01-30-2019, 03:32 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Worcester
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| Electrics box
Just wondering what people use for an electrics box. I’m building an sc10ii and have a bec, two esc’s (one for the winch), and a receiver obviously but the stock box is way too small. Even if i leave one esc out there isn’t enough space. I’m thinking something like a servo box?
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01-31-2019, 07:27 PM | #2 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Calgary
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| Re: Electrics box
I think the bomber box is identical just not mounted to a side plate, could mount it with double sided tape on the opposite side plate for a clean look. Double check that though, going off memory of something I briefly read awhile ago. |
01-31-2019, 08:09 PM | #3 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2013 Location: Forrestfield, Western Australia
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It's what I would consider unusual to put the esc's into a sealed box, they need airflow to help keep cool, in a box would be bad. Most trucks I've seen have just the rest of the elec's (rx, bec, light ctrl) in a box & esc's out in the open. For what it's worth the box off the original SCX10 is bigger than that on the 10.2, doesn't seal up as well though http://www.axialracing.com/products/ax80028 In fact I've ditched all the boxes off any of my trucks & elec's just tied up neatly in the chassis. But then I drive on rocks & trails & stay the h*ll out of the water. I'll never understand all the pic I see of trucks swimming creeks up to the window line, WP elec's or not it's just not good for them. Last edited by altd896; 01-31-2019 at 08:13 PM. |
01-31-2019, 08:36 PM | #4 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Surprise
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Its new for the BRX , but probably use it for what you want it for. http://www.boomracingrc.com/receiver...-sealed-155389 Last edited by Frank211; 01-31-2019 at 08:39 PM. |
02-01-2019, 08:36 AM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina
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I'd tend to agree with altd896. TWO ESC's sealed in one box are bound to overheat in anything but the coldest conditions. Why not go with waterproof ESC's, keep them out and breathing, and seal everything else up? Also like, altd896, I tend to stay away from pretending my Crawler is a submarine. Some creek crossings, puddles, snow, etc - no problem. Most electronics these days are going to handle all that stuff just fine. Full submersion - not so much. Not to mention, you've got to be prepared to pretty much tear down the whole rig and rebuild after every submersion - if you want any sort of longevity out of the rig / your parts. Last edited by mewalsh100; 02-01-2019 at 08:40 AM. |
02-01-2019, 10:53 AM | #6 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Idaho
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I like Traxxas RX boxes, sealed and normally roomy. My favorite is the one for the 2WD 'Pede. With that, your ESCs should be waterproof, there are not many that aren't anymore. Conformal coat the BEC and mount it outside of the box, use dielectric grease on the connectors. Lastly, consider the whole mess "water-resistant", not waterproof. Due to my bad driving skills, I have fully submerged a couple of my RCs, so I know my waterproofing works, but I have considered myself lucky that nothing fried and is something I void if possible. Last edited by Greatscott; 02-01-2019 at 10:56 AM. |
02-02-2019, 03:31 PM | #7 |
Newbie Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Worcester
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Thanks guys all very helpful..
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02-04-2019, 05:18 PM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoWIs
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My experience with boxes is they're always too big or too small & always leak. Now I just make sure my electronics are fully waterproofed. My "box" is just a bunch of zip-ties. The result is a far more compact electronics footprint. If they get dirty I just hose them off. They dry quickly, and I don't have to worry about a leaking box turning every solder joint white/green...or worse. |
02-05-2019, 07:51 PM | #9 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: My mothers basement
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Waterproof boxes seem to be better at sealing water in then out in my opinion, I just buy waterproof electronics for cars I would consider getting wet.
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