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01-25-2011, 08:09 AM | #1 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spokane
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As the title says, i am looking for opinions on this build idea for my first crawler. I am trying to keep it under 500$ to start. I like the looks of a full crawler and want the performance of a full crawler. I will probably trail run it a little bit, rock racer type, but mostly will be trying to climb stuff it shouldn't be able to climb. Losi 1/10 Comp Crawler Race Roller $199.00 Spektrum DX3E 3Ch DSM Surface Radio $89.99 Castle Creations 1/10 Sidewinder Sport ESC + 5700 kV cm $132.99 or Tekin FXR Crawler Combo 35T $119.99 Venom Racing 3000mah 6 Cell 7.2v NiMh Battery $19.99 Racers Edge SureCharge 1500 Lithium Balancing Charger $49.99 This setup is right around $490. My plans were to use the servo that comes with the radio for steering just to get me going for a month or so, then move that server to the dig once i can get a real servo for the steering. Also get a bec once i get the new steering servo. Looking for a setup that i would be able to run multi battery packs back to back so i can get a couple hours of run time. Thanks |
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01-25-2011, 09:04 AM | #2 |
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Based on the search I just did...that battery and charger aren't gonna be compatible. The battery is a nimh and the charger is a lipo charger. I recommend getting a charger/balancer that will charge nimh, nicd, and lipo. Something like this: http://www.zno-rc.com/pages/products...x_charger.html I would also recommend getting lipo batteries instead of nimh. Ultimately you'll probably convert to them anyway, so do a little reading and see if you wanna go for it. |
01-25-2011, 09:18 AM | #3 | |
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01-25-2011, 10:17 AM | #4 |
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If you went with NiMH, where are you planning on mounting them? The LCC has a small battery mount...sized for single small Lipo pack (~1300-1650 mah) Might look at the LNC ($300 msrp)...it has a large battery tray if you want long run times, and is RTR (without battery and charger) Last edited by bluice; 01-25-2011 at 10:22 AM. |
01-25-2011, 11:21 AM | #5 | |
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01-25-2011, 11:46 AM | #6 |
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I agree if your going to invest in a rig you might as well go lipo.
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01-25-2011, 11:53 AM | #7 |
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Lipos are not spendy. Shop around.
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01-25-2011, 12:31 PM | #8 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spokane
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Which motor / ESC would you recommended out of the 2 i listed, or other option close to those price ranges? Will probably gear slightly higher then normal for little extra wheel speed.
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01-25-2011, 03:13 PM | #9 |
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| http://www.ckrccrawlers.com/ax90017-...76d733aeb0cdad Would this be something to consider, or would a shafty be better for a rock racer type? |
01-25-2011, 04:08 PM | #10 |
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Both of those speed controllers are great. The FXR is a little smaller so if size and weight is a concern you might lean that way. As for the battery I am with everyone else, find a descent lipo and you should be happy. Don't buy the cheapest one you can find or you may regret it. |
01-25-2011, 04:59 PM | #11 |
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Why i as asking about the ESC is one is brushless and other is brushed. Not sure what one would be better for the LCC.
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01-25-2011, 06:29 PM | #12 |
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01-25-2011, 09:44 PM | #13 |
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| http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...=8&item_id=203 Any one know if that battery will fit in the LCC? I cant seem to find any specs on the max size for the battery tray. Or just order two of these... http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...=8&item_id=370 Also what do you think of this combo? http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...O5700&CartID=3 Last edited by dabbill; 01-25-2011 at 10:05 PM. |
01-26-2011, 05:05 PM | #14 |
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i am going a little over my budget but ... how does this look, and hopefully get a new servo with in a month or two for steering. Battery charger http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...13&item_id=110 Battery x2 http://www.valuehobby.com/product_de...=8&item_id=370 Kit http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...A0051&CartID=1 Radio http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...M3160&CartID=2 SSC http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...AXPRO&CartID=3 Motor http://www.rpphobby.com/ProductDetai...V3618&CartID=4 Any suggestions is welcome Also anything i can save a little money on would be great |
01-26-2011, 08:59 PM | #15 |
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Personally, I'd not spend the money on the esc and motor. Both are good choices, but I'd go with a sidewinder and a good brushed motor, then take the money I saved and get this radio, which comes with 2 receivers (for another rc if you have one or think you will get one, nobody ever has just one...lol) and is capable of handling 5 more.
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01-26-2011, 09:15 PM | #16 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Spokane
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What radio is that? You didn't say a name or link one. |
01-26-2011, 09:16 PM | #17 |
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01-26-2011, 10:20 PM | #18 |
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Pretty much everything i have read about the LCC is that you should run brushless. What motor do you recommend for brushed?
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01-26-2011, 11:12 PM | #19 |
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01-26-2011, 11:48 PM | #20 |
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I run a Mamba max Pro with a Novak Ballistic 18.5t motor. It has been working well for me. I would like to try a Tekin motor just for fun in the future. I really like my mamba max pro though. Good up to 6s so it should satisfy me for awhile. Also, check out the batteries that I supply specifically for the LCC. They fit perfect and the 1800mah allows for longer run times. 1800mAh Lipo made to fit the Losi Comp Crawler |
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