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WILDSIDE · 12-30-2006, 07:58 AM

Hello All,

My TXT should be here Tuesday I'm trying to decide what ESC to buy Want to be able to use Lipo's also been looking at the CC Mamba & Novak Rooster which 1 would you guys choose?

Thanks

666 · 12-30-2006, 09:27 AM

I would go for the mamba max, 5 amp bec, drag brake, brushed or brushless, very programable, smooth low end power, cool green color...

Nicklepimp · 12-30-2006, 09:48 AM

The Mamba is NOT for either brushless or brushed... the Mamba is strictly for brushless motors. But the Mamba Max is for both. The question would be wether you want to go brushless or brushed. The mamba is a good esc for crawling, but it only has 1.5 amp BEC. The Rooster is going to be for the brushed motors. Are you looking at the new or the old Rooster? or the Super Rooster? If you can find a Super Rooster, they work great for brushed motors. JohnRobHolmes is a great person to ask.

WILDSIDE · 12-30-2006, 10:08 AM

Hello,

I want one that I can run either brushed or brushless won't the new rooster do both or is it to small? Looks like the Mamba max may be the one.
Thanks Again,

WILDSIDE

Tanis · 01-01-2007, 08:28 PM

Rooster is only brushed.

microgoat · 01-01-2007, 08:40 PM

If you want a choice of brushed or brushless, go with the Mamba Max. I've got one waiting for my TXT (still on a UPS truck somewhere, I might have to paint the damn thing brown) which I'll pair up with a Hyperion 3013. I think the combo would be too much for a Mamba-25 in a pig like a TXT, although it did fine in my BB-51 TLT rig.

To run a brushed motor you'll have to make a Franken-cable, but it's nothing too difficult. The Max dumps out 900+ amps in brushed mode so you could run all the lathe motors you wanted.

The USB programming is without a doubt the coolest thing ever.

Also worth mentioning is the new Novak Crawler system. Although it won't do brushed motors, it's got more wheelspeed than an outrunner, and just as much torque.

Be sure to fit some Revo driveshats. Maxx shafts will go pretzel on you with a big brushless.

abew330 · 01-08-2007, 02:14 PM

go super rooster

12-30-2006, 07:58 AM	#1
WILDSIDE Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Bottoms Posts: 16	Mamba or Rooster ESC for TXT???? Hello All, My TXT should be here Tuesday I'm trying to decide what ESC to buy Want to be able to use Lipo's also been looking at the CC Mamba & Novak Rooster which 1 would you guys choose? Thanks

12-30-2006, 09:48 AM	#3
Nicklepimp RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minnehopeless Posts: 1,129	The Mamba is NOT for either brushless or brushed... the Mamba is strictly for brushless motors. But the Mamba Max is for both. The question would be wether you want to go brushless or brushed. The mamba is a good esc for crawling, but it only has 1.5 amp BEC. The Rooster is going to be for the brushed motors. Are you looking at the new or the old Rooster? or the Super Rooster? If you can find a Super Rooster, they work great for brushed motors. JohnRobHolmes is a great person to ask. Last edited by Nicklepimp; 12-30-2006 at 09:51 AM.

12-30-2006, 09:27 AM	#2
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	I would go for the mamba max, 5 amp bec, drag brake, brushed or brushless, very programable, smooth low end power, cool green color...

12-30-2006, 10:08 AM	#4
WILDSIDE Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Bottoms Posts: 16	Hello, I want one that I can run either brushed or brushless won't the new rooster do both or is it to small? Looks like the Mamba max may be the one. Thanks Again, WILDSIDE

01-01-2007, 08:28 PM	#5
Tanis Keep it real Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 6,532	Rooster is only brushed.

01-01-2007, 08:40 PM	#6
microgoat I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 8,009	If you want a choice of brushed or brushless, go with the Mamba Max. I've got one waiting for my TXT (still on a UPS truck somewhere, I might have to paint the damn thing brown) which I'll pair up with a Hyperion 3013. I think the combo would be too much for a Mamba-25 in a pig like a TXT, although it did fine in my BB-51 TLT rig. To run a brushed motor you'll have to make a Franken-cable, but it's nothing too difficult. The Max dumps out 900+ amps in brushed mode so you could run all the lathe motors you wanted. The USB programming is without a doubt the coolest thing ever. Also worth mentioning is the new Novak Crawler system. Although it won't do brushed motors, it's got more wheelspeed than an outrunner, and just as much torque. Be sure to fit some Revo driveshats. Maxx shafts will go pretzel on you with a big brushless.

01-08-2007, 02:14 PM	#7
abew330 Rock Stacker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ox Posts: 50	go super rooster

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