot of people are using Integy (I believe) 55 turn Lathe motors, as far as ESC's go, it depends how much you want to spend, but you have to choose wisely. For instance, I don't think you'd want to buy the Novak Super Duty esc for 150 bucks if you only wanted to control 1 lathe motor on 1 pack, it wouldn't be smart, although it's a hell of an ESC. Try looking at a smaller setup. Hell, I'll sell you an LRP I have for 30-shipped. It all depends on what ya want

07-25-2006, 04:45 PM	#3
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	on a truck like that a single 55 might be a little weak if i were you i'd go 65-75 and run 7 or 8 cells but make sure your esc can handle it

07-25-2006, 05:57 PM	#4
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	For $150 you could get the mamba maxx and have a huge brushed motor capability. Fire up a 65t motor on 9 cells, or light up an outrunner brushless motor too.

07-25-2006, 08:20 PM	#5
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	^^^ and he should know.

07-25-2006, 09:09 PM	#8
slobin3d I'm a stupid C U N T! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In the Garage! Posts: 4,307	go brushless mucho power really low maintenance

07-25-2006, 09:47 PM	#9
Reflection TEAM MODERATOR Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,855	I vote Brushless. I just recently went to a brushless set up and I'm VERY pleased with the results. It's nice to never stall the motor out,nomatter how big the undercut is or how bound up the truck is,sucker just keeps on keeping on. I'm getting more power,longer run times and less maintenence just by going brushless. For me,it's the way to go. Talk to JRH's at Holmed Hobbies for good deals and great service.

07-26-2006, 04:23 PM	#11
plyr2k Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: igloo, Alaska Posts: 193	http://holmeshobbies.com/home.php Talk to johnrobholmes. He knows alot about this stuff.

07-26-2006, 06:59 PM	#12
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	There are a few choices. The question is do you want a lightweight crawler specific setup, or a dual purpose like the novak sensored kits. If you choose sensoreless the next question would be what size motor you want. There are not many choices for a bolt up motor right now, but the Revolver (my brand), and MP-jet motors are it. If you are powering your maxx axles I would suggest the mp-jet 2820 and a mamba 25 controller. If you want overkill on the controller (and brushed capability) get the mamba maxx.

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