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4link4eva · 12-02-2006, 11:22 AM

Hey, I've a feeling that santa "might" be generous enough to send a 4 channel radio my way, so I'm thinking about a dig setup for my clod. I already have a MOPED V16r in there, but I also have an RCLine Volcano that I could use for a while, until I can afford another MOPED. The question is, will the two ESCs work well together, or does it need to be two identical ESCs to prevent different axle speeds? I'm going to be running a reciever pack, so BEC is not an issue, but will the Volcano handle a 55t motor?
Thanks for any help that can be offered.

Mad Scientist · 12-02-2006, 02:48 PM

That's a good question. My guess is you should probably use identical units. You may find a couple that work well together, but different ESCs may have different throttle curves and whatnot.

slugzracing · 12-02-2006, 05:36 PM

People run different pinion gears in the front and rear axle on the same speed control so I dont see how having two different ESCs will hurt anything.

Mad Scientist · 12-02-2006, 07:22 PM

True, it might not hurt anything. But maybe he wants both axles to be the same speed. And I doubt it would behave as predictably as running different pinions - If the throttle cureves differ greatly, it could make for a very unpredictable rig.

slugzracing · 12-02-2006, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Scientist

True, it might not hurt anything. But maybe he wants both axles to be the same speed. And I doubt it would behave as predictably as running different pinions - If the throttle cureves differ greatly, it could make for a very unpredictable rig.

If you are running digs a different throttle curve is not going to be hard to deal with. Even with identical speed controls you are depending on the driver to mix front and rear throttle and that is what screws people.

gt247life04 · 12-02-2006, 10:09 PM

It might be weird for reverse if they have different delays. dont you think? I would try it until you have enough for another moped. I dont think it could hurt anything

Kamikaze · 12-03-2006, 02:36 PM

It won't hurt anything, I burned up an esc last year before a comp and threw a cheapy in the front with no problems.

grover · 12-03-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slugzracing

Even with identical speed controls you are depending on the driver to mix front and rear throttle and that is what screws people.

Maybe two years ago. Even then inner circle guys were hotwiring the inside of the radio to do digs. But extarnal mixing and progamable mixing is now the norm.

4link4eva You can find speed controls that blend well together that are not identical. I ran an xrs on the front dig and a super rooster on the rear of my nationals truck, I(worked well!).

Chad-

4link4eva · 12-04-2006, 09:29 AM

Thanks everyone for your help, we'll see how it goes, but I think I might have enough dosh for a MOPED now.

12-02-2006, 11:22 AM	#1
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	Diggable ESCs Hey, I've a feeling that santa "might" be generous enough to send a 4 channel radio my way, so I'm thinking about a dig setup for my clod. I already have a MOPED V16r in there, but I also have an RCLine Volcano that I could use for a while, until I can afford another MOPED. The question is, will the two ESCs work well together, or does it need to be two identical ESCs to prevent different axle speeds? I'm going to be running a reciever pack, so BEC is not an issue, but will the Volcano handle a 55t motor? Thanks for any help that can be offered.

12-02-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	That's a good question. My guess is you should probably use identical units. You may find a couple that work well together, but different ESCs may have different throttle curves and whatnot.

12-02-2006, 05:36 PM	#3
slugzracing I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hiding from Goodall Posts: 2,518	People run different pinion gears in the front and rear axle on the same speed control so I dont see how having two different ESCs will hurt anything.

12-02-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
Mad Scientist RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saginaw Posts: 1,721	True, it might not hurt anything. But maybe he wants both axles to be the same speed. And I doubt it would behave as predictably as running different pinions - If the throttle cureves differ greatly, it could make for a very unpredictable rig.

12-02-2006, 10:09 PM	#6
gt247life04 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Mateo Posts: 24	It might be weird for reverse if they have different delays. dont you think? I would try it until you have enough for another moped. I dont think it could hurt anything

12-03-2006, 02:36 PM	#7
Kamikaze I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Columbia TN Posts: 6,154	It won't hurt anything, I burned up an esc last year before a comp and threw a cheapy in the front with no problems.

12-04-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
4link4eva RCC Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: In England, looking for the threadlock... Posts: 1,150	Thanks everyone for your help, we'll see how it goes, but I think I might have enough dosh for a MOPED now.

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