ground up build any input would be helpful

[macclen30]

im doing a ground up build, and would like some input, what to use and what to stay away from. im gathering parts , im gonna make some of my chassie parts and four links, input on radio, esc, seros ,dig ,fog lights, im thinking ill use a helcopter radio and recever. can you use a esc from an air craft or not ? give me your input thanks macclen30

[Darksiede]

Originally Posted by macclen30

im doing a ground up build, and would like some input, what to use and what to stay away from. im gathering parts , im gonna make some of my chassie parts and four links, input on radio, esc, seros ,dig ,fog lights, im thinking ill use a helcopter radio and recever. can you use a esc from an air craft or not ? give me your input thanks macclen30

I use an "Air" radio, designed for helis & planes.. works great imo.. 6 channels, 4 axis'.. complete control and mixability.

As far as using an airplane/heli esc.. nope.. has no reversing ability at all.. I have 15 on the shelf for my planes, and considered using one, but thought better of it. They do have a drag brake function, but not sure how well it would actually work on something rolling with more inertia then a propeller.

~Kev

[macclen30]

hey thanks for that. didnt think about the backing up part, i just like moving foward. but somtime you do have to back track. lol
thanks macclen30

[DemonDancer]

you could look at a boat esc. I believe Thats what Dez uses in his scaler.

[rc_pimp]

What type of rig are you planning to build ? Its hard to make recommendations without knowing .

[TXJeeper1]

The advice you are going to get is definitely going to depend on what you want out of the build. If you leave it up in the air too much you will be amazed at the replies. On the esc if you are looking for a waterproof one then I would go with m-tronics or lrp, I have one of each and they are both good esc's and I run them with 2s lipos. So more details!!