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ween · 10-31-2011, 10:01 PM

I can't find anything concrete, so i'll try my luck in asking.
I'm looking to buy an XR10, along with two of your Expert 540 (35T) motors and a BR-XL.
I'll be running this setup from a Spektrum DX3S. Current batteries are 5450mah 2s Maxamps, so i'll no doubt invest in some smaller capacity 3s to run this.
I'm not looking to blow away comps or anything, so i don't think i need a dig system (or maybe i do?)
Will this setup work for me? The alternative is a second BR-XL and a Futaba 4PL, but i'd like to save $300 if possible

Appreciate any feedback

YYCADM · 11-08-2011, 03:38 PM

I just had the postman deliver my HH torquemaster pro and BRXL controller. I'm looking forward to getting it mounted up, but I have a question for those of you running this combo...it ( the controller) isn't wired for an "on-off" switch...are you running one, or just plugging in the battery and running?

If you are running a spearate on-off switch, are you wiring it between the controller and battery, or between the motor and the controller?

It's going into a Wraith, which of course uses an on-off switch. I'm not adverse to running with no switch, just curious what most people are doing.

ittybitty · 11-08-2011, 05:46 PM

No on/off switch necessary...just plug in and go and be sure to unplug afterwards

annedecke · 11-08-2011, 11:12 PM

No switch

YYCADM · 11-09-2011, 09:40 AM

No switch it is! Like I said, no problem for me, I was just curious if anyone else was wiring in a switch

JohnRobHolmes · 11-14-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ween

I can't find anything concrete, so i'll try my luck in asking.
I'm looking to buy an XR10, along with two of your Expert 540 (35T) motors and a BR-XL.
I'll be running this setup from a Spektrum DX3S. Current batteries are 5450mah 2s Maxamps, so i'll no doubt invest in some smaller capacity 3s to run this.
I'm not looking to blow away comps or anything, so i don't think i need a dig system (or maybe i do?)
Will this setup work for me? The alternative is a second BR-XL and a Futaba 4PL, but i'd like to save $300 if possible

Appreciate any feedback

I think starting with two Expert motors and one ESC is a great bet. You can always add components later as your abilities increase!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ittybitty

No on/off switch necessary...just plug in and go and be sure to unplug afterwards

Yep, no on/ off switch.

slickwillie · 11-14-2011, 10:42 AM

Just wondering when you'll be getting these back in stock, along with 13t CM motors? I was getting ready to order the other day, & everything I was looking at was out of stock

. I sent you a couple of emails but haven't heard back. I'm not in any huge rush since my build is seeming to take forever

. I know you're a busy man, & from what I've read on this site, you're motors & esc are worth the wait. Thanks

By the way, the tech support / customer feedback thread is still locked.

JohnRobHolmes · 11-14-2011, 11:09 AM

I have some ESCs here, I will be sure the site is up to date. Crawlmasters we are winding as "customs" at the moment, you can select custom and get whatever you need.

Unlocked the other thread, thanks for the heads up.

slickwillie · 11-14-2011, 11:36 AM

Nice, I just placed my order. Thanks

ween · 11-14-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

I think starting with two Expert motors and one ESC is a great bet. You can always add components later as your abilities increase!

Thanks for getting back to me John, much appreciated!

Waiting Dragon · 11-14-2011, 07:41 PM

Got my BR-XL back in the mail after a weatherproofing treatment and man, the thing looks awesome. Thanks a lot John the workmanship and the prompt response is highly appreciated!

Keep up the great work!

P.S. and products too!

Ty · 12-03-2011, 04:44 PM

Hey John, I just got my brxl's installed in my berg with crawlmaster 13t motors. The start up and slow speed control is all but gone now. When I was running fxr's they were awesome, I wonder if I have them set up wrong or if that is as good as it can be. Hold is set at 50% and everything is as shipped, running on 3s. Thanks Ty.

madazz · 12-06-2011, 05:24 AM

do you have any of these in stock at the moment? how soon could you get one shipped to australia?

JohnRobHolmes · 12-06-2011, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tctz28

Hey John, I just got my brxl's installed in my berg with crawlmaster 13t motors. The start up and slow speed control is all but gone now. When I was running fxr's they were awesome, I wonder if I have them set up wrong or if that is as good as it can be. Hold is set at 50% and everything is as shipped, running on 3s. Thanks Ty.

Did you set up the throttle endpoints to the radio? The current firmware isn't quite as smooth as the FXR, but it is really dang close.

Quote:

Originally Posted by madazz

do you have any of these in stock at the moment? how soon could you get one shipped to australia?

Yep, got about a hundred in stock at the moment. Waterproofing takes an extra few days.

chopperray · 12-06-2011, 08:54 AM

Got my two cobalt puller motors last night. A few questions, on the side it says 7turn but it has been crossed out by a black marker swipe. Does this mean it's actually something else? Maybe 10t with a 7turn case?

JohnRobHolmes · 12-06-2011, 11:25 AM

The turn will be whatever you ordered. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

chopperray · 12-06-2011, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

The turn will be whatever you ordered. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

asian195 · 12-10-2011, 04:09 PM

I ordered one on the 4th the website said back ordered. I saw a couple posts up they are in stock. I did add waterproofing, just curious when you think it might ship out? Thanks, can't wait to get my buddies xr10 running.

Sent from my dang smart, smart phone using tapatalk..

Chi Town · 12-12-2011, 05:57 PM

Good Evening,

I ordered your highly recommended BR-XL over the weekend. Site said you were expecting them in on the 9th.

Do you have them in stock?

I did not add waterproofing, when do you typically ship?

Headin out of town after Saturday, just wondering if I cold expect to see it before I left. I am in GA, so not far frm you.

erikblank · 12-17-2011, 12:21 PM

Any updates on the Crawl Master Mircros' ? I love my BR-Xls', but would like to ditch them for something smaller. Before someone chimes in, I also have FXRs' and Micro Sidewinders. Both of them work great, but neither of them will hold my 16T Crawl Master Pros. My BR-XLs' set at 30% drag brake with Holmes Hold on will lock my wheels up. Everything else, set at full drag brake, just slowed my XR to a controled roll at best.

10-31-2011, 10:01 PM	#941
ween Newbie Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 31	I can't find anything concrete, so i'll try my luck in asking. I'm looking to buy an XR10, along with two of your Expert 540 (35T) motors and a BR-XL. I'll be running this setup from a Spektrum DX3S. Current batteries are 5450mah 2s Maxamps, so i'll no doubt invest in some smaller capacity 3s to run this. I'm not looking to blow away comps or anything, so i don't think i need a dig system (or maybe i do?) Will this setup work for me? The alternative is a second BR-XL and a Futaba 4PL, but i'd like to save $300 if possible Appreciate any feedback Last edited by ween; 10-31-2011 at 10:21 PM.

11-08-2011, 03:38 PM	#942
YYCADM Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 117	I searched, but can't really find a concrete answer I just had the postman deliver my HH torquemaster pro and BRXL controller. I'm looking forward to getting it mounted up, but I have a question for those of you running this combo...it ( the controller) isn't wired for an "on-off" switch...are you running one, or just plugging in the battery and running? If you are running a spearate on-off switch, are you wiring it between the controller and battery, or between the motor and the controller? It's going into a Wraith, which of course uses an on-off switch. I'm not adverse to running with no switch, just curious what most people are doing.

11-14-2011, 10:42 AM	#947
slickwillie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 316	Just wondering when you'll be getting these back in stock, along with 13t CM motors? I was getting ready to order the other day, & everything I was looking at was out of stock. I sent you a couple of emails but haven't heard back. I'm not in any huge rush since my build is seeming to take forever. I know you're a busy man, & from what I've read on this site, you're motors & esc are worth the wait. Thanks By the way, the tech support / customer feedback thread is still locked.

12-17-2011, 12:21 PM	#960
erikblank Pebble Pounder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Downieville Posts: 112	Re: TorqueMaster BR-XL Big Brushed Power! Any updates on the Crawl Master Mircros' ? I love my BR-Xls', but would like to ditch them for something smaller. Before someone chimes in, I also have FXRs' and Micro Sidewinders. Both of them work great, but neither of them will hold my 16T Crawl Master Pros. My BR-XLs' set at 30% drag brake with Holmes Hold on will lock my wheels up. Everything else, set at full drag brake, just slowed my XR to a controled roll at best.

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11-08-2011, 05:46 PM	#943
ittybitty I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sumter Posts: 6,141	No on/off switch necessary...just plug in and go and be sure to unplug afterwards

11-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#944
annedecke Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Heilbronn/Germany Posts: 293	No switch

11-09-2011, 09:40 AM	#945
YYCADM Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 117	No switch it is! Like I said, no problem for me, I was just curious if anyone else was wiring in a switch

11-14-2011, 11:09 AM	#948
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I have some ESCs here, I will be sure the site is up to date. Crawlmasters we are winding as "customs" at the moment, you can select custom and get whatever you need. Unlocked the other thread, thanks for the heads up.

11-14-2011, 11:36 AM	#949
slickwillie Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albany Posts: 316	Nice, I just placed my order. Thanks

11-14-2011, 07:41 PM	#951
Waiting Dragon RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: AT THE DRAGON'S LAIR Posts: 1,319	Got my BR-XL back in the mail after a weatherproofing treatment and man, the thing looks awesome. Thanks a lot John the workmanship and the prompt response is highly appreciated! Keep up the great work! P.S. and products too!

12-03-2011, 04:44 PM	#952
Ty Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 371	Hey John, I just got my brxl's installed in my berg with crawlmaster 13t motors. The start up and slow speed control is all but gone now. When I was running fxr's they were awesome, I wonder if I have them set up wrong or if that is as good as it can be. Hold is set at 50% and everything is as shipped, running on 3s. Thanks Ty.

12-06-2011, 05:24 AM	#953
madazz Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: melbourne, australia Posts: 204	do you have any of these in stock at the moment? how soon could you get one shipped to australia?

12-06-2011, 08:54 AM	#955
chopperray Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2010 Location: Top Of The World !!! Posts: 60	Got my two cobalt puller motors last night. A few questions, on the side it says 7turn but it has been crossed out by a black marker swipe. Does this mean it's actually something else? Maybe 10t with a 7turn case?

12-06-2011, 11:25 AM	#956
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	The turn will be whatever you ordered. Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!

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12-10-2011, 04:09 PM	#958
asian195 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2009 Location: pacific NW Posts: 415	I ordered one on the 4th the website said back ordered. I saw a couple posts up they are in stock. I did add waterproofing, just curious when you think it might ship out? Thanks, can't wait to get my buddies xr10 running. Sent from my dang smart, smart phone using tapatalk..

12-12-2011, 05:57 PM	#959
Chi Town Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CSRA Posts: 171	Good Evening, I ordered your highly recommended BR-XL over the weekend. Site said you were expecting them in on the 9th. Do you have them in stock? I did not add waterproofing, when do you typically ship? Headin out of town after Saturday, just wondering if I cold expect to see it before I left. I am in GA, so not far frm you.

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