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Old 07-25-2014, 02:16 PM   #1
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Default CC Sidewinder with 3800kv power question.

Yes I searched. . I have a CC Sidewinder SCT combo..
How does it compare in overall power vs brushed motors.
Is it as strong as a Traxxas 775 ?

Just wondering if geared right will be ok for a Traxxas Summit sized crawler ? And what gearing would be a good over all ratio starting point ?

What info would I need to give you guys that would help ?
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Old 07-25-2014, 05:06 PM   #2
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Yes I searched. . I have a CC Sidewinder SCT combo..
How does it compare in overall power vs brushed motors.
Is it as strong as a Traxxas 775 ?

Just wondering if geared right will be ok for a Traxxas Summit sized crawler ? And what gearing would be a good over all ratio starting point ?

What info would I need to give you guys that would help ?
A single Castle 3800 will not work well in a summit.
Had one in my E-Maxx just to test it, and it didn't have enough torque. Being sensorless it also was not smooth at all.
Dual motors will have the torque, but no smoothness still.

I ran this in my Emaxx.

Motor - Radio Control Planes, Helicopters, Cars, Boats, FPV and Quadcopters - Hobbyking*

ESC -
HobbyWing 1/8 Scale C-Xerun 150A Brushless ESC
Was super smooth and had gobs of torque. 6s Capable for speed.
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Old 07-25-2014, 05:09 PM   #3
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Default Re: CC Sidewinder with 3800kv power question.

Even with 80:1 gearing ?
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Old 07-25-2014, 06:38 PM   #4
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Default Re: CC Sidewinder with 3800kv power question.

Its just not enough motor for a rig that big. You want to run 1 motor, then you need to step up to a 1/8th scale size motor as mentioned above. I ran a 1900KV 1/8th scale motor with a Hobbywing 150a ESC in my E-maxx, that thing ran great!
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Old 07-25-2014, 06:56 PM   #5
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Default Re: CC Sidewinder with 3800kv power question.

Ok let me clarify what im ending up with but need help on the power supply.

1/8 scale old nitro buggy.
Revo 3.3 steel roll cage.
Revo/Summit tires - wheels.

Guess im going single speed. No trans. But will end up with a gear ratio of around 80:1 or as low as 100:1
I have a 775 brushed motor im thinking would work with gearing that low..

Later if I see the need I may go Dewalt.

This wont be for speed faster than a fast walk.

I knew a guy who has a crawler that uses a 550 brushed motor in about an 8 pound rig... but he also has 125:1 gearing.. it will pull a cement block !

But just toss power option out here.

And guess I will save the CC brushless combo for later.
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Old 07-25-2014, 11:47 PM   #6
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The big 775 or dewalt motors will work good. You need the torque, even with an appropriate gear ratio.
I'm a big fan of the turnigy brushless motors and hobbywing ESC's for my 1/8 scale stuff.
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Old 07-26-2014, 02:05 PM   #7
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Looking to make something like this. .
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