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10-15-2008, 08:10 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Louis
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|  55 Turn + "Regular" ESC?
I have a reversing ESC from LRP from just a couple years ago. I think the typical rating on ESCs from that era rate the motor turns up to 35 or so. Can I run a 55 turn motor? I even see this from Novak on the Crawler ESC. "The Rooster Crawler is compatible with single and dual brushed motor crawler applications such as a single Mabuchi 27-turn motor or dual 35 to 55-turn lathe motors." What's the deal? Thanks |
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10-15-2008, 08:14 PM
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I don't believe there's an ESC that won't run a 55t. A 55t draws less power compared to a 35t,so it shouldn't be an issue.
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10-15-2008, 08:18 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis
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You'll have no issue. Many of the ESC manufacturers haven't updated their packaging to include the lathe-style crawler motors as being acceptable. I know the Moped packaging states 10-36T, and it runs 55T motors all day long. |
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10-15-2008, 09:08 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St. Louis
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Thanks for the replies. Uh...what is a "lathe" style motor? I assume it's one of the higher wind motors, i.e. 55.
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10-15-2008, 09:17 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Home of the ORIGINAL Terminator chassis
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It is. These motors actually were designed to run motor lathes, and spread into the crawler world.
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10-15-2008, 11:16 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: southender
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i'm using a lrp runner in my rig with a 55 turn motor and it's smooth as glass but it's all in how you use it
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10-16-2008, 06:29 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rock pile
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there is nothing wrong with that setup.
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10-17-2008, 05:02 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NH
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I'm just finishing up another build, being on a tight budget I'm using a LRP reversing esc because I had it kicking around. Yes it works but, most of these esc's have a rather weak bec (mine is 5 volts, 1 amp) and they also lack a drag brake. I'm running a 55t with 87t spur 20t pinion, the 55t gets slightly warm but the esc stays cool, and I barely notice the lacking bec. I plan on upgrading the esc mainly because I like having a drag brake..... I see another sidewinder in the near future!
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10-17-2008, 07:53 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: gj
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I cant think of any esc that wont run a 55t try it out you love the tourqe
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