09-29-2014, 12:46 PM | #1 |
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| help with ECU and Motor
I'm new to crawling, I really need some help. I just bought a used SCX10, don't know which one it is. Would like help to find out what it is and help with the electronics. So, I have a XL5 ECU and 65x1 turns motor, not sure who makes it. Is that good for crawling? I'm having trouble with it cutting off, and bogging down. Not having any torque. The wheel base is 11 inches from center of the axel to center of the axel. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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09-29-2014, 05:21 PM | #2 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL.
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor
Sounds like you got a Dingo. 65T motor...way too slow, try a 35T. The XL5 esc is not good for a crawler. I would recommend a Holmes Hobbies BRXL waterproof esc. What condition is the motor in (brushes, comm, springs)? Has the motor ever been very overheated? Could be very worn which would give you running problems.
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09-29-2014, 10:03 PM | #3 |
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The motor runs pretty hot. I don't know much about brush motors. What would be a pretty good and kinda cheap 35T motor to get? Just wondering, why isn't that ecu good for crawling?
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09-29-2014, 10:34 PM | #4 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: south shore Ma
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Cheap 35t is the Novak Terra claw. They run about $17 but are not rebuildable so when it dies you have to buy another one. The xl5 is made for go fast stuff and has no drag brake. It will work OK but drag brake is real nice to have.
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09-30-2014, 04:21 PM | #5 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL.
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Now if you want a good, cheap 35T that can be rebuilt, get one from Integy. It will run you around $28 on ebay. Great low budget motor.
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09-30-2014, 04:32 PM | #6 |
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Not sure how to rebuild them. How do I tell if the one in mine is bad? Why does the 65T that's in it now bog down, and won't the 35T bog down worse? So, what scx10 do I have? I want to buy lower links for it . |
10-02-2014, 11:41 AM | #7 |
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor
As johnnysplits stated a few posts back it looks like you have the dingo version. Now as for the motor question I did a bit of research for you. The XL5 esc is rated for motors up to 15 turn...(more turns means more amps required) so the 65 turn motor is trying to pull more amps than the ecu can provide. Even a 35 turn would be to much for that esc. If you wanted to upgrade the esc I would suggest checking the sticky threads in the electronics section. There is some great info to be found there.. Hope this was helpfull P.s I just wanted to add I am new to the rc world if my understanding of motors and esc' s is not correct please let me know Last edited by JagerTime; 10-02-2014 at 11:52 AM. Reason: wasent sure if my info was totaly correct |
10-02-2014, 12:11 PM | #8 |
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor
Thanks alot! It helps alot!
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10-02-2014, 02:17 PM | #9 | |
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10-02-2014, 02:42 PM | #10 |
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Thank you jcplante for that correction That's how us newbies learn |
10-02-2014, 03:39 PM | #11 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: south shore Ma
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No prob man. Everybody was a newb at some point. Lol
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10-02-2014, 04:12 PM | #12 |
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor
Do y'all know where to get aluminum suspension links stock length?
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10-02-2014, 05:46 PM | #13 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL.
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor I was running a pair of 35T's in my scx10 on 4s and the amp draw never went over 18A if you could believe that!!! I've since installed a more powerful, handwound motor in it. Still on the fence about going brushless. As far as your asking about bogging down, that come from a low turn motor (20T and lower) A 35T is a good starting point. I would also suggest running at least a 3s lipo, preferably a 4s. More volts...more power and efficiency. You will induce less stress on your esc, motor, and battery.
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10-02-2014, 06:10 PM | #14 |
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I'm running a 65T integy motor and it bogs down with a 2cell lipo. Bogs down like crazy!
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10-02-2014, 06:14 PM | #15 |
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As for the aluminum links I found these TowerHobbies.com | Axial Aluminum Wheelbase Links Set 11.4" (290mm) SCX10 |
10-02-2014, 06:27 PM | #16 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: south shore Ma
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The ESC you have now is only rated for 2s it will burn up if you put 4s to it for sure.
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10-02-2014, 06:51 PM | #17 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Port Richey, FL.
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^^ That's why he should dump the pos XL5 and get a HH BRXL!!
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10-02-2014, 06:52 PM | #18 |
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10-02-2014, 07:08 PM | #19 |
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I figures out the rear drive shaft is binding up and its lowered. So I'm not really sure why its binding up. Has a bad angle on the rear drive shaft. The upper links are homemade. I'm thinking he made them too short or something because they are roughly 3 3 quarters long from center of I hole to center of I hole.
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10-16-2014, 12:19 AM | #20 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA
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| Re: help with ECU and Motor
i am using SC8 ESC and sc401 3800KV motor,the pinion is 17T,everything is of for now.
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