Traxxas BEC with Spektrum Receiver

[RCTechGuy]

I am in need of some advice. I’d like to upgrade my stock Traxxas TRX-4 Defender with the following electronics :

1. Spektrum SR6000t Receiver https://www.spektrumrc.com/Products/...dId=SPMSR6000T
2. Traxxas High Torque steering servo (Part 2255)
3.Traxxas BEC (Part 2262)
4. Castle Creations Mamba X ESC

Do I need to worry about installing the Traxxas BEC? I am totally confused. I am also worried about killing my receiver / ESC. Thanks!

[Inspector86]

I would not buy a Traxxas BEC. It is only rated for 6V 3A and is over priced for what you get. A much better BEC is the Castle 10A for less money.

https://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/cse010-0004-00.htm

I'm also not a fan of the Traxxas servos. Again, there are better aftermarket servos available for less money.

That said, are you changing the motor? If not the HW1080 ESC is a very nice upgrade for $42 and works surprisingly well with the stock Titan 550 21T motor.

[Xx Losungen xX]

Won't need an external bec with that esc.

Why that receiver, getting a new transmitter?

That servo is junk mate, don't waste your money.

Why the Mamba X, getting a new motor?

[JatoTheRipper]

Originally Posted by Xx Losungen xX

Won't need an external bec with that esc.

Agreed.

[RCTechGuy]

Thank you for the advice!

Yes, a new motor came with the ESC. I picked up a Mamba X combo kit with a new Castle Creations 2280Kv motor.

So, I don't actually need a BEC with my new Traxxas high torque servo?

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[Inspector86]

You neglected to mention that you already purchased the Motor/ESC combo and the over priced Traxxas servo.

[Xx Losungen xX]

Originally Posted by RCTechGuy

Thank you for the advice!

Yes, a new motor came with the ESC. I picked up a Mamba X combo kit with a new Castle Creations 2280Kv motor.

So, I don't actually need a BEC with my new Traxxas high torque servo?

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No, you don't, but if you can return that new servo, you can buy a much better one. Or at the very least, save a huge chunk of money on a different one.

[RCTechGuy]

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately everything is already bought. I'm just going to stick with what I've got. Looks like the Mamba X has an 8 amp BEC built in. That is plenty for my new servo.

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[Xx Losungen xX]

For future reference...

Originally Posted by RCTechGuy

I’d like to upgrade...

Should have said...

I upgraded...

Would have clarified for those trying to help you what it is exactly you were wanting to accomplish. For future purchases, don't be afraid to ask, everyone here wants to see ya get the best value for your money.

Happy trails mate!

[RCTechGuy]

Thank you! Sorry for any confusion!

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