51504rock PunkRC Dig Switch Review

51504rock · 05-08-2009, 02:41 PM

Here is a little review of the new PunkRC Dig Switch

My first impression of the Dig Unit was Wow

what a nice compact unit, with a no brainer wiring set up.

This unit is nice and small and was very easy to find a spot on my rig to mount. The clearly labeled soldering tabs made for quick and easy wiring.

I have been beating on the unit

for the last couple of days without any problems at all. Full throttle front and rear digs without a problem. Fast instant dig when ever i need it.

No problem locking up the motors to get that rig to dig

All in all I am very impressed with the PunkRC Dig Switch and would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a small compact, easy to wire dig setup.

My Rig specs:

Berg Axles
HH 35T hand wound motors 12t pinions front/rear
3 cell lipo 25c 1500
Tekin FXR
Castle BEC
PunkRC dig switch

Here are a couple of pics and a quick video showing the dig unit in action.

PunkRc Dig Unit

My old setup wiring mess

My new wiring setup, cleaner and lower

A quick video of the unit in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5FfqWATS9w

Thanks PunkRC for the Great New product for the RC Crawling word

BigB_117 · 05-08-2009, 03:23 PM

Glad to hear it's working well for you, can't wait to get mine installed.

dpdsurf · 05-08-2009, 03:35 PM

Looks good Dustin.

Would you say the wheels lock up tighter than the dig switch setup of the same? Thanks

51504rock · 05-08-2009, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdsurf

Looks good Dustin.

Would you say the wheels lock up tighter than the dig switch setup of the same? Thanks

I don't think they lock up tighter but just as good and effective

I think they are going to be doing a review of the PunkRc Dig Switch tonight on RCC Live, might want to check it out.

dpdsurf · 05-08-2009, 04:03 PM

Good deal, thanks!

Looks like I'll have to add it to the list of stuff I don't really need but have to have!

dieselfuel · 05-08-2009, 04:27 PM

that does it, im buying one.. thanks man!

PunkRC · 05-11-2009, 08:19 AM

Awesome! Thanks for reviewing the product. I will add a link from the webpage.

slicknic · 05-13-2009, 04:34 PM

Good review. I cant wait for mine to arrive

jason · 05-13-2009, 04:38 PM

I did the install on one on the RCCtv show. Once we got the radio figured out it worked great, for sure easier to wire than the double radio shack switch/servo setup. It worked great in the rig we installed it in. I'll be getting one for my next MOA build for sure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpdsurf

Looks good Dustin.

Would you say the wheels lock up tighter than the dig switch setup of the same? Thanks

It does the same thing as the dig switches, it grounds the pole of the motor therefore the wheels would lockup just the same.

SWelte · 09-14-2009, 10:28 AM

New to the MOA set up. This may be a dumb question, but here it goes. With the Punk Dig can run one esc? Or does it depend on the esc's capabilities? Was wondering if I could get away with running my Novak Rooster. Or what esc's can run two motors? Thanks.

lksyotas · 09-14-2009, 02:25 PM

I believe you can run any ESC you want as long as you at least have a three channel radio/ receiver. I'm running a Tekin FXR with a Spektrum DX3 and it works like a charm.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWelte

New to the MOA set up. This may be a dumb question, but here it goes. With the Punk Dig can run one esc? Or does it depend on the esc's capabilities? Was wondering if I could get away with running my Novak Rooster. Or what esc's can run two motors? Thanks.

rottenbelly · 09-14-2009, 04:52 PM

I cant wait to get mine!! I am going to run a fxr with two 45t motors on my bully. Hope to have it before this weekend.
I am on day 7!!! Anyone else have to wait a long time for theres?
I havent even got a shipping notice yet.
I hope mr punk rc is OK.

lksyotas · 09-14-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rottenbelly

I cant wait to get mine!! I am going to run a fxr with two 45t motors on my bully. Hope to have it before this weekend.
I am on day 7!!! Anyone else have to wait a long time for theres?
I havent even got a shipping notice yet.
I hope mr punk rc is OK.

I bought mine at the end of July - first part of my build I purchased. Only took three days shipping time to get mine. Sorry to hear everyone is having to wait longer - supply vs. demand I'm sure...

I'm also running two 45T motors on my Bully's with a 3S lipo. Couldn't be happier...

rottenbelly · 09-15-2009, 03:25 PM

Did you have to reverse polarity of one motor ?
Since if you wire both of them + to +, - to - one would go backwards.

05-08-2009, 02:41 PM	#1
51504rock Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Livermore Posts: 580	51504rock PunkRC Dig Switch Review Here is a little review of the new PunkRC Dig Switch My first impression of the Dig Unit was Wow what a nice compact unit, with a no brainer wiring set up. This unit is nice and small and was very easy to find a spot on my rig to mount. The clearly labeled soldering tabs made for quick and easy wiring. I have been beating on the unit for the last couple of days without any problems at all. Full throttle front and rear digs without a problem. Fast instant dig when ever i need it. No problem locking up the motors to get that rig to dig All in all I am very impressed with the PunkRC Dig Switch and would highly recommend it to anyone that wants a small compact, easy to wire dig setup. My Rig specs: Berg Axles HH 35T hand wound motors 12t pinions front/rear 3 cell lipo 25c 1500 Tekin FXR Castle BEC PunkRC dig switch Here are a couple of pics and a quick video showing the dig unit in action. PunkRc Dig Unit My old setup wiring mess My new wiring setup, cleaner and lower A quick video of the unit in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5FfqWATS9w Thanks PunkRC for the Great New product for the RC Crawling word __________________ TEAM CDW

05-08-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
dpdsurf RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,504	Looks good Dustin. Would you say the wheels lock up tighter than the dig switch setup of the same? Thanks __________________ Nor-Cal RCRC

05-08-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
dpdsurf RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,504	Good deal, thanks! Looks like I'll have to add it to the list of stuff I don't really need but have to have! __________________ Nor-Cal RCRC

05-08-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
dieselfuel I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: back to scale... Posts: 4,502	that does it, im buying one.. thanks man! __________________ ...D.G.F - Crawler Design Works - Mayhem Engineering - RC Axle Master - Trailhound Smokers BBQ...

05-11-2009, 08:19 AM	#7
PunkRC Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Roy Posts: 186	Awesome! Thanks for reviewing the product. I will add a link from the webpage. __________________ PunkRC www.punkrc.com

05-08-2009, 03:23 PM	#2
BigB_117 RCC Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sebastopol CA Posts: 1,544	Glad to hear it's working well for you, can't wait to get mine installed.

05-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#8
slicknic Pebble Pounder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mission,BC Posts: 123	Good review. I cant wait for mine to arrive

09-14-2009, 10:28 AM	#10
SWelte HPI Racing/Hot Bodies Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lake Havasu City Posts: 95	New to the MOA set up. This may be a dumb question, but here it goes. With the Punk Dig can run one esc? Or does it depend on the esc's capabilities? Was wondering if I could get away with running my Novak Rooster. Or what esc's can run two motors? Thanks. __________________ HPI Racing Hot Bodies Novak Mayhem Eng. Children of the Dirt Clothing *nine28rcrc*

09-14-2009, 04:52 PM	#12
rottenbelly Yep, that was me!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Back on the boat for 2 more days.!! Posts: 1,527	I cant wait to get mine!! I am going to run a fxr with two 45t motors on my bully. Hope to have it before this weekend. I am on day 7!!! Anyone else have to wait a long time for theres? I havent even got a shipping notice yet. I hope mr punk rc is OK. __________________ Memphis Area R.C.Crawlers Ark. La. Ms. Crawlers GC-2 MRC Bigron SS Nemesis berg Homegrown Super bully BWD 2.2 and 1.9 wedge build threads coming soon!

09-15-2009, 03:25 PM	#14
rottenbelly Yep, that was me!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Back on the boat for 2 more days.!! Posts: 1,527	Did you have to reverse polarity of one motor ? Since if you wire both of them + to +, - to - one would go backwards. __________________ Memphis Area R.C.Crawlers Ark. La. Ms. Crawlers GC-2 MRC Bigron SS Nemesis berg Homegrown Super bully BWD 2.2 and 1.9 wedge build threads coming soon!

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