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04-27-2005, 08:57 AM
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04-27-2005, 09:11 AM
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| Rock Crawler  Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX
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04-27-2005, 09:15 AM
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| Colt Python/SR9c  Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo!
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04-27-2005, 09:52 AM
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I went cheap with the DuraTrash ESC and of course it didn't work worth a shit! bought a Super Rooster and the truck now runs like it's suppose to. The Super Rooster and Tekin Rebel II are the only ESC's that have a 6V BEC (which is needed to power the servos at their full potential. Running a servo on 5V is hilarious. Big bad 645MG couldn't even turn 2.2 Mashers on TLT axles.... so go with the proven Super Rooster, or the new Tekin Rebel II |
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04-27-2005, 02:37 PM
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or you can run a servo to an on off switch.
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04-27-2005, 04:10 PM
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Twisted whats a msc? Is it a machanical speed control? If it is were do I find them? The reson I said "cheapest" is because at my local hobby shop the novak suff is in the $90's.
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04-27-2005, 05:13 PM
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Just use an extension cord with one of those wired speed controllers you use for model train sets.
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04-27-2005, 05:27 PM
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i have the intellispeed forward/reverse esc and it works awsome. its only $34 i think
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04-28-2005, 11:58 PM
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Hi all, first time posting here. From what I've read, the Futaba MC230R and MC330R have 6V,3A BECs also. The Duratrax Intellispeed 8T Pro does too. The Futabas are small and neat. The Duratrax is bigger but more suited for racing since it has a FET output that can power 7.2V FET servos for some really quick response. The Tekin Rebel 2 is a little bigger than the Duratrax but it has a nice 6V, 5A BEC, which should be able to power 2 servos nicely. The Tekin 2 really looks good at this point, for running 7 or less cells. For higher voltages than that, it looks like you'll need a Novak dual motor esc (Super Rooster, Heavy Duty XR, etc). Just repeating what I've read. |
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04-29-2005, 12:25 AM
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No. A rubberband would be the cheapest and least expensive Last edited by a_vdk; 04-29-2005 at 12:27 AM. | |
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04-29-2005, 07:24 AM
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| I wanna be Dave   Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burnsville
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Sorry to butt in, but the Rebel 2 can handle 10 cells just like the SR. | |
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04-29-2005, 07:24 AM
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dont forget the throttle response. it is important to have an instant reverse available to back out of hairy situations. i dont know if the futaba esc's have that. an MSC wont work. you will burn out the resistor within minutes from low speed driving. |
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04-29-2005, 07:25 AM
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Here you go. The MSC is the circuit board with all the wires tied together with the blue tie-wrap. http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXGJ51&P=7 But like everybody is trying to tell you, you’ll be wasting your money. You still need to purchase a servo & fab up a linkage to operate it. :? Just park the truck until you save up enough money to purchase a Super Rooster. | |
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04-29-2005, 08:36 AM
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I gone a buy a super rooster. Off Ebay. 20 bucks and brand new |
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04-29-2005, 08:51 AM
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04-29-2005, 03:27 PM
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I can not find a link to the 20.00 super rooster on ebay? That is a $120.00 esc so I would hesitate before believing because it is too good to be true. Make sure it is the super rooster and not just the rooster. p.m. me the link and I will buy all of the $20.00 new super roosters he has got and make a $100.00 profit each;) Quote:
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04-29-2005, 04:10 PM
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What about the Rooster makes it not a good choice? I ask because I have one I was planning on using...
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04-29-2005, 04:24 PM
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a_vdk heres a linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=WDVW . Its not $20 anymore, but it was. Its $48 now. The reasonI said it was $20 is beacse the last time I checked it was $20.
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04-29-2005, 05:27 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burnsville
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The Rooster has a BEC rating of 5.7Volts / 0.5 Amps. In comparison the Super rooster has a BEC rating of 6Volts/3 Amps. (specs from the Novak website) You will probably have to run a reciever pack in order to use 2 servos on the vehicle when using the regular rooster (the reason people use the SR instead). | |
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01-11-2006, 01:49 AM
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forward throttle responce is very nice. you can gradually get on the throttle and move slow and very smoothly. however. the reverse function has some to be desired. not only does it have a double pump reverse, you have to hit the reverse twice to kick it in, but it seems to jump into reverse. rather hard to control your speed when backing up | |
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