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08-14-2009, 12:30 AM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States of Socialism Unfortunately
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|  Absolute cheapest elec. options for the Losi CC?
Hello All, I'm currently looking at a new crawler (upgrading from a Goliath) and my set-up now is: Traxxas XL-5 ESC Axiom 55t Hitec 645 Traxxas TQ3 From what I've searched, I can't transfer the 55t motor over and that is fine, I'll need a new motor. Will this ESC work though with a lower turn motor in the Losi CC? Just for the time being? It's not for comp - just dinking around. I know this set-up will work in an Axial, and the Axial is cheaper - so I'm really leaning towards a Axial. But I know I will eventually want the Losi, but I just can't spend another $125.00 on top of the cost of the crawler. Any suggestions? Thanks guys - all input is appreciated. Last edited by 06BlackTaco; 08-14-2009 at 09:07 AM. |
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08-14-2009, 10:53 AM
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Okay, so to throw something else into the mix - would I just be better off going with the Axial RTC? I didn't even know that Axial came out with this until a few minutes ago? I'm confused!!!!!!!  Someone tell me which way to go! (cheapest route is always better of course) I don't want to purchase the Axial RTC - then have to dump $300.00 in parts in order to get it in the same category as the Losi CC. Can I just add a dig to the Axial for $60.00 and be done? Last edited by 06BlackTaco; 08-14-2009 at 10:57 AM. |
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08-14-2009, 11:04 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky
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im running a 35t, NIMH batts, and a hi-tec 645
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08-14-2009, 11:25 AM
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Thanks! With which ESC? Any overheating? Is steering decent with the 645? Every post I see on the Losi CC - people have crap-tons of money in electronics into them. I don't think I'v ever seen a "budget" Losi CC. Only every other crawler. Thanks! |
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08-14-2009, 11:30 AM
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08-14-2009, 12:59 PM
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axial rtr esc huh? Do you think that would be better than my traxxas XL5? nice rig by the way. Also - anymore info ont his stuff: cc-bec unit (what is this? And how much is it?) battery- enrich power 8 cell 2/3a's (agian im broke and its what i had) - what is your run-time with this exact set-up? THANKS!!!! |
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08-14-2009, 02:12 PM
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CCBEC - castle creations battery elimination circuit - about 26 dollars canadian new. It allows your servo to draw power directly from your main battery without having to go through your ESC. So it reduces load on your ESC, and allows you to run more current to your servo so it can run at its max. potential. The CCBEC is also programmable via the castle link connection. The ccbec can handle 7amp continuous draw if voltage is under 12V which is higher than most/many crawler specific ESC's on board BECs. Novak Rooster crawler's BEC for example can do 5amp draw at 6V. |
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08-14-2009, 03:15 PM
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Wow. That is nifty. Didn't you used to have to run a seperate pack through your receiver? (haven't been in this hobby for a few years). I'll have to research it. I would assume any ESC will work with this? And do you HAVE to do some programing? Or can you just buy the thing and wire it in? Thanks!  |
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08-14-2009, 05:23 PM
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just bite the bullet and get the losi. Chances are best that you wont regret it. A few have gotten dissalusioned with it during a very painful growing pains phase. Many burnt up motors and other electronics, I think this was due in most part to a bad spool gear problem. I infact had the bad spools, but with the help of a temp gauge, I never burnt anything but a titan I didn't care about. Many have been waiting a long time to get this crawler and intended to spend big dollars. You absolutely don't have to. I know this will work with what you have. Just enjoy whatever you choose, do not look back.
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08-14-2009, 05:49 PM
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Yea, I know it's good to 15t - I'm just worried about burning it up  Okay - dang. I found a $100 deal on a rolling Axial chassis (well - minus wheels/tires cause I already have them) and that is sounds really good right now. Ahhh!!! Hmmm. Okay, I've got some thinking to do LOL... I told myself that when I got the free Goliath - I'll just use it how it is, and not buy anything else.....3 months later.....I should have known. |
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08-15-2009, 08:24 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: four o six
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it might burn up..its not a crawler esc..but have heard about crawler esc's burning up...but any esc in a load, tires arn't turning, full throttle...somthings junna give... its like asking what axles won't break, or what tires won't wear...sooner or later, thats the luck of the draw. I have a scaler with a MM and the same servo you have...it does its job..am I looking at BEC..you bet. |
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08-15-2009, 08:29 AM
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| Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Munfordville
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Checkout dezfans ESC sticky on the Moped ESC. Very capable esc especially for the $30 price tag. I ran it for a while with a 21t titan and 13tooth pinion on 2s on my Losi Comp Crawler. Last edited by Obeast44; 08-15-2009 at 08:31 AM. |
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08-15-2009, 10:10 PM
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08-15-2009, 10:37 PM
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if you can get and axial for $100 you can then have money to upgrade it a little bit which might be better in the long run, I got the losi lcc when it came out and already sold it because the worm drive didnt suit my driven style |
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08-16-2009, 02:48 AM
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run the stuff from the PTI in that $100 axial
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08-18-2009, 01:41 AM
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if you have the xl-5 use it i think there is a few people running an xl-5 in the losi's
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