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02-06-2013, 06:34 PM | #1 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Utah County
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| TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
I like to have all my electronics be the same between different rigs (if possible). I like 7955tg's, FXR's, CC BEC's, one TX... you get the picture. I really like the PRICE and the WATERPROOF-ness of the new SV3. I'm entertaining the idea of switching my 3 FXR's and one CC SCT (in the exo) to the new SV3. My question is: Would the SV3 lack any features that the FX-R has that I would miss? I only really have scalers and an exo (probably soon to have the Twin Hammers as well). The one thing i can think of that is different is size and field programming (vs stick programming). I've used BR-XL's before so I dont mind the size or stick programming. What are your thoughts and experiences y'all? vs. |
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02-06-2013, 07:39 PM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
Can't you run 4s on the fxr with the larger CAP? Ive run sidewinder sv2's for a while until I replaced them all with BRXL's. I love the fact that the SW3 is waterproof and such a good price. If I didnt like running 4s and no external BEC so much I'd consider getting them since I'm used to the CC programming (via castle link). The fxr is ridiculous tiny though. |
02-06-2013, 07:53 PM | #3 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
actually you bring up a good point, i'd need to keep my CC BEC's from selling my FXR's. i didn't think of that. I'm pretty confident I can sell each of my FXR's for around $65-$70 and pay for the new SV3's but get the added benefit of waterproofed and brushless compatible in the switch.
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02-06-2013, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
I think the fxr has a "packaging" advantage as far as stuffing it into places the castle would not even think about fitting. If you have room, I think the castle stuff is a little more dependable than the tekin under heavy loads, IMHO.
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02-06-2013, 08:31 PM | #5 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
are CC SV3's happy on 3s? I know my CC SCT is recommended 2s only or it might overheat on 3s, although i run it on 3s and it's never even gotten warmer than my fingers.
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02-07-2013, 12:28 AM | #6 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
the sv3 is very disappointing. castle cuts out the low speed capablities to make them seem like they dont cog. its the worst performing esc's made. unless you only want full speed. before you buy 3 get one and try it. you wont buy another. I've had cheap-o china esc's that i liked more.
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02-07-2013, 12:36 AM | #7 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
this wouldn't be the case with BRUSHED motors though, right? (which is what i run in my scalers, 55t mostly) the only brushless motor i'd use with the SV3 is a 1410 3800kv in my exo and i dont mind only full speed with that it has a CC SCT now and it's fine for what i need. |
02-07-2013, 01:41 AM | #8 | |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3 Quote:
The SV3 has the disadvantage of size, but it makes up for it in that you can hang it out anywhere, let it breath and it won't overheat. | |
02-07-2013, 02:09 AM | #9 |
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That pretty much seals the deal! Thank you for your input. Gonna order some sv3s and sell the FXR's. Never thought I'd say that lol. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 |
02-07-2013, 10:46 AM | #10 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: columbus
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
I have a Tekin 17.5 and RS. Its great, only downfall its not waterproof. However, I waterproofed it and its working great. My next esc will be a SV3. I love running sensored brushless.
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02-07-2013, 02:39 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarksville,ar
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I bought an sv3 and love it...never had an issue with it yet in my scaler..the wp factor is nice becaude as stated above you can place it anywhere...you'll b happy with it..
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02-07-2013, 02:49 PM | #12 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
FX-R's are SOLD. about to order SV3's from RPP as we speak!
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02-07-2013, 07:47 PM | #13 |
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02-07-2013, 10:35 PM | #14 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
i dont generally run brushless so this might sound silly, but isn't the 3rd white wire coming from the ESC for sensored motor? or do ALL brushless motors use the white wire too?
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02-07-2013, 10:38 PM | #15 |
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Brushless motors have 3 main wires and a sensored motors has another wire.
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02-07-2013, 10:41 PM | #16 |
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
oh ok, thanks then yeah, i dont think the sv3 runs sensored BL |
02-08-2013, 09:59 AM | #17 |
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02-09-2013, 10:39 AM | #18 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Salt lake city
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
Keep us posted on how you like those SV3s. I'm in the same boat about to sell my FXR to get a sv3
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02-09-2013, 03:26 PM | #19 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: clarksville,ar
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| Re: TEKIN FX-R vs CASTLE SV3
ran mine today in my yota..on 2s (still waiting for my 3s packs), and it worked great all day..about 2 hrs of driving with a traxxas 12t titan motor in it..didn't even get warm.
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02-09-2013, 05:02 PM | #20 |
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Mine were supposed to be here today but it looks like they prefer to be sunny California cu tracking says they havn't moved since yesterday lol. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 |
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