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Jeepjunky · 05-21-2005, 03:29 PM

I installed a Duratrax Intellispeed 16T mild esc with reverse in my son's T3 and he runs battery after battey without getting hot. Just wondered if this might be a good esc to run in my TLT-10? I looked up the specs vs the Super Rooster and it seems to be real close on all aspects. Only diff I could find is it's smaller, lighter and less expensive.

Rockinrockcrawler · 05-21-2005, 03:42 PM

I used a duratrax esc once. it was cheap and looked good on specs but it lasted 3 runs. It was in a midnight pumpkin and it got up on two wheels and fliped over in some grass.....teh esc never worked again. Maybe just my bad exp but i added on better connectors so the warranty was voided i just bought a super rooster after and never had an issue again.

jwrape · 05-21-2005, 04:21 PM

I have one, but prefer the current output of the rosster's

Jeepjunky · 05-21-2005, 04:33 PM

Do I use the regular rooster or spend the extra cash and get the Super?

Rockinrockcrawler · 05-21-2005, 05:17 PM

if you got the money i'd get a super rooster. I use to run a super rooster with 2 silver cans just becuase it was a nice esc. I had got it previously for the pumpkin with a 13 turn in it but it was great for anyhting you need. Nice esc. Duratrax i never cared for any of their products.

jwrape · 05-22-2005, 05:00 AM

I personally have two roosters and 1 super. Both seem to work the same to me. I like them both. BUT the rooster is cheaper and you can get a remanufactured one here for $40
http://www.shopatron.com/index/135.0.7565.7521.0.0.00

radishkid · 05-22-2005, 07:03 AM

I run the Intellispeed 16t w/reverse. I actually ran 2 of them with a y-harness on an e-maxx transmission once. They are inexpensive, and they work. I currently use one with my lathe motor. They're not bad. The answer to me seems to be that if you have one sitting around and are going to use a low turn motor, then absolutely use it. It's designed for beginners and in my experience is fairly durable (I never had issues). If you're going to be buying a new one, then buy one of the Roosters. Novak products are excellent, and worth the money, even if they are more expensive than the Duratrax. Then you'll be running the same ESC that most people on this site use, and you can rely on their help for troubleshooting should you ever need it.

Jeepjunky · 05-22-2005, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the info People! I would rather do it once, as thats all I can afford. I guess I am no different from everyone else though!?

SVEN · 05-22-2005, 11:21 AM

Personally I like my Tekin Rebel 2. It has a good bec and can run just as many cells as an SR. I also like the adjustable reverse delay. I got mine for about $86 shipped from StormerHobbies.com. Here are the specs:

Quicktune one button setup
Fully proportional forward, brake and reverse
Adjustable reverse delay from 0-4 seconds plus reverse disable
High frequency regenerating operation extends runtime and increases
motor life
Factory installed motor and battery terminals
High efficiency heat sink for cool operation
Thermal sensor for optimum operation
Specifications:

Controls: Fwd/Brk/rev
Input Voltage: 4-10 Cells (stk) 4-8 Cells (mod)
On resistance: 0.0038
Frequency: 2000 Hz
Power Wires: 15 Gauge
Plugs: JST/Bullet
BEC: 6.0V / 5.0A
Weight (with wires) 2.4 OZ
Size: 1.8" x 1.4" x 1"

05-21-2005, 03:29 PM	#1
Jeepjunky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not where I should be! Posts: 135	Anyone used Duratrax esc? I installed a Duratrax Intellispeed 16T mild esc with reverse in my son's T3 and he runs battery after battey without getting hot. Just wondered if this might be a good esc to run in my TLT-10? I looked up the specs vs the Super Rooster and it seems to be real close on all aspects. Only diff I could find is it's smaller, lighter and less expensive.

05-21-2005, 03:42 PM	#2
Rockinrockcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: lost in vintage tamiya land. Posts: 305	I used a duratrax esc once. it was cheap and looked good on specs but it lasted 3 runs. It was in a midnight pumpkin and it got up on two wheels and fliped over in some grass.....teh esc never worked again. Maybe just my bad exp but i added on better connectors so the warranty was voided i just bought a super rooster after and never had an issue again.

05-21-2005, 04:21 PM	#3
jwrape Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bethlehem, GA Posts: 583	I have one, but prefer the current output of the rosster's

05-21-2005, 04:33 PM	#4
Jeepjunky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not where I should be! Posts: 135	Do I use the regular rooster or spend the extra cash and get the Super?

05-21-2005, 05:17 PM	#5
Rockinrockcrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: lost in vintage tamiya land. Posts: 305	if you got the money i'd get a super rooster. I use to run a super rooster with 2 silver cans just becuase it was a nice esc. I had got it previously for the pumpkin with a 13 turn in it but it was great for anyhting you need. Nice esc. Duratrax i never cared for any of their products.

05-22-2005, 05:00 AM	#6
jwrape Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bethlehem, GA Posts: 583	I personally have two roosters and 1 super. Both seem to work the same to me. I like them both. BUT the rooster is cheaper and you can get a remanufactured one here for $40 http://www.shopatron.com/index/135.0.7565.7521.0.0.00

05-22-2005, 07:03 AM	#7
radishkid Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the saddle... Posts: 473	I run the Intellispeed 16t w/reverse. I actually ran 2 of them with a y-harness on an e-maxx transmission once. They are inexpensive, and they work. I currently use one with my lathe motor. They're not bad. The answer to me seems to be that if you have one sitting around and are going to use a low turn motor, then absolutely use it. It's designed for beginners and in my experience is fairly durable (I never had issues). If you're going to be buying a new one, then buy one of the Roosters. Novak products are excellent, and worth the money, even if they are more expensive than the Duratrax. Then you'll be running the same ESC that most people on this site use, and you can rely on their help for troubleshooting should you ever need it.

05-22-2005, 10:25 AM	#8
Jeepjunky Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Not where I should be! Posts: 135	Thanks for the info People! I would rather do it once, as thats all I can afford. I guess I am no different from everyone else though!?

05-22-2005, 11:21 AM	#9
SVEN I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Burnsville Posts: 3,096	Personally I like my Tekin Rebel 2. It has a good bec and can run just as many cells as an SR. I also like the adjustable reverse delay. I got mine for about $86 shipped from StormerHobbies.com. Here are the specs: Quicktune one button setup Fully proportional forward, brake and reverse Adjustable reverse delay from 0-4 seconds plus reverse disable High frequency regenerating operation extends runtime and increases motor life Factory installed motor and battery terminals High efficiency heat sink for cool operation Thermal sensor for optimum operation Specifications: Controls: Fwd/Brk/rev Input Voltage: 4-10 Cells (stk) 4-8 Cells (mod) On resistance: 0.0038 Frequency: 2000 Hz Power Wires: 15 Gauge Plugs: JST/Bullet BEC: 6.0V / 5.0A Weight (with wires) 2.4 OZ Size: 1.8" x 1.4" x 1"

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